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England coach Wayne Bennett has made just one enforced change to his side for Saturday's second World Cup Group A game against Lebanon.

Saracens lock Maro Itoje remains keen to feature in England’s autumn internationals, despite being involved in the gruelling British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand over the summer.

Playing for the Barbarians captures the "essence" of rugby, according to Robbie Deans, who will lead the black and white hoops against New Zealand on Saturday.

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles will undergo reconstructive surgery after suffering a "significant knee ligament injury" against the Dragons. The post Giles set for knee surgery appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jerome Kaino says he is ready to take his opportunity and focus on playing for New Zealand after earning a recall to the squad for the autumn internationals.

Sale Sharks have revealed that back-row Laurence Pearce has left the club and will join Pro D2 outfit Stade Montois with immediate effect. The post Pearce leaves Sale for Stade Montois appeared first on Planet Rugby.

On this day in 2015, New Zealand secured back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins as they overcame Australia 34-17 in the Twickenham final. The post On this day: All Blacks go back-to-back appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Warren Gatland believes Wales can win the World Cup as they prepare for their autumn international campaign.

Harlequins have announced the signing of hooker Mike Mayhew from Championship outfit Yorkshire Carnegie on a three-month loan deal. The post Quins loan hooker on three-month deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Peter Jackson recalls the forgotten by the masses moment Newport beat the All Blacks

Connacht have suffered a setback after back-row Jarrad Butler was ruled out for six weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. The post Butler blow hits Connacht appeared first on Planet Rugby.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster is confident Sunday's game against the Barbarians will retain its magic despite feeling like a "local derby".

Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup bid team has stressed they will fight until the end as they look to defeat South Africa as the host nation. The post Ireland won’t give up RWC fight appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Back after a two week absence, here is the team of the week for Round 7 of the Aviva Premiership.

Tight vote sees South Africa the preferred bidder in close race - official decision made 15 November

The Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Tabai Matson as an assistant coach for the 2018 and 2019 Super Rugby campaigns. The post Matson appointed Chiefs assistant appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Rugby World Cup board has unanimously recommended South Africa to be the tournament's host in 2023.

Northampton Saints have announced that David Ribbans has committed himself to the club by agreeing a new deal which runs until 2020.  The second row forward, who arrived at Franklin’s Gardens from Western Province les...

The Rugby World Cup Limited Board has unanimously recommended to the World Rugby Council the selection of South Africa as the 2023 host. The post South Africa gets RWCL backing for 2023 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

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The USA captain says it is 'a true honour' to be associated with the Cardiff Blues after penning new contract

South Africa have called up lock Ruan Botha as a replacement for the injured Jean-Luc du Preez, who suffered a fractured ankle on Saturday. The post Botha answers Springbok call appeared first on Planet Rugby.