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Gloucester have rung the changes for Thursday's Challenge Cup opener at Pau, with a couple of youngsters making their European debuts. The post Preview: Pau v Gloucester appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies assistant coach Mario Ledesma will return home to lead Argentina's Jaguares in next season's Super Rugby.

Jamie George approaches his duel with England rival Dylan Hartley viewing the second British and Irish Lions Test against New Zealand as the standard of performance required to alter Eddie Jones' thinking.

Will Greenwood and Danny Cipriani join Rupert Cox to discuss Rob Andrew’s sensational new book revealing all at the RFU, plus they chat plastic pitches and preview the opening round of the European Champions Cup.

Ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup, we look at the 20 teams looking to get their hands on European club rugby's big prize. The post Preview: Champions Cup 2017/18 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Greenwood says Eddie Jones could rest some star names during England's November Tests as he continues to build for the 2019 World Cup.

Scotland have named seven uncapped players in their World Cup squad including brothers Kane and Andrew Bentley, who have previously played for France.

Owen Farrell will return for the launch of Saracens' Champions Cup defence as one of three possible reinforcements for Sunday's clash with Northampton.

Leicester Tigers flanker Dominic Ryan faces a spell on the sidelines as a result of a head injury, the Premiership club has announced. The post Ryan stood down by Leicester appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Exeter and England wing Jack Nowell is facing between four to eight weeks on the sidelines with an injury around his cheek and eye socket. The post Nowell set for operation appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Munster have announced Johann van Graan will become their new head coach in November, replacing the outgoing Rassie Erasmus.

Denis Betts says England's World Cup squad is deliberately top-heavy with forwards to meet the physical challenge of Australia but insists there is enough flexibility within it to cope with any adversity.

SA Rugby has confirmed that Springbok forwards coach Johann van Graan has been released from his contract and that he'll join Munster. The post SARU confirm Van Graan’s move to Munster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will it be an English, French, Irish, Italian, Scottish or Welsh side holding the Champions Cup aloft this season? Cast your vote on our poll, here. The post Poll: Nationality of Champions Cup winner? appeared first on P...

Former Australian Rugby Union chief operating officer Rob Clarke has hit back at claims fired at him by former Force CEO Mark Sinderberry. The post Former ARU official hits back at ex Force CEO appeared first on Planet R...

Check on the highlights from the Mitre 10 Cup, starting with Taranaki's impressive victory over Manawatu at Yarrow Stadium on Wednesday. The post VIDEO: Taranaki v Manawatu highlights appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Peter Jackson No contender for Europe's blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by the most ruthless of all England captains. Martin Johnson has conf...

Wigan Warriors have completed the signing of forward Gabriel Hamlin from South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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Shane Williams on the situation at Ospreys with Biggar and Webb set to leave

Your one-stop spot for all the Currie Cup starting XVs as they come out. The post Team Tracker: Currie Cup, Round 14 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Nick Cain KYLE Sinckler can consider himself fortunate to get off with a seven-week ban after making contact with Northampton lock Michael Paterson's eyes last weekend. The leniency also highlights - again - the lack ...