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We look at what could potentially happen in 2021 with our predictions. The post Planet Rugby’s seven bold predictions for 2021 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Short side and 2021 predictions appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The short side returns ahead of the action in Europe this weekend. The post The short side: Derbies, duels and disruption appeared first on Planet Rugby.

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney insists despite his side losing two fixtures in succession to Covid-19, the health of those affected trumps any rugby cost. 

Cardiff have appointed Dai Young as the club's interim director of rugby after announcing the departure of head coach John Mulvihill.

Premiership Rugby clubs have returned 19 positive tests in the latest round of testing - down from last week's total of 33.

Cardiff Blues have revealed that Dai Young has taken interim charge of the region after John Mulvihill left the Welsh side for personal reasons. The post Dai Young returns to Cardiff after John Mulvihill departs appeared...

Gloucester lock Ed Slater has been banned for four weeks after a disciplinary hearing upheld a citing for dangerous play in a ruck or maul in Saturday's home defeat by Sale.

After 10 victories out of 10 in their opening PRO14 games this season, Ulster have moved to sign head coach Dan McFarland to a new deal. The post Dan McFarland rewarded with new Ulster contract appeared first on Planet R...

Bath face off against Wasps while Sale Sharks play host to Worcester Warriors as Round Six of the Premiership season kicks off on Friday. The post Jack Willis starts at eight for Bath clash appeared first on Planet Rugby...

The professor leading research into the impact on players of collisions in rugby league is in no doubt the sport is taking the health risks posed by concussions seriously.

Trio of Championship clubs to contest pre-season Trailfinders Challenge Cup, with January 16 kick-off date The post Saracens, Ealing and Doncaster to take part in Triangular Cup competition appeared first on The RUGBY Pa...

PRO14-bound Sharks agree takeover by US consortium MVM Holdings, who hold ties with Jay Z's Roc Nation The post US consortium adds financial weight to Sharks appeared first on The RUGBY Paper.

Ireland and Munster legend Paul O'Connell has been named as the national forwards coach in a significant appointment by the IRFU. The post Ireland add Paul O’Connell as new forwards coach appeared first on Planet Rugby...

"The time is right for us to implement the next stage of the strategic plan which we have in place for the club" - Alan Solomons The post Jonathan Thomas promoted to head coach at Worcester appeared first on The RUGBY Pa...

Ireland have appointed former captain Paul O'Connell as forwards coach ahead of next month's Six Nations

Face-to-face try celebrations and ice baths have been banned in the Premiership as rules are tightened to stem the surge in cancelled matches.

Ex-Wales international back-row Jonathan Thomas has been named as the new head coach at Premiership side Worcester, it's been confirmed. The post Former Wales flanker earns Worcester promotion appeared first on Planet Ru...

On this day in 2013, former Scotland international captain and scrum-half Mike Blair announced he was retiring from Test rugby, aged 31. The post On this day: Mike Blair calls time on international career appeared first ...

There will be no ice baths or face-to-face try celebrations in England's top flight in a push to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the Premiership. The post No ice baths or try celebrations in Premiership appeared first on...

HE MAY have ended 2020 on a high by winning three Welsh caps, but the first priority in the New Year for Shane Lewis-Hughes is […] The post Shane Lewis Hughes battling to stay ahead of the pack appeared first on The RU...

Nick Cain taps into Saracens' plans for their England stars while they play in the Championship by talking with forwards/defence coach Alex Sanderson The post Sanderson: Saracens’ Super Six will be ready for England du...