Rugby News

Catherine Spencer writes on World Rugby's branding change for the Women's Rugby World Cup and Rocky Clark's new career move The post Spencer column: Equality is what the women’s game wants not ‘neutrality’ appeared...

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but there is no place for prop Owen Franks.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as analyst Sam Larner returned to Planet Rugby to discuss Scotland's victory over France.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed, with Romain Poite taking charge of the Wales v Ireland clash in Cardiff.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made three alterations to his starting line-up for their encounter against France in Paris on Friday.

South Africa have appointed Felix Jones as a defence consultant for the Rugby World Cup, reuniting the former Ireland international full-back with head coach Rassie Erasmus after their time together at Munster.

England's Mako Vunipola will be available for their opening World Cup encounter after the RFU confirmed that the prop will be out for 10 days.

The injury Mako Vunipola sustained in England's win over Ireland is not as bad as first feared and he will recover in time for the Rugby World Cup.

Finn Russell has told his Scotland team-mates not to let stage fright wreck their final World Cup audition on Saturday.

New Zealand have named their 31 players to travel to Japan The post All Blacks coach Steve Hansen drops star centre from World Cup squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

This week we will be concerning ourselves with varying warm-up patterns and trends, from England's brilliance to Ireland's poor display.

Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as Nathan Brown leaves Newcastle with immediate effect, plus Shaun Wane linked with coaching position.

Check out the teams ahead of the fourth week of the World Cup warm-ups, starting with the encounter between France and Italy in Paris.

Rassie Erasmus completed his World Cup coaching team on Wednesday after confirming the appointment of defence consultant Felix Jones.

Steve Hansen admits that Brodie Retallick will likely miss the World Cup pool stages, but is hopeful of having him available for the last-eight.

Paul Gabrillagues will be free to play following France's World Cup encounter against Argentina after successfully appealing his ban.

Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks has not been selected in the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Former New Zealand scrum-half Justin Marshall believes that slipping off top spot in the global rankings will benefit the All Blacks at this year's Rugby World Cup.