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Wales flanker Josh Navidi has hailed the "massive" contribution made by Sam Warburton to his rugby career.

Eddie Jones reminded Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje of who is in charge of England when they protested over being rested for Saturday's Test against Argentina.

The Barbarians finished off their two-match end-of-year campaign on a positive note when they beat Tonga 27-24 at Thomond Park on Friday. The post Baa-baas squeeze past spirited Tonga appeared first on Planet Rugby.

World Rugby has acknowledged Ireland's behind-the-scenes challenges to the recommendation that South Africa host the 2023 World Cup.

Wales flanker Josh Navidi can't wait to play at the Principality Stadium against Australia on Saturday in his first home start for his country. The post Navidi ready to shine in first home Test appeared first on Planet R...

Bernard Foley says there is no danger of Australia resting on their laurels after beating world champions New Zealand three weeks ago.

Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said his team is looking forward to test themselves against a very good Irish team on Saturday in Dublin. The post Etzebeth relishing Ireland challenge appeared first on Planet Rugby.

World Rugby has confirmed that it has addressed clarification requests by the Rugby World Cup 2023 host candidates and council members. The post World Rugby clarifies RWC 2023 host selection process appeared first on Pla...

Wales are determined to begin a two-year World Cup countdown on Saturday by ending their dismal run of defeats against Australia.

Wales face Australia at the Principality Stadium on Saturday as they launch an autumn series that also includes appointments with Georgia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has opted mainly for players from Italian clubs for the match against Fiji on Saturday.

Rory Best will captain Ireland for this season before head coach Joe Schmidt reassess his World Cup 2019 plans next summer.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has told his side to prepare for a typically proud Samoa at Murrayfield on Saturday regardless of the financial meltdown that has engulfed the Pacific Islanders.

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has backed veteran fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez to come right against England at Twickenham. The post Hourcade backs veteran playmaker appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Harlequins and Scarlets are at home against Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs respectively in Anglo-Welsh Cup action this Sunday. The post Anglo-Welsh Cup teams: Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Melbourne Premiership winner Suliasi Vunivalu helped himself to a sensational eight-minute hat-trick in the Australian capital, as Fiji booked their quarter-final spot with a second-half dismissal of Italy to win 38-10.

Saturday's three Anglo-Welsh Cup games see Gloucester, Newcastle and Northampton Saints take on London Irish, Cardiff Blues and Dragons. The post Anglo-Welsh Cup teams: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland winger Keith Earls has been ruled out of his side's November Test series with a torn hamstring sustained in training on Tuesday. The post Earls blow for Ireland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Five talking points ahead of England's Old Mutual Wealth Series opener against Argentina, live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event from 2.00pm.

Elliot Daly insists there is no miracle behind his unexpected recovery from knee ligament damage despite being dubbed 'Lazarus' by his England team-mates.

We're all set for a massive weekend of international rugby and have sat down to offer our predictions for the matches taking place in Europe. The post Predictions: November Test weekend appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has tipped flying wing Rieko Ioane to demonstrate to French fans on Saturday just why he has ousted Julian Savea from New Zealand's starting XV.