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Earl and Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley set to finish as joint-top tryscorers - but what sets the back row apart? The post Bristol Bears flanker Ben Earl sets new Premiership record appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ulster have confirmed two of their players have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

Sam Simmonds and brother Joe are desperate to see rugby return to their old club Teignmouth The post Exeter Chiefs star Sam Simmonds fights to save boyhood club Teignmouth appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter believes rugby clubs are "probably at our most dangerous period" of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jonny May says he "can't imagine" anyone in the England team jeopardising the upcoming internationals by intentionally breaching coronavirus protocols.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Kyran Bracken exclusive and game off appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says he is concerned about the current predicament rugby union finds itself in due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. The post Rob Baxter admits player safety an ‘impossible scenario’ appeared...

Chris Robshaw will play one last time in England before he jets off for the other side of the Atlantic after the Barbarians confirmed he will be involved in Quilter Cup game later this month.

Nick Cain questions where the RFU cash reserves have been spent, and how the government will be asking the same The post Cain column: How did a £91m sink hole open up to swallow RFU? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

England Women's head coach Craig Richards is the special guest on the latest episode of the Golden Point podcast.

England's preparations for their 2020 Autumn Tests suffered a blow after Courtney Lawes was sidelined for 12 weeks with an ankle injury. The post Courtney Lawes sidelined for 12 weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Chris Robshaw will run out in England one last time when he faces his country while playing for the Barbarians on October 25 at Twickenham. The post Chris Robshaw to face England in Barbarians colours appeared first on P...

A Rugby Football Union investigation has uncovered "concerns" over Sale Sharks' protocols after the recent Covid-19 outbreak at the club. The post RFU probe raises ‘concerns’ over Sale’s protocols appeared first on...

Courtney Lawes will miss England's six-game autumn schedule after being ruled out for 12 weeks by an ankle injury.

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Wednesday's rearranged fixture between Sale and Worcester at the AJ Bell Stadium has been cancelled. The post Sale Sharks v Worcester Warriors game called off appeared first on Planet...

Premiership Rugby confirm cancellation of Sale versus Worcester on Wednesday night The post Sale’s play-off hopes end as more positive cases sees Worcester clash cancelled appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Wigan Warriors have confirmed a further case of coronavirus at the club after two previous positive tests.

Sale Sharks have forfeited their rescheduled Premiership match against Worcester Warriors after a further eight Covid-19 cases were recorded at the club, handing Bath the final play-off spot in the process.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is confident Ospreys fly-half Gareth Anscombe will make a full recovery from his ongoing injury problems. The post Wayne Pivac backs Gareth Anscombe to make full recovery appeared first on Pl...

Six Nations organisers say there have been no formal discussions over moving the 2021 tournament, although their CEO has admitted it is an option.

The safety of Wasps' players is the main priority for their head coach, Lee Blackett, ahead of the club's Premiership semi-final on Saturday. The post ‘Players’ safety our main priority’ – Lee Blackett appeared f...

The Rugby Football Union have announced that Northampton fly-half Piers Francis has withdrawn from England's squad due to coronavirus. The post Piers Francis out of England squad due to Covid-19 appeared first on Planet ...