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Veteran half-backs Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow provided further evidence of their rich try scoring ability as Leeds warmed up for next Friday's play-off semi- with a 36-12 victory at Huddersfield.

Ulster maintained their perfect start to the Guinness PRO14 season with a 52-25 eight-try annihilation of the Dragons at the Kingspan Stadium which saw the Irish province take top spot in Conference B.

Hull FC secured a place in the Super League semi-finals following an eight-try 48-16 victory away to Castleford on Friday.

Glasgow gave an early demonstration of their title credentials with a stunning performance to see off Munster 37-10 at Scotstoun.

Leigh tuned up for the Million Pound Game with a 41-4 win over London Broncos in their final game of the Qualifiers.

Braam Steyn crossed inside two minutes as Benetton Treviso made it back-to-back PRO14 wins with a 16-6 victory over struggling Ospreys at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

The Cheetahs claimed their second PRO14 win in as many weeks with a 38-19 victory over Conference B leaders Leinster in Bloemfontein on Friday night.

Gloucester held onto to a 24-19 victory over Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm Stadium on Friday evening. The post Gloucester edge Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stuart Barnes says that the complexion of Eddie Jones' England training squad highlights the dual focus of managing the 'here and now' with developing for Rugby World Cup 2019.

The Free State Cheetahs secured a last-gasp 33-32 victory over the Pumas in a Currie Cup thriller in Bloemfontein on Friday night. The post Free State Cheetahs edge Pumas in thriller appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Northampton's Ben Foden appeared on A League of Their Own and shocked the audience with his moving rendition of John Legend's love ballad All of Me, on Thursday night.

England head coach Eddie Jones was in jovial form on Friday after naming his 33-man squad for their three-day training camp in Oxford, revealing captain Dylan Hartley's new 'Butcher' nickname, the squad's shoeshiner and ...

Halifax and Featherstone are going in search of their first win in the Qualifers to finish their respective seasons on a high.

Worcester director of Rugby Gary Gold is looking to sign a prop as soon as possible in order to strengthen his side's front row options. The post Gold looking to bolster front row stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Lions and South African Sevens international Kwagga Smith will remain in South Africa if he is a part of Allister Coetzee's Springbok plans. The post Lions flank Smith dreams of Bok call-up appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Gloucester prop Fraser Balmain has been ruled out until December with a knee injury sustained in the 28-17 defeat to Harlequins two weeks ago. The post Balmain adds to Gloucester injury woes appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Warrington could finish the Qualifiers unbeaten and send Tony Smith out on a high if they beat Hull KR on Saturday.

Eddie Jones has challenged the Lions players who were excluded from his squad to fight their way back into contention. The post Jones lays down gauntlet to omitted Lions appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Munster have confirmed that second row Mark Flanagan will join the province from Saracens on a three-month loan deal. The post Flanagan joins Munster on loan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wigan will be hoping they can beat the odds and claim a semi-final spot when they take on Wakefield on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Arena from 3.10pm.

British and Irish Lions chief executive John Feehan has defended the Lions' coaching staff after flanker Sean O'Brien criticised their methods. The post Feehan hits back at O’Brien appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Team news ahead of Saturday's PRO14 action, including Connacht v Cardiff Blues on Sky Sports Action from 3pm.