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PRO14 and South African sides to form new 16-team competition
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 11:25
Plans have been unveiled for a new United Rugby Championship (URC) next season that will feature northern and southern hemisphere teams.
Loose Pass: Anything but penalties and Ealing's news
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 17:25
Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. The post Loose Pass: Anything but penalties and Ealing’s news appeared first on PlanetRugby.
Wane forced to delay England squad selection due to Covid-19
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 21:45
England coach Shaun Wane has been forced to delay the selection of his squad for next week's match against the Combined Nations All Stars due to the impact of Covid-19.
LISTEN: Townsend on Will Greenwood's Lions podcast
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 08:00
British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend joins Will Greenwood on the latest Lions podcast, chatting strategy, coaching, and experiences as a Lion...
Ken Owens backs bubble as Lions get second jab
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 10:41
The British and Irish Lions have begun receiving their second Covid-19 vaccinations at their training camp in Jersey, it’s been confirmed. A number of players and staff who have not already had both doses visited a med...
South African teams will be eligible for Champions Cup in revamped 'United Rugby Championship'
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jun 2021 17:04
PRO14 have unveiled a new format for next season’s expanded league which will welcome four South African franchises and be renamed the United Rugby Championship. […] The post South African teams will be eligible for ...
Salford sign Tonga half-back Hingano
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 23:14
Salford are to reunite Tonga half-backs Ata Hingano and Tui Lolohea in a bid to revive their flagging Super League campaign.
Wakefield vs Castleford: Johnstone raring to go
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 18:00
Wakefield's England wing Tom Johnstone is "raring to go" as he prepares to play his first game for over two months in Wednesday's Super League derby with Castleford at Belle Vue, live on Sky Sports Arena.
Tom Homer opts to retire instead of Montauban stint
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jun 2021 15:15
London Irish full-back Tom Homer has retired with immediate effect following the conclusion of the Premiership season. The 31-year-old was due to leave the Exiles […] The post Tom Homer opts to retire instead of Montau...
PRO14 and SA Rugby unveil United Rugby Championship
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 10:43
An agreement between PRO14 Rugby and SA Rugby will see a 16-team competition called the United Rugby Championship start in September. The post PRO14 and SA Rugby unveil United Rugby Championship appeared first on PlanetR...
VIDEO: The Planet Rugby Show, Episode One
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 10:42
Mark Smith and Adam Kyriacou host the first-ever Planet Rugby Show. The post VIDEO: The Planet Rugby Show, Episode One appeared first on PlanetRugby.
Andy Farrell leaves Ireland door ajar for Simon Zebo
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 10:42
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left the door open to Simon Zebo returning to the international setup, if he can prove himself for Munster. The post Andy Farrell leaves Ireland door ajar for Simon Zebo appeared first...
Boks prop Kitshoff relishing Furlong reunion
Sky Sports - 15 Jun 2021 10:18
South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff has a long history with Tadhg Furlong and knows exactly what his powerful Irish counterpart brings to the table as they prepare to square up in one of the key areas of the British and Ir...
Fiji missing Semi Radradra for All Blacks Tests
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 08:57
Fiji will be without influential outside centre Semi Radradra for their upcoming internationals against New Zealand in Dunedin and Hamilton. The post Fiji missing Semi Radradra for All Blacks Tests appeared first on Plan...
VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round 22
Planet Rugby - 15 Jun 2021 08:56
See the video highlights from Round 22 of the Premiership season. The post VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round 22 appeared first on PlanetRugby.