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Luke Gale has been named Man of Steel for 2017, on a night that his club Castleford collected three of the four main awards at the annual dinner in Manchester.

Castleford centre Ben Crooks, who spent the entire 2017 season on loan at Leigh, is to stay with the Centurions despite their relegation from Super League.

Grand Final fever has hit the town of Castleford ahead of the Tigers' eagerly-anticipated clash with Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Arena from 5pm.

Rugby Players' Association chief executive Damian Hopley believes "less is more" and says strike action is an option in the debate over a 10-month long season.

Wallabies assistant coach Stephen Larkham is wary of the Pumas and feels their world ranking does not reflect the talent in their ranks. The post ‘Pumas’ ranking not reflecting their talent’ – Larkham appeared fi...

Outgoing Worcester Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold is happy to play a part in helping the Premiership club find his successor. The post Gold open to assisting Warriors’ coach hunt appeared first on Planet Rugby.

World Rugby have approved an optional period to be added to the Head Injury Assessment process in the Premiership and Championship. The post World Rugby approves new HIA process appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Springbok wing Ruan Combrinck has allegedly suffered another injury that is expected to keep him out of action for a lengthy spell. The post Combrinck set for another injury lay-off appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Adam Ellis James Haskell admits he will have to work hard to get back into Eddie Jones’ selection plans after being omitted from England’s recent training camp. The Wasps flanker missed out on the 33-man list that...

Harlequins boss John Kingston says Kyle Sinckler is not a "thug" after the prop was banned for seven weeks for eye-gouging. The post ‘Sinckler not a thug’ – Kingston appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The showpiece event has a bit of history when it comes to players signing off in style.

October 4 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Dave Gallaher, killed in action on the first morning of the Battle of Passchendaele. Brendan Gallagher assesses the Irish-born soldier and rugby player widely recognised...

"He who doesn't take risks never gets to drink champagne" is an old proverb I learned this week and one that feels very appropriate with Saturday's Grand Final in mind.  

Leicester Tigers centre Matt Toomua feels excited about the potential of his side's back line but is not getting carried away. The post Toomua excited by Leicester’s back line appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps flanker James Haskell still has ambitions to play for England but admits it will be a challenge to be recalled to Eddie Jones' squad. The post Haskell eager to represent England again appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Your one-stop spot for all the Currie Cup starting line-ups as they come out. The post Team Tracker: Currie Cup, Round 13 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston claims Kyle Sinckler's determination to impress, after being omitted from England's training squad, resulted in his seven-week ban for gouging.

Wales and Lions star centre Jamie Roberts is using his medical qualifications to investigate the growing number of injuries in rugby. The post Roberts to investigate Premiership injury epidemic appeared first on Planet R...

Tasman survived a late onslaught to secure a 21-14 victory over North Harbour at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim on Wednesday. The post Tasman outgun North Harbour appeared first on Planet Rugby.

South Africa's biggest trade union have threatened to protest at Saturday's Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town. The post SA trade union to protest at Boks, All Blacks Test? appeared first on Planet R...

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman says his side will benefit from exposing young talent to professional rugby this season. The post Jackman insists youngsters will benefit Dragons appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Out-of-favour Quade Cooper has been confirmed as captain of the Barbarians side to face Australia later this month in Sydney. The post Cooper to captain Baa-baas against Wallabies appeared first on Planet Rugby.