Rugby News
McCall: Sarries available for Six Nations
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 00:40
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says the club's England players will be available for their country in next year's Six Nations.
Rugby Union Today: Short side and European previews
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 20:00
Another busy day in rugby union as we look at the main discussion points ahead of the big matches in the Champions Cup this weekend.
Speedster Ed Fidow out to give Worcester Warriors some wheels out wide
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 18:50
The Rugby Paper catches up with the summer arrival at Sixways, Samoa international winger Ed Fidow The post Speedster Ed Fidow out to give Worcester Warriors some wheels out wide appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ulster vs Clermont: Key players
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 18:45
We take a look at three key match-ups ahead of Friday night's Champions Cup clash between Ulster and Clermont Auvergne at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast...
Harrington column: Heyneke Meyer leaves, now Stade Francais look to Quesada
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 18:26
Stade Francais are comfortably the basement boys of the Top 14, with Meyer gone they are now chasing Gonzalo Quesada The post Harrington column: Heyneke Meyer leaves, now Stade Francais look to Quesada appeared first on ...
The short side: Big games, Faf's return and familiar faces
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 17:50
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend's second round of pool games in Europe.
Smith to coach Italy at Six Nations
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 16:55
Franco Smith will coach Italy at the 2020 Six Nations while the search for Conor O'Shea's permanent replacement continues.
Harlequins bring in Toby Booth as assistant coach
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 16:27
Quins have confirmed that Toby Booth will join the club as an assistant coach, supporting boss Paul Gustard for the rest of the 2019/20 season.
Harlequins appoint Toby Booth as assistant coach to Paul Gustard
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 16:25
Paul Gustard brings in former Bath coach who will take hands-on role with Quins' lineout The post Harlequins appoint Toby Booth as assistant coach to Paul Gustard appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jackson column: Welsh regions pay dearly for loss of their stars
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 15:01
Wayne Pivac isn't the only one reeling from injuries to key members of Wales' World Cup squad, writes Peter Jackson The post Jackson column: Welsh regions pay dearly for loss of their stars appeared first on The Rugby Pa...
Exeter Chiefs lead pack chasing Wales flanker Ross Moriarty
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 14:43
Rob Baxter wanted to bring the Wales flanker to Exeter once he knew he would be leaving Gloucester in 2017 The post Exeter Chiefs lead pack chasing Wales flanker Ross Moriarty appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Edinburgh boosted by returning Test stars
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 14:39
Round Two of the Challenge Cup kicks off on Friday with five games taking place, starting with Enisei-STM hosting Dragons in Krasnodar.
Ulster change four for huge Clermont clash
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 14:25
Ulster have made four changes to the starting side that defeated Bath last Saturday at the Rec in the opening round of the Champions Cup.
England were too fancy says Springboks star Jean de Villiers
The Rugby Paper - 21 Nov 2019 13:26
The former South Africa and Leicester centre believes Eddie Jones got the selection wrong for the World Cup final The post England were too fancy says Springboks star Jean de Villiers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Greenwood supports Thomas in HIV test week
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 13:26
Sky Sports' Will Greenwood has pledged his support to former Wales captain Gareth Thomas in National HIV Test Week, by undergoing a simple test for the virus along with his entire local rugby club at Maidenhead RFC.
'Breaching salary cap easy to do' - Sale Sharks owner
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 13:15
Sale's Simon Orange would like to plough more money into the Sharks to make them a leading club but says the salary cap is a necessary evil.
Manu Tuilagi happy at Tigers amid code switch rumours
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 11:28
England centre Manu Tuilagi has hinted he will see out the remainder of his contract with Leicester despite being linked with a switch in codes.
Hartley urges England to keep Jones
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 11:04
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has urged the Rugby Football Union to retain head coach Eddie Jones for the 2023 World Cup.
Former Scotland captain Smith battling cancer
Sky Sports - 21 Nov 2019 09:57
Former Scotland captain Tom Smith has been diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer.
Barbarians see off spirited Brazil
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 09:56
The Barbarians returned to the victory trail courtesy of a deserved 47-22 win over Brazil in an entertaining clash in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
Australia's Giteau Law to be reviewed
Planet Rugby - 21 Nov 2019 07:44
Rugby Australia are set to review the Giteau Law which could result in more overseas-based players being selected to play for the Wallabies.