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Leicester have announced the departure of head coach Matt O'Connor with immediate effect, with Geordan Murphy taking interim charge. The post Matt O’Connor and Leicester part ways appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Rhodri Jeremiah analyses the numbers from the Rugby Championship's first two rounds, and looks ahead to round three this weekend...

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Matt O'Connor leaves his job at Leicester Tigers while we also build to the weekend's matches. The post Rugby Union Today: Tigers exit for Matt O’Connor appeared first on Pla...

Blackadder: 'Zach has attributes that can make he a world-class player'

Flanker Zach Mercer has signed a two-year contract extension with Gallagher Premiership club Bath.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed, with Glen Jackson refereeing the Wallabies v Springboks clash in Brisbane. The post Match officials to September 9 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

South Africa assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes Cheslin Kolbe's ability to "create something from nothing" makes him a special talent. The post ‘Cheslin Kolbe deserves his chance’ – Matt Proudfoot appeared fir...

Bath have announced that Zach Mercer has inked a two-year contract extension, which will keep him at the club until the end of 2020/21. The post New Bath contract for Zach Mercer appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wayne Pivac says it is 'smart' to not risk the centre against the PRO14 champions

Ospreys are set to be without Luke Price until next year after the fly-half broke his leg in their 17-13 victory over Edinburgh last Friday. The post Ospreys fly-half out until 2019 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

See the five tries shortlisted for the Citizen Try of the Week.

Ulster have been dealt a setback after prop Kyle McCall was ruled out for up to 12 weeks following elbow surgery to repair a torn tendon. The post Kyle McCall ruled out for 12 weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sky Sports' Brian Carney looks at Hull FC owner Adam Pearson's latest comments, the career of NRL great Johnathan Thurston and concerns over the hosting of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup....

Check out the highlights from Round One of the PRO14 season. The post VIDEO: PRO14 highlights, Round One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the highlights from Round One of the Premiership season. The post VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Hurricanes have added two players for the next two seasons after the signing of prop Fraser Armstrong and back-row Du'Plessis Kirifi. The post Hurricanes sign duo on two-year deals appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester Tigers have announced the departure of head coach Matt O'Connor with immediate effect.