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Joe Simmonds admits he has been spurred on by his brother Sam's achievements as he prepares for the "pretty crazy" prospect of driving Exeter's Aviva Premiership title defence at Twickenham.

Jamie George believes club and international team-mate Owen Farrell is becoming a better player, as he is handed greater responsibility.

England defence coach Paul Gustard will be named Harlequins head coach in the next 24 hours, Sky Sports News understands.

A brace of tries from winger Craig Gilroy helped Ulster secure top-flight European rugby for next season as they beat the Ospreys 35-17 in their Champions Cup play-off at the Kingspan Stadium.

Chris Ashton will take to the field against England at Twickenham later this month after being named in the Barbarians squad to play against Eddie Jones' side.

Huddersfield held off a second-half fightback to pile more misery on neighbours Wakefield after interim boss Chris Thorman guided them to back-to-back Super League wins for the first time since last July.

Toulon's Chris Ashton will get the chance to face England for the first time when he lines up for the Barbarians at Twickenham next Sunday. The post Chris Ashton to face England with Barbarians appeared first on Planet R...

Ulster secured a place in next season's Champions Cup after they saw off the Ospreys 35-17 in the play-off at Kingspan Stadium on Sunday. The post Ulster secure Champions Cup rugby appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand have named three uncapped players in their 33-man squad to face France in a three-Test series next month.

Jodie Broughton scored a second-half hat-trick as Catalans Dragons climbed off the bottom of the Super League table with a commanding 26-12 win over Salford at St James' Park.

Brumbies lock Rory Arnold will miss Australia's first Test against Ireland as he has been suspended for three weeks after being shown a red card in Saturdays 42-24 Super Rugby defeat to the Lions.

Brumbies second-row Rory Arnold has been suspended for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of a dangerous tackle against the Lions. The post Three-week ban for Rory Arnold appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Exeter number eight Thomas Waldrom admitted he had tears in his eyes when he ran out for the last time at Sandy Park in their semi-final win. The post Tearful goodbye for Thomas Waldrom appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Crusaders tighthead prop Owen Franks has been handed a two-week suspension after pleading guilty to a charge of striking a Blues player. The post Two-week ban for Owen Franks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen revealed that recent England call-up Brad Shields was likely to make the All Blacks squad in 2018. The post Steve Hansen admits Brad Shields was close to call-up appeared first on Plan...

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski admitted he "lost the plot" when he scored in their impressive 57-33 Premiership semi-final win over Wasps. The post ‘I lost the plot’ – Alex Lozowski appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Jaguares made it five straight wins in Super Rugby as they saw off the Bulls 54-24 in a bonus-point victory in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The post Bonus-point win for in-form Jaguares appeared first on Planet Rugby.