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Wednesday's Super League fixture between Castleford and St Helens has been cancelled because the Tigers say they are unable to raise a team.

England have added uncapped Harlequins trio Marcus Smith, Alex Dombrandt and Jack Kenningham to their squad for the summer Tests against USA and Canada.

Marcus Smith could finally make his England debut after being named in the Red Rose's wider training squad to take on USA and Canada in July. The post Marcus Smith named in updated England squad appeared first on PlanetR...

The Heineken Champions Cup will keep the same format for the 2021/22 season.

South Africa have been cleared to resume their preparations for the forthcoming series against the British & Irish Lions, one day after cancelling training due to three positive Covid-19 tests in the squad.

Catalans Dragons have agreed to release controversial dual-code international Israel Folau from the rest of his contract to enable him to resume his career in Australia.

Wasps have signed Nizaam Carr for a third time in a move designed to ease the loss of Jack Willis to a knee injury. The […] The post Nizaam Carr cuts short Bulls deal to sign for Wasps appeared first on The Rugby Paper...

Bevan French has returned home to Australia after being ruled out of the rest of the season with a hamstring injury but will return to Wigan next year after activating an option to extend his contract.

Ireland lock James Ryan has suffered an adductor injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed.

Uncapped lock Rhys Davies is among four players who have been called into the Wales squad to cover for injuries and withdrawals.

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Great Britain's men will face reigning champions Fiji, hosts Japan and Canada in their rugby sevens pool at next month's Tokyo Olympics.

Check who's hot or not following the week's on and off-field action. The post Who’s hot and who’s not! appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Ireland suffered a setback after the Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed that second-row forward James Ryan sustained an adductor injury. The post James Ryan suffers injury setback appeared first on PlanetRugby.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insists that the Lions series is not under threat, despite the squad returning Covid-19 positives. The post Rassie Erasmus plays down Covid concerns appeared first on PlanetR...

Richie Mo'unga insists that he is relishing the battle with Beauden Barrett as the two players compete for the All Blacks fly-half shirt this season. The post Richie Mo’unga addresses ‘elephant in the room’ appeare...

Although he sympathises with Alun Wyn Jones after his shoulder injury, Dan Biggar has urged the Lions to move on after losing their captain. The post Dan Biggar urges Lions to move on appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has called up Samson Lee, Seb Davies, Rhys Davies and Lloyd Williams to his squad for next month's summer Tests. The post Quartet called up to Wales squad for summer Tests appeared first on Planet...

Danny Care has revealed that he is excited by the prospect of seeing his Harlequins half-back partner, Marcus Smith, in action for England. The post Danny Care can’t wait for Marcus Smith’s England debut appeared fir...

Wasps have confirmed that they have signed back-row forward Nizaam Carr, who will rejoin the Premiership club from the Bulls in South Africa. The post Nizaam Carr rejoins Wasps appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The Chiefs have announced that star loose forward Lachlan Boshier will be leaving their ranks to further his career in Japan's Top League. The post Lachlan Boshier heading to Japan appeared first on PlanetRugby.