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Brendan Gallagher looks at the role Bradford GS has played in Yorkshire's rugby union base over its 140-year history The post Rugby in Yorkshire in safe hands while Geoff Wappett’s appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Wales have released full-back Liam Williams to play for Scarlets this weekend so he can prove his fitness ahead of the Six Nations match against Scotland.

As reported by The Rugby Paper in May, Warren Gatland's men will plan in Edinburgh before flying to South Africa The post British & Irish Lions to play Japan at Murrayfield appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Uncapped Leinster duo Will Connors and Hugo Keenan will make their debuts for Ireland in Saturday's rescheduled Six Nations Test in Dublin. The post Uncapped Leinster duo to start for Ireland appeared first on Planet Rug...

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has delivered a stark appraisal as rugby union continues grappling with coronavirus and its wide-ranging impact on the sport.

Wasps have made a remarkable turnaround to earn their shot at redemption against 2017 Premiership final foes Exeter The post Lee Blackett has restored the sting in finalists Wasps appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Debutants and milestone for Finn Russell appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The interest in the British and Irish Lions 2021 South Africa tour is "off the scale" and organisers remain optimistic that fans will be in the stadiums, according to managing director Ben Calveley.

Wakefield have stood down four more players due to the coronavirus pandemic but say Thursday's Betfred Super League fixture with Huddersfield at St Helens will go ahead.

Thursday's Super League fixture between Catalans Dragons and Hull FC has been postponed after five Catalans players tested positive for coronavirus.

Challenge Cup glory is a huge stride forward for Bears who since their Championship days only two years ago The post This is just the start of something special - Bristol chairman Chris Booy appeared first on The Rugby P...

George Ford has withdrawn from England's squad to face Barbarians on Sunday, while Ben Earl, Max Malins and Kyle Sinckler have been added.

The line-ups for the Six Nations and international action this weekend. The post Team Tracker: Six Nations and internationals appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Zimbabwe-born Chawatama has played for London Scottish, London Welsh and London Irish in his route to playing at the top level The post Lovejoy Chawatama is at home among London Exiles appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Fly-half Finn Russell is in line to earn his 50th Scotland cap after being recalled to the squad for Friday's fixture with Georgia at Murrayfield. The post Finn Russell set for 50th Scotland cap appeared first on Planet ...

Finn Russell is set to make his first Scotland appearance since the World Cup when Gregor Townsend's team take on Georgia at Murrayfield on Friday night.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton admits there is more pressure on the Six Nations game against Italy after Covid-19 restrictions were increased. The post ‘You feel a bigger responsibility’ - Johnny Sexton appeared firs...

Barbarians coach Vern Cotter has confirmed his full squad of players to take on England in their Quilter Cup clash at Twickenham on Sunday. The post Vern Cotter confirms Barbarians squad to face England appeared first on...

Wasps to return to training ahead of Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs as latest screening shows no new cases The post Premiership finalists Wasps record no new positive tests appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

St Helens have confirmed the signing of Australian forward Joel Thompson on a two-year deal.

The Barbarians have announced an exciting and talented squad for Sunday's Quilter Cup match against England at Twickenham, live on Sky Sports.

The Wasps captain harbours deep disappointment over extra-time defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the 2017 final The post Launchbury: Pain of 2017 fuels my desire for Wasps glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.