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Assistant coach AB Zondagh insists Scotland must banish any lingering negativity from their defeat in Wales ahead of meeting France this weekend. The post Scotland: AB Zondagh urges focus for France clash in Six Nations ...

Planet Rugby writer Stan Wilson examines the plausibility of half-time shows in rugby. The post Reaction: Is Maro Itoje’s NFL-style half-time show dream a realistic one? appeared first on PlanetRugby.

South African rugby writer Jon Cardinelli discusses the upcoming cross-hemisphere URC encounters for the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers. The post Opinion: Springboks to power South African URC sides as crunch European...

The second round of Six Nations games threw up some thrilling encounters but no real surprises as tournament favourites France edged past a determined Ireland, […] The post Six Nations Betting Preview appeared first on...

Delays and cancellations due to broader world events notwithstanding, the Champions Cup has successfully reached the end of the group stage, and we can now […] The post Champions Cup presents some tantalizing prospects...

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett looks set to sit out the first round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The 30-year-old is taking longer than […] The post Beauden Barrett Still Plagued by Concussion Issues Ahead of Ope...

Manu Tuilagi returns to the 35-player England squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Wales. The squad regrouped at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre […] The post Manu Tuilagi returns to England squad...

Ken Sio runs the length of the pitch to score his fourth try for Salford against Toulouse in the Super League.

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. The post Who's hot and who's not: Relief for Italy, Six Nations returnees and Bristol Bears appeared first on PlanetRugby.

SA Rugby has announced the addition of Kenya, Zimbabwe and Georgia to the Currie Cup first division. The post Currie Cup: Georgia, Kenya and Zimbabwe sign up appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Taulupe Faletau is in contention to face England in the Six Nations after being recalled to the Wales squad following his recovery from injury. The post Wales: Taulupe Faletau called up to squad ahead of Six Nations game...

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has brought in Leinster wings James Lowe and Jimmy O'Brien ahead of their Six Nations Championship clash with Italy. The post Six Nations: James Lowe and Jimmy O’Brien enter the fold for Irela...

Scotland and Exeter Chiefs second-row Jonny Gray's participation during the rest of the Six Nations Championship is in doubt due to injury. The post Jonny Gray: Scotland second-row set to miss the rest of Six Nations app...

Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has laid into the match officials over their performance in his team's narrow loss to Exeter Chiefs. The post Premiership: Dean Richards slams match officials after Falcons’ loss to...

Tonga-born Highlanders scrum-half Folau Fakatava has talked about his aim of playing international rugby for the All Blacks in the near future. The post Folau Fakatava: All Blacks call up the ultimate goal for Tongan bor...

The news of renowned coach Steve Black's passing, aged 64, has come as a shock and tributes have poured in from the rugby and football fraternities. The post Steve Black: Tributes pour in from former rugby and football i...

We go through the statistics and put together our stand-out XIII from Round 2 of the 2022 Betfred Super League regular season...

Kurtley Beale will return home at the end of the French Top 14 season, having signed a deal with Rugby Australia through to the end of the 2023 World Cup.

The Waratahs have announced the return of Kurtley Beale, with the Wallaby playmaker committing to Australian rugby until the end of 2023. The post Kurtley Beale: Waratahs and Rugby Australia confirm Wallaby playmaker’s...

Taulupe Faletau is on the verge of a Guinness Six Nations call-up as Wales prepare for next Saturday's Twickenham clash against England.

England assistant coach Anthony Seibold sees Manu Tuilagi as a weapon in attack and defence as the powerful Sale centre prepares to make his comeback in Saturday's game with Wales.