Rugby News
Podcast: Danny Grewcock's career and advice for youngsters
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 17:41
Former England lock Danny Grewcock MBE sits down with Lewis Moody on this week's 'After the Whistle' podcast in another interesting listen.
Red Roses make one change for France
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 19:26
Head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the England Women starting XV ahead of the Quilter International against France on Saturday.
Odogwu gets six-week ban for head kick
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 00:30
Wasps winger Paolo Odogwu has been handed a six-week ban for kicking an opponent in the head.
Betting preview: Sale to spring a shock at Glasgow
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 22:42
Ahead of the action in the Champions Cup, we look at the best bets from two matches taking place this weekend and also make a tournament punt.
Champions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid
The Rugby Paper - 14 Nov 2019 20:36
Exeter Chiefs travel to face La Rochelle this weekend in Round One of the Champions Cup The post Champions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins have the mindset for raising the profile of the women's game, says Rachael Burford
The Rugby Paper - 14 Nov 2019 20:21
Harlequins are setting the bar with their Women's team set to play in Big Game 12 at Twickenham Stadium The post Harlequins have the mindset for raising the profile of the women’s game, says Rachael Burford appeared fi...
Rugby Union Today: Brian O'Driscoll exclusive and podcast
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 19:36
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we have an exclusive with Brian O'Driscoll, who previews the upcoming Champions Cup tournament.
Champions Cup preview: Pool 5
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 19:35
Champions Cup Pool 5 sees four-time winners Toulouse grouped with French rivals Montpellier, Premiership outfit Gloucester and European Cup-returnees Connacht for 2019/20.
Williams on the hunt with Wolfpack
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 19:25
As you make your way over the Ken Friar Bridge towards the Emirates Stadium, the feature that leaps out is the names of some of the great players to have pulled on an Arsenal shirt.
'Super League moving as fast as the slowest man'
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 17:56
Brian McDermott says Super League is moving "as fast as the slowest man" by imposing restrictions on clubs that hinder big-name recruitment.
The short side: Champions Cup kicks off with a bang
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 16:50
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend's opening pool games in the Champions Cup.
Williams column: Ospreys would be a move tailor-made for Liam Williams
The Rugby Paper - 14 Nov 2019 15:57
Shane Williams believes it is paramount that the Wales full-back returns to a region, and Ospreys would be the best fit The post Williams column: Ospreys would be a move tailor-made for Liam Williams appeared first on Th...
SBW: I wanted one more year in union
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 15:26
Sonny Bill Williams said he was planning on playing one more year of rugby union in New Zealand before getting an offer from Toronto Wolfpack.
Lions and Barbarians lined up for Twickenham
The Rugby Paper - 14 Nov 2019 14:39
The Lions plan to host a match at Twickenham before they jet off to tour South Africa in 2021 The post Lions and Barbarians lined up for Twickenham appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gloucester and Toulouse set for tasty European opener
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 14:16
The Champions Cup gets underway with Gloucester hosting Toulouse in what promises to be an entertaining showdown at Kingsholm on Friday.
PNG vs Lions talking points
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 14:00
Great Britain round off their winter tour seeking to end on a high when they tackle Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Saturday for the first time in 23 years.
Exclusive: Brian O'Driscoll previews the Champions Cup
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 12:47
Planet Rugby features writer James While speaks to former Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll to preview the European Champions Cup.
Scotland pay £70k to settle World Rugby dispute
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 12:10
The dispute between World Rugby and Scotland concerning their fixture with Japan in the World Cup has now been resolved, with the Scottish Rugby Union agreeing to make a donation of £70,000 to the sport’s governing bo...
Scottish Rugby accepts fine over World Cup comments
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 11:58
The Scottish Rugby Union have announced that they will not challenge World Rugby after they received a £70,000 fine and formal reprimand.
Wasps wing banned for six weeks
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 11:14
Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu was handed a six-week suspension after appearing before an independent disciplinary panel in Bristol on Wednesday.
Bennett defends Lions' English majority
Sky Sports - 14 Nov 2019 11:08
Great Britain coach Wayne Bennett has defended his selection policy on the Lions tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
'I rejected Chiefs coaching role' - John Mitchell
Planet Rugby - 14 Nov 2019 09:44
England defence coach John Mitchell has revealed he turned down the chance to join Super Rugby outfit the Chiefs' backroom staff in 2020.