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The RFU will ditch ‘God Save the Queen’ as England’s anthem prior to international matches, opting instead for Jerusalem. Voted the nation’s most popular hymn […] The post England will adopt ‘Jerusalem’ as ...

Wigan coach Adrian Lam hailed the try scoring heroics of winger Jake Bibby but was more delighted for centre Willie Isa, who made his 150th appearance for the club in the 34-6 win over Wakefield.

Winger Jake Bibby scored his first Super League hat-trick to help Wigan to a comfortable 34-6 rout of Wakefield in the opening match of the Mose Masoe round in Betfred Super League.

Wales winger Regan Grace scored the first and last tries as champions St Helens continued the impressive defence of their Betfred Super League title with a 25-0 win over Hull KR at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

The short side returns ahead of all the European action this weekend. The post The short side: Knockout feast and Semi’s Bordeaux return appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Chris Ashton has been suspended for six weeks following his red card in Worcester's Premiership defeat to Northampton.

Worcester Warriors wing Chris Ashton and Bath duo Tom Dunn and Will Muir have been suspended following last week's Premiership action. The post Six-week suspension for Worcester wing Chris Ashton appeared first on Planet...

We take a look at what is being said ahead of Good Friday's Super League double-header, which sees Warrington Wolves face Leigh Centurions and Leeds Rhinos play Castleford Tigers...

The Lions outline four options for fans who have secured packages with them for this summer's tour of South Africa, including a full refund The post British & Irish Lions offer next steps to fans hoping to travel to Sout...

Ulster back-row Marcell Coetzee capped a fine 2020/21 PRO14 campaign when he was voted as the tournament's Player's Player of the season. The post Marcell Coetzee crowned PRO14’s best appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The teams have been named for Friday's Challenge Cup games as Zebre, London Irish and Montpellier face Bath, Cardiff Blues and Glasgow. The post Ben Obano hits 100 for Bath against Zebre appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The teams have been named for Friday's Champions Cup encounters as Leinster take on Toulon in Dublin and Gloucester host La Rochelle. The post Johnny Sexton returns to captain Leinster in last-16 clash appeared first on ...

Super League has announced a new series of monthly awards will honour the efforts of players, coaches and fans throughout the season.

Lydia Thompson is preferred to Ellie Kildunne, as Dow misses out due to 'personal reasons' The post Abby Dow to miss Red Roses Six Nations opener against Scotland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his side to face Scotland in their Six Nations opener on Saturday, with Emily Scarratt captaining the Red Roses in place of Sarah Hunter.

Making its return, we bring you Super charged, in which we preview the significant talking points ahead of the upcoming Super Rugby action. The post Super charged: Big games, George Bridge returns and more appeared first...

Niall Scannell insists that Munster are looking to right the wrongs from the PRO14 final when they take on Toulouse in the Champions Cup. The post ‘We’re going to come out swinging’ - Niall Scannell appeared first ...

Kevin Sinfield's '7 in 7 Challenge' raised £2.2m for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association after he was inspired by Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow, who is living with the disease.

Toronto Wolfpack have been reformed and will compete in a new North American league alongside proposed Betfred League 1 newcomers Ottawa Aces.

Wayne Pivac has been praised for Wales' recent success by the WRU and has been backed to lead the country into the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The post Wayne Pivac hailed after delivering Six Nations success appeared first on ...

All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be sidelined for up to six months after suffering a pectoral injury.

The Chiefs were dealt a setback with the news that All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be sidelined for a lengthy spell with a pectoral injury. The post Sam Cane suffers injury setback appeared first on PlanetRugby.