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England are prepared to risk starting Billy Vunipola throughout the build-up to the World Cup in the belief that he is at his most effective when playing regularly.

Leeds are poised to confirm interim head coach Richard Agar as their permanent boss, with Agar having confirmed talks are at an advanced stage.

Jake Trueman scored a hat-trick to leave Castleford on the brink of the play-offs as Hull faced up to an early finish to their season.

Anthony Watson insists England will play without fear of sustaining an injury in their final World Cup warm-up Test against Italy on Friday, live on Sky Sports Action.

The Barbarians have today announced the first crop of international stars to pull on the famous black and white jersey during the club's Autumn tour, which begins when they face Fiji for The Killik Cup at Twickenham on S...

The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of the weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches.

Johnny Sexton finally has the chance to prove his World Cup fitness as he will start at fly-half in Ireland's clash with Wales on Saturday.

Mark Wilson is relishing the prospect of stepping out onto the St James' Park in an England shirt to face Italy on Friday night.

The North of England has a proud and distinguished rugby union history and it is fitting that England head to Newcastle for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game.

The former Saracens hooker continues to defy his age as a central character in Rassie Eramus' plans The post Jackson column: Schalk Brits set for swansong on grandest stage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named a much-changed side to face England in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named a much-changed side to face England in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

England have opened the doors on their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, with these videos making for captivating viewing.

Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell will feature in a Wales team showing 15 changes for Saturday's final World Cup preparation game against Ireland.

Wales have named their side for their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting team.

Luke McLean talks World Cups and being coached as a debutant by Nick Mallett The post My Life in Rugby: Former Italy full-back Luke McLean appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Johnny Sexton said Ireland's squad are keen to give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best a winning Aviva Stadium send-off against Wales on Saturday.

Team news and views ahead of Friday's non-televised Super League games as the play-off and relegation battles climax.

It's that time again for Planet Rugby's Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may enjoy. Today it's a diary from Brian Mujati.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen will give game time to several under-worked members of his Rugby World Cup squad when the All Blacks face Tonga in their last warm-up match at Hamilton on Saturday.

Ryan Crotty is set to return to Test action when New Zealand host Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Hamilton on Saturday.

As you walk up the stairs to the first floor offices in the pavilion of London Broncos' Trailfinders Sports Ground home, you see a huge picture of the team celebrating last year's Million Pound Game triumph.