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Bordeaux-Bègles boss Jacques Brunel is set to replace Guy Novès as France head coach, according to media reports in France.

Former Wallabies scrum-half and captain Ken Catchpole passed away on Thursday night, at the age of 78, after a long battle with illness. The post Wallaby legend Catchpole passes away appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester gave their survival hopes a major boost on Friday after they edged out Premiership relegation rivals London Irish 23-8 at Sixways. The post Worcester go 10 points clear of London Irish appeared first on Planet ...

Clermont have announced that All Blacks centre George Moala has signed a three-year deal with the club and will join them next year. The post Moala signs for Clermont appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The IRFU and Connacht have announced that Tiernan O'Halloran has extended his stay with the side up to the end of the 2019/20 season. The post New deal for O’Halloran appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Racing 92 and Toulouse kick-off proceedings in the Top 14 on Friday night before a busy Saturday sees six further games take place. The post Top 14 Preview: Round 13 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

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 22 appeared first on Pl...

Wakefield Trinity hope to have a new Community Stadium built by 2020 after productive talks with Belle Vue's owner and the local council.

Scarlets welcome back Hadleigh Parkes, Aaron Shingler and John Barclay for their derby against Ospreys on Sky Sports Action from 5.15pm on Boxing Day.

All Blacks centre George Moala will join Clermont Auvergne next summer after agreeing a three-year deal.

Peter Jackson pays homage to the international stars Taulupe Faletau, Jamie Heaslip and Kieran Read who have all made a rare trip to the surgeon's table in recent weeks

Wales internationals Ellis Jenkins and Matthew Morgan have both signed new contracts with Cardiff Blues.

The Namibian number 8 wants to build on a strong finish in the league as Quins' European hopes fade

Three games take place on Saturday as the PRO14 begins its festive period with the teams going head-to-head in the intra-country derbies. The post PRO14 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown is the latest player to commit his future to Glasgow Warriors, after signing a new contract with the PRO14 club. The post Brown extends Glasgow Warriors stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Brendan Gallagher counts the rise of Fijian wide men heading to the Top 14

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown is the latest player to commit his long-term future to the Glasgow Warriors.

"I've got a few other offers from France, but I haven't made up my mind" says the former Saracens wing

Five games take place on Saturday and Sunday with fifth-placed Wasps hosting Gloucester, who are in second place, in the marquee match. The post Premiership Preview: Saturday and Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland international Tiernan O'Halloran has signed a contract extension with Connacht until summer 2020.

Happy Christmas from The Rugby Blog! And here are Hutch's picks for the next round of Aviva Premiership matches.

France coach Guy Novès could be replaced by Bordeaux-Bègles boss Jacques Brunel before the year's end, according to media reports. The post Novès to be removed as France head coach? appeared first on Planet Rugby.