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After the first ever Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, Planet Rugby breaks down the key performers from a thrilling weekend of knockout rugby. The post Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Brilliant Blues dominate sel...

Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd spoke about his side's Premiership win over Newcastle and previewed their semi-final with Leicester. The post Premiership: Chris Boyd hails Northampton Saints revival and relishes...

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Northampton ..65ptsTries: Matavesi 9, 23; Cole 18, Mitchell 32, Freeman 40+1, 63, 68; Hutchinson 59, Skosan 73, Ludlam 79 Conversions: Biggar 29, […] The post Ten-try Saints have Tigers in their si...

Saracens boss Mark McCall commended Gloucester for their growth after his side went down 54-7 to them in the final round of the Premiership. The post Premiership: Saracens boss Mark McCall is impressed with improving Glo...

Wakefield captain Jacob Miller capped a stirring fightback with a golden goal drop-goal to clinch a 19-18 victory over Hull and ease his side's relegation fears.

The best of the action from the Super League clash between Wakefield Trinity and Hull FC

Highlights of the Super League match between Hull KR and Salford.

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: High class knockout rugby, flying the Super Rugby Pacific flag for Australia and dance moves appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Bath head coach Neal Hatley was upset with their latest defeat to Worcester, which sees them finish the season as the Premiership's bottom side. The post Premiership: ‘Horrific’ defeat the final blow for Bath in nigh...

We take a look at what is being said and team news as Hull Kingston Rovers face Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity take on Hull FC in Sunday's Super League matches...

By PETER JACKSON WORLD Rugby has reacted to renewed medical criticism over the alarming issue of brain injuries by claiming to lead the way in […] The post Top medic demands stronger leadership appeared first on The Ru...

By ADAM HATHAWAY Heading for the play-offs: Tommy Freeman scores for Northampton PICTURE: Getty ImagesMAX Malins rapped out a warning to the Premiership, claiming the […] The post Best yet to come for Saracens - Malins...

By PAUL REES STEVE Diamond is unrepentant about Worcester’s decision to cancel the Premiership match against Gloucester at Kingsholm in March because all their tighthead […] The post Diamond insists player welfare wa...

By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER ENGLAND lock George Kruis has bowed out with another winner’s medal after helping Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights to the inaugural League […] The post Kruis calls time as a winner in Japan appea...

By PAUL REES Learning curve: Stalwart Tom Wood benefitted from a spell playing academy playing in New ZealandPICTURE: Getty ImagesTOM Wood could have challenged for […] The post Kiwi spell was key in educating wily Woo...

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWCASTLE’s outgoing director of rugby Dean Richards hasn’t ruled out a return to rugby’s frontline in the future. Richards, 58, has been […] The post 'Don't rule out a return' hints Richards appe...

By JON NEWCOMBE GEORGE Ford sees a bright future for half-back partner Jack van Poortvliet after the young Tigers ace was named in England’s latest […] The post Ford: Tiger cub Jack has a big future ahead appeared fi...

WHEN the pundits for BT Sport can spot a cheap-shot tackle, by a world renowned second row, but the TMO can’t, then (again) what’s the […] The post What is the point of having a TMO? appeared first on The Rugby Pap...

SO Brendan Gallagher “smells stifling fear” in the reduced Premiership salary cap, but I disagree with his belief that the removal of all pay restrictions […] The post Sorry Brendan but I don't share the same optim...

I WAS pleased to see that the new set up for National 2 West enables the resumption of, perhaps or perhaps not, one of the […] The post Not so local derby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

COLIN BOAG Controversial: Sharks and Lions, along with the Bulls, Stormers and Cheetahs, have been added to next season’s European Cups In last week’s letters […] The post Championship just isn't comparable with Pr...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK DANNY Care has always attracted attention as an attacking scrumhalf who can shred defences by creating opportunities for […] The post Quins have a chance with Danny...