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The Worcester Warriors director of rugby is envisaging development players to bear the impact of unprecedented times in rugby The post Players will go from feast to famine, says Alan Solomons appeared first on The Rugby ...

Bath staged a stunning fightback to stay on course for the Premiership play-offs by defeating West Country rivals Gloucester 31-20 at the Rec. The post Stunning Bath fightback seals maximum over Gloucester appeared first...

Next week's derby clash between Wigan Warriors and St Helens will now be played behind closed doors at the AJ Bell Stadium, Super League has confirmed.

19-cap England back row Wilson handed leadership duties ahead of new Premiership seaso The post Dean Richards names Mark Wilson as Newcastle Falcons captain appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Saracens flanker Mike Rhodes has had a citing complaint against him dismissed after a virtual independent disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. The post Saracens’ Mike Rhodes has citing complaint dismissed appeared first on...

Fears for RFU, Premiership and Championship finances as government orders matches to be played behind closed doors The post Government hits pause button on return of fans to stadiums appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The match officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with Nigel Owens refereeing the Racing 92 v Saracens Champions Cup tie. The post Match officials to September 27 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes' citing for headbutting Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw in their Champions Cup quarter-final has been dismissed, leaving him free to play in their semi-final.

Bath staged a stunning fightback to stay on course for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs by beating west country rivals Gloucester 31-20 at the Recreation Ground.

English rugby stands on the edge of a precipice after club and country announced they are seeking government bailouts to avoid financial ruin caused by new restrictions on fans attending matches.

Bears director of rugby Pat Lam says he trusts Sheedy enough to know the fly-half can operate on the Test stage The post Bristol Bears’ Callum Sheedy can fit Wales’ present need at No.10 this autumn appeared first on...

Neale Harvey gauges the views of Ampthill director of rugy Mark Lavery on the issues facing a league short of income The post Q&A - Mark Lavery: If we can’t have a crowd we can’t have a Championship appeared first on...

England back-row Mark Wilson will captain Newcastle Falcons during the upcoming Premiership season, having returned from his loan spell at Sale Sharks. The post Mark Wilson handed Newcastle Falcons captaincy on return ap...

Sky Sports' NRL expert Jenna Brooks looks at the big issues in Australia, including the top eight, more proposed rule changes and Cameron Smith's future...

It is well-known that attitudes towards cannabis are changing. But nowhere is this more manifest than in the world of professional sport. Change is being pushed hard from across the Atlantic, where a handful of states ha...

A decade ago, if a professional rugby player, footballer or golfer had been caught self-medicating with a cannabis product, it would have been what is termed a "career limiting move." At the very least, it would have res...

Ollie Devoto says it is vital that Exeter do not let Toulouse build momentum in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final.

Wembley will stage the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup final on October 17, the Rugby Football League has announced, but it may be played behind closed doors.

We look at the statistics and pick our XIII of the stand-out performers from the latest Super League, NRL and Challenge Cup matches...

Plans to allow the phased return of spectators into venues in England from October 1 will be put on hold because of the rise in coronavirus cases. The post Phased return of fans to sporting venues put on hold appeared fi...

The former Bath flanker is expecting a ding-dong battle at the Rec, as Watson and Cokanasiga return The post Bath are favourites but that can matter for little in derbies, says Moody appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with finals rugby, missing emotion and a mildly pot/kettle line in the Champions Cup... The post Loose Pass: Immaculate finals rugby from smart Saracens appeared first on ...