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There is plenty to talk about as John Smit and Scott Quinnell join Rupert Cox to debate the big issues in rugby.

Three matches take place in Round Three on Friday as Edinburgh, Ulster and Dragons host Treviso, Scarlets and Connacht respectively. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Hull captain Gareth Ellis provided a precious farewell gift with the all-important try in a 19-18 Super 8s victory over Wakefield that keeps his side on course for the double.

Former England coach Tony Smith says he may quit rugby league altogether when he leaves Warrington at the end of the season.

Table-toppers New Zealand play host to second-placed South Africa in the standout match of Round Four's action, in Albany on Saturday. The post Preview: New Zealand v South Africa appeared first on Planet Rugby.

In-form Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland admits he "would be surprised" if he were to receive a Wales call-up and does not expect one ever again. The post Priestland not expecting Wales recall appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland says he would be surprised if he plays for Wales again.

Luke Gale will most likely have the final say on whether he plays again for Castleford in their pursuit of a first Super League title.

New Zealand host South Africa in a game of vital importance with regards to the 2017 Rugby Championship on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action.

Team news ahead of Friday's two Super 8s clashes as Leeds host Salford and Huddersfield travel to St Helens.

Springbok Sevens star Branco du Preez is loving the transition into 15-man rugby and playing for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup. The post Blitzbok Du Preez enjoying Currie Cup appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England and Northampton captain Dylan Hartley will miss Saints' Aviva Premiership clash against unbeaten Bath on Friday.

Leinster have admitted that an internal "administrative oversight" resulted in captain Isa Nacewa being denied entry to South Africa for the Guinness PRO14 matches against the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs.

Team news ahead of Friday's Premiership clashes including Northampton v Bath and Sale v London Irish.

Three games take place on Friday with Northampton hosting Bath, Exeter travelling to Worcester and Sale welcoming London Irish. The post Premiership Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Catalans Dragons are ready to scrap their way to survival in Super League ahead of the clash against Hull KR on Friday, live on Sky Sports.

Former Springbok captain and World Cup winner John Smit says South Africa's franchises in the PRO14 should be rotated. The post ‘SA PRO14 sides should rotate’ – Smit appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leinster have released the below statement on behalf of Guy Easterby, Head of Rugby Operations, who is in South Africa with the squad. It read: “As of 16 January 2017 a visa is required for New Zealand nationals enteri...

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Heinrich Brussow from January. As revealed in Blindside on September 3, the Springboks flanker will arrive at Franklin's Gardens once his contract in Japan runs out. The 3...

North Harbour secured a 31-22 victory four minutes from time over Mitre 10 Cup Championship side Northland in Whangarei on Thursday. The post North Harbour continue winning streak appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed this week - we all knew it was coming - but that doesn't make the bitterest of pills any easier to swallow....