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Skipper Stuart McInally says Scotland are determined to make Doddie Weir proud when they tackle Wales in the inaugural cup meeting held in his name.

England head coach Eddie Jones says the possibility of one of the autumn Tests being decided by a controversial red card is a price worth paying to make the game safer.

Ireland full-back Jordan Larmour scored a hat-trick of tries and lock Tadhg Beirne two as Joe Schmidt's side hammered Italy 54-7 in Chicago on Saturday.

Eddie Jones praised his young England team's resistance and toughness after grinding out a victory in their 'arm wrestle' against South Africa at Twickenham.

Ulster beat Benetton at Stadio Comunale di Monigo while Connacht brushed aside the Dragons at the Sportsground in PRO14 action. The post Wins for Ulster and Connacht appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sir Clive Woodward says Owen Farrell's contentious tackle at the end of England's win over South Africa was a tough call but believes it will prove a huge moment for Eddie Jones' side.

Which individuals impressed in England's victory over South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday? Have your say by voting below...

Wales claimed the inaugural Doddie Weir Cup as they ran out 21-10 winners over Scotland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The post Wales claim Doddie Weir Cup appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales became the first winners of the Doddie Weir Cup as they defeated Scotland 21-10 in Cardiff on Saturday. 

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Owen Farrell slotted a 73rd-minute penalty as England edged South Africa 12-11 at Twickenham on Saturday.

Our England player ratings following their win against South Africa. The post Player ratings: Mark Wilson empties the tank appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Following a narrow 12-11 victory for England over South Africa in their November international, here's our five takeaways from Twickenham. The post Five takeaways from England v South Africa appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Clermont Auvergne were forced to settle for a share of the spoils as Alaska Taufa scored late on to rescue a 27-27 draw for Grenoble. The post Leaders Clermont held by strugglers Grenoble appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Toulouse secured a victory over Bordeaux, while there were also wins for Castres, La Rochelle and Toulon, but leaders Clermont were held. The post Top 14 Wrap: Toulouse close gap on Clermont appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Our South Africa player ratings following their defeat to England. The post Player ratings: Damian de Allende shines for Springboks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

A second string All Blacks side featuring eight debutants thrashed Japan 69-31 in Tokyo, with centre Ngani Laumape scoring a hat-trick of tries.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has revealed that he will retire from international rugby union following next year's World Cup in Japan. The post Retirement or overseas rugby for Kieran Read appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Jon Davies considers the co-captaincy role to be shared by Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell for England.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read says he expects to end his illustrious international career after next year's World Cup in Japan and seek a contract oversees.

Tatafu Polota-Nau has been drafted into Australia's squad for the Wallabies' three-Test tour of Wales, Italy and England this month.

Australia have called hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau into their squad while Isi Naisarani and Rob Valentini will be development players on tour. The post Wallaby recall for Tatafu Polota-Nau appeared first on Planet Rugby.