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Rhys Priestland says it will be a "big surprise" if he is involved in Wales' match against world champions New Zealand next Saturday.

Eddie Jones has given Dylan Hartley's England captaincy its strongest endorsement yet to edge him closer to retaining the role for the 2019 World Cup.

The Rugby Football Union will still pay Samoa £75,000 as a goodwill gesture despite World Rugby revealing that the Pacific Island's governing body is not bankrupt.

Sam Cane has warned Wales that New Zealand plan to finish their 2017 programme on a high after being below par against Scotland.

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

Scotland assistant coach Dan McFarland says Finn Russell's performances for club and country will not be affected by a move abroad.

Gloucester are already at work on recruitment for next season, says Stephen Vaughan

England head coach Eddie Jones will rest Sam Underhill for England's third and final autumn international against Samoa this weekend. The post Brown back, Underhill to sit out appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Scotland international has been linked with a move to France to join Racing 92

Australia coach Michael Cheika may face disciplinary action for his behaviour during his side's defeat to England at Twickenham. The post Cheika in hot water appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones has played down Owen Farrell's influence over referee Ben O'Keefe during England's win over Australia.

London Irish boss Nick Kennedy paid tribute to the Exiles supporters after his side went close to pulling off a victory over Bath. The post Kennedy hails Exiles support appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand wing Rieko Ioane and lock Luke Romano will miss the world champions' final Test of their end-of-season tour against Wales on Saturday through injury.

There were wins for three of the Home Nations over the weekend, with Scotland coming agonisingly close against New Zealand, but how much do you remember from the games?

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Australia coach Michael Cheika could face disciplinary action for his behaviour during their defeat to England at Twickenham, Sky Sports News understands.

SA Rugby have confirmed that Rassie Erasmus had started in his new position as Director of Rugby at the union's headquarters in Cape Town. The post Erasmus starts new job appeared first on Planet Rugby.

After the completion of the third round of Test matches this November, we select who stood out and choose our Team of the Week. The post Team of the Week: November Tests appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scrum-half Danny Care has urged England to start well against Samoa at Twickenham next weekend in their final Test of the year. The post Care urging fast start appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland international lock Ben Toolis has signed a new two-year deal with Edinburgh Rugby.

Scotland international lock Ben Toolis has signed a new contract that ensures he will be an Edinburgh player for at least the next two years. The post Toolis re-signs with Edinburgh appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England winger Ryan Hall has said he is happy to be overshadowed by Jermaine McGillvary if his team-mate keeps up his World Cup form.