Rugby News
Talented wing Mark Telea commits to the Blues
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 09:48
Exciting young winger Mark Telea has extended his time at the Blues after penning a new two-year deal with the Auckland-based franchise. The post Talented wing Mark Telea commits to the Blues appeared first on Planet Rug...
'There are very few teams that have the expertise that we have', says Quins prop Simon Kerrod
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 13:44
After arriving at the Stoop last summer, tighthead Kerrod heaps praise on Adam Jones for refining his scrummaging The post ‘There are very few teams that have the expertise that we have’, says Quins prop Simon Kerrod...
NRL talking points
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 17:26
Jenna Brooks takes a look at the big issues in the NRL, including Brisbane Broncos' struggles and the fall-out from Manly Sea Eagles' controversial loss to Newcastle Knights...
Wigan appeal points deduction; Warriors to bid for club
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 21:00
Wigan Athletic's administrators have launched an appeal against the club's impending 12-point deduction, while rugby league side Wigan Warriors have announced their intention to bid for the stricken football club.
Six Nations: CVC deal not expected imminently
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 20:04
A statement from the Six Nations says a planned deal to sell a stake in the rugby tournament to a private equity firm is not expected imminently.
WATCH: Serbia bids farewell to great
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 18:00
Red Star Belgrade defeated Dorcol Tigers 38-6 to lift their third straight Serbian Cup at the weekend.
Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Gloucester departures
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 17:52
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 Gloucester departures appeared first o...
Loose Pass: Issues in the north and south
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 17:01
This week we will be concerning ourselves with the precarious situation in the north and south, as well as the precarious situation of the players. The post Loose Pass: Issues in the north and south appeared first on Pla...
Harlequins play hard-ball with Welsh region's pursuit of Adam Jones
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 16:56
Toby Booth wants to lure the Harlequins scrum coach to Ospreys in the PRO14 The post Harlequins play hard-ball with Welsh region’s pursuit of Adam Jones appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rory Teague the latest to leave coaching upheaval at Gloucester
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 16:08
Rory Teague believes Gloucester have a squad to bring success to Kingsholm under new head coach George Skivington The post Rory Teague the latest to leave coaching upheaval at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper...
Tommy Reffell hoping to stamp his authority at Tigers just like Neil Back
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 15:32
Leicester announced the highly-rated Welsh openside flanker had agreed a new contract on Monday The post Tommy Reffell hoping to stamp his authority at Tigers just like Neil Back appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exclusive: 'Iron Mike' Teague cuts ties with Gloucester
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 15:09
Mike Teague shares how he has become disenchanted with the change of core values at Gloucester The post Exclusive: ‘Iron Mike’ Teague cuts ties with Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Glasgow bolster second-row stocks by signing ex-U20 star
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 14:08
The Warriors have confirmed the signing of second-rower and former Scotland U20 representative Hamish Bain ahead of the 2020/21 season. The post Glasgow bolster second-row stocks by signing ex-U20 star appeared first on ...
Lions contenders RANKED - Stuart Hogg can finally show his credentials
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 12:19
The Scotland captain can fulfill what was taken away from him by injury in 2017 The post Lions contenders RANKED - Stuart Hogg can finally show his credentials appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gloucester exodus continues as Gerbrandt Grobler joins Stade
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 12:10
South African second-row Gerbrandt Grobler has become the latest player to leave Gloucester after signing a deal with Stade Francais. The post Gloucester exodus continues as Gerbrandt Grobler joins Stade appeared first o...
Veainu joins Stade after Leicester exit
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 11:20
Telusa Veainu has signed a three-year contract with Stade Francais following his exit from Leicester Tigers.
Bristol bring in former Worcester defence coach
Planet Rugby - 7 Jul 2020 10:51
English Premiership side Bristol have confirmed the arrival of Omar Mouneimne as the club's new defence coach with immediate effect. The post Bristol bring in former Worcester defence coach appeared first on Planet Rugby...
Harrington column: Tuilagi and Faletau wanted in France, as clubs vote on lowering salary cap
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 10:27
Top 14 and Pro D2 presidents to meet in Toulouse for salary cap vote The post Harrington column: Tuilagi and Faletau wanted in France, as clubs vote on lowering salary cap appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Premiership Rugby to have midweek fixtures played under restart plans
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 10:09
Exeter, Northampton and Saracens to face much more compact schedule than Premiership rivals The post Premiership Rugby to have midweek fixtures played under restart plans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers eye replacement for Telusa Veainu from Clermont
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 09:47
Full-back Veainu has signed a two-year contract to join Stade Francais in the Top 14 The post Leicester Tigers eye replacement for Telusa Veainu from Clermont appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
My Life in Rugby: Former Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Hadyn Thomas
The Rugby Paper - 7 Jul 2020 09:00
Thomas also played for Gloucester and Bristol but remembers the Championship final drama of ten years ago most The post My Life in Rugby: Former Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Hadyn Thomas appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
O'Connor: Let's embrace the changes!
Sky Sports - 7 Jul 2020 07:00
Sky Sports pundit Terry O'Connor gives his verdict on the Rugby Football League's decision to remove scrums, introduce the 'six again' rule and restrict quota places to seven ahead of the Super League restart on August 2...