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Sky Sports rugby league expert Terry O'Connor reacts to the news that Simon Woolford will leave his role as Huddersfield Giants coach with immediate effect - and gives his verdict on whether interim coach Luke Robinson i...

Another busy day in the rugby union game as the EPCR announced the times and dates for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals. The post Rugby Union Today: European dates and Greatest rugby sides appeared first o...

There is something of a front-row theme to this week's episode of the Golden Point Podcast.

Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that one of their players has tested positive for coronavirus and that another showing symptoms is waiting for the result of a test.

The former Bath fly-half, bound for Japan's Top League, was adamant he would not be sitting on the bench no longer The post EXCLUSIVE: Freddie Burns on what went wrong at Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Simon Woolford has left Huddersfield Giants earlier than his planned departure at the end of the season.

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam says his players are excited for Friday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final against the Dragons. The post Bristol ‘pumped’ for Dragons showdown appeared first on Planet Rugb...

The dates, venues and kick-off times for the Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals on September 25 and 26 have been announced. The post European semi-final kick-off dates and times confirmed appeared first on Planet Ru...

Bates made his Premiership debut for Bristol against Sale Sharks a fortnight ago, showing impressive defence The post Young Guns: Bristol Bears winger Jack Bates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Nick Cain analyses the five-match ban given to Owen Farrell, halved thanks to positive character references The post Cain column: Even being charitable, the Farrell-on-Atkinson tackle was a disgrace appeared first on The...

We look at the best ever teams to have graced the game from years gone by and today we delve into the Saracens side that ruled Europe. The post Greatest rugby sides: Saracens 2015-19 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Newcastle have announced that former Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreuder is joining the Falcons for the 2020/21 Premiership season. The post Newcastle bring in ex-Springbok scrum-half appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bath's long-winded search for a No.10 goes on... The post Stuart Hooper turns Bath fly-half search elsewhere and parts company with backroom coach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Richard Cockerill has urged his Edinburgh side to bounce back with a better showing against Bordeaux in their Challenge Cup quarter-final. The post Richard Cockerill urges players to prove they’re hurting appeared firs...

One-time Springboks Schreuder worked with defence coach Nick Easter at the Sharks The post Newcastle Falcons sign experienced South African scrum-half Louis Schreuder appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

South Africa's World Cup winner Lood de Jager will require surgery on his injured shoulder and will potentially be out of action for six months.

Alex Goode is confident he can fill in for Owen Farrell at fly-half and help Saracens to beat Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The post Alex Goode confident to fill void left by Owen Farrell appeared first on P...

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants World Rugby to suspend its global rankings amidst the uncertainty in the Test arena due to Covid-19. The post Ian Foster calls for world rankings to be suspended appeared first on Plane...

Argentina have reported three more cases of Covid-19 in their training camp as they continue preparations for the Rugby Championship in Australia.

England return to action for the first time since their March 7 Six Nations clash against Wales at Twickenham when they face the Barbarians on October 25. Renewing traditions two years on from when Chris Ashton scored a ...

We take a closer look at the talking points ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final clashes as Leinster face Saracens, and Clermont host Racing 92...

The Western Force have announced that their captain and scrum-half, Ian Prior, has signed a new two-year contract to remain at the club. The post Ian Prior recommits to Western Force appeared first on Planet Rugby.