Rugby News

The national anthems of Italy and Scotland appear next in the next phase of our countdown The post Top 20 rugby anthems countdown: 10-6 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Carter's return to New Zealand has cast Shane Williams back to the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour when the fly-half dominated The post Williams column: I shudder at the way Dan Carter destroyed the Lions ’05 appeared ...

Former England player Maggie Alphonsi does not think Swing Low, Sweet Chariot should be banned but admits the song does not "sit easy" with her - as the RFU conducts a review into its usage.

Another busy day in rugby union as we look back to the Wasps team that dominated the Premiership, and the potential return of the PRO14. The post Rugby Union Today: Greatest rugby sides and PRO14 return appeared first on...

Why the England scrum-half averted going on loan to pursue a permanent move away from Allianz Park The post Heavy-hearted Ben Spencer on why Bath move meant cutting Sarries ties appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

We look at the game's best teams and today we delve into the Wasps side that dominated in the Premiership and won two Heineken Cups. The post Greatest rugby sides: Wasps 2002-08 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

We round up the action from Friday's NRL matches as South Sydney Rabbitohs and Penrith Panthers both tasted victory...

Obituary: Brendan Gallagher writes on the life of Orrell, Lancashire and North rugby figure, Des Seabrook The post Hard as nails Des Seabrook was the scourge of All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Former Hull FC head coach Lee Radford will join rugby union side the Dallas Jackals as their defence coach.

Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place The post PRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Newcastle Knights handed Brisbane Broncos their fourth-straight defeat since the NRL season resumed as they ran out 27-6 winners at Central Coast Stadium on Thursday.

The PRO14 have announced their plans to restart the league campaign on Saturday, August 22 in what will be an abbreviated competition. The post PRO14 set for August 22 restart appeared first on Planet Rugby.

SA Rugby deny they withheld Test match allocations from WPRU to the detriment of advertising agency, Aerios The post SA Rugby and Western Province face £8.5m lawsuit for unlawful conduct appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

The WRU will require a fresh round of borrowing to help it survive the aftershock of the coronavirus crisis, according to CEO Martyn Phillips. The post WRU seeking financial support due to Covid crisis appeared first on ...

Check out the teams ahead of Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The post Team Tracker: Super Rugby Aotearoa, Round Two appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The All Blacks fly-half starts for the Chiefs in Hamilton for Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa The post Aaron Cruden in for the Chiefs as they host Blues appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Harlequins and ex-England captain Chris Robshaw is set to play in Major League Rugby after signing a contract with San Diego Legion. The post Chris Robshaw swaps Harlequins for Major League Rugby appeared first on Planet...

All Blacks pivot Aaron Cruden has been named in the Chiefs starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby Aotearoa game with the Blues in Hamilton. The post Aaron Cruden back at 10 for the Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

James Graham is set to return to the Super League after discussing an NRL departure.

All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Akira Ioane return to the Blues starting XV for their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Chiefs on Saturday. The post Blues boosted by All Black duo’s return appeared first on Planet R...

The Japan-bound centre chooses a team loaded with Welsh and Kiwi talent The post Dream Team: Departing Wales and Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Australia lock Izack Rodda has signed a one-year deal with Lyon, less than a month after leaving the Queensland Reds amid a dispute over pay cuts.