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Wasps and England flanker James Haskell is suspended for four weeks after an independent Disciplinary hearing in London on Wednesday. The post Haskell banned for four weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is "pretty happy" with a Six Nations schedule that includes an early clash against title holders England at Twickenham.

Long-serving hooker Danny Houghton has been named as Hull's captain for the 2018 season.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Six Nations squads are announced while a couple of suspensions have caused some debate. The post Rugby Union Today: Six Nations squads taking shape appeared first on Planet Rug...

Leinster's Jordan Larmour was the only new name included in a strong Ireland squad for the opening games of next month's Six Nations, capping a meteoric rise for the 20-year-old fullback, who only made his debut for the ...

South Africa No 8 Duane Vermeulen will leave Toulon at the end of the season, club president Mourad Boudjellal confirmed on Wednesday.

The uncapped Jordan Larmour has been included in Ireland's 36-man squad for the first two rounds of this year's Six Nations Championship. The post Schmidt names Larmour in squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed, with Wayne Barnes refereeing the Scarlets vs Toulon Champions Cup clash. The post Match officials to January 21 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

France coach Jacques Brunel has named his Six Nations squad ahead of the opening match with Ireland in Paris.

James Haskell will miss England's first two Six Nations games after receiving a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle.

Bath have confirmed that Anthony Perenise has signed a new contract, whilst Victor Delmas will join from Colomiers at the end of the season. The post Perenise staying, Bath sign Delmas appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been banned for three weeks after an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Wednesday. The post Three-week suspension for Bastareaud appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dylan Sage and Stedman Gans have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the next two tournaments in the World Rugby Sevens Series. The post Blitzboks recall Sage and Gans appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wing Craig Gilroy will miss Ulster's crunch Round 6 game against Wasps this weekend and is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks. The post Gilroy blow for Ulster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester scrum-half Harry Simmons was a young man torn between pride and disappointment after his Champions Cup debut in Castres. The post Simmons disappointed after Euro debut defeat appeared first on Planet Rugby.

This week, Sam Larner indulges himself by thoroughly dissecting the opening try in the Scarlets' away victory against Bath on Friday night. The post Analysis: That Scarlets try appeared first on Planet Rugby.

(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis The RFU have signed Eddie Jones to a contract extension which will see the Australian continue as head coach through to 2021. Brought in after England’s embarrassing exit at their ho...

Scotland hooker George Turner has signed a two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors, keeping him at Scotstoun Stadium until May 2020. The post Turner commits to Glasgow appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Irish rugby in hot debate over whether past dopers should be signed by provinces and the role of IRFU

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that Eddie Jones has extended his contract as England head coach until August 2021. The post Jones extends England contract appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones has extended his contract to remain England head coach until August 2021.

Former Springbok and Stormers lock Andries Bekker has announced his retirement whilst playing for Japanese side Kobelco Steelers. The post Bekker draws curtain on career appeared first on Planet Rugby.