Rugby News
Rugby Union Today: Nick Kennedy departs London Irish
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 20:34
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Nick Kennedy left his role as London Irish director of rugby with immediate effect. The post Rugby Union Today: Nick Kennedy departs London Irish appeared first on Planet Rugby...
Jaguares make two changes for Lions clash
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 19:46
Head coach Mario Ledesma has made just two changes to the Jaguares starting line-up which will face the Lions on Saturday. The post Jaguares make two changes for Lions clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.
James Slipper captain in his 100th Reds match
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 19:29
Reds' prop James Slipper will lead the team out in his 100th cap, after retaining the captaincy for this weekend's match against the Stormers. The post James Slipper captain in his 100th Reds match appeared first on Plan...
Widnes earn late win over Salford
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 18:35
Late tries from Greg Burke and Aaron Heremaia sealed a gusty comeback from Widnes as they edged Salford 24-16.
LISTEN: Super League Golden Point
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 18:20
On the second episode of Super League Golden Point our team are joined by Josh Charnley in the studio to discuss his move to Warrington.
Santiago Socino signs new deal at Newcastle
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 18:18
Hooker Santiago Socino has signed a two-year contract extension at Newcastle Falcons which will keep him at the club until at least 2020. The post Santiago Socino signs new deal at Newcastle appeared first on Planet Rugb...
Pretorius to leave Dragons
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 17:10
Sarel Pretorius will leave the Dragons at the end of the season after agreeing to join Guinness PRO14 rivals Southern Kings.
Sky Live: Leeds v Castleford
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 16:10
Veteran Ben Roberts has been taking tips from Leeds teenager Jack Walker as he gets to grips with the full-back role ahead of Friday's Grand Final rematch.
Stormers make four changes for Reds
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 15:14
Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck has made four tweaks to his starting side for Saturday's Super Rugby game against the Reds in Cape Town. The post Stormers make four changes for Reds appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Nick Kennedy leaves London Irish with immediate effect
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 14:31
London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy is leaving the club with immediate effect, the Madejski Stadium side announced on Thursday. The post Nick Kennedy leaves London Irish with immediate effect appeared first on Pl...
PRO14 Preview: Friday
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 14:20
There are three PRO14 matches taking place on Friday evening with the Connacht versus Edinburgh encounter the pick of the action. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Sky Live: Widnes v Salford
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 14:10
Salford are ignoring the off-field distractions and focusing on their attempt to claim a first away win for 10 months when they face Widnes on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Arena from 7.30pm.
Preview: Bath v Exeter Chiefs
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 14:09
Taulupe Faletau and Jonathan Joseph return to Bath's starting side, as they face Exeter in the Premiership at the Recreation Ground on Friday. The post Preview: Bath v Exeter Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Leeds v Castleford head to heads
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 13:20
A Grand Final repeat, with a sizeable Elland Road crowd waiting. Leeds versus Castleford should be a rip-roarer, live on Sky Sports Action.
New date for Anglo-Welsh Cup Final
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 13:09
Premiership Rugby has confirmed the Anglo-Welsh Cup Final will be staged on Good Friday (March 30), kicking off at 2:30pm at Kingsholm. The post New date for Anglo-Welsh Cup Final appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Toronto v Toulouse at Magic Weekend
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 13:00
Sky Sports have confirmed the Betfred Championship fixture between Toronto Wolfpack and Toulouse Olympique XIII at Dacia Magic Weekend on Saturday, May 19 (KO 12.45pm) will be broadcast live.
Dom Barrow to join Saints ahead of 2018/19 season
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 12:49
Dom Barrow has signed a deal with Northampton Saints which will see him join the club for the start of next season. The post Dom Barrow to join Saints ahead of 2018/19 season appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Lions ring the changes for Jaguares
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 12:48
Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made numerous changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's encounter with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. The post Lions ring the changes for Jaguares appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Prem Rugby appoints Ritchie
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 12:40
Former Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has been appointed as Premiership Rugby's new independent non-executive chairman.
Ian Ritchie named Premiership Rugby chairman
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 12:30
Premiership Rugby has appointed former Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie as their independent, non-executive Chairman. The post Ian Ritchie named Premiership Rugby chairman appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Analysis: Who is Wales' best option at 10?
Planet Rugby - 22 Mar 2018 12:18
Our analyst Sam Larner is back this week and studies who should be wearing the fly-half shirt for Wales going into 2019's Rugby World Cup. The post Analysis: Who is Wales’ best option at 10? appeared first on Planet Ru...
LISTEN: The Offload podcast
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2018 12:10
Will Greenwood join James Gemmell on this week's Offload to look back on another stunning Six Nations championship!