Tales of the unexpected: why club rugby is seeing rollercoaster results

If you are looking for a sport where results are anyone’s guess then rugby union ... points one week and the next time it’s so different.” He had in mind this weekend’s Champions Cup ... Read More

Premiership clubs can mirror England’s attacking ambition in Champions Cup

An alignment between national team and leading domestic sides delivers thriving ecosystem, offering optimism for Europe Six Premiership teams began this weekend’s Champions Cup last-16 round and ... Read More

WSL and League Cup final: talking points from the weekend’s action

Eidevall called the label Hayes used “irresponsible” and he’s ... but a point was not a bad result for Leicester after a difficult week. Emily Keogh Ella Toone made history at the weekend ... Read More

Rugby union’s first Club World Cup set to be staged in June 2028

Rugby union’s first Club World Cup is set to be staged in June 2028 after the major men’s leagues in both hemispheres agreed key principles on the project, the Guardian can reveal. The plans ... Read More

Champions Cup talking points: ‘Finally’ heating up, ‘lethal’ Toulouse pair, title-winning credentials and officiating peace

Before the action gets underway, Planet Rugby gives you some intriguing storylines to follow this weekend ... the Champions Cup last-16. Their lengthy injury list added Calvin Nash’s name ... Read More

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Harvey Elliott’s point-rescuing contribution ... Tottenham closer to next season’s Champions League and showed he is not afraid to take decisive action when required. Postecoglou rightly ... Read More

TALKING POINT: As rivalries develop so will SA interest

There were only 7 000 people at Loftus at the weekend to see the ... clearly doesn’t believe the Champions Cup, and the standing of that competition as rugby’s equivalent to soccer’s ... Read More

Champions Cup talking points: ‘Painfully’ predictable home advantage, ‘different level’ Toulouse and Harlequins’ miracle

Before the action gets underway, Planet Rugby ... this weekend. The last two Champions Cup finals have been between Leinster and La Rochelle, with O’Gara’s men winning by one point last ... Read More

Welsh rugby: Six talking points from URC weekend

All four Welsh regions saw games go down to the wire as the United Rugby Championship ... the first team to take a point from Scotstoun against the URC's third-placed team this season. Read More

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

England legend Steve Thompson has accused rugby administrators of 'flogging players until they fall apart' as he called for the government to act on promises to address the sport's concussion crisis. Read More