Rugby News
Rugby Union Today: Short side and European previews
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 19:20
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look at the main talking points ahead of the big matches in the Champions Cup this weekend.
Piutau: Radradra will make us a dangerous prospect
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 18:49
The Bristol Bears full-back talks to Neale Harvey about his desire to win championships at Ashton Gate by agreeing an extension The post Piutau: Radradra will make us a dangerous prospect appeared first on The Rugby Pape...
My rugby hero collection
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 18:44
Check out our feature on superb players who contributed significantly in previous Champions Cup, Premiership and PRO14 tournaments.
Racing win high-scoring clash
Sky Sports - 12 Dec 2019 17:56
Two tries by Juan Imhoff helped Racing 92 to a 40-27 win at home to Ospreys in Friday's Champions Cup Pool 4 clash.
World Cup final frustration still eats at ex-England scrum coach Neal Hatley
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 17:52
Neal Hatley is trying to put the loss of the final behind him by throwing himself into the revamp of Bath The post World Cup final frustration still eats at ex-England scrum coach Neal Hatley appeared first on The Rugby ...
The short side: Anglo-Irish clashes and number eight battle
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 17:50
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend's fourth round of pool games in Europe.
Gallagher column: Root of Israel Folau case grew from shame of apartheid
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 17:24
Brendan Gallagher examines the vitriol espoused by sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau and how it correlates with attitudes during the apartheid era The post Gallagher column: Root of Israel Folau case grew from shame of ...
Friday's Champions Cup talking points
Sky Sports - 12 Dec 2019 15:38
The fourth round of this season's European Champions Cup is nearly upon us, and so is the return legs of the December back-to-backs.
Ben Smith and Luke Whitelock set for Pau debuts
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 14:47
Round Four of the Challenge Cup kicks off on Friday with Castres, Pau, Brive and Dragons hosting Enisei-STM, Cardiff, Zebre and Worcester.
Nick Abendanon drawing interest from home as Clermont stay nears end
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 14:06
Nick Abendanon is keen on a return to the UK after five years in France The post Nick Abendanon drawing interest from home as Clermont stay nears end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saturday's Champions Cup talking points
Sky Sports - 12 Dec 2019 13:35
The quarter-final picture is becoming clearer as the European Champions Cup heads into the fourth round of pool stage matches, but plenty of questions still remain.
Ardie Savea crowned New Zealand's best
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 13:14
Ardie Savea was the big winner at New Zealand's Rugby Awards as the back-row was named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
Cain column: PRL secrecy is an insult to club rugby fans
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 13:13
Nick Cain explains why the drip-drip of information issued by Premiership Rugby on Saracens' salary cap breach is riling fans up The post Cain column: PRL secrecy is an insult to club rugby fans appeared first on The Rug...
How popular can Rugby sevens become?
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 12:33
Next year is going to be a significant one for the sport of rugby sevens. The Olympic games in Japan are zooming into focus, and it will once again be a chance for the sport to showcase the very best that it has to offer...
Heineken Champions Cup 2019/20: Round 4 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 12 Dec 2019 12:00
Hutch shares his Superbru predictions for Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup this weekend. All home wins?
Probyn column: Dan Cole will carry the can just like Paul Rendall
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 11:43
Jeff Probyn sympathises with Dan Cole for being made a scapegoat for England's capitulation at the scrum in the World Cup final The post Probyn column: Dan Cole will carry the can just like Paul Rendall appeared first on...
Varsity match: Light Blues' mighty duo may be godsend or curse
The Rugby Paper - 12 Dec 2019 10:17
Cambridge have a Test-experience second row ready to take on rivals Oxford in the 138th Varsity match The post Varsity match: Light Blues’ mighty duo may be godsend or curse appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Loose Pass: Familiar Foster, red cards and the Lions
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 09:50
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the new All Blacks coach Ian Foster, crazy red cards, and the future of the Lions...
Scott Robertson accepts All Blacks coaching decision
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 09:28
Scott Robertson said although it was disappointing to lose out to Ian Foster for the All Blacks' coaching job, he has accepted the decision.
Wisemantel named Wallabies attack coach
Sky Sports - 12 Dec 2019 09:00
Rugby Australia have appointed former England assistant coach Scott Wisemantel as the Wallabies’ attack coach.
Scott Wisemantel confirmed as Wallabies attack coach
Planet Rugby - 12 Dec 2019 07:53
The first piece of Dave Rennie's Wallabies puzzle was put in place with Scott Wisemantel unveiled as Australia's new attack coach on Thursday.