Fiji star back for Gloucester as Saracens look to avoid third straight Premiership loss

Gloucester and Saracens kick off Round Three of the 2023/24 Premiership season on Friday evening when they face off at Kingsholm.

Tom Curry’s club Sale Sharks ‘absolutely appalled by disgusting abuse’ aimed at England flanker

Sale Sharks, the club England flanker Tom Curry plays for, have condemned the abuse which has been aimed at the back-row over the past few days.

Harlequins open their Premiership account with victory over Exeter Chiefs

Harlequins bounced back from their opening round defeat to Gloucester as they overcame Exeter Chiefs 22-14 in Round Two of the Premiership.

Finn Russell inspires Bath as champions Saracens lose again, while Sale and Bristol claim wins

Check out the reports from the Premiership action where they were impressive victories for Bath, Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears on Saturday.

Gloucester survive late Newcastle Falcons comeback to claim Premiership victory

Gloucester survived a late Newcastle Falcons comeback to secure an 18-14 Premiership victory.

Wales star returns for Saracens while Finn Russell and Virimi Vakatawa start in second Premiership round

Check on all the team news ahead of this weekend's Premiership action.

Gloucester welcome Scotland star’s return for Newcastle Falcons visit

The second round of the new Premiership season kicks off on Friday evening when Newcastle Falcons play host to Gloucester at Kingston Park.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Epic World Cup quarter-finals as Springboks and All Blacks shine, agony for Ireland and France while Saracens thumped

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Sale Sharks hang on to edge Northampton Saints in nail-biting win

Sale Sharks staved off a late onslaught from Northampton Saints to start their Premiership season with a 20-15 win at the AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday.

Josh Hodge shines as Exeter thump Saracens, Ben Spencer fires Bath past Newcastle while Gloucester stun Harlequins

There were wins for Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Gloucester over Saracens, Newcastle Falcons and Harlequins in Saturday's three Premiership matches.

Gabriel Ibitoye double helps Bristol Bears see off Leicester Tigers

Two tries from Gabriel Ibitoye helped Bristol Bears kick off the Premiership season with a 25-14 win over Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Premiership team tracker: Finn Russell set for Bath debut while Zach Mercer starts for Gloucester

Check on the team news for the opening round of the 2023/24 Premiership season.

English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ says under-fire RFU boss

Bill Sweeney believes he is still the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union as its chief executive despite the English game being stuck in a crisis.

The bleak financial state of English club rugby claims another victim

The Jersey Reds face liquidation after ceasing trade on Thursday.

Former France international to resume his career with Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears have pulled off a major coup by tempting former Racing 92 and France centre Virimi Vakatawa out of retirement.

WATCH: Handre Pollard makes successful return amid potential Springboks recall

Handre Pollard came off the bench in Leicester Tigers' victory over Sale Sharks.

A closer look at all of Owen Farrell’s bans for dangerous tackles

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at all the tackles that have led to bans for Owen Farrell, beginning with a nasty shot in 2016.

England scrum-half’s Rugby World Cup dreams dashed by ankle injury

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

Alex Mitchell on standby to replace hapless Jack van Poortvliet in England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Alex Mitchell is set to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester Tigers scrum-half's injury fears are confirmed.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: New Cardiff boss, Stormers signings, Los Pumas moves and more

Five headline rugby rumours and transfers including Cardiff Rugby's search for a new head coach, the Stormers signing spree and Los Pumas moves.

Loose Pass: Sticking plaster solutions, ended Rugby World Cup dreams and Michael Leitch’s red card

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

Saracens beat rivals to the signature of Argentina star in a massive coup

Premiership giants Saracens have announced the signing of Argentina international Juan Martin Gonzalez after his release from London Irish.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Marcus Smith boost for England and Harlequins, Fiji impress and Tom Wright dropped for poor form

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

RANKED: The eight major domestic and continental competitions from around the world

We delve into the major rugby competitions from around the world and rank them from worst to best.

Why the England players are teasing Marcus Smith over Racing 92 links

George Ford said England's players have been teasing Marcus Smith about him using rumoured interest from Racing 92 as "leverage" for a new Harlequins deal.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Marcus Smith, Posolo Tuilagi, Gareth Anscombe and much more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

Anthony Watson signs groundbreaking deal with the RFU – report

The RFU have moved to keep Anthony Watson in the Premiership by agreeing a deal with the England star, clearing the way for him to re-sign with Leicester Tigers.

Reds turn to experienced Queenslander to take over their coaching reins

The Reds have confirmed the appointment of successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Marcus Smith ends speculation over his future by signing a new deal

Marcus Smith has ended speculation over his future by signing a new deal with Harlequins ahead of the 2023/24 season