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Eddie Jones says he is unfazed by the 'baggage' surrounding Danny Cipriani after handing the fly-half a recall to the England squad.

Holders Hull claimed a 38-20 win at Featherstone to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup, but it came at a cost.

Inconsistency has plagued the Bulls and Sharks this year, but this game offers them a chance to improve their Super Rugby play-off prospects. The post Preview: Bulls v Sharks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Brumbies and Rebels rather epitomise the current issues of the Australia Conference having struggled over recent Super Rugby weeks. The post Preview: Brumbies v Rebels appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Lions will be looking to turn around their recent slump in form when they travel to take on the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. The post Preview: Highlanders v Lions appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Crusaders will be keen to consolidate their position at the top of the table when they host the Waratahs in Christchurch on Saturday. The post Preview: Crusaders v Waratahs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Reds travel to Tokyo on Saturday following a bye week to take on a Sunwolves outfit still hunting their first win of the Super Rugby season. The post Preview: Sunwolves v Reds appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Brad Shields was one of eight uncapped players named in the England squad. The post Rugby Union Today: Brad Shields named in England squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Which players will have the biggest say in the outcome of Saturday's Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92?

Neil Fissler reveals details of what Sale offered the fly-half, per sources

Bath have announced the signing of Joe Cokanasiga from London Irish, who will join on a three-year contract ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. The post Bath sign Joe Cokanasiga from London Irish appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Cardiff and Gloucester are previous winners of the Challenge Cup but glory for the Blues would mark their return as a heavyweight force, while the Cherry and Whites are hoping they can rescue their season.

Bath have signed winger Joe Cokanasiga from relegated London Irish on a three-year contract.

Leinster are red hot favourites to lift their fourth title and equal the record set by Toulouse, but Racing's Top 14 form and their semi-final victory over Munster suggests they're capable of an upset.

Dan Leavy says Stuart Lancaster has overseen a revolution at Leinster to place the Irish province on the brink of a record-equalling fourth European crown.

Rested players come back into the starting XV for Gloucester's trip to Bilbao

Ben Barba is fit to return for St Helens in their Challenge Cup match at Castleford on Saturday.

South-African born France international Scott Spedding, who has taken the French league to court, has signed with Castres for next season.

Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made several changes to his starting XV to face the Highlanders in Saturday's Super Rugby clash in Dunedin. The post Lions ring the changes appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has had surgery on his hernia and will miss four months.

Ellis Jenkins will captain Cardiff Blues in their crunch European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester on Friday night. The post Preview: Challenge Cup final, Cardiff Blues v Gloucester appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stuart Barnes believes Danny Cipriani deserves his place in the England squad after being recalled for the Test series against South Africa.