Rugby News

The futures of England men's and women's rugby sevens sides are in serious doubt.

Leigh Halfpenny, Gareth Davies, Rhys Patchell and Samson Lee head a list of 17 players who have agreed new contracts with the Scarlets.

Steve Price is adamant there is no substance to the rumours linking Gareth Widdop with a return to St George Illawarra Dragons as part of a swap deal.

A Premiership Rugby player and a non-playing member of staff have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

Welsh side Cardiff Blues have confirmed that gargantuan number eight Nick Williams has retired following a 16-year professional career. The post Cardiff Blues’ Nick Williams announces retirement appeared first on Plane...

The Scarlets have announced that 17 players, including four Wales stars, have agreed new deals ahead of the start of the 2020/21 season. The post Wales quartet among 17 Scarlets re-signings appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Six Nations bosses have confirmed the rescheduled fixtures to complete the 2020 tournament, as well as plans for an eight-team Test series. The post Rescheduled Six Nations fixtures confirmed appeared first on Planet Rug...

Six Nations bosses have confirmed the dates of the rescheduled fixtures for the 2020 tournament - and also plans for an eight-team expanded autumn Test series.

During the season, we go through the archives to highlight a hero from years gone by. Next up, it's Ireland and Leinster legend Johnny Sexton. The post My rugby hero: Johnny Sexton appeared first on Planet Rugby.

With the news that the Premiership season will resume on August 14, we go through the teams looking to end the campaign on a high note. The post Consistency crucial for Harlequins to succeed appeared first on Planet Rugb...

The ever-present Saracens back row is embracing the challenge of leading a young crop of players in the second tier The post Jackson Wray wants to leave mark on Champions Cup knowing Saracens will feel two-year absence a...

Adam Radwan has pledged his future to Newcastle until the summer of 2023 by signing an extended contract with the Premiership new boys. The post Adam Radwan recommits to Newcastle appeared first on Planet Rugby.

After his stint in Toronto came to an end, the former All Black is back in 'footy' with the Sydney Roosters The post Jackson column: Survivor Sonny Billy Williams finds new payday in NRL appeared first on The Rugby Paper...

Jamie Ritchie admits to being humbled by talk of him being selected to play for the Lions in 2021 but said he is not thinking too much about it. The post Jamie Ritchie keen not to be distracted by Lions talk appeared fir...

The Hurricanes have announced that All Blacks back Jordie Barrett has confirmed his commitment to the Wellington outfit for the 2021 season. The post Jordie Barrett staying with Hurricanes for 2021 appeared first on Plan...

Former Wallabies hooker and captain Phil Kearns has been appointed as the man to lead Rugby Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The post Phil Kearns to lead Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup bid appeared first...

Two-time World Cup winner Phil Kearns will lead Australia's bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.