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Dan Carter starts for Racing 92 against Castres on Saturday in an intriguing encounter between two form sides. The post Top 14 Preview: Round 16 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

European club rugby takes a pause now until the end of March while the 2018 Six Nations swings into gear and domestic competitions get back underway again. 

Chiefs and All Blacks veteran Liam Messam says his decision to leave New Zealand for France was in order to prolong his rugby career. The post Messam explains France move appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Gloucester moved to the top of Pool 1 following a 43-20 bonus-point triumph over a stubborn Ospreys side in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. The post Gloucester overcome spirited Ospreys to top Pool 1 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Another busy day in rugby union as Allen Clarke took interim charge of the Ospreys while the first day of the Sydney Sevens was action-packed. The post Rugby Union Today: Allen Clarke takes Ospreys role appeared first on...

The Sydney 7s got underway on Friday with South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Fiji all impressing by recording dominant wins. The post VIDEO: Sydney 7s highlights, Day One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Western Province's Currie Cup-winning coach John Dobson has committed himself to the union by signing a three-year contract extension. The post Dobson commits to WP appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Munster have announced that hooker Duncan Casey has left the province after securing a contract with a club in France. The post Duncan Casey leaves Munster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ian Watson expects former Salford owner Marwan Koukash to return to rugby league but has questioned whether the sport will ever embrace such a "visionary".

Wasps back-rower Guy Thompson and Worcester Warriors lock Will Spencer have agreed to join Leicester for the start of next season. The post Thompson and Spencer sign for Tigers appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Forwards Coach, Allen Clarke, will take control of the Ospreys on a temporary basis following Steve Tandy's departure earlier this week. The post Clarke appointed Ospreys caretaker appeared first on Planet Rugby.

There are seven matches scheduled for Saturday with Bath's encounter against Newcastle at the Rec, the marquee match of the round. The post Anglo-Welsh Cup teams: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Neale Harvey Owen Williams' flexibility across the back-line can propel him into Six Nations starting contention for Wales, says Gloucester half-back partner Billy Burns. Williams will do battle with Hadleigh Parkes a...

The Bordeaux-Begles fly-half has been turning heads in the Top 14 this season

Two of England's World Cup heroes admit they are being tempted to try their luck in the NRL.

Ospreys have announced that 19-year old scrum-half, Reuben Morgan-Williams, has signed his first professional deal with his home region. The post Ospreys youngster signs pro deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Danny McGuire still has hopes of a top-eight finish with Hull KR after a 'Hollywood ending' to his Leeds Rhinos career.

There were comfortable wins in first round action at the Sydney Sevens for reigning series champions South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand. The post Sydney Sevens: Day One, Wrap appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has revealed that he is keen to acquire the services of discarded Bulls scrum-half Rudy Paige. The post Kings keen to sign Rudy Paige appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ex All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry will return to coaching after being named as Auckland's assistant coach for the Mitre 10 Cup season. The post Sir Graham Henry joins Auckland backroom staff appeared first on Planet R...

Round three of World Rugby's 2017/18 Sevens Series takes place in Sydney this weekend, and there's plenty at stake for the 16 teams. The post Preview: Sydney Sevens appeared first on Planet Rugby.