Rugby News
VOTE: New Zealand/Australia combined XV
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 08:00
Vote for who makes your combined New Zealand/Australia XV ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match in Auckland.
Jones: Risks needed for WC preparation
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 23:31
Eddie Jones accepts the hazards involved in playing four warm-up Tests as the necessary cost of properly preparing England for the World Cup.
Wigan go level with Wolves
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 22:49
A try from Bevan French on his home debut helped Wigan Warriors go level on points with Warrington Wolves thanks to a 20-6 win in Friday’s Super League game.
Sean Long and his eye for detail can be a game changer for Harlequins' Marcus Smith
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2019 18:48
Sean Long was part of Paul Gustard and Billy Mallard's plan for next season at Harlequins The post Sean Long and his eye for detail can be a game changer for Harlequins’ Marcus Smith appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rugby Union Today: JJ Williams queries Biggar selection
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 18:22
Another busy day in rugby union as JJ Williams queried Warren Gatland's decision to select Dan Biggar over Jarrod Evans for Saturday's clash.
McInally: Six Nations pain will help us
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 17:46
Stuart McInally believes Scotland's Six Nations growing pains will help ensure that they stand tall at next month's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Rowley joins Salford staff
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 17:16
Ian Watson will have a new face alongside him when Salford Red Devils travel to Hull FC on Saturday (5pm kick-off) after Paul Rowley joined the club as a coaching consultant.
VIDEO: England show talent on and off the field
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 17:10
England have opened the doors on their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, with these episodes making for captivating viewing.
Gallagher column: Scrap the World Cup warm-up games and take a short tour
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2019 16:51
Brendan Gallagher recalls England's wins over Australia and the All Blacks in a short tour prior to the 2003 World Cup The post Gallagher column: Scrap the World Cup warm-up games and take a short tour appeared first on ...
Welsh legend criticises Dan Biggar inclusion
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 15:41
Ex-Wales wing JJ Williams believes that the Blues' Jarrod Evans should have been handed the 10 shirt for Saturday's game against England.
Sky Live: Catalans Dragons vs London Broncos
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 15:13
London Broncos have a chance to ramp up the pressure on their relegation rivals when they take on Catalans Dragons in Perpignan on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Mix.
Nkosi stars as Boks beat Argentina
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 15:04
Wing S'busiso Nkosi scored two excellent solo tries as much-changed South Africa survived a massive scare at home to see off Argentina with a 24-18 victory in their one-off test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Predictions: All Blacks to retain Bledisloe Cup
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 14:44
Ahead of the Bledisloe Cup and World Cup warm-ups, we are putting our head on the block and picking our winners from the big matches.
Video of the Week: Memorable Bledisloe tries
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 13:51
It's that time again for our Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may enjoy. Today, we look at some superb Bledisloe tries.
Wales beat England to top world rankings
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 12:27
Wales moved top of the world rankings as they avenged last Sunday's defeat to England with a hard-fought 13-6 win in Cardiff.
RWC 2019 Warm-ups: Wales v England Prediction
The Rugby Blog - 16 Aug 2019 12:00
How do you see the game going this weekend?
VOTE: Wales-England combined XV
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 11:03
Vote for your combined Wales-England XV ahead of Saturday's Test at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Tate McDermott extends Reds stay
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 10:57
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union announced on Friday that Reds scrum-half Tate McDermott has signed a new four-year deal.
'All Blacks on the right track' - Beauden Barrett
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 09:47
Beauden Barrett feels the All Blacks are on the right track in developing its game-plan ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia.
Hansen focused on Aussies, not 100th Test
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2019 09:42
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says he has not even thought about his landmark 100th Test in charge, insisting his focus is on beating Australia in the Bledisloe Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Warm-ups: Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 16 Aug 2019 09:00
Here are my predictions for this weekend's international matches, as the countdown to RWC2019 continues.
Fiji mix youth and experience for World Cup
Planet Rugby - 16 Aug 2019 08:15
Fiji coach John McKee has named his squad for this year's World Cup in Japan with 15 players set to play in the tournament for the first time.