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London Irish scored 21 unanswered points to come from 34-13 down and claim a remarkable draw with leaders Bristol in the Premiership. The post London Irish snatch draw after incredible comeback appeared first on Planet R...

PRO14 top try-scorer Alex Wootton should be in the Ireland squad after another excellent display, according to Connacht boss Andy Friend. The post Connacht star Alex Wootton backed for Ireland honours appeared first on P...

Rhys Webb's hot form for Ospreys fires them past a hapless Zebre at the Liberty Stadium The post Ospreys 10- Zebre: Rhys Webb try offers rare highlight in ugly affair appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

After Conor O'Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former head coach says relegation should now be adopted The post Nick Mallett sad to see Italy's fa...

Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been called up to England's Six Nations squad ahead of Saturday's clash with Wales after Harry Randall was forced to withdraw with an ankle injury.

New Zealand great Richie McCaw hailed the talents of Dan Carter after the legendary playmaker announced his retirement at the age of 38. The post ‘Dan Carter led the way as a number 10’ - Richie McCaw appeared first ...

The Harlequins skills coach heaped praise on another exciting performance by fly-half Marcus Smith in defeating Sale Sharks The post Marcus Smith’s ceiling is so high - Nick Evans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Bath back-row Josh Bayliss has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time for Sunday's Six Nations match against France.

London Irish fought back from 25 points down to claim a remarkable 34-34 draw with Premiership leaders Bristol.

Star scrum-half Antoine Dupont and four other first-team players who tested positive for COVID-19 are out of France's squad for next Sunday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

Eddie Jones says that he looked to tempt Gloucester's Louis Rees-Zammit into playing for England prior to the wing committing to Wales. The post Eddie Jones looked to lure Louis Rees-Zammit to England appeared first on P...

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Tributes paid to rugby legends appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Harlequins coach Nick Evans insists that an England call will come for Marcus Smith if he continues to put in the performances for the club. The post Marcus Smith urged to be patient in pursuit of England appeared first ...

Wasps boss Lee Blackett believes that players have to adapt after five red cards were handed out in the Premiership on Friday and Saturday. The post Red cards a ‘wake-up call’ to players appeared first on Planet Rugb...

An usual finish the Exeter's clash against Northampton saw Joe Simmonds denied a chance to connect with a late penalty kick The post Exeter 12-13 Northampton: Simmonds shocked by last minute kick charge appeared first on...

Eddie Jones' overlooking of players clearly in form isn't exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway The post A dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Ireland captain Lynne Cantwell has become South Africa women’s first high performance manager. Cantwell, who won 86 caps for Ireland, will work […] The post Springboks call for Cantwell appeared f...

COLIN BOAG Blood and thunder: Bath v Gloucester on Friday PICTURE: Getty Images BT Sports has been good for Premiership Rugby, investing a lot of […] The post BT must not hold the Premiership to ransom appeared first o...

By NEALE HARVEY Competitor: Susie Appleby coaching at Exeter EXETER Chiefs’ women are set to go to war with the RFU over proposals to severely […] The post Chiefs fight 'unfair' RFU proposal to limit imports appeared...

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK OWEN Farrell’s place in the England team has been sacrosanct during Eddie Jones’ tenure as coach. However, […] The post Decision time, Eddie - put down the yo-yos! appea...

NEWS EXTRA By MIKE SINCLAIR AN “overwhelming” response from rugby supporters to help Cornish Pirates meet the cost of Covid-testing and return to action has […] The post Fans dig deep to help fund Pirates testing a...

By ALEX BYWATER Ton up: George North is in line to win his 100th Wales cap on Saturday PICTURES: Getty Images Choices: Wayne Pivac KEN […] The post George is undervalued massively says Owens appeared first on The Rugby...