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Jon Davies previews the next round of Guinness PRO14 matches.

Luke Gale proved the hero as Castleford earned a place in their first Grand final with a dramatic win over St Helens.

Munster’s search for a successor to Rassie Erasmus will continue after it was confirmed David Wessels has agreed to coach the Melbourne Rebels.

South Africa will be keen to return to winning ways when they host Australia in the Rugby Championship in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The post Preview: South Africa v Australia appeared first on Planet Rugby.

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Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill has again made wholesale changes to his side as they prepare for trip to Leinster.

We look at the key talking points as New Zealand travel to face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action from 11.30pm.

Jamie Heaslip could require further surgery on his back after not being included in Leinster's initial Champions Cup squad yesterday. The post Heaslip may require further back surgery appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Allister Coetzee has resisted making wholesale changes for South Africa's Rugby Championship fixture with Australia on Saturday.

A first Test start for Dillyn Leyds and Francois Louw's return are among the changes to South Africa's squad to face Australia on Saturday. The post Leyds, Louw and Cronje to start for Boks appeared first on Planet Rugby...

By Jeremy Guscott We shouldn't be surprised any more when a young player such as Marcus Smith is introduced into the England squad. Admittedly, at 18, the Harlequins fly-half is younger than most, but with Maro Itoje, Ge...

Four games take place in the PRO14 on Friday with the most recent champions, Scarlets and Connacht, squaring off at Parc y Scarlets. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Neale Harvey Old stager Jamie Roberts reckons playing alongside "bossy" young pretenders Marcus Smith and Joe Marchant has helped revitalise his career. Experienced centre Roberts was floored by his omission from this...

By Adam Ellis Australia head coach Michael Cheika has backed flanker Jack Dempsey to pack a punch in the Wallabies back row when they take on South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday. 23-year-old Dempsey is one of three ...

Rob Burrow is confident he will be able to keep his emotions in check as he prepares to bring his glittering 17-year career to a close.

Loose forward Matt Fagerson has signed a professional contract with Glasgow Warriors ahead of Friday evening's game against Benetton. The post Fagerson pens pro contract with Glasgow appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester utility back Ryan Mills has been ruled out for four weeks with a quadricep injury sustained in last week's 24-19 defeat at Gloucester. The post Mills injury blow for Worcester appeared first on Planet Rugby.

It is that time again for our Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may enjoy. Today we applaud the tries of Top 14, Round 5. The post Video of the Week: Tries of the Top 14 round appeared first on Planet ...

Salford owner Marwan Koukash has announced his intention to hand control of the club to a community trust.

Newcastle Falcons lock Calum Green says they aren't concerned about the hype surrounding their start to the Premiership season. The post Newcastle Falcons not focusing on ‘hype’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Taranaki moved to the top of the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership table after claiming a 40-26 victory over Tasman in New Plymouth on Thursday. The post Taranaki go top after beating Tasman appeared first on Planet Rugby.

World Cup-winning coach Jake White has slammed Springbok coach Allister Coetzee for overlooking overseas-based players in his squads. The post White slams Coetzee selection policy appeared first on Planet Rugby.