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Hull FC could be without skipper Gareth Ellis for their crucial Super 8s clash with Wigan after he was charged with making a dangerous tackle.

Brian Carney reflects on the latest round of Super 8s and Qualifiers action, which saw a vital victory for Wigan and significant losses for the Leigh Centurions and Salford Red Devils.

Munster centre Dan Goggin is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury in Friday night's 34-3 win over Treviso. The post Goggin set for lengthy layoff appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Seven teams from the PRO14 and Aviva Premiership are represented, including Scarlets, Saracens and London Irish, following the opening weekend of domestic action.

Israel Dagg wants to lead by example through his actions as the All Blacks' most experienced backline player. The post Dagg relishing leadership role appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Blue cards will make an appearance in Australia's NRC next season after a successful trial period with rugby clubs. The post Blue cards introduced in Australia appeared first on Planet Rugby.

British and Irish Lions and England international Elliot Daly has extended his contract with Wasps. The 24 year-old, who started every Test for the Lions against the All Blacks over the summer, is a product of the club's...

Wigan prop Ben Flower has pulled out of Wales' World Cup squad after failing to recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Canada prop Jake Ilnicki in a deal until the end of the current season. The post Falcons swoop for Ilnicki appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ulster boss Les Kiss has praised the performances of Jean Deysel and Marcell Coetzee following their win over the Cheetahs. The post Kiss hails South African duo appeared first on Planet Rugby.

London Irish boss Nick Kennedy praised flanker Blair Cowan after he delivered a fine showing in Saturday's win over Harlequins. The post Kennedy full of praise for Cowan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Exeter Chiefs and Italy centre Michele Campagnaro may be ruled out for the remainder of this campaign due to a knee injury. The post Campagnaro set for long injury lay-off appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens veteran Schalk Brits is adamant this will be his last season despite his remarkable display in the 55-24 thrashing of Northampton. The post Brits – ‘This is definitely my last season’ appeared first on Pla...

Worcester have confirmed their search for new investors, with former Saracens chief executive Ed Griffiths rumoured to be interested in underscoring a takeover bid.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen knows what is expected from his side against any opposition and hinted at future squad rotation. The post Hansen hints at squad rotation appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps have announced that England and British and Lions international Elliot Daly has extended his contract with the club. The post Daly inks new Wasps deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester boss Gary Gold is preparing for the worst after star centre Ben Te'o came off injured against Newcastle on Friday. The post Gold – ‘Te’o injury major concern’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England international Elliot Daly has committed his future to Wasps by signing a contract extension with the club.

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee has seemingly begun playing mental games ahead of the test against the Wallabies this weekend. The post Coetzee plays mind games ahead of Wallabies clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Following our exclusive story on Sunday revealing Worcester Warriors were up sale, the club has issued the following statement. Warriors Chairman Bill Bolsover, speaking on behalf of Sixways Holdings Limited, said: “Th...

The Western Force will know whether or not their appeal against their axing from Super Rugby is successful on Tuesday. The post Force fate decided by Tuesday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Australia will extend the use of blue cards issued to players suffering from signs of concussion to senior competitions after a successful trial.