Rugby News

The Dragons secured their second Guinness PRO14 victory in five matches with a bonus-point 29-13 triumph over South African newcomers Southern Kings at Rodney Parade.

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has reacted furiously to suggestions his assistant Johann van Graan is in line to take over at Munster.

Montpellier thrashed Brive 57-10 and Clermont suffered a shock 23-29 defeat to Castres in Sunday's French Top 14 action. The post TOP 14 Wrap; Wins for Montpellier and Castres appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bath claimed a hard-fought 25-9 victory over Wasps in Round Five of Premiership action at Ricoh Arena on Sunday. The post Bath see off Wasps appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps fell to a third successive Aviva Premiership defeat while losing their England number eight Nathan Hughes to injury as Bath left the Ricoh Arena with a 25-9 win.

Springbok number eight Uzair Cassiem will miss next weekend's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Newlands with a rib injury. The post Cassiem blow for Boks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

All Black lock Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks due to a family tragedy. The post Retallick ruled out of Bok clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited for an alleged eye-gouging incident in Harlequins' Aviva Premiership defeat to Northampton on Saturday.

Damian Willemse's last-gasp penalty goal secured a thrilling 46-45 Currie Cup victory over the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. The post Western Province edge Loftus thriller appeared first on Planet Rugby.

South Africa No 8 Uzair Cassiem has been ruled out of next weekend's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Newlands after sustaining a rib injury against Australia.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder is not resting on his laurels following his side's 30-22 over Harlequins on Saturday. The post Mallinder not getting carried away appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester Tigers coach Matt O'Connor has hailed his side's commitment following the 20-13 win over Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road on Saturday. The post O’Connor praises Tigers’ tenacity appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika praised his side's 'resilience' in their 27-27 draw with the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The post Cheika hails Wallabies’ ‘resilience’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Highlights from Round Five of the Rugby Championship as New Zealand beat Argentina and South Africa drew with Australia. The post VIDEO: Rugby Championship highlights, Round Five appeared first on Planet Rugby.

A last-gasp penalty from Wellington fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop secured a 27-24 victory over Otago at Westpac Stadium on Sunday The post Wellington pip Otago appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Trailblazing World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi is now starting to appreciate the impact she has had on rugby.

Counties Manukau lifted themselves off the bottom of the Premiership table with a 25-16 win over Northland in Pukehohe on Sunday. The post Counties Manukau edge past Northland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Rugby Football Union are considering selling the naming rights to Twickenham, according to the governing body’s new chief executive Stephen Brown.

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston robustly defended Kyle Sinckler against a claim of gouging, and then accused Northampton of foul play themselves after hooker Dave Ward was left with a black eye.

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick will miss Saturday's Test against South Africa following the loss of his unborn son.

New Zealand went 13 points clear at the Rugby Championship summit after they beat Argentina 36-10 at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield on Saturday. The post Bonus-point win for New Zealand appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand celebrated their fifth Rugby Championship in six years with four tries in a devastating first half to beat Argentina 36-10 at Velez Sarsfield on Saturday.