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Leicester Tigers lock Will Spencer has been banned for four weeks after his sending off against Wasps on Sunday.

With one year to go until the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, the event's governing body has admitted Japan 2019 has been the most challenging they have had to organise.

Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox are back for the latest episode of Will Greenwood's Rugby Podcast.

There are just two rounds left in the Super 8s, and as we approach the business end of the competition, the league's places are all but sorted.

The Gloucester fan favourite talks about the Cherry and Whites' playmaker

As part of our build-up to the penultimate round of the Super 8s, Stephen Owen went to Wigan Warriors to catch up with Joe Greenwood and John Bateman.

By Nick Cain SOME of the leading lights in World Rugby appear to be struggling to work out which way is up. Most notable among them are the world governing body's Argentine vice-chairman, Agustin Pichot, and its Australi...

Griquas have made six changes to their team for the Currie Cup clash against Western Province at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Junior Bok at nine for Griquas appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Free State Cheetahs coach Daan Human has announced his matchday 23 for the match against the Pumas at Free State Stadium on Friday. The post Free State Cheetahs shuffle loose trio appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Pumas have made two changes in personnel ahead of their Currie Cup meeting with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The post Pumas change two for Bloemfontein trip appeared first on Planet Rugby.

As it's his 33rd birthday, test your knowledge on Wales' Alun Wyn Jones. The post Birthday Quiz: Alun Wyn Jones appeared first on Planet Rugby.

"We are looking a bit more threatening" - Geordan Murphy can put right the 'disservice' done to Tuilagi

The Rugby Football League has chosen a date for the Million Pound Game, which will be live on Sky Sports and could be played in different time zones in England, France or Canada.

Spencer was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Tommy Taylor

England coach Eddie Jones believes the experience John Mitchell brings to the job will prove invaluable to his management team. The post Eddie Jones backs ‘experienced’ John Mitchell appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Coming off a heavy loss to Leinster last weekend

Ryan Hinchcliffe will play his last home game for Huddersfield Giants on Thursday night against Wigan Warriors, live on Sky Sports Arena from 7.30pm.

It is three years to the day since Japan beat South Africa 34-32 in that thrilling Rugby World Cup 2015 game in Brighton. Relive the drama. The post Flashback: Japan beat South Africa appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed with Luke Pearce taking charge of the Leicester Tigers vs Worcester fixture. The post Match officials to September 23 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the video highlights from Round Six of the Mitre 10 Cup. The post VIDEO: Mitre 10 Cup highlights, Round Six appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones' new defence coach, John Mitchell, will not be based in England as he helps prepare the squad for the 2019 World Cup, Sky Sports News has been told.

Montpellier fly-half Aaron Cruden has been ruled out of action for a month with a torn calf sustained in Saturday's 55-13 defeat to Lyon. The post Aaron Cruden ruled out for a month appeared first on Planet Rugby.