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Ex-England star Sam Burgess has stood down from his coaching job at South Sydney Rabbitohs after shocking claims were made against him. The post Sam Burgess steps down amid drug and violence claims appeared first on Plan...

Ex-Edinburgh, Nottingham and Scotland U20s front row Walker picks a dream XV The post Dream Team: Ealing Trailfinders hooker Alun Walker appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

On the eve of the final round of the Premiership season play-off chasing Sale Sharks have had a number of players test positive for COVID-19. Sale’s match with Worcester Warriors on Sundy has been placed into major dou...

There were victories for Cardiff Blues, Leinster and Ulster over Zebre, Dragons and Benetton respectively on the opening night of the PRO14. The post Ulster win thriller against Benetton on opening night appeared first o...

Round One of the PRO14 sees Scarlets, Connacht and Edinburgh hosting Munster, Glasgow and Ospreys in their matches on Saturday. The post Jonathan Davies starts for Scarlets against Munster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The post LIVE: PRO14, Zebre v Cardiff Blues appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale's critical Gallagher Premiership clash with Worcester on Sunday remains in doubt after a number of Sharks players tested positive for coronavirus.

Shane Williams previews the new PRO14 season and the chances for the four Welsh regions The post Williams column: Scarlets will be PRO14 title contenders appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

South Africa, New Zealand, England and Wales will be in the top seeding band when the draw for the Rugby World Cup is made this year. The post England and Wales among top seeds for World Cup appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Hartpury backs coach Ryan Lamb talks about almost signing for Exeter in his career and the No.10 he wants to see in an England shirt The post Ryan Lamb feature: Coffee empire can wait, I can’t wait to get coaching appe...

Sunday's vital Premiership fixture between Sale and Worcester Warriors is now in doubt after 16 Sharks players tested positive for coronavirus. The post Sale’s key game under threat after 16 positive tests appeared fir...

Given he is one of the most talented half-backs of his generation, it may come as a surprise that Luke Gale has never played in a Challenge Cup semi-final.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post RU Today: The short side and Sam Burgess in hot water appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The short side is here to preview the Premiership and PRO14 weekend. The post The short side: Final day drama and new beginnings appeared first on Planet Rugby.

As soon as I drove through the gates, I was transported back to my childhood, as a pupil at Fernwood School in Nottingham. I was there to meet up with a man who had helped give me a lifelong love of rugby union: my forme...

Racing 92 were dealt another blow after their squad and backroom staff were placed into isolation due to nine Covid-19 cases within their ranks. The post Racing 92 players and staff forced into isolation appeared first o...

With the race for the Premiership play-off positions going down to the wire, will it be Wasps, Bath, Sale Sharks or Bristol Bears missing out? The post Premiership play-off contenders form guide appeared first on Planet ...

Check out the video highlights from Round 21 of the Premiership. The post VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round 21 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester Tigers second-row Tomas Lavanini will have surgery on a syndesmosis injury sustained in their Challenge Cup loss to Toulon. The post Leicester lock Tomas Lavanini to go under the knife appeared first on Planet ...

The NRL have confirmed they will investigate allegations of drug abuse and domestic violence involving former England international Sam Burgess and the South Sydney Rabbitohs team.