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All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara has signed a four-year contract to keep him with New Zealand Rugby and the Wellington Hurricanes until 2021.

Tom Farrell's 67th-minute try ensured Connacht toppled 14-man Munster to end their six-match losing streak in Guinness PRO14 inter-provincial derbies.

Reigning Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs ground out a low-scoring victory on the road at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Exeter moved to the top of the Premiership standings after they edged Sale Sharks 10-6 at the AJ Bell Stadium in a hard-fought away triumph. The post Exeter edge out Sale Sharks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Catalans Dragons have re-signed France prop Antoni Maria from Leigh Centurions on a two-year deal.

Former international wing Ugo Monye is shocked by the call to leave Don Armand out of the England squad ahead of the end-of-year Tests. The post Armand omission surprises Monye appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Glasgow Warriors remain unbeaten in the Guinness PRO14 after putting seven tries past the Southern Kings in Round 7.

Canterbury and Tasman will meet in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final for the second year in a row on Saturday.

Twice-capped Wales international tighthead prop Ben Broster has suffered an injury that has forced him to retire from playing rugby. The post Broster forced into early retirement appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Action from the Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final between Wellington and Bay of Plenty as the Lions booked their place in the top flight. The post VIDEO: Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final highlights appeared first on Planet ...

England coach Wayne Bennett insists the injury to Sam Burgess will not derail his side's World Cup hopes.

Ulster host Leinster in the PRO14 at the Kingspan on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action from 6.30pm, with both sides locked in Conference B on 23 points.

Ireland international Simon Zebo's move from Munster to Racing 92 is "no done deal", according to the club's assistant coach Ronan O'Gara. The post Zebo to Racing 92 ‘no done deal’ – O’Gara appeared first on Plan...

Brendan Gallagher takes a look at the distinguished moment in history set by Plymouth player Jamie Peters

Simon Zebo's move from Munster to Racing 92 at the end of the season is "no done deal", according to the French side's assistant coach Ronan O'Gara.

There's five games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday with Harlequins, Northampton, Saracens, Bath and Newcastle all playing on home soil. The post Premiership Preview: Saturday and Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Four games take place in the PRO14 on Saturday, including two derbies, with Ulster hosting Leinster and Cardiff Blues travelling to Scarlets. The post PRO14 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England were beaten 18-4 by Australia in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup in Melbourne on Friday.

Prop Rodney Ah You is hoping to help Ulster return to winning ways when they clash with Leinster at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday. The post Ah You bracing for scrum battle appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wellington claimed a thrilling 59-45 win over Bay of Plenty in extra-time of the Mitre 10 Championship final.

Here is my preview of the weekend's matches, with predictions for each game. Do you agree?

La Rochelle hosting Toulouse will be the focus for many on Sunday as two fiercely ambitious and talented squads go head-to-head. The post Top 14 Preview: Round 8 appeared first on Planet Rugby.