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Russia

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Rankings: Ireland move up to third

Rankings: Ireland move up to third

Ireland have equalled their best ever position of third in the IRB World Rankings, a position they last occupied in November 2006.

Rankings: Australia rise, England fall

Rankings: Australia rise, England fall

Australia have returned to third in the latest IRB World Rankings after recording a tenth successive victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Uruguay secure final RWC spot

Uruguay secure final RWC spot

Uruguay staged a second half comeback to book their place at next year's Rugby World Cup, defeating Russia 57-49 on aggregate.

Preview: Uruguay v Russia

Preview: Uruguay v Russia

Uruguay host Russia in the final qualifier for the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Saturday, with the winners advancing to next year's RWC.

Russia win first leg of RWC play-off

Russia win first leg of RWC play-off

Russia secured a 22-21 win over Uruguay in the first leg of their 2015 Rugby World Cup play-off in Krasnoyarsk on Saturday.

More Russia News

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  • Last Match

    World Cup

    Saturday , October 01 03:30

    Australia v Russia

    Australia vs Russia Report

  • Russia Fixtures

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Uruguay 57 Russia 49

Relive the action from Uruguay's triumph over Russia in their RWC qualifier in Montevideo

Russia photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.