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"Offense sells tickets, defence wins championships" - the words of renowned American football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant.

Waratahs coach Rob Penney has named a strong matchday 23 for their Super Rugby AU encounter with the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. The post Ned Hanigan hits 50 for Waratahs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Reds have made one alteration to their starting XV for their Super Rugby AU encounter against the Force on the Gold Coast on Friday. The post Reds keep changes to a minimum appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Emerald Headingley and Totally Wicked Stadium will again be central venues for the first two rounds of fixtures in September, Super League has confirmed.

Another busy day in rugby union as we look at the main talking points ahead of the action in the Premiership and PRO14 this weekend. The post Rugby Union Today: Short side and Premiership preview appeared first on Planet...

With the Premiership restarting last weekend following an enforced break, James While looks at the options England have in the back-row. The post England’s back-row form guide appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend's action in the Premiership and PRO14. The post The short side: Irish giants collide and hooker duel appeared first on Pla...

"Offense sells tickets, defence wins championships" - the words of renowned American football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant.

There are three games in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday as teams prepare for a hectic period that includes midweek matches.

The PRO14 action is back this weekend and an Italian derby awaits us on Friday night when Benetton and Zebre resume hostilities in Treviso. The post Alessandro Zanni set for swansong as Benetton host Zebre appeared first...

The Premiership continues on Friday as three matches take place, including the huge encounter between Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs. The post Big names aplenty as Premiership top three do battle appeared first on Planet ...

Catch the teams for Friday's Premiership clashes at AJ Bell Stadium, Kingsholm and Ricoh Arena The post Malins, Earl and Sinckler all handed first Bristol starts in Round 15’s Friday action appeared first on The Rugby ...

The Northampton Saints loosehead and All Blacks centurion Franks is operating at a '3 out of 10' by his admission The post Is record-setting Test prop Owen Franks off the pace in northern hemisphere scrums? appeared firs...

Guildford's downfall has been well-documented, but he looks to the likes of Danny Cipriani and Kurtley Beale to know your past doesn't have to be your future The post ‘I know I can compete at Premiership level’ - Zac...

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has made nine changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby AU clash against the Waratahs in Canberra. The post Nic White returns via bench for Brumbies appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester full-back Melani Nanai has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on England wing Jonny May at Sixways on Saturday. The post Three-week suspension for Melani Nanai appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby confirmed that Jackson Garden-Bachop has re-signed with the Wellington outfit until 2021. The post Jackson Garden-Bachop extends Hurricanes stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out all the Super Rugby AU line-ups teams as they come out. The post Team Tracker: Super Rugby AU, Round Eight appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Western Force coach Tim Sampson has made two changes to his starting XV as they prepare to face the Reds on the Gold Coast on Friday. The post Western Force change two for Reds appeared first on Planet Rugby.