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France head coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to his side that will take on New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. The post Morgan Parra to skipper France appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Catalans Dragons staged a superb second-half fightback to inflict a sixth straight defeat on Leeds that dragged the Super League champions into the relegation battle.

New Zealand have made several changes to their side for the third and final Test against France, with Shannon Frizell included in the line-up. The post All Blacks debut for Shannon Frizell appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand have named four uncapped players in their match-day squad for Saturday's third and final Test against France, live on Sky Sports Action.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Expert Witness with Nick Easter previewing the third and final Test against the Springboks as well as the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws. The post Rugby Uni...

Former Australia international captain George Smith has penned a six-month injury cover deal as Bristol return to the Premiership. The post George Smith signs for Bristol Bears appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales forward Ross Moriarty will miss the start of next season after receiving a four-week ban following his sending off in last Saturday's victory over Argentina.

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty has received a four-week ban for his stranglehold on Nicolas Sanchez in the 30-12 victory over Argentina. The post Ross Moriarty banned for four weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Challenge Cup draw has been announced, with Premiership new boys Bristol Bears facing Champions Cup quarter-finalists La Rochelle. The post Bristol Bears to meet La Rochelle in Pool 4 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Here is the pool draw for the Heineken Champions Cup next season. What do you think of your team's draw?

Castleford coach Daryl Powell has been forced to make seven changes for the Betfred Super League game against Wigan at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle on Friday evening.

Northampton Saints have been handed a tough draw in this season's European Rugby Challenge Cup after being placed in the same pool as Clermont Auvergne and the Dragons.

Holders Leinster have been drawn against Wasps, Toulouse and Bath in Pool One in next season's Champions Cup.

Montpellier have announced that Georgia prop Levan Chilachava has joined them from Toulon and Jannie du Plessis has agreed new terms. The post Montpellier bolster front row stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed with Glen Jackson taking charge of the South Africa versus England clash. The post Match Officials to June 23 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones says he has been impressed by Danny Cipriani's attitude during England's tour to South Africa as he decides on his team for Saturday's third and final Test.

Ireland will take on Argentina, New Zealand and the USA at the Aviva Stadium in November this coming November in the Guinness Series. The post Ireland to play New Zealand in November appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England head coach Wayne Bennett has named debutants Jake Connor and Tommy Makinson in his team to face New Zealand but there is no place for Luke Thompson.

The Sky Sports teams in South Africa and Australia discuss all the latest stories as England attempt to avoid a whitewash by the Springboks, while Ireland go in search of a series victory against the Wallabies.

England lock Joe Launchbury says the whole squad are desperate to end their series in South Africa with a win at Newlands on Saturday. The post ‘England desperate for victory’ – Joe Launchbury appeared first on Pla...

Wallabies full-back Israel Folau isn't concerned by Ireland's defensive tactics which countered his aerial dominance in Melbourne last week. The post Israel Folau not worried by Irish tactics appeared first on Planet Rug...

All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams is hungry to play again and "keen to have a crack" if selected to take on France in Dunedin on Saturday. The post Sonny Bill Williams relishing return to action appeared first on Pla...