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Transgender women must be risk-assessed in order to compete in the women's game in England if they are over a certain height or weight, according to an RFU proposal.

Wasps winger Odogwu saw no game-time with England and was not released back to Wasps during the Six Nations The post Paolo Odogwu was given an explanation why England didn’t play him appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

World Rugby has committed to a new study using mouthguards which it believes could be a game-changer for head injury prevention.

The Northampton Saints prop has signed a new deal after starring against Worcester Warriors in the Premiership last weekend The post Paul Hill signs new contract at Northampton Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Perry Baker suffered a leg injury at the Madrid Sevens which has put his Olympic dream in doubt based on initial assessments The post Carlin Isles ‘hurt and saddened’ over injury to USA teammate Perry Baker appeared ...

We look back to one of the great European clashes from years gone by. The post Greatest games: Penalties decide Heineken Cup thriller appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals have been moved from Marseille for the second successive season.

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been backed to garner a place in the Lions squad by team-mate Stuart Hogg after a superb Six Nations. The post ‘Phenomenal’ Hamish Watson backed for Lions call-up appeared first on ...

Scott Robertson says it is "flattering" to be linked to England, with the soon-to-be out of contract Crusaders boss planning his next move. The post Scott Robertson ‘flattered’ by England rumours appeared first on Pl...

The Scarlets will be without fly-half Rhys Patchell for between six and eight weeks after the Wales international sustained a hamstring injury. The post Scarlets star Rhys Patchell out for up to eight weeks appeared firs...

Wales fly-half Patchell to miss most of the Rainbow Cup The post Rhys Patchell sidelined for eight weeks with hamstring injury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Reports in New Zealand claim players attended a gathering which has seen six players stood down for their clash against Crusaders The post Highlanders drop All Black and five others following team protocols breach appear...

We look ahead to Friday's Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16 ties, as Leinster host Toulon and Gloucester welcome La Rochelle...

St Helens prop Alex Walmsley has signed a new long-term contract extension which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2024 Betfred Super League season.

Toulon number eight Sergio Parisse is relishing the prospect of facing Leinster in their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash in Dublin on Friday. The post Sergio Parisse excited to face Leinster in Champions Cup appeared fir...

PRO14 Rugby have announced that Edinburgh's postponed game with Benetton won't be rescheduled and they will receive four match points. The post Edinburgh awarded points for postponed Benetton game appeared first on Plane...

New Zealand coach Warren Gatland has signed a sponsorship deal with Worcester based sports autograph company Firma Stella. One of the most successful coaches in […] The post Warren Gatland Signs With Firma Stella appea...

Former Wasps and Wales flanker Nic Evans has called for more research to be carried out into the impact of concussion on female rugby players to lead the sport to "a better place so that it can continue".

We take a look at what is being said ahead of Thursday's Super League double-header, which sees Round 2 kick off with Wigan Warriors facing Wakefield Trinity and Hull Kingston Rovers taking on St Helens...

Paolo Odogwu is set to make his first start in nearly three months when Wasps host Clermont in their Champions Cup encounter on Saturday. The post Wasps set to unleash Paolo Odogwu against Clermont appeared first on Plan...

Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) teams will have access to an 18th player on matchdays to act as a substitute in case multiple players are ruled out with head injuries.

Check out the Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa teams as they come out. The post Super Rugby teams: George Bridge returns for Crusaders appeared first on PlanetRugby.