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Munster came from behind to beat the Cheetahs 19-17 while Glasgow won 35-22 against Connacht and Ulster overcame the Ospreys 8-0. The post Wins for Munster, Glasgow and Ulster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sam Tomkins was the hero as Wigan snatched their first win at Headingley for six years.

Newcastle Falcons claimed a thrilling 35-30 victory over Sale Sharks at Kingston Park on Friday in a win that lifts them up to third position. The post Newcastle edge Sale to move third appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dylan Hartley continues to be sidelined by concussion after the England captain was once again ruled out of club duty for Northampton.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look forward to the weekend's action from around the world with individual previews. The post Rugby Union Today: Weekend previews and more appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Four games are scheduled in the PRO14 on Saturday as the Conference B showdown between Edinburgh and Scarlets at Murrayfield stands out. The post PRO14 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Fly-half Beauden Barrett put in a sparkling all-round display as the Hurricanes moved to the top of the New Zealand Conference with a 25-13 victory over the Chiefs in their Super Rugby clash in Wellington on Friday.

Lions coach Swys de Bruin will join the Springbok coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the June Tests, SA Rugby confirmed on Friday. The post Swys de Bruin to help Springboks during June Tests appeared first on Plan...

On the fourth episode of Super League Golden Point, Brian Carney is joined by Rhinos great Jamie Jones-Buchanan and St Helens star Jodie Cunningham!

Montpellier could seal a place in the last four should they defeat Toulon at the Orange Velodrome on Saturday as the Top 14 reaches Round 24. The post Top 14 Preview: Round 24 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

There's three Premiership games on Saturday before two take place on Sunday, with the Leicester versus Northampton derby standing out. The post Premiership Preview: Saturday, Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Hurricanes claimed their sixth successive victory when they beat the Chiefs 25-13 in their New Zealand derby in Wellington on Friday. The post Hurricanes defeat Chiefs to go top appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former England Sevens star Chris Cracknell has backed Fiji to add the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens gold medal to their Olympic title. The post Chris Cracknell backs Fiji for Commonwealth Games glory appeared first on ...

Brendan Gallagher recounts the spectacles on show in the Manchester, Melbourne, New Delhi and Glasgow Games

The post LIVE: Hurricanes v Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Harlequins have announced that centre Harry Sloan will leave the club at the end of the season to join Championship side Ealing Trailfinders. The post Harry Sloan and Harlequins to part ways appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Israel Folau's anti-gay comments would not be tolerated if he opted to switch codes to rugby league from rugby union, Australia's NRL (National Rugby League) chief warned on Friday.

Israel Folau's anti-gay comments would not be tolerated if he opted to switch codes to rugby league from rugby union, Australia's NRL (National Rugby League) chief warned on Friday.

The Melbourne Rebels have announced the contract extension of back-row forward Angus Cottrell through until the end of the 2019 season. The post Angus Cottrell extends Melbourne Rebels stay appeared first on Planet Rugby...

New Zealand's Sevens campaign at the Commonwealth Games was dealt a blow when Joe Webber was forced to withdraw due to injury. The post All Blacks Sevens lose Joe Webber to injury appeared first on Planet Rugby.