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Our analyst Sam Larner returns to study the fine art of finishing off a clean break, focussing on the opening round of the Champions Cup. The post Analysis: Making clean breaks count appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Montpellier pair Nemani Nadolo and Henry Immelman have been sidelined for several weeks after respective injury setbacks, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

As it is his 36th birthday, test your knowledge on Frederic Michalak. The post Birthday Quiz: Frederic Michalak appeared first on Planet Rugby.

It was an eventful first round of the new Heineken Champions Cup season with record victories and noteworthy results.

Test your knowledge on the Champions Cup weekend with our quiz. The post Quiz: Champions Cup, Round One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Premiership Rugby is likely to sell a minority shareholding amid interest from several "serious global players", according to chief executive Mark McCafferty.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has raised the possibility of Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell sitting out the rest of the season if he sustains another head injury in the coming weeks.

Chris Robshaw has been ruled out of England's autumn internationals after undergoing surgery.

Pat Lam also evaluates the Bears' start to the season

England head coach Wayne Bennett will give debuts to eight players against France at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday night.

Ulster forward Pete Browne has announced his decision to retire from the game, with immediate effect, after suffering repeated concussions. The post Pete Browne retires after repeated concussions appeared first on Planet...

More fallout from Saracens win over Glasgow

Alex Lozowski has been hit with two citings following Saracens' 13-3 Champions Cup win over Glasgow on Sunday.

Connacht have announced that Ireland international Quinn Roux has signed a new two-year contract up to the end of the 2020/21 season. The post Quinn Roux commits to Connacht appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Billy Vunipola's latest injury set-back, a broken arm against Glasgow, gives England head coach Eddie Jones a selection headache at No 8.

Fiji's 30-man squad to take on Scotland, Uruguay and France next month

Wales have called up uncapped wings Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan for next month's autumn internationals.

Hutch picks the England back row for the Autumn Internationals, helping Eddie Jones with a difficult decision.

Ospreys wing and Wales Sevens' all-time leading scorer Luke Morgan and Leicester's Jonah Holmes have been included in Wales' squad. The post Wales call-ups for Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England now without Vunipola, Simmonds and possibly Nathan Hughes for November Tests

Maori All Blacks boss Clayton McMillan has named a 27-man squad that includes hooker Robbie Abel for their tour of USA and South America. The post Robbie Abel gets Maori All Blacks call appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Brumbies have added young prop Vunipola Fifita to their 2019 Super Rugby squad, completing their 39-man roster for next season. The post Brumbies bolster front-row stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.