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Wigan's Thomas Leuluai will win his 40th cap after being recalled by New Zealand for Saturday's crunch World Cup clash with Tonga.

Dan Cole insists fiery England prop Ellis Genge will be ready to take his place in the front row against Argentina on Saturday after turning promise into ability.

Utility back Craig Hall has become the latest high-profile player to join Leigh's quest for an immediate return to Super League.

Jonny May and Elliot Daly have defied expectations to be in contention for England's autumn series opener against Argentina on Saturday.

Jonny May is "unlikely" to feature in England's opening autumn international against Argentina, paving the way for Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly to start on the wings.

London Irish squad members and staff are rallying behind hooker Darren Dawidiuk who is receiving treatment for testicular cancer. The post London Irish and Gloucester rally behind Dawidiuk appeared first on Planet Rugby.

John Bateman is urging the critics to lay off England head coach Wayne Bennett, insisting he is comfortable playing for his country at centre.

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has revealed that Tommy O'Donnell is set to have a scan on a shoulder he injured on Monday. The post Shoulder scan for O’Donnell appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond will appear before an independent disciplinary hearing on Thursday for criticising a referee.

South Africa scrum coach Matt Proudfoot believes Ireland are a very intelligent rugby side who are well-coached and will be hard to beat. The post Proudfoot wary of ‘intelligent’ Ireland appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Last week, the Rugby World Cup Board recommended the World Rugby Council award the tournament to South Africa after a technical report placed it ahead of rival bidders France and Ireland on an overall score across a rang...

The Rugby Players' Association (RPA) have named Mark Lambert as the new Chairman of the RPA, taking over from Christian Day in the role. The post Lambert new Chairman of RPA appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester Warriors Director of Rugby Gary Gold has signed Southern Kings' South African hooker Kurt Haupt, who inks a short-term deal. The post Haupt joins Worcester on short-term deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland wing Keith Earls expects huge things from potential debutant Bundee Aki ahead of the November series opener against South Africa. The post Earls hails Aki influence appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland official Joy Neville will make history next month by becoming the first ever woman to referee a European professional club fixture. The post Referee Neville to make history appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss has praised incoming Munster head coach Johann van Graan, hailing his rugby knowledge. The post Former Bok skipper Strauss praises Van Graan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

This week we will be mostly concerning ourselves with hosting rights for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the November Tests and Pacific penury. The post Loose Pass appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand have opted for Luke Whitelock to replace Jerome Kaino, who will play no further part on their month-long European tour.

Talismanic number eight Taulupe Faletau thinks Wales have the back-row depth to cope with a series of injuries at the back of the scrum. The post Faletau confident in Wales back row depth appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England tighthead Dan Cole says fellow prop Ellis Genge is ready if needed to face Argentina's notoriously strong front-row on Saturday. The post Cole backs Genge for Pumas Test appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former Scottish international Mike Blair says younger players are ready to lead in the absence of injured duo Greig Laidlaw and Ross Ford. The post Blair backs duo to take on senior roles appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eloi Pelissier's expulsion from the France squad has not caused any disruption ahead of the game against England, according to French captain Theo Fages.