Rugby News
Humphreys to step down as Gloucester DOR
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 18:14
David Humphreys will leave his position as director of rugby at Gloucester at the end of June.
Gloucester in full rebuild mode as Humphreys heads for the exit
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 18:00
Cherry and Whites looking for new head coach who will incorporate some of Humphrey's duties as DoR The post Gloucester in full rebuild mode as Humphreys heads for the exit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
David Humphreys and Gloucester to part ways
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 17:52
Gloucester have announce that David Humphreys has decided to leave the club at the end of June after six seasons as their director of rugby. The post David Humphreys and Gloucester to part ways appeared first on Planet R...
Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Lewis Moody feature
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 16:18
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport. The post Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Lewis Moody feature appeared first on ...
Five clubs in queue for axed Queensland Reds ace Isaac Lucas
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 15:27
Lucas was one of three Reds players to have their contracts ended last month after a dispute with Rugby Australia The post Five clubs in queue for axed Queensland Reds ace Isaac Lucas appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Super Rugby Aotearoa to trial red-card replacements
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 15:18
New Zealand's Super Rugby teams will be able to replace red-carded players and drawn matches may be decided by a golden-point tiebreaker when the country's domestic competition starts on June 13, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) ...
Loose Pass: A futile request and ludicrous marketing
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 14:56
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the futile quest to finish a nullified season and a truly ludicrous marketing ploy...
Guscott column: The Top 14 looks the likeliest route for Maro Itoje now
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 14:47
Jeremy Guscott looks at how the Saracens lock can maintain his financial income and international ambitions with England and the Lions The post Guscott column: The Top 14 looks the likeliest route for Maro Itoje now appe...
Michael Johnson on racism, Bolt and Owens
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 14:34
History-making sprinter Michael Johnson discusses racism in the USA, the current tensions, his athletics and Olympic career, Usain Bolt, Jesse Owens and far more in a wide-ranging interview.
LISTEN: Michael Johnson on Will Greenwood's podcast
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 13:13
Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson joins Will and Rupert to discuss racism, Usain Bolt and Jonny May.
Bristol Bears get set to welcome fans back to Ashton Gate
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 13:12
TRP understands fans will be allowed to attend matches in August under government plans The post Bristol Bears get set to welcome fans back to Ashton Gate appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wane: Williams can still improve
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 13:00
Shaun Wane believes there is still plenty of improvement for George Williams to make, despite his impressive start to life in Australia.
Top 14 season abandoned; no champion or relegation
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 12:48
The Top 14 season has been abandoned amid the coronavirus pandemic with no champion or relegation, the French rugby league (LNR) announced.
English club game gets non-contact training green light
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 12:37
Premiership and Championship clubs have been given provisional approval to begin non-contact training amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Premiership and Championship clubs cleared to return to training
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 12:37
Cleaning controls, PPE and temperature checks to be administered as rugby squads cleared to return The post Premiership and Championship clubs cleared to return to training appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Premiership rugby clubs to return to small group training
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 12:00
Premiership and Championship rugby clubs have been given the green light to return to small group training in a "performance environment".
Premiership unanimously approves salary cap overhaul after Myners report
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 11:57
The Premiership has approved 52 recommendations to reform its salary cap regulations The post Premiership unanimously approves salary cap overhaul after Myners report appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exclusive: Collaboration key ahead of rugby's return
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 11:26
Missing rugby? The post Exclusive: Collaboration key ahead of rugby’s return appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Room 101: Sedgley Park fly-half Steve Collins
The Rugby Paper - 2 Jun 2020 11:08
Nobody wants brick-sized phones like the 1980s, Collins argues The post Room 101: Sedgley Park fly-half Steve Collins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ben Hyne heading back to the Brumbies
Planet Rugby - 2 Jun 2020 10:39
The Brumbies have announced that they have signed versatile forward Ben Hyne for a second stint after his recent spell at the Sunwolves. The post Ben Hyne heading back to the Brumbies appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Ex-All Blacks captain Read supports calls for rugby reforms
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 08:50
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read is backing calls for an integrated international rugby season but is concerned money "coming out of the north” might frustrate attempts to create a global calendar.
Australia proposes Rugby Championship quarantine hub
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2020 08:18
Rugby Australia is in talks with the government about allowing New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina's teams to enter the country and be based in a "hub" for a condensed Rugby Championship later in the year.