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Interim coach Mike Blair has included 17 uncapped players in squad for matches against England A, Romania and Georgia The post Jamie Ritchie to lead Scotland in summer Tests appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Catalans Dragons forward Joel Tomkins has been given a four-match ban for punching during his side's 48-0 Super League win over his old club Wigan.

Bath hooker Ross Batty has announced his retirement from professional rugby.

Scotland have named 17 uncapped players in a 37-strong squad for their upcoming summer fixtures.

A Covid-19 outbreak among the Gloucester camp has resulted in this weekend's Premiership Rugby match against Bath being called off.

The Premiership match between Gloucester and Bath this weekend has been cancelled after a number of Covid-19 cases were detected at the Cherry and Whites The post Covid-19 outbreak casts cloud over Gloucester’s season ...

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie has been named as Scotland's captain for their upcoming summer games against England A, Romania and Georgia. The post Jamie Ritchie to captain Scotland on summer tour appeared first on PlanetRug...

Former Downing Street director of communications Alastair Campbell joined Will Greenwood to discuss the 2005 tour of New Zealand, putting "the fear of god" into Steve Thompson, and life under Tony Blair.

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. The post Loose Pass: Rule issues and the problem with mauls appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Bath have announced that hooker Ross Batty will retire at the end of the current campaign, following 11 seasons at the Premiership outfit. The post Ross Batty to retire at end of season appeared first on PlanetRugby.

"His decision to retire has not been easy, however as part of being a seasoned professional he has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches" - Stuart Hooper The post ‘I’m totally at peace’ - Bath hooker Ross...

Glasgow Warriors boss Danny Wilson said his team's current form means they won't fear Leinster when the sides meet at Scotstoun on Friday. The post ‘We have nothing to fear’ – Danny Wilson appeared first on PlanetR...

Damian McKenzie has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous hit in the Chiefs' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman game with the Reds in Townsville. The post Damian McKenzie suspended for three weeks appeared first on PlanetRug...

Newcastle Falcons have announced that back-row Connor Collett has extend his stay at the club for another season after signing a new contract. The post Newcastle Falcons back-row inks new deal appeared first on PlanetRug...

The Brumbies have announced that hooker Connal McInerney has signed a new contract with the Canberra-based outfit until the end of 2023. The post Brumbies hooker recommits until 2023 appeared first on PlanetRugby.