Rugby News

Numb. That's the word that springs to mind when I think of the first time I heard that Rob Burrow had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. 

Another busy day in rugby union as we look at the main talking points ahead of the action in the European Champions Cup this weekend.

Wasps centre Malakai Fekitoa sees a bright future for starlet fly-half Jacob Umaga The post Classy Jacob Umaga has the genes to succeed, says Wasps teammate Fekitoa appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

It will be an emotional day at Headingley on Sunday when some of Leeds Rhinos' greats reunite to support two of their former team-mates in the clash with Bradford Bulls.

New Saracens chairman Neil Golding admits he is taking over the double winners at a time of "significant change" in the wake of their points deduction and record fine for breaching the salary cap.

It's that time again for Video of the Week, bringing you footage you may like. Today, we look at an outstanding piece of skill from Finn Russell.

Like many others at Gloucester, their rise gathered pace at Hartpury College The post Gloucester whizz-kid Louis Rees-Zammit can speed into Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Premiership club appoint experienced lawyer as successor to Nigel Wray The post Saracens appoint new chairman with legal expertise appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The penultimate round of this season's European Champions Cup pool stage matches gets underway on Friday evening with two games.

The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend's fifth round of pool games in Europe.

Nick Cain shares his views on what the retirement of Nigel Wray as chairman means for Saracens The post Cain column: Wray leaving could see salary cap storm linger appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

There's two Champions Cup games scheduled between four struggling sides on Friday as Bath host Harlequins while La Rochelle take on Sale.

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of fly-half Billy Searle, who will join from Wasps on a two-year deal from the start of 2020/21.

Warrington Wolves will be without new marquee signing Gareth Widdop for the start of the Super League season.

Ed Griffiths admits he has changed his views on the Gallagher Premiership's salary cap after previously being in opposition to the way it was operated.

Aaron Cruden has played down the possibility of an All Blacks recall after re-signing for the Chiefs for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

It's back to the Heineken Champions Cup this weekend, and here are my Superbru predictions for Round 5

Cardiff Blues have announced that Wales tighthead Dillon Lewis is the latest player to extend his stay at the region on a new long-term deal.

Northampton wing Tom Collins has been given a two-week suspension following his sending off in last weekend's Premiership win over Wasps.

The Waratahs have announced the signing of Wallabies finisher Jack Maddocks, who joins from the Melbourne Rebels for Super Rugby 2020.