Rugby News

Warrington Wolves returned to action in Super League with a 21-8 victory over Wigan Warriors in a fiery derby encounter at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Rugby League World Cup board is determined to deliver "the biggest and best ever" tournament later this year but have admitted significant challenges are threatening their ambitions.

Leeds coach Richard Agar insists it is business as usual as he prepares to welcome Luke Gale back into his side for Thursday's Betfred Super League trip to Hull.

The British and Irish Lions face South Africa on Saturday in the second Test, live on Sky Sports. Below, we look at the key talking points…

Ex-England and Lions flanker Martin Corry joins Expert Witness to look at the week ahead and the backlash the Lions can expect from the Boks. The post Expert Witness: Martin Corry on how to win second Test appeared first...

Fiji were crowned Olympic Sevens champions for the second successive time after beating New Zealand 27-12 in the final in Tokyo on Wednesday. The post Fiji crowned Olympic Sevens champions again appeared first on PlanetR...

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has lauded Maro Itoje for his performance in their first Test win over South Africa last weekend. The post The penny has dropped for ‘outstanding’ Maro Itoje appeared f...

Dan Bibby believes a lack of funding contributed to Great Britain missing out on a Sevens medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this week. The post Dan Bibby slams lack of funding for Great Britain Sevens appeared first on...

Look at the head-to-head between Steven Kitshoff and Tadhg Furlong ahead of the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. The post Head-to-head: Steven Kitshoff v Tadhg Furlong appeared first on Pla...

Fiji defeated New Zealand 27-12 to claim the gold medal in the Olympic Rugby Sevens at the Tokyo Stadium on Wednesday, retaining the title they won in Rio de Janeiro five years ago.

Jack Conan believes back-row partner Tom Curry will lead the Lions' onslaught when they face the Springboks in the second Test on Saturday. The post Jack Conan backs Tom Curry to shine in second Test appeared first on Pl...

Wallabies and Western Force second-rower Izack Rodda believes he did the right thing to leave the Reds last year to join French outfit Lyon. The post ‘I have no regrets’ – Izack Rodda appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The arrival of Argentina duo Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano will excite Edinburgh's fans next season, according to head coach Mike Blair. The post Pumas duo set to excite Edinburgh supporters appeared first on Plane...