Rugby News

Bristol and Harlequins contest Saturday's opening play-off tie at Ashton Gate, with the west country club starting as favourites following two victories over Quins this term.

We take a look at what is being said and team news ahead of Friday's matches, which see Huddersfield Giants host Salford Red Devils and Wigan Warriors face Hull KR...

The Premiership semi-finals kick off with table-toppers Bristol Bears taking on a dangerous Harlequins outfit at Ashton Gate on Saturday. The post Charles Piutau back in Bristol shirt for Harlequins clash appeared first ...

The PRO14 Rainbow Cup final takes place on Saturday when Italian side Benetton clash with South African outfit the Bulls at Stadio Di Monigo. The post Benetton, Bulls name strong teams for Rainbow Cup final appeared firs...

We look at what is being said and team news ahead of Hull FC's trip to Leigh Centurions for Saturday afternoon's Super League match....

Exeter Chiefs star Sam Simmonds has been crowned the Premiership Player of the Season, beating Marcus Smith and Dave Ewers to the gong. The post Sam Simmonds named Premiership Player of the Season appeared first on Plane...

Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg will host next month's internationals between South Africa and Georgia. The post Venues for Springboks v Georgia Tests confirmed appeared first on Pla...

Huddersfield coach Ian Watson criticised referee Scott Mikalauskas for sending off the wrong player in his side's 9-8 defeat by his old club Salford at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sam Simmonds has scooped the Premiership player of the season award on the eve of Exeter’s semi-final against Sale Sharks. The record-breaking No.8 has scored […] The post 20-try Sam Simmonds crowned Premiership play...

Twelve-man Salford claimed their second Super League win of the season at the expense of their former coach Ian Watson, with half-back Chris Atkin sealing a 9-8 victory over Huddersfield with a 66th-minute drop goal.

Shaun Wane is confident George Williams will be ready to go when England take to the field against the Combined Nations All-Stars next Friday.

The Premiership semi-final action continues on Saturday at Sandy Park where the defending champions, Exeter Chiefs, take on Sale Sharks. The post Jack Nowell starts at full-back for Exeter against Sale appeared first on ...

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter is full of praise for Sale Sharks counterpart Alex Sanderson ahead of their Premiership semi-final. The post Rob Baxter lauds Alex Sanderson impact at Sale Sharks appeared first...

The British and Irish Lions' incoming personnel will be playing catch-up in their quest to face South Africa, according to kicking coach Neil Jenkins.

Harlequins star and England prospect Marcus Smith will enjoy their Premiership semi-final against Bristol Bears as he looks to make the final. The post Marcus Smith ‘buzzing for the challenge’ against Bristol appeare...

George Williams has been named in England head coach Shaun Wane's provisional 24-man squad for next Friday's mid-season fixture against the Combined Nations All-Stars at Warrington, which is live on Sky Sports.

Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins believes latecomers to the squad will have plenty of catching up to do ahead of the tour to South Africa. The post ‘Late Lions arrivals will play catch-up’ – Neil Jenkins appeared f...

Leeds have signed St Helens' highly-rated back rower James Bentley on a two-year contract that will bring the one-time Rhinos fan back to his home city in 2022.