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Exeter continued their 100 per cent start to the Gallagher Premiership campaign with a hard-fought 24-17 win against Newcastle at Kingston Park.

Castleford booked a semi-final trip to Wigan as they continued their domination of Wakefield with a routine 42-10 rout of their depleted West Yorkshire neighbours.

Exeter Chiefs battled to their fourth successive Premiership victory of the campaign after overcoming a gallant Newcastle Falcons 24-17. The post Below-par Exeter battle past Newcastle appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The fourth round of the Guinness PRO14 commenced on Friday with Cardiff Blues securing a first victory of the new season and a 78-point match playing out between Toyota Cheetahs and Ulster in Bloemfontein.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview the PRO14, Premiership and Top 14 round as well as bringing you the big news. The post Rugby Union Today: Richard Wigglesworth to break record appeared first on Plan...

Phil Keith-Roach explains why the time for change may have arrived at the feet of England's front row

North's Ospreys debut was certainly a perfect welcome home

The Pumas picked up only their second victory of the 2018 Currie Cup following a dominant 42-14 triumph over an abject Free State Cheetahs. The post Pumas thrash winless Free State Cheetahs appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Toronto head coach Paul Rowley is well-aware of the threats that Widnes Vikings pose as they prepare to host them in the Qualifiers on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Arena.

Former New Zealand Warriors forward Bodene Thompson is one of seven players leaving Warrington at the end of the season.

There's three Premiership games on Saturday before two take place on Sunday, with Saracens versus Gloucester the round's standout match. The post Premiership Preview: Saturday, Sunday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is poised to become the top appearance maker in the Premiership against Gloucester this Sunday. The post VIDEO: Richard Wigglesworth timeline appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saturday's late game in the Top 14 sees Racing 92 host the defending champions in what should be a thriller at the Paris La Defense Arena. The post Top 14 Preview: Round Five appeared first on Planet Rugby.

John Nicholson returns to Planet Rugby and is discussing the hot topic over whether Leicester second-row Will Spencer was right to be sent off. The post Johnny Nic on rugby: the Will Spencer debate appeared first on Plan...

John Nicholson returns to Planet Rugby and is discussing the hot topic over whether Leicester second-row Will Spencer was right to be sent off. The post Johnny Nic on rugby: Will Spencer call harsh appeared first on Plan...

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors full-back Stuart Hogg is set to miss the upcoming Autumn internationals after undergoing ankle surgery.

Glasgow Warriors have announced that Stuart Hogg had ankle surgery on Thursday and is expected to be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks. The post Stuart Hogg suffers injury setback appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Australia captain Michael Hooper has been named in a 30-man touring squad for their Rugby Championship matches in South Africa and Argentina after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The All Blacks squad to take on the Pumas and Springboks has been announced, with captain Kieran Read to miss the trip to Argentina. The post Kieran Read to miss Argentina Test appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England's Sam Burgess has denied involvement in a sexting scandal, hours after his club South Sydney Rabbitohs announced they have cleared all players of misconduct.

Rebels flanker Angus Cottrell is in line for a Test debut after being named in the Wallabies squad to tour South Africa and Argentina. The post Angus Cottrell called up to Wallabies squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former Springboks head coach Jake White has revealed that he would consider taking over the Wallabies coaching reins if the chance arose. The post Jake White interested in Wallabies job appeared first on Planet Rugby.