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Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Tom Smith has died aged 50.

England Women head coach Simon Middleton is facing some huge selection choices ahead of the Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday.

Pat Lam has said that his Bristol Bears squad will be "improved" and "stronger" next season amid reports of financial unrest at the club. Bristol […] The post Pat Lam says Bristol will be stronger next season amid repo...

As petty a bout of politics as you could wish for has seen lifelong Biarritz figurehead Serge Blanco ousted from his duties at the Top 14 club. The post Top 14: Biarritz disintegrates, Toulon fans furious at Louis Carbon...

South African writer Craig Lewis hails the performances of Lions flanker Vincent Tshituka, who could well play for the Springboks in the future. The post Opinion: Lions prospect Vincent Tshituka enhancing his reputation ...

Leicester captain Ellis Genge is relishing Tigers' trip to Clermont Auvergne as his side shift their focus to Europe after wrapping up a spot in […] The post Ellis Genge relishing trip to Clermont as Tigers turn attent...

Rob Baxter has called for his Exeter side to maximise their opportunities for "a couple of golden years" following the clubs most successful period. Baxter […] The post Rob Baxter calls for Exeter to maximise opportuni...

We look over Scotland's recent Six Nations campaign and how Gregor Townsend's men are looking ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. The post State of the Nation: Scotland’s hopeless Six Nations raises concern for Rug...

Leinster assistant coach Stuart Lancaster says he will find it hard to leave European giants Leinster but is mindful to not overstay in his role. The post Stuart Lancaster: Former England coach admits it would be difficu...

As reported in blindside in Sunday's The Rugby Paper, Sale Sharks have confirmed World Cup-winning South Africa pair Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager […] The post Sale duo Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager to leave club at ...

This week, The Rugby Paper Podcast focuses on the TikTok Women’s Six Nations with England’s most capped player Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark and World Cup winning […] The post The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Ten with...

Clermont have been handed a blow ahead of their Champions Cup matches against Leicester, with wing Damian Penaud out for six weeks. The post Champions Cup: Damian Penaud out for six weeks appeared first on PlanetRugby.

All Blacks Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown, along with former All Black Stephen Donald, are under fire in New Zealand for promoting alcohol. The post New Zealand: All Black players slammed for promoting drinks la...

Suntory Sungoliath and Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has praised Eddie Jones' influence but is also looking to pick his brain about England. The post Eddie Jones: Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi hoping to learn England’s �...

A Harlequins docu-series from Beno Obano's Sinnybaby Media will be coming to Amazon Prime soon, giving insight into the Premiership champions. The post Harlequins: New docu-series “Prep to Win” announced for Amazon P...

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter wants his side to maximise on the opportunities they have in what could be "a golden couple of years". The post Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter urges troops to play...

Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge is excited at the prospect of facing Clermont Auvergne in France as Leicester continues their European journey. The post Champions Cup: Leicester captain Ellis Genge 'can't wait' for ...

Munster's Peter O'Mahony has revealed the lack of clarity around next season's coaching team is "not ideal" as they prepare to face Exeter Chiefs. The post Munster: Peter O'Mahony looks for clarity on next season's coach...

England international prop Beno Obano has signed a new contract with Bath to keep him at the club beyond the 2021/22 Premiership season. The post Premiership: Bath prop Beno Obano signs new contract to remain at the Rec ...

Fijian Drua captain Nemani Nagusa has received a four week ban after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle in the clash against the Waratahs. The post Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua captain Nemani Nagusa suspended for...

Check out the teams ahead of Round Eight in Super Rugby Pacific. The post Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: James Slipper set for 150th appearance appeared first on PlanetRugby.