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Don Armand is poised to enter Saturday's final round of the Six Nations as No 8 cover for Exeter colleague Sam Simmonds as England come to terms with a back-row injury crisis.

Warren Gatland admits Liam Williams could have been sent off for a dangerous tackle during Sunday's victory over Italy.

Castleford forward Oliver Holmes has been given a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Salford's Tyrone McCarthy.

Harlequins have confirmed that Nick Auterac will join the Twickenham Stoop outfit at the end of the season from Premiership rivals Bath. The post Harlequins sign prop Nick Auterac appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we continue to build up to the final weekend of this year's Six Nations, as well as other hot topics. The post Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Six Nations Quiz appeared first...

After Round 4 was disrupted due to the inclement British weather, we were all pleased to see a full schedule of top-flight action in Round 5 and here’s what caught Brian Carney’s eye…

The match officials for this weekend have been revealed, with Angus Gardner taking charge of England's clash with Ireland at Twickenham. The post Match officials to March 18 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Rob Kearney is expected to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam decider with England at Twickenham on Saturday despite nursing an ankle issue.

Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as Cronulla are accused of ‘dirty tactics’ while Billy Slater is set to make his 300th NRL appearance. Plus Josh Hodgson's recovery is on track.

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Bath have announced that Tom Dunn has agreed a contract extension, keeping the tough hooker at the Recreation Ground until at least 2022. The post Tom Dunn inks new Bath deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Test your memory with 10 questions on Round Four of the Six Nations. The post Quiz: Six Nations, Round Four appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Warren Gatland insists Wales will be ready to face a 'disciplined' France side in their Six Nations finale at Principality Stadium on Saturday. The post Gatland wary of ‘disciplined’ French side appeared first on Pla...

This week we'll mostly be concerning ourselves with telling soundbites, Spain's rise to the top and the continued expansion of Women's rugby. The post Loose Pass: England, Spain and the Women’s game appeared first on P...

Check out the highlights from Round 20 of Top 14 action, starting with Toulon's clinical 54-5 win over Agen at Stade Felix Mayol on Saturday. The post VIDEO: Top 14 highlights, Round 20 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Edinburgh boss Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Scotland flanker John Hardie has been deemed surplus to requirements at the club. The post John Hardie deemed surplus to requirements at Edinburgh appeared first on Pla...

Bulls captain Burger Odendaal is back in the starting line-up to face the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday after missing the previous two matches. The post Burger Odendaal returns to lead Bulls appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Ireland have celebrated winning the 2018 Six Nations title by moving above England and into second place in the World Rugby Rankings. The post Ireland move above England in World Rankings appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former Springbok full-back Johan Goosen is training with the Cheetahs ahead of his move to Top 14 heavyweights Montpellier next season. The post Johan Goosen training with Cheetahs appeared first on Planet Rugby.