Rugby News

Ahead of the Six Nations kick-off, it's time to test your noggin on 2017. The post Quiz: Six Nations 2017 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland wing Tim Visser has signed a new two-year deal with Aviva Premiership side Harlequins.

Ireland are confident experienced referee Nigel Owens will keep across any late tackles in their Six Nations opener against France on Saturday, says forwards coach Simon Easterby.

Will Wakefield hit the high Super League watermark they set themselves in 2017?

Salford have new owners and a new vision but will they lose some of their star names?

Two Ireland and Ulster rugby players accused of rape boasted on WhatsApp about their sexual exploits, a court has been told.

Wigan go into the 2018 Super League campaign reliant on their star players.

Ryan Wilson has backed Scotland to end their winless run in Wales when they begin their Six Nations campaign on Saturday.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales are the first to announce their team ahead of the opening round of the Six Nations. The post Rugby Union Today: Wales pick Josh Adams on wing appeared first on Planet Rug...

Vereniki Goneva has extended his stay at Newcastle Falcons, although the details of his new contract are undisclosed.

Ireland head coach spoilt by riches of big-name players and new dynamics brought to the table by young up-and-comers

Newcastle Falcons finisher Vereniki Goneva has handed his club a significant boost by extending his stay with the Kingston Park side. The post New deal for Vereniki Goneva appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Denis Betts has a young squad bursting with talent but do they possess the experience Super League demands?

England have received a significant injury boost ahead of their Six Nations opener against Italy after Maro Itoje, Mike Brown and Chris Robshaw were passed fit to play.

Ahead of this year's Six Nations kick-off, we preview each of the teams. The post Team Previews: Six Nations 2018 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones on the upward trend of Courtney Lawes since he took over the England job

Wales legend gives his backing to the Scarlets full-back to kick Wales to victory against Scotland

With Danny McGuire and Shaun Lunt in their ranks, how will Hull KR handle being back in Super League?

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with gamesmanship from a goal-kicker and the Allister Coetzee furore in South Africa... The post Loose Pass appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bolstered by marquee signings and a new coach from from the NRL, Warrington are aiming to go one better than the Tony Smith era.

There was a controversial moment in the Top 14 last weekend when scrum-half Ruan Pienaar used the full 90 seconds when taking a kick. The post VIDEO: Ruan Pienaar kick causes debate appeared first on Planet Rugby.

France's teen sensation Matthieu Jalibert has hailed England's Owen Farrell as the greatest influence on his playing style.