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Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill has brought seven Scotland internationalists back into the fold for this weekend's 1872 Cup derby. The post Preview: Edinburgh v Glasgow appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Back row duo David Denton and GJ van Velze are both restored to Worcesters' starting XV for Friday's clash with London Irish at Sixways. The post Preview: Worcester v London Irish appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England wing Elliot Daly and number eight Nathan Hughes will miss the start of the 2018 Six Nations due to respective ankle and knee injuries. The post Daly and Hughes suffer Six Nations blow appeared first on Planet Rug...

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and former sports minister, is to become the next president of the Rugby Football League.

London Irish lock Josh McNally is back in training after undergoing surgery to correct a hole in his heart, the Exiles have confirmed. The post McNally back in training after heart surgery appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Qualification for the knockout stages, as well as a home quarter-final, will be on the line in January when Europe's top clubs battle it out in Rounds 5 and 6 of the Champions Cup.

Richard Cockerill has recalled seven Scotland internationals as his side prepares to face Glasgow in the 1872 Cup on Sky Sports Action from 5pm this Saturday.

The fixtures for Rounds 5 and 6 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been confirmed, as the race for the knockouts gathers pace. The post Rounds 5 and 6 European fixtures announced appeared first on Planet Rugby.

For those who were enjoying a holiday rather than spending your time on the internet, we've compiled a collection of our year-end features. The post Year-end features collection appeared first on Planet Rugby.

CJ Stander has committed his future to Munster and Ireland by signing a new three-year contract.

Munster back-row CJ Stander has signed a three-year Irish Rugby Football Union contract to remain at the Irish province until June 2021. The post Stander signs new Munster, IRFU contract appeared first on Planet Rugby.

NRL star Angus Crichton has had a finger amputated to ensure he is ready for the start of his final season with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Anthony Watson has more to offer England at full-back than Mike Brown, according to former Bath and Lions' number 15 Matt Perry.

Planet Rugby looks back at the best - and worst - of 2017 expressed in numerical form, this year coming at you via a festive advent calendar. The post Planet Rugby’s advent calendar – December 21 appeared first on Pl...

Wales international back-row Ellis Jenkins has handed Cardiff Blues a boost after signing a contract extension to remain with the region. The post Jenkins re-signs with Cardiff Blues appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ulster boss Les Kiss has revealed that utility back Jared Payne's head injury has improved but he is unsure when he will return to action. The post Kiss unsure about Payne’s return appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox are back, and tackling the big issues.

Racing 92 back Juan Imhoff has been banned for five weeks after an independent Disciplinary hearing that arose from a recent match. The post Five-week ban for Imhoff appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Planet Rugby puts together the finest, funniest and most ridiculous remarks from rugby's top names during 2017. How many can you recall? The post Quotes of 2017 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leinster prop Cian Healy has been banned for three weeks for an act of foul play during his side's victory over Exeter in Dublin on Saturday. The post Healy banned for three weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Utility back Ben Smith and hooker Ash Dixon have been confirmed as the co-captains for the Highlanders for the second successive year. The post Smith, Dixon confirmed as Highlanders co-captains appeared first on Planet R...