Rugby News
Will Skelton departs Saracens for the Top 14
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 16:12
Saracens have announced that second-row Will Skelton will leave the club at the end of the month having agreed a deal with La Rochelle. The post Will Skelton departs Saracens for the Top 14 appeared first on Planet Rugby...
Shaun Edwards interview - Coming to France has probably taken me out of the Lions job
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jun 2020 15:30
In such little time, Shaun Edwards has helped France deal with the intensity of sporting cauldrons The post Shaun Edwards interview - Coming to France has probably taken me out of the Lions job appeared first on The Rugb...
All sport in Ireland can resume from June 29
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 20:56
The Irish government has announced that all sport, including contact sports, can resume from June 29.
RU Today: Swing Low feature and Super charged
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 18:06
Another busy rugby union day as our features writer James While weighs in on the controversy over the Swing Low, Sweet Chariot song. The post RU Today: Swing Low feature and Super charged appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Masoe plays down miraculous recovery
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 18:00
Rugby league fans might describe Mose Masoe as determined, inspirational, and tenacious - but the Hull KR co-captain insists he is "just a normal person".
Lions contenders RANKED - Jon Davies can still ruffle Bok feathers
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jun 2020 17:48
Nick Cain pins Wales centre Jon Davies as the main man for the Lions No.13 shirt The post Lions contenders RANKED - Jon Davies can still ruffle Bok feathers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Opinion: Swing Low a distraction from RFU hypocrisy
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 17:20
Planet Rugby features writer James While gives his views on the RFU's decision to review the "historical context" of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. The post Opinion: Swing Low a distraction from RFU hypocrisy appeared first o...
LISTEN: Swing Low - Does it have a place in the game?
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 17:15
On a special podcast episode, Will Greenwood, Maggie Alphonsi, Topsy Ojo and Mike Wedderburn discuss whether 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' still has a place in rugby.
Super charged: Savea to start, McKenzie v Barrett
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 15:27
Making its return, we bring you Super charged, in which we preview the talking points ahead of Round Two's Super Rugby Aotearoa action. The post Super charged: Savea to start, McKenzie v Barrett appeared first on Planet ...
'Swing Low debate a chance to educate'
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 14:20
A review into and debate over whether 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' is appropriate for England Rugby is a chance to educate according to former internationals Maggie Alphonsi, Topsy Ojo and Will Greenwood.
Video of the Week: Jonah Lomu steamrollers England
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 13:57
It's that time again for Planet Rugby's Video of the Week, bringing you footage you may enjoy. Today, we look back to the 1995 World Cup. The post Video of the Week: Jonah Lomu steamrollers England appeared first on Plan...
Rugby Matters: Rugby has benefitted from ill-gotten gains
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jun 2020 13:57
Colston College has been one of rugby's strongest schools in the country, but play under an infamous name The post Rugby Matters: Rugby has benefitted from ill-gotten gains appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Offiah: Learning about 'Swing Low' can help us grow
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 13:43
Martin Offiah is hopeful a review by the Rugby Football Union into the historical context of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' can help generations of supporters have a "stronger affinity" with BAME rugby players.
Jackson column: Keith Lyons, the bushfire hero who blazed a trail in rugby analytics
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jun 2020 11:59
Lyons' influence and keen eye for breaking down rugby helped the likes of Alan Davies, Alec Evans and Kevin Bowring The post Jackson column: Keith Lyons, the bushfire hero who blazed a trail in rugby analytics appeared f...
RFU to review slave song 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 11:54
The Rugby Football Union is undertaking a review into the "historical context" of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, a favoured song for England fans. The post RFU to review slave song 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' appeared first on...
Codie Taylor leads strong Crusaders side
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 09:54
All Black hooker Codie Taylor will captain the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Sunday. The post Codie Taylor leads strong Crusaders side appeared first on Planet Rugb...
RL Retro: Wakefield's great escape
Sky Sports - 19 Jun 2020 09:47
On September 16, 2006, in front of a record Super League attendance at Belle Vue of more than 11,000 spectators, one side was guaranteed safety and the other would be relegated from the top-flight.
Hurricanes make two changes for Crusaders
Planet Rugby - 19 Jun 2020 09:19
The Hurricanes have made two changes to their starting XV for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa encounter against the Crusaders in Wellington. The post Hurricanes make two changes for Crusaders appeared first on Planet Rugby...