Rugby Union News
Potgieter extends Bayonne deal
South African fly-half Jacques-Louis Potgieter has extended his contract with Top 14 club Bayonne by two years.
Worsley to coach in Top 14
World Cup-winning flanker Joe Worsley has agreed to a coaching role with French side Bordeaux-Begles.
Lions optimistic over survival
Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk says he remains optimistic over the Lions participation in Super Rugby next year.
Letter of the week
Planet Rugby readers are never short of an opinion and our mail box is seldom empty. This week we look at Sevens rugby in Ireland.
Schmidt wants a fast start
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt doesn't want a repeat of last season's slow start when his troops tackle Ulster in the Heineken Cup final
IRB denies EFS omission claim
The IRB have hit back at claims from Stephen Betham that Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu was dropped from Samoa's team at their request.
Foley tweaks for trip to Newlands
Waratahs head coach Michael Foley has made several changes to his side for their clash with the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Lions unchanged for Reds clash
Lions coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Reds in Brisbane.
Who's hot... and who's not!
It's time for our weekly wrap up of who has their name in lights at the moment... and who is making the headlines for the wrong reasons.
Smit starts for Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has promoted fly-half Riaan Smit to a starting spot for their home Super Rugby clash with the Sharks.
Sinclair to start for Stormers
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has made two changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs at Newlands.
Cardiff keep hold of Cuthbert
Cardiff Blues have been given a boost to their cause with the re-signing of Wales winger Alex Cuthbert, who turned down a move to France.
Five newbies in Scotland squad
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in his 28-strong playing squad for the June tour to Australasia.
Match officials to May 20
It's a big weekend in the northern hemisphere, with the climax of the Heineken and Amlin Challenge Cup competitions taking place.
Shaw pens new deal at Toulon
Simon Shaw has extended his rugby career by signing a one-year deal at Toulon, making him the oldest player in next season's Top 14.
