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The pool draws for the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be held at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on 28 June, EPCR confirmed […] The post European draws set for 28 June appeared first on ...

Head coach Eddie Jones insists that Billy Vunipola's recall to the England squad flying to Australia is about form as much as injuries to others. The post England: Billy Vunipola’s Grand Final gets him his Test appeare...

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy says he contemplated quitting professional rugby as he did not feel he could come out as gay while still playing.

As decided upon by Planet Rugby's crew of writers after careful consideration, we bring you our Premiership Team of the Season for 2021/22. The post Premiership: Planet Rugby’s Team of the Season dominated by victoriou...

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy has come out as gay in an interview with the club’s official website. Former Ireland U20 international McCarthy, has made 46 […] The post Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy comes out ...

England second row and World Rugby Player of the year Zoe Aldcroft has extended her contract with Gloucester-Hartpury. A central figure in England’s 23-match winning […] The post Player of the year Zoe Aldcroft exten...

Ellis Genge took to Twitter to share vile racist abuse he received in a message on Instagram following Leicester Tigers' Premiership Final win on Saturday. […] The post Ellis Genge receives vile racist abuse on Instagr...

Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of Australia. Vunipola, 29, moves […] The post Eddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s Final dis...

Eddie Jones praised England's 'intent' despite their 52-21 hammering at the hands of the Barbarians on Sunday. Though England were well beaten it was hard […] The post Eddie Jones sees positives despite thumping defeat...

Danny Care and Billy Vunipola moved in line for first capped appearances since November 2018 and March 2021 respectively, after they were named in the […] The post Care and Vunipola set to return for Australia tour app...

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is the surprise inclusion in England coach Eddie Jones' 35-man squad for their July tour to Australia. The post England: Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola recalled to squad for tou...

South African writer Jon Cardinelli believes it is now crucial the country's club sides bolster their squads ahead of a challenging 2022/23 season. The post Opinion: United Rugby Championship glory provides launchpad for...

Billy Vunipola has been recalled to the England squad by Eddie Jones for the summer tour of Australia, alongside eight uncapped players.

Scotland centre Matt Currie has risen from aspiring youngster to full international professional in a matter of months as a tour awaits. The post Scotland: Matt Currie reflects on his rapid rise appeared first on PlanetR...

Outgoing Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge has praised Steve Borthwick's role in helping the club to become Premiership champions again. The post Premiership: Ellis Genge praises Steve Borthwick for his role in Leices...

Fabien Galthie has stuck to the 42-man squad template he's opted for on numerous occasions as the roster for France's tour to Japan is named. The post France: Antoine Dupont rested as Charles Ollivon returns to 42-man sq...

United Rugby Championship side Connacht have announced the signing of Bristol Bears second-row Joe Joyce ahead of the 2023/24 season. The post Connacht: Bristol Bears favourite Joe Joyce to leave Premiership club for Ire...

Eddie Jones downplayed England's record 52-21 loss against the Barbarians, who played with 14 men for most of the match at Twickenham on Sunday. The post England: Eddie Jones ‘pleased with intent’ despite big loss ag...

Dave Rennie believes facing New Zealand sides is vital for his players' development and urged Australian officials not to abandon Super Rugby Pacific. The post Dave Rennie: Wallabies coach urges Australia to stay in Supe...