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England head coach Wayne Bennett has rung the changes for Sunday's final group game against France in order to give all 24 members of his squad some game time.

Robbie Deans says the All Blacks are 'vulnerable' after his Barbarians side ran them close in the 31-22 defeat at Twickenham on Saturday. The post Deans – ‘All Blacks are vulnerable’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Keith Earls expects Ireland to end up "battered" by South Africa's physicality, even if Joe Schmidt's men defeat the Springboks.

Duane Vermeulen says his grunt and experience can help bolster the Springbok loose-forward contingent in Europe this November. The post Vermeulen eyes Bok recall appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England's training session against Wales has set the side in good stead ahead of Saturday's opening autumn international against Argentina at Twickenham, says scrum coach Neal Hatley.

Round Two produced another captivating weekend…some teams covered themselves in glory, but others missed their chance to.

Wales are sweating over the fitness of Ospreys duo Rhys Webb and Justin Tipuric ahead of the Wallabies clash in Cardiff on Saturday. The post Lions duo Wales doubts appeared first on Planet Rugby.

South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face Ireland on Saturday after returning to full training.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has declared Eben Etzebeth, Uzair Cassiem and Coenie Oosthuizen are fit to face Ireland this Saturday. The post Bok trio cleared to play appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Explosive Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud is excited to be back in the French fold after a two-year absence from international rugby. The post Bastareaud raring to go appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of Western Province's Sikhumbuzo Notshe. The post Blitzboks boosted by Notshe arrival appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former Great Britain hooker Micky Higham has called time on his 19-year playing career.

Stuart Barnes talks England, Wales and Ireland's November schedules, the issue of match fees and Eddie Jones' search for an openside among much more!

Rassie Erasmus will return home to South Africa from his time at Munster with memories he will cherish for the rest of his life. The post Erasmus in emotional send-off appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Johann van Graan will miss the Boks' last November Test and join Munster as head coach in time for the club's return to PRO14 action. The post Van Graan to miss Boks’ last test appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland and Edinburgh hooker Ross Ford has been ruled out for four months with a pectoral injury.

London Broncos have promoted Danny Ward to the role of head coach.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has added three Edinburgh forwards to his squad for the Tests against Samoa, New Zealand and Australia. The post Ford injury blow for Scotland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The best from the New Zealand versus Barbarians November Series curtain-raiser in Twickenham feature prominently in our Team of the Week.

Danny Brough has apologised for the drunken behaviour that cost him his World Cup place, Scotland Rugby League chairman Keith Hogg has said.

Check out the highlights from Round Nine of Top 14 action. The post VIDEO: Top 14 Highlights, Round Nine appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the highlights from Round Eight of PRO14 action. The post VIDEO: PRO14 Highlights, Round Eight appeared first on Planet Rugby.