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Chris Ashton admits his signature try celebration could grace Twickenham this autumn even after Freddie Burns' recent high-profile blunder exposed the folly of showboating.

Ulster returned to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 and also managed their first winning bonus point of the season when scoring five tries to defeat the Dragons 36-18 at Kingspan Stadium.

It was a thriller in the early PRO14 game as the Scarlets defeated the Kings, while there were also wins for Zebre, Ulster and Ospreys. The post Wins for Scarlets, Zebre, Ulster and Ospreys appeared first on Planet Rugby...

A team steeped with All Blacks

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker John Hardie, who joins with immediate effect as cover for injured captain Will Welch. The post Newcastle Falcons sign John Hardie appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland flanker John Hardie has signed for Gallagher Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as the Bulls won the race for Springbok number eight Duane Vermeulen's signature. The post Rugby Union Today: Bulls confirm Duane Vermeulen signing appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales hope Warren Gatland will return from New Zealand in time for their autumn series opener against Scotland on November 3.

Auckland came from behind to halt Canterbury's domination of provincial rugby in New Zealand with a 40-33 victory in a gripping, 100-minute Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final at Eden Park.

England will go with an all-Wigan half-back pairing of George Williams and Sam Tomkins for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Jordan Larmour, Aphiwe Dyantyi and Karl Tu'inukuafe have been nominated for World Rugby's 2018 'Breakthrough Player of the Year' award.

Watch as Waikato moved back to the top-tier of Mitre 10 Cup rugby with a thumping 36-13 win over Otago in the Championship final. The post VIDEO: Mitre 10 Cup, Championship Final highlights appeared first on Planet Rugby...

There are three PRO14 games scheduled on Saturday with Munster hosting Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park the pick of the action. The post PRO14 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Sharks will be looking for revenge when they face Western Province at Newlands on Saturday in a repeat of last year's Currie Cup final. The post Preview: Currie Cup Final appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Johnny Sexton hopes Joe Schmidt will continue as Ireland coach beyond next year's World Cup but believes they can cope without him.

Springboks and ex-Saracens hooker Schalk Brits has confirmed that he will be playing for the Stormers in the 2019 Super Rugby tournament. The post Schalk Brits confirms Stormers move appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dai Young has a target in mind after Wade's exit

Australia and New Zealand will meet in Yokohama on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, for the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test.

Owen Farrell expects sharing the England captaincy with Dylan Hartley to be a seamless operation.

New Zealand openside flanker Matt Todd has admitted that he was stunned to be recalled to the All Blacks squad for their end-of-year tour. The post Matt Todd surprised by All Blacks recall appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies back-row Pete Samu will not be in action when his side face the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test in Yokohama on Saturday. The post Pete Samu drops out of Wallabies matchday squad appeared first on Planet ...

Wayne Bennett insists his young England team will face formidable opponents when they face New Zealand in the first Test on Saturday.