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Leigh made it a hat-trick of Challenge Cup victories over Super League Salford with a 22-10 sixth-round triumph at the Sports Village.

A last-gasp Gareth Anscombe penalty ensured the Cardiff Blues secured a second Challenge Cup title in their history on Friday night, courtesy of a highly dramatic 31-30 victory over Gloucester in Bilbao.

Cardiff Blues were crowned European Rugby Challenge Cup winners in Bilbao on Friday after they edged Gloucester 31-30 in a thrilling final. The post Cardiff Blues fight back to win Challenge Cup appeared first on Planet ...

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92 on Saturday. The post Rugby Union Today: Champions Cup Final Preview appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leeds' half-back Richie Myler made a scoring return for his hometown club as the Rhinos did enough to beat Widnes 23-20 in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.

Huddersfield are through to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup after a 24-14 victory over Wakefield.

The last time Donnacha Ryan was involved in a European Cup final was 10 years ago, as Munster and Toulouse faced off in Cardiff.

Leinster playmaker Johnny Sexton has admitted his mind has wandered to what might be in their Champions Cup final against Racing 92, but says such thoughts must be quashed if they are to win on Saturday.

Leo Cullen names Leinster squad, as Pat Lambie is selected over Dan Carter by Racing

Racing 92 loose forward Yannick Nyanga believes the pain of losing in the final two years ago has instilled a fierce desire within the group. The post Yannick Nyanga – ‘Only victory will satisfy us this time’ appea...

Castres have announced the acquisition of South African-born French international Scott Spedding from Clermont on a one-year-contract. The post Scott Spedding makes Castres switch appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bilbao will be the setting for this season's Champions Cup Final as Leinster and Racing 92 battle it out for European glory on Saturday. The post Preview: Champions Cup Final, Leinster v Racing 92 appeared first on Plane...

Wasps have signed five Championship players to boost their numbers ahead of the 2018-19 Aviva Premiership season.

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has been given the all-clear by SA Rugby to select overseas-based players even if they have won less than 30 caps. The post SA Rugby softens stance on overseas-based players appeared first on Pla...

The Hurricanes recorded their ninth straight Super Rugby win with a bonus point 36-15 victory over the Blues at Eden Park on Friday, extending the home side's winless streak against New Zealand opposition to 16 matches.

The Hurricanes got the job done but were made to work hard to claim their 36-15 bonus-point victory over the Blues at Eden Park on Friday. The post Hurricanes see off Blues to go top appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Newcastle Falcons have made their fifth signing for next season with the acquisition of versatile centre Johnny Williams from London Irish. The post Newcastle Falcons swoop for Exiles centre appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Jacob Bassford looks ahead to the big European Champions Cup final this weekend.

All Blacks legend Justin Marshall says England's rush to select Brad Shields smacks of desperation and shows Eddie Jones' men are vulnerable.

Toulon utility back Semi Radrada has been named in Fiji coach John McKee's squad for the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup and June Test Series. The post Semi Radrada named in Fiji squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Rebels have announced that flanker Richard Hardwick has committed his future to the club after signing a contract extension. The post Richard Hardwick extends Melbourne Rebels stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.