Rugby News

Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss England's Six Nations opener against France on Sunday after returning home for family reasons.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to give its unique take on several topics in the sport.

Justin Tipuric understands why people are putting Wales starlet Louis Rees-Zammit in the same bracket as George North.

Sky Sports News reporter James Cole says news surrounding Saracens' salary cap breach has not affected England's preparations for the Six Nations.

Ahead of the 2020 Six Nations, which starts on Saturday, we have picked out seven uncapped players to watch over the next two months.

Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch has hailed the controversial signing of Israel Folau as a major "coup" for rugby league and believes the Australian can become a role model for youngsters in the game.

Ireland boss Andy Farrell believes that he has selected a strong team to take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener in Dublin on Saturday.

Chris Boyd has got Dan Biggar playing with no limits, writes Shane Williams The post Williams column: Old dog Dan Biggar can drive new Wales era forth appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with salary cap moves and some things to watch as the rugby world comes to life...

The Gloucester scrum-half believes the market will impact players at other clubs when want-away Saracens stars become available The post Clamour for Saracens’ free agents may start a slaughter, says Joe Simpson appeare...

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has returned home from their training camp in Portugal for personal reasons, ahead of the Six Nations opener in France on Sunday.

Level playing field? The Premiership is about as level as the north face of the Eiger, writes Nick Cain The post Cain column: PRL lynch mob make Saracens climb scaffold appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

We take a look at some of the talking points as Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves prepare to kick off the new Super League season, live on Sky Sports...

Bristol have announced the signing of back-row forward Mitch Eadie from Premiership rivals Northampton, who rejoins on a two-year deal.

As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac's predecessors fared in their first matches in charge The post Jackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match a...

Kyren Bracken finds it hard to understand Eddie Jones' selections at scrum-half for the Six Nations The post Bracken: Eddie Jones is trying to buy himself a new contract appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

New school term, new headmaster appointed. Warren Gatland's 12-year tenure as Wales head coach has come to an end. How will Wayne Pivac fare?

With the Super Rugby season on the horizon, we have picked out seven players to watch this year, including some new arrivals from Europe.

Former Wales international Gareth Thomas has joined rugby league player Keegan Hirst in expressing his "upset" at the Catalans Dragons' decision to sign Israel Folau.

Exeter flanker Matt Kvesic has been cleared of foul play by an independent disciplinary panel after being cited for striking an opponent with his knee.

Wallabies flyer Henry Speight is set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Reds when they take on his former side, the Brumbies, on Friday.

Check out the team line-ups ahead of Round One of Super Rugby.