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Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsS14 Preview: Round Five, Part Two

The Cheetahs and Blues have a bye this weekend, while the Bulls and Western Force are back in action as we enter Round Five of the Super 14. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsLions shown no mercy in Sydney

The Waratahs scored eleven tries past the toothless Lions to record a comprehensive 73-12 Super 14 win in Sydney on Friday. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsForce debutants to face Reds

Marquee signing David Hill and hooker Ryan Tyrrell will make their run-on debuts for the Western Force in Sunday’s Super 14 fixture against the Reds in Brisbane. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsCrusaders flex their muscles

The Crusaders gave their strongest performance yet this Super 14 with a convincing 23-16 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsIoane and Hynes return for Reds

Wallaby Digby Ioane returns at outside centre and fellow international Peter Hynes to full-back for the Reds’ Super 14 match with the Force at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsRefreshed Force ready to go

Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe was happy with the work done over the bye week and feels his team will now be ready to play well against the Reds. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsGiteau to make the wrongs right

Brumbies fly-half Matt Giteau has admitted he’s not playing at his best, but is adamant he will bounce back against the Sharks in Canberra on Saturday. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsBulls not taking Highlanders lightly

Bulls captain Victor Matfield has indicated that the Highlanders will not be taken lightly when the champions host them this Saturday. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsS14 Preview: Round Five, Part One

Round Five and we’re a quarter way through the S14 with little separating the mid-table from the top – so far, it’s anyone’s for the taking! Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsForce running for the Hill

David Hill will make his Super 14 return on Sunday, hoping to help minimise the effect of the multiple injuries that have struck the Force. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsBismarck back to face Brumbies

The Sharks have made a handful of changes following their narrow defeat to the Waratahs, with Bismarck du Plessis named at hooker. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsWaratahs keep hold of Halangahu

Waratahs fly-half Daniel Halangahu has rejected other offers and will remain in blue until 2012 after signing a new two-year deal. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsBraid wants All Black consideration

He’s only a three-hour flight away, but plying his trade in Queensland still means Daniel Braid is not eligible for All Black selection. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsWaugh to cherish his 119th

Phil Waugh admits it will be a proud day when he becomes the most capped player in ‘Tahs history – but insists he is just getting started. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsHighlanders cut Thomson and Hobbs

The Highlanders have suspended All Blacks forward Adam Thomson and Michael Hobbs for breaching the team disciplinary rules. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsHurricanes rush in reinforcements

Conrad Smith and Tamati Ellison have been rushed straight back into the Hurricanes back line for Sunday’s Super 14 clash against the Stormers. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsReferee Marks dropped

Referee Paul Marks has been relieved of his immediate Super 14 responsibilities following last week’s contentious moment in Sydney. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsBack to the bench for Fourie

Despite a fine effort last week, hooker Deon Fourie has been dropped to the Stormers bench for Saturday’s clash with the Hurricanes. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsTeam tracker: Super 14

Want to get down to the nitty-gritty of who is playing without what comes with it? Then our new team-sheet keeps you instantly updated. Read more…

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union NewsBulls hand start to Potgieter

The reigning champion Bulls have handed Dewald Potgieter his first start of the new season for their clash with the Highlanders. Read more…