Rugby News

Newcastle Falcons made it two wins from two to start the Premiership season as they edged Sale 13-12 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday. The post Two wins from two for Newcastle appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leinster and Edinburgh both picked up their second win of the new PRO14 season as they beat Cardiff Blues and the Dragons on Friday. The post Bonus-point wins for Leinster and Edinburgh appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Golden Lions claimed their second win in a row with a 34-17 bonus-point victory over the Griquas at Kimberley Stadium on Friday evening. The post Golden Lions overpower Griquas appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Sharks consolidated their position at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a 27-25 victory over the Pumas on Friday evening. The post Sharks pip Pumas appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Edinburgh posted a second straight Guinness PRO14 victory and marked the first home win of Richard Cockerill's tenure with a 35-18 triumph over the Dragons on Friday evening.

Cardiff's challenge collapsed in the closing stages as Leinster sprinted to a late 37-9 Guinness PRO14 bonus-point win at the RDS.

Ahead of his first full start since leaving the Premiership semi-final with a shoulder injury, Michael Rhodes reflected on a summer of heartbreak and rehab. The post Rhodes relishing Bath test appeared first on Planet Ru...

A win for the Rovers would take them to within a point of the Dragons who are currently in fifth place in the Qualifiers standings, while a loss would all but end hopes of participation in next season's Super League.

Newport Dragons have announced that David Buttress will lead a new Board of directors at Newport Dragons as the region enters a new era. The post Dragons appoint new chairman appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Salford coach Ian Watson is set to switch Gareth O'Brien into the halves in place of Todd Carney, with Niall Evalds returning at full-back, while brothers Jordan and Adam Walne are vying to take the place of forward Geor...

Springbok great John Smit believes the Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies on Saturday will be the Boks' toughest test of 2017 thus far. The post Smit warns Boks against complacency appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Team news for Saturday's three Qualifiers games, including Hull KR v Widnes and Catalans v Featherstone on Sky Sports.

Team news are in for Saturday's four Aviva Premiership clashes, including the derby between Northampton and Leicester.

Five games are scheduled for Saturday with Glasgow Warriors, Treviso, Munster, Connacht and Zebre all having home ground advantage. The post PRO14 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Prop Scott Andrews has joined Bath as short-term injury cover while hooker Nathan Charles has extended his contract until October 31. The post Bath bolster front row stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Round Three's action begins with an intriguing Top 14 contest between last season's top two teams when La Rochelle host Clermont Auvergne. The post Top 14 Preview: Round Three appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Hull KR coach Tim Sheens is urging his players to prepare for their toughest test of the season when Widnes visit KCOM Craven Park in the fifth round of the Super 8s Qualifiers on Saturday.

Four games take place on Saturday with Worcester Warriors and Wasps wrapping up Round Two of the Premiership on Sunday at Sixways. The post Premiership Preview: Saturday, Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Team news ahead of Saturday's PRO14 clashes including Munster v Cheetahs and Connacht v Southern Kings.

New Zealand have been head and shoulders above anyone else in the Rugby Championship for several years, but Argentina need to at least bloody their noses when they meet in New Plymouth on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Ac...

SALE entertain Newcastle on Friday night in the big northern derby - or the Sharks play the Falcons if you prefer - and both clubs seem in buoyant mood with everything to play for.

Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner reminiscent of Edwin Moses. The untouchable American 400-metre hurdler won more than 100 consecutive races...