http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3551,00.xmlRugby Union News news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:26:42 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyWales hooker Matthew Rees has shaken off all manner of criticism over the past few weeks to become the B+I Lions Test hooker."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413656,00.html3551_5413656Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:39 GMTRugby UnionNumber eight Ryan Kankowski makes his return to the Bok line-up, determined to make up for lost time after watching the majority of the series from the stands."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413529,00.html3551_5413529Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:23 GMTRugby UnionBok debutant Zane Kirchner is relishing his first Test against the Lions, but don't expect anything too fancy from the Bulls full-back."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413251,00.html3551_5413251Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:47 GMTRugby UnionReds scrum-half Will Genia found his inspiration from a phone call from Australian coach Robbie Deans whilst recovering from injury."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413236,00.html3551_5413236Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:30:52 GMTRugby UnionThe curtain clings by one Test thread before falling on what's been a fine series, with Jo'burg set to host the last meeting until 2021."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413185,00.html3551_5413185Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:05:58 GMTRugby UnionWith 18 of last week's starting 30 changed, we've got plenty of new clashes all over the field to talk about on this week's head-to-head."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413212,00.html3551_5413212Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:19:34 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa will not Bakkies Botha's unsuccessful appeal deter them from playing their normal physical game on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413099,00.html3551_5413099Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:31 GMTRugby UnionThe Lions tour comes to an anti-climactic end this Saturday afternoon as they seek to avoid a South African whitewash in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5413116,00.html3551_5413116Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:08 GMTRugby UnionA converted try in the dying seconds clinched a last-gasp 40-39 victory for Fiji over Japan in a Pacific Nations Cup thriller on Friday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412846,00.html3551_5412846Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:17:37 GMTRugby UnionJonny Wilkinson has completed his first training session at Toulon under the tutelage of new boss Philippe Saint-André."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412804,00.html3551_5412804Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:39:50 GMTRugby UnionSpringbok Gcobani Bobo will join Newcastle on a two-year deal, an exciting new challenge for the six-Test centre ahead of 2009/10."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412788,00.html3551_5412788Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:54:42 GMTRugby UnionHigh-profile Wallaby winger Lote Tuqiri was on a warning before his controversial sacking by the ARU, John O'Neill said."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412576,00.html3551_5412576Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:58:18 GMTRugby UnionThere are eight changes to the Lions team to face South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, as the squad recovers from a 'mental and physical battering'."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412384,00.html3551_5412384Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:58:58 GMTRugby UnionSchalk Burger, suspended for eye-gouging during the second Test against the Lions last weekend, says he is "not a rugby thug"."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412346,00.html3551_5412346Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:42 GMTRugby UnionPeter de Villiers said he would walk into the Lions changing room and congratulate Ian McGeechan if South Africa lost the final Test. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5412157,00.html3551_5412157Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:02 GMTRugby UnionWith the 2009 series now out of reach, the wounded British + Irish Lions have made eight changes to their starting line-up for Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411722,00.html3551_5411722Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:37:57 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa have announced a second-string side for Saturday's third Test against the British + Irish Lions in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411541,00.html3551_5411541Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:22:27 GMTRugby UnionAs now seems to be the norm in the northern hemisphere's off-season, Top 14 outfits have been the most busy in the transfer market."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411481,00.html3551_5411481Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:54:03 GMTRugby UnionWith the series all wrapped up, you might have thought it would be a nice quiet build-up to the third Test, right? Wrong."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411299,00.html3551_5411299Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:13:03 GMTRugby UnionThe Dragons have bolstered their back-line in preparation for 2009/10 with the capture of Will Harries adding to Jason Tovey's fresh deal."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411261,00.html3551_5411261Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:43:12 GMTRugby UnionWounded captain Paul O'Connell insists the British + Irish Lions' pride will be in evidence in the third Test in Johannesburg."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411204,00.html3551_5411204Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:56:01 GMTRugby UnionThe Junior All Blacks added gloss to their Pacific Nations Cup title by recording a 47-25 win over Tonga in Suva on Thursday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411192,00.html3551_5411192Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:39:34 GMTRugby UnionThe RFU hearing against Michael Lipman and three former Bath team-mates has been scheduled to take place on July 29."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411169,00.html3551_5411169Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:56:36 GMTRugby UnionAustralia have named their 30-man squad for the upcoming Tri-Nations tournament, with Wycliff Palu their notable returnee."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411159,00.html3551_5411159Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:37:12 GMTRugby UnionThirteen All Blacks, including Luke McAlister, will be pulling on their club jerseys this weekend in preparation for the Tri-Nations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5411148,00.html3551_5411148Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:15:20 GMTRugby Union