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Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy was kicked off a domestic flight travelling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on Sunday. The post Leinster prop Healy kicked off domestic flight appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Phil Clarke picks what he thinks were the best five tries from the weekend's Super 8s action- vote for your favourite below!

Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani could be out for up to 12 weeks after the club revealed he suffered a medial ligament tear in the 24-21 defeat to Harlequins.

All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu has backed Steve Hansen's decision to split his squad for their next two Rugby Championship Tests. The post Mealamu backs Hansen’s split squad decision appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Widnes are releasing Australian forward Jack Buchanan at the end of the season after failing to agree terms on a new deal.

Ireland want to help rugby crack the United States by hosting the 2023 World Cup.

While Julian Savea is 'loving life' playing for the Wellington Lions, he is also fiercely determined to return to the All Blacks' squad. The post Savea happy and motivated appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dragons have announced the signing of American international utility back Thretton Palamo from Bristol on a short-term loan deal. The post Dragons bolster backline stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Cardiff Blues have signed Bristol openside flanker Olly Robinson on a short-term loan deal to provide cover in the loose forward department. The post Cardiff bolster back row stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wakefield look set to announce on Wednesday where they intend to play their rugby next season.

Lions and Springbok flank Jaco Kriel has been ruled out for six weeks with a shoulder injury sustained in the 23-23 draw with the Wallabies. The post Kriel ruled out for six months appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bath flank Francois Louw says he has been notified by the Springboks to be on standby after another injury in the loose forward department. The post Bath’s Louw ‘on standby’ for Boks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leinster Rugby can confirm that Cian Healy was asked to leave yesterday (Sunday) afternoon’s flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. The issue related to a misunderstanding around the use of a laptop during the approa...

Springbok lock and skipper Eben Etzebeth has spoken out against Springbok supporters who have been targeting the players' loved ones. The post Etzebeth slams ‘nasty messages’ from Bok fans appeared first on Planet Ru...

Rassie Erasmus has endorsed Dave Wessels to replace him when he leaves Munster to take up the role of Director of South African rugby. The post Erasmus endorses Wessels for Munster job appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland hooker and captain Rory Best is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury. The post Ireland skipper Best out for six weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jacob Bassford picks a team of the week from the Aviva Premiership Round 3 matches.

Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has vowed to continue with the league's plans to tap into the United States market. The post McCafferty vows to continue US expansion appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Brumbies have announced the signing of Western Force loose forward Isi Naisarani after the parties involved agreed on a one year deal. The post Naisarani makes Brumbies switch appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt has been crowned Kingstone Press Championship player of the year after leading his side back to Betfred Super League.

Fijian back-rower Isi Naisarani has become one of the first players to leave the Western Force following their axing from Super Rugby, signing a one-year deal with the Brumbies.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with provocative acts and empty seats... The post Loose Pass appeared first on Planet Rugby.