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The shortside: Big game, pace and plenty of needle
Making its debut on Planet Rugby, we bring you The Shortside, your handy preview of the main talking points ahead of this weekend’s action.
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Stade Francais teenager dies from neck injury
French rugby is in mourning after the death of Stade Francais teenager Nicolas Chauvin, who suffered a broken neck in an academy match.
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Preview: Champions Cup, Friday
Two pool games are scheduled in the Champions Cup on Friday with Gloucester facing Exeter at Kingsholm while Ulster and Scarlets clash.
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Challenge Cup teams: Friday
Round Four of the Challenge Cup kicks off with Agen hosting Grenoble before Perpignan entertain Connacht and Ospreys visit Stade Francais.
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Kendra Cocksedge crowned New Zealand’s best
Kendra Cocksedge made history on Thursday when she became the first woman to be named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
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Andrei Ostrikov suspended for four weeks
Sale Sharks lock Andrei Ostrikov has received a four-week suspension after appearing before an independent disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
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Planet Rugby Quiz: 2018, Part Two
It’s time for part two of Planet Rugby’s quiz, covering all things 2018, so test out your rugby union knowledge and then challenge your friends.
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Planet Rugby’s advent calendar – December 13
Planet Rugby looks back at the best – and worst – of 2018 expressed in numerical form, this year coming at you via a festive advent calendar.
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Nehe Milner-Skudder on his way to Toulon?
All Blacks utility back Nehe Milner-Skudder is set to join Toulon after next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, according to media reports.
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David Alred named Reds kicking coach
The final piece of the Queensland Reds 2019 coaching puzzle has been finalised with the appointment of Dave Alred as their kicking coach.
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Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Johnny Nic
Another busy day in rugby union as Loose Pass returns to these pages, discussing Rugby Australia and the English clubs’ issues in Europe.
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Loose Pass: Australia, Europe and regional variations
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with Australia, English clubs’ struggles in Europe and other regional variations…
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Johnny Nic on rugby: Do not follow football’s lead
John Nicholson returns to Planet Rugby to discuss the looming windfall for Premiership clubs and why they should not follow football’s lead.
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Bernard Jackman leaves Dragons
Head coach Bernard Jackman has parted company with the Dragons after just 18 months in the role at the Rodney Parade-based outfit.
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Jamie Shillcock pens new Worcester Warriors deal
Worcester Warriors have announced that highly-regarded fly-half Jamie Shillcock has committed to the club by signing a new two-year contract.
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Match Officials to December 15
The match officials for this weekend’s action have been confirmed, with Nigel Owens taking charge of Saturday’s Toulouse versus Wasps clash.
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SA Rugby Player of the Year nominees announced
Two previous winners, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx, are among five nominees for this year’s SA Rugby Player of the Year Award.
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David Pocock reveals neck injury concerns
Wallabies and Brumbies back-row David Pocock has revealed he cancelled an off-season trip to Zimbabwe due to “grief” with his neck.
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Ben Smith heading to Pau
All Blacks utility back Ben Smith’s long association with the world champions will end when he joins Pau after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.