Rugby News

Scotland's star props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland have revealed their delight at being included in the British and Irish Lions squad. The post Lions selection ‘really special’ for Scotland props appeared firs...

Sale moved up to second in the Gallagher Premiership table after a battling 26-10 triumph over Leicester at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Sale Sharks picked up another vital victory in their push for the Premiership title after they beat Leicester Tigers 26-10 at the AJ Bell Stadium. The post Sale strengthen play-off position with win over Leicester appear...

Regan Grace celebrated his new contract by scoring a hat-trick of tries to help St Helens to a 23-18 victory over Huddersfield in a tense Challenge Cup quarter-final at Headingley.

Alex Simmons believes RFL panels dealing with cases of alleged racism on the pitch should be more diverse to ensure they can fully appreciate the effect such comments can have.

In the aftermath of Warren Gatland's 2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement, we look at the winners and losers from the backs.

Will Greenwood says he "categorically" did not predict Warren Gatland's 37-man squad, and called on the younger players to prove they can be Test-match Lions.

Warrington became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup with a clinical 16-6 win over Catalans Dragons at Headingley.

We look at what’s being said ahead of a repeat of two recent Super League match-ups in Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-finals as Hull FC take on Wigan Warriors and Castleford Tigers tackle Salford Red Devils…

Johnny Sexton's injury problems are behind the fly-half missing out on Lions selection, according to former Ireland team-mate Tommy Bowe.

The Lions squad announcement has laid down a marker for Test rugby's return to South Africa, according to Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber. The post ‘Stars aligning for great series’ – Jacques Nienaber appeared fir...

The teams have been named for this weekend's Premiership games, with Bath's encounter against leaders Bristol Bears the standout fixture. The post Big guns back for Bristol Bears ahead of Bath showdown appeared first on ...

After he was released by Leicester Tigers last month, Kerr has been on trial at the Bears The post Bristol Bears sign Jake Kerr as emergency cover at hooker appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The UK has identified almost 100 international sporting events it has aspirations to host over the next decade which would bring a combined benefit to the economy of almost £7bn.

The Highlanders will be without their head coach, Tony Brown, during Super Rugby Trans-Tasman as he will leave to join Japan's coaching staff. The post Tony Brown leaves Highlanders temporarily to help Japan appeared fir...

Northampton Saints and England forward Courtney Lawes admitted that he was surprised to receive a call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad. The post Courtney Lawes ‘pretty surprised’ to receive Lions call-up appear...

Wales and Scarlets back-rower James Davies has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to his ongoing problems with concussion. The post James Davies’ season over due to concussion appeared first on PlanetRu...

The teams are named for this weekend's PRO14 Rainbow Cup games as Connacht, Scarlets and Cardiff face Leinster, Ospreys and Dragons. The post Connacht captain Jarrad Butler returns for Leinster clash appeared first on Pl...

Round Two of South Africa's Rainbow Cup programme sees the Sharks and Stormers hosting the Lions and Bulls in their respective games. The post Duane Vermeulen back to lead Bulls against Stormers appeared first on PlanetR...

All things are looking up for Sale Sharks to reach the Premiership semi-finals after narrowly missing out last season The post Alex Sanderson has changed the Sale culture, says Arron Reed appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

Declan Kidney was confirmed as the new Ireland rugby head coach on May 7, 2008, meaning he'd be leaving as director of rugby at Munster. The post On this day: Declan Kidney appointed Ireland head coach appeared first on ...