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New role: Liam Slatem CHAMPIONSHIP side Nottingham have signed Hong Kong captain and scrum-half Liam Slatem as a player-coach. Head coach Craig Hammond knows South […] The post Hong Kong skipper lands Nottingham role a...

The Scarlets have announced that legendary Wales and British and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett has passed away at the age of 73. The post Phil Bennett: Former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half dies...

Ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett has died at the age of 73, his former club Scarlets have announced.

England have sprung a surprise by naming Danny Care in their training squad for Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham. Over three years […] The post England spring surprise with Danny Care...

James Roby crowned the day he set the record for the most Betfred Super League appearances with a try as leaders St Helens were made to work hard for a 26-18 victory over Hull KR at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Danny Care has been recalled to Eddie Jones' England squad for the first time in almost four years.

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Dramatic scenes, paying respects and the beautiful game appeared first on PlanetRugby.

After the first ever Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, Planet Rugby breaks down the key performers from a thrilling weekend of rugby. The post Super Rugby Pacific team of the week: Blues and Crusaders dominate after semi-f...

Leicester Tigers playmaker dedicated their semi-final triumph to the Youngs family who are going through a challenging period. The post Premiership: Leicester Tigers' George Ford dedicates semi-final win to the Youngs fa...

Stormers coach John Dobson singled Damian Willemse out for special praise after his side's narrow URC semi-final win over Ulster on Saturday. The post United Rugby Championship: Stormers coach John Dobson sings Damian Wi...

Gloucester flyer Jonny May said he is hoping to capitalise on the final "quarter" of his career as he opens up on a challenging knee injury. The post Jonny May: England star aims to maximise on the 'last quarter' of his ...

Reds speedster Suliasi Vunivalu headlines a group of newcomers in Dave Rennie's Australian squad to face England next month. The post Australia: Suliasi Vunivalu headlines newcomers in the Wallabies squad to face England...

Brumbies' Dan McKellar was left frustrated at some of the decisions made by the referee in their semi-final loss and questioned where the game is going. The post Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies boss Dan McKellar frustrated...

By STEFFAN THOMAS Pictured is Saracens’ Ben Earl after scoring the first of his three tries against Quins. PICTURE: Getty Imges■ SARACENS will take on […] The post Brown: Sam's the right man for Pivac appeared firs...

By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER England international Ben Foden fears Major League Rugby’s hard line stance over what are thought to be salary cap breaches could […] The post Foden: MLR tarnished by new salary cap row appeare...

By JON NEWCOMBE JAMIE GEORGE faces expulsion from the Front Row Union after breaking rank and celebrating the fact a hooker didn’t win the Premiership’s […] The post George: I'm delighted 'Magic Max' won award appe...

LEGENDARY Italian number eight Sergio Parisse has signed up for another year of Top 14 rugby with Toulon – at the age of 38! Parisse […] The post Parisse returns for more - at 38! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By JON NEWCOMBE NEW Exeter Chiefs defence coach Omar Mouneimne is confident the tide will change back in favour of defence at some point soon. […] The post Mouneimne: Defences will be revitalised next season appeared f...

By PAUL REES WASPS just failed to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup, losing out to London Irish on the final day of the regular […] The post Our skills let us down -Blackett appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

AFTER a stellar campaign in the back row for Saracens, flanker Ben Earl was awarded Player of the Season at the Premiership 2021-22 Rugby Awards. […] The post Saracen Earl claims top player honour appeared first on The...

By BEN JAYCOCK SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg and fly-half Finn Russell have been left out of Scotland’s 40-man squad for their South American summer tour. […] The post Townsend 'rests' Hogg and Russell for summer tour...

By PETER JACKSON You’re in: Dylan Cretin has received a Baa-baas call THE Barbarians have chosen three more of France’s all-conquering squad as part of […] The post Baa-baas working to Galthie's Grand Plan appeared...