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Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux look certain to miss the Six Nations opener against Wales after returning to their provinces for medical assessment.

NRL club St George Illawarra Dragons are in talks with Israel Folau over a return to Australia for the controversial star.

Stars from the sporting world have met with the government to discuss the impact of head injuries in a bid to step up efforts to improve player welfare.

Huddersfield's Jamaica international Michael Lawrence will help spearhead rugby league's bid to become a truly inclusive sport.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell admits it is a major blow to lose the "X-factor" qualities of Caelan Doris on the eve of the Six Nations.

Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux are doubtful for Ireland's Test with Wales on Sunday after returning to their provinces for medical assessment. The post Ireland duo set to miss Wales clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of tighthead prop Christian Judge, who is set to join the Premiership club from Bath. The post Bath prop on the move to Worcester Warriors appeared first on Planet Rugby.

London Scottish will not compete in English rugby's Championship this season after rejecting the offer of a 10-year loan from the government.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Six Nations news appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sport has paid tribute to Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore - the man who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising millions for the NHS - after he died aged 100.

Flooding, poor air quality, rising temperatures, typhoons, rising sea levels - these are some of the extreme weather events that are affecting sport around the world.

Wales international hopeful, WillGriff John, will leave Premiership side Sale Sharks at the end of the season to join PRO14 outfit the Scarlets. The post Scarlets bring Sale Sharks prop back to Wales appeared first on Pl...

Director of rugby Ben Ward adds South Africa tighthead to Trailfinders' front row options The post Lions prop Johannes Jonker agrees Ealing move appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

France will take part in the Guinness Six Nations as scheduled after sports minister Roxana Maracineanu announced the easing of quarantine rules for participating teams.

France sports minister Roxana Maracineanu has given the go-ahead for the Six Nations due to the introduction of tightened safety measures. The post Green light for France after quarantine rules clarification appeared fir...

Defence coach John Mitchell signs up to be a part of England's coaching team at the 2023 World Cup in France The post John Mitchell signs contract with RFU through to 2023 World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

England defence coach John Mitchell has signed a contract extension that keeps him in his role until the end of the 2023 World Cup.

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. The post Loose Pass: Tournament hosting and a grand finale appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England defence coach John Mitchell has committed his future to the international team after inking a new deal that covers World Cup 2023. The post England tie in John Mitchell to end of 2023 World Cup appeared first on ...

As revealed by The Rugby Paper last November, the Bath No.8 will head to Montpellier at the end of the season The post Bath lose talisman Zach Mercer to Top 14 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

With this year's Six Nations Championship set to kick off this weekend, here is all of our pre-tournament content to get you fully up to speed. The post Our bumper Six Nations pre-tournament collection appeared first on ...

Premiership side Leicester Tigers have confirmed that powerful back-row forward Jordan Taufua has left the club to join Top 14 outfit Lyon. The post Tigers confirm Jordan Taufua move to Top 14 side appeared first on Plan...