Rugby News
Curtailed PRO14 season could restart, say SRU
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 23:55
The PRO14 season could yet be restarted but the campaign will definitely be curtailed, according to the Scottish Rugby Union.
Super League look to scrap relegation
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 20:49
Super League CEO Robert Elstone says the competition looks set for some changes with relegation likely to be scrapped.
Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Greatest XV
Planet Rugby - 6 May 2020 18:05
Another busy rugby union day as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique viewpoint on some interesting topics in the sport.
Cain column: Steve Hansen still sucking sour grapes over Lions
The Rugby Paper - 6 May 2020 17:02
Reversal of penalty against Ken Owens in the third Test still rankles with the Kiwis three years on The post Cain column: Steve Hansen still sucking sour grapes over Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ex-Harlequins wing Charlie Walker opts for homecoming after stint with Zebre
The Rugby Paper - 6 May 2020 16:07
Walker had been a target to replace Jonny May for Leicester Tigers The post Ex-Harlequins wing Charlie Walker opts for homecoming after stint with Zebre appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Proudfoot learning to cope with training restrictions
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 16:00
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is getting used to overcoming issues concerning contact-training as the RFU looks to navigate a route out of the coronavirus crisis.
'Contact training will take some time' - Matt Proudfoot
Planet Rugby - 6 May 2020 15:51
With the RFU continually plotting a way out of the Covid-19 crisis, Matt Proudfoot is coming to terms with issues involving contact-training.
'Rugby needs a new direction'
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 15:51
Luke Fitzgerald and Nick Evans agree that World Rugby has missed the opportunity to head in a new direction.
Guscott column: Bath need a 9-10 combination which gives them quick ball
The Rugby Paper - 6 May 2020 15:35
Jeremy Guscott analyses how Bath can produce a style of rugby to take them to being regular play-off challengers in the Premiership The post Guscott column: Bath need a 9-10 combination which gives them quick ball appear...
Planet Rugby's Greatest Professional XV: Openside flanker
Planet Rugby - 6 May 2020 14:02
As professional rugby reaches its 25th anniversary and with time to reflect on those years, it's time to look at the game's greatest players.
VOTE: Best Super League hooker
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 13:00
With Super League celebrating its 25th season in 2020, Sky Sports is running a public vote to discover the best XIII to have played in the competition since it was launched in 1996.
Johnny McPhillips extends Leicester Tigers stay
Planet Rugby - 6 May 2020 12:46
Leicester have announced that they have agreed a new contract with Johnny McPhillips to keep the versatile back at the Premiership club.
England prop Mako Vunipola let playing waiting game on Saracens future
The Rugby Paper - 6 May 2020 11:55
The loosehead prop reflects on a 'bizarre' nine months in his life The post England prop Mako Vunipola let playing waiting game on Saracens future appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rugby Australia appoint interim CEO
Planet Rugby - 6 May 2020 10:58
Rugby Australia have announced the appointment of former Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels administrator Rob Clarke as their interim CEO.
Top 20 rugby shock wins and upsets
The Rugby Paper - 6 May 2020 10:00
Brendan Gallagher recalls rugby’s biggest ever shocks, at club and internaitonal level, and ranks each for the magnitude of the upset. 20 – Quillan 11 Lezignan 8 (Toulouse, 1929) Not so much a shock French Cup final ...
Wigan vs Bath: When rugby's wall came down
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 09:00
The symbolism, intentional or otherwise, of rugby union being declared an open sport on the date of August 26, 1995, would not have been lost on many.
Wigan vs Bath: When rugby's wall came down
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 09:00
The symbolism, intentional or otherwise, of rugby union being declared an open sport on the date of August 26, 1995, would not have been lost on many.
Next Big Thing: Matty Lees
Sky Sports - 6 May 2020 07:00
Alex Walmsley and Luke Thompson are perhaps the most feared front row in Super League. Two defence-wrecking, tackle-breaking props capable of causing havoc to any team.