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Rory Best says he expects to finalise a new contract with Ulster and Ireland "in the very near future".

Future Six Nations could start two weeks later in the season to help reshape the global calendar, according to tournament chief executive John Feehan.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has laughed off England's supposed injury crisis. Here he names a possible English XV to face the Azzurri. The post VIDEO: O’Shea names England XV appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens have re-signed winger David Strettle from French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne.

Italy have named their 31-man squad for their opening Six Nations match against England.

Saracens have announced the return to the club of wing David Strettle on a one-year contract from the start of the 2018/19 season. The post Strettle to rejoin Saracens appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens' favourite re-signs after three successful seasons in France

Rhys Webb could have played his last game for Wales after he was ruled out of the entire Six Nations with a knee injury.

Wales were dealt a blow ahead of the Six Nations with the news that Rhys Webb has been released from the squad due to a knee injury. The post Webb withdraws from Wales squad due to injury appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Toronto head coach Paul Rowley has called for more transparency after it emerged that the Canadian club would not be guaranteed a place in Betfred Super League even if they earn promotion in 2018.

The dates, venues and kick-offs for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals have been confirmed, starting on Friday, March 30. The post Dates confirmed for European quarter-finals appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Paul Gustard is excited by the young talent coming through England's ranks ahead of next weekend's Six Nations opener against Italy.

Wasps have announced that left winger Josh Bassett has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the Premiership outfit. The post Bassett extends Wasps stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Castleford captain Michael Shenton says his side face an even bigger challenge to match their glorious season in 2017.

Eddie Jones says the 'healthy competition' and a 'hungry environment' is becoming visible within England's squad ahead of the Six Nations. The post Jones hails ‘hungry environment’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens back-row Schalk Burger has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Tuesday. The post One-week suspension for Burger appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Chris Robshaw gave England a rare injury boost when he took part in training at their pre-Six Nations camp in Vilamoura, Portugal.

Sharks coach Robert du Preez has announced his 45-man squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season with lock Ruan Botha named as captain. The post Botha to captain Sharks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens flanker Schalk Burger has received a one-week ban for dangerously entering a ruck against Northampton last Saturday.

Ospreys are the visitors to Kingsholm Stadium as they face Gloucester in round three of Anglo-Welsh Cup action on Friday evening. The post Preview: Gloucester v Ospreys appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara is enjoying working with fly-half Richie Mo'unga, whom he believes has 'incredible potential'. The post O’Gara sings Mo’unga praises appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Salford have "promptly declined" an offer from Hull KR for stand-off Robert Lui, the Betfred Super League club have announced.