Rugby News

The fixtures for the new Autumn Nations Cup have been confirmed, with the competition replacing the customary November programme. The post Schedule announced for Autumn Nations Cup appeared first on Planet Rugby.

November and December dates confirmed for Autumn Nations Cup involving Georgia and Fiji The post England to face Georgia as eight-team Autumn Nations Cup confirmed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

We take a look at the talking points ahead of the next round of Premiership games, as clubs jostle for the play-offs and a home semi-final place...

Bristol Bears have appealed the three-match ban handed down to Siale Piutau, who was punished for punching Worcester's Andrew Kitchener. The post Bristol appeal Siale Piutau suspension appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dave Wessels has dropped a selection surprise by naming both Brad Wilkin and Richard Hardwick in his starting back-row to face the Reds. The post Rebels spring selection surprise for Reds showdown appeared first on Plane...

Bristol's Siale Piutau has lost his appeal against a three-match suspension.

Two tries apiece from Adam Swift and Jordan Lane helped Hull FC to a nail-biting 26-23 win over Wakefield Trinity in Thursday's first Super League match.

Matty Ashton's breakaway try in the final two minutes saw Warrington Wolves snatch a 12-10 victory over Castleford Tigers in their Super League clash at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Another busy day in rugby union as the Autumn Nations Cup was confirmed, a tournament which will replace the November Tests. The post Rugby Union Today: New tournament and rugby hero appeared first on Planet Rugby.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the return of fans to Scottish sports stadiums has been delayed until October 5 at the earliest due to a rise in coronavirus cases.

Bath boss Stuart Hooper believes his squad are building confidence and momentum as the battle for the Premiership play-off places hots up. The post Bath confident of securing play-off place appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Geordan Murphy admitted Leicester had crashed to the worst defeat of his Welford Road career after they were swept aside 54-7 by Wasps. The post ‘That wasn’t good enough’ - Geordan Murphy appeared first on Planet R...

A hearing with an appeals panel will now take place on Thursday, as Alan Solomons offers his views on the matter The post Bristol Bears appeal three-game ban for Siale Piutau appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Rugby Australia have announced an addition to its policy regarding eligibility, which now allows two overseas-based players to be selected. The post Rugby Australia relaxes selection policy for 2020 Tests appeared first ...

The Reds have kept faith with their starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby AU Qualifying Final against the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. The post Reds unchanged for Rebels clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand health minister Chris Hipkins says there is "a lot to work through" if the country is to go ahead with hosting the Rugby Championship later this year.