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Leinster coach Felipe Contepomi wants his side to work more "cohesively" and "harder" on attack after their Champions Cup win over Connacht. The post Champions Cup: Felipe Contepomi wants Leinster to work 'smarter' ahead...

Growing up, Joe Westerman remembers Castleford Tigers' fiercest rivals being Leeds Rhinos and Featherstone Rovers, but the Pontefract-born back row knows Thursday's clash with Wakefield Trinity means just as much as taki...

Pat Lam has played down speculation linking Bristol Bears' marquee players Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau with a move away from Bristol this summer. Bristol […] The post ‘No decision to be made’ on futures of Sem...

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. The post Loose Pass: Champions Cup format a hit, England’s one that got away and long-range drop goals appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree will take charge of the province after the departure of Johann van Graan, the Irish side have confirmed. The post Munster: Graham Rowntree confirmed as Johann van Graan's successor ...

Munster have promoted forwards coach Graham Rowntree to the role of head coach starting from next season. The former England prop will commence his new […] The post Rowntree takes the step up to head coach at Munster a...

World Rugby are considering the introduction of the 20-minute red card as a global law trial despite concerns that it could diminish the deterrent effect. […] The post World Rugby considering the introduction of 20-min...

Bath wing Will Muir has signed a new contract at The Recreation Ground. The tricky wing made the switch from England 7’s to the 15-a-side […] The post Bath’s top try-scorer Will Muir signs contract extension at The...

Stade Francais hooker Tolu Latu has been hit with an 11-week suspension for his mid-air tackle of Baptise Chouzenoux, all but ending his season. The post Champions Cup: Tolu Latu’s season over amid suspension and alcoh...

Leicester will not fall prey to complacency against Clermont this weekend in the Champions Cup, says veteran scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth. The post Champions Cup: No Wiggle-room allowed for Leicester appeared first on...

Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont missed training on Tuesday, while Clermont back three star Kotaro Matsushima has injured his AC joint. The post Champions Cup: Antoine Dupont misses training, Kotaro Matsushima out ‘s...

Pat Lam is concerned the development of English talent will be impacted by reducing the number of marquee players at Premiership clubs. The post Premiership: Bristol's Pat Lam says reducing the number of marquee players ...

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber believes innovation and improvisation is key to his side keeping their place at the top of the world rankings. The post Springboks: Jacques Nienaber believes innovation is key ahead of 20...

World Rugby will consider introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial despite concerns that it could diminish the deterrent effect.

World Rugby are considering trialling the 20-minute red card on a more global scale as the Super Rugby Pacific trial is yet to prove conclusive. The post World Rugby: 20-minute red card rule may be trialled globally appe...

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All Blacks legend and current Reds head coach Brad Thorn has thrown his hat into the ring for the Wallabies role when Dave Rennie departs. The post Australia: Brad Thorn would be 'honoured' to take the Wallabies coaching...

Key All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss their three-Test series against Ireland in July after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury. The post Anton Lienert-Brown: All Blacks and Chiefs centre out for six mo...