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With Wales coach Warren Gatland set to reach a century of Test matches next weekend, hooker Ken Owens claims his boss does not get enough credit.

Exeter missed the chance to return to the top of the table as injury-hit Wasps gained revenge for last season's Aviva Premiership final defeat with a 13-7 win.

Nathan Hughes is back in the England squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

Racing 92 kept up the pressure on Montpellier at the Top 14 summit following a 19-12 triumph over third place La Rochelle. The post Racing defeat play-off rivals La Rochelle to go second appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Benetton secured their second victory in a week over a Welsh team after they defeated the Dragons 18-15 at Rodney Parade. The post Benetton edge out the Dragons appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jimmy Gopperth kicked two second half penalties to help Wasps move to within four points of Exeter after a 13-7 triumph over the Chiefs. The post Wasps secure crucial victory over Exeter appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to his squad for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with England at Murrayfield.

Gregor Townsend has recalled number eight Josh Strauss and tighthead prop WP Nel to the Scotland squad for the England game. The post Josh Strauss and WP Nel back for Scotland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Julien Dumora's first half try and Benjamin Urdapilleta's conversion proved the difference as Castres overcame Bordeaux-Bègles 7-6. The post Castres edge past Bordeaux appeared first on Planet Rugby.