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England head coach Eddie Jones has warned his players he will introduce 'a bit of chaos' in order to prepare them for every possible scenario at the next World Cup - even joking his squad will be ready for a missile atta...

In a significant boost to the Welsh region, the Scarlets have confirmed that Head Coach Wayne Pivac has agreed to sign a contract extension. The post Pivac re-signs with Scarlets appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Australian half-back Drew Hutchison has become the latest player to join Leigh's quest for an immediate return to Super League.

Utility back Jake Connor has signed a new deal that will keep him at Hull until the end of the 2020 season.

Joe Schmidt has picked the biggest squad of the lot going with 38 players for Ireland's three November Tests, but his selections are still riddled with surprises.

The Sharks are planning to keep faith with a winning template as Western Province chase their 34th success in Saturday's Currie Cup final, live on Sky Sports Action from 2.45pm.

The Rugby Football Union is close to agreeing a financial package for the England women's Test squad.

The 2017 Rugby League World Cup is almost upon us - the ideal chance to see the world's finest players on the biggest stage.

Preview and teams ahead of Friday's Mitre 10 Championship final at the Westpac Stadium, live on Sky Sports Action.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named a 38 player squad that includes four uncapped players for the upcoming November internationals. The post Schmidt names four fresh faces appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jimmy Gopperth says Wasps are looking at the Northampton Saints match as a tough challenge but also the chance to kickstart their campaign. The post Gopperth relishing Saints challenge appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Nick Cain looks at whether being head coach of the British & Irish Lions is more trouble than it's worth given the levels of scrutiny

Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones says Australia can win the next Rugby World Cup, but fears they are at risk of losing players. The post Jones fears young Aussie player exodus appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England head coach Eddie Jones says Wasps flanker James Haskell "is not playing well enough" to earn selection for England's squad. The post Haskell ‘not playing well enough’ – Jones appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sky Sports presenter Alex Payne is growing a moustache next month to raise awareness for men's health, and will be joined in the venture by pundits Scott Quinnell and Sean Fitzpatrick.

Sky Sports’ Terry O’Connor – who led Ireland in the 2000 tournament – assesses the runners and riders, with the 2017 Rugby League World Cup less than 24 hours away…

The latest instalment of one of rugby's greatest rivalries takes place at Twickenham next Saturday, November 4 when the Barbarians face the All Blacks in the Killik Cup. In 1973 they served up the most famous game and tr...

By Peter Jackson Sven Cronk knows how it feels to be poked in the eye as the innocent victim of a gouging offence like no other during 20 years of European rugby. "Horrendous,'' he said, breaking almost two decades of si...

Three fixtures take place in the PRO14 on Friday which include derbies between Connacht and Munster and the Ospreys and Dragons. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies and Waratahs full-back Israel Folau has claimed a record third John Eales Medal, capping off an outstanding Test year. The post Folau wins record third John Eales Medal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has made five changes to his starting XV for Friday's clash with Exeter Chiefs in Salford. The post Preview: Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Greenwood says Wales coach Warren Gatland needs to select Dan Biggar at fly-half for the upcoming November series of internationals, despite excellent form being shown by his rival for the 10 shirt, Rhys Priestland....