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    All the news, views, previews and reports from the European Cup...

  • Test match news

    Keep up to date with the news during this year's November internationals.

  • Loose Pass

    This week we concern ourselves with the ARU, Samoa and questions...

  • Hot and Not

    It's time to check out who is toasty and who needs to hit the defrost button...

  • Expert Witness

    This week's Expert Witness, Kyran Bracken, reviews the November Tests.

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Pools for Wellington Sevens

Pools for Wellington Sevens

World Rugby has confirmed the pools for the New Zealand Sevens in Wellington, round four of the HSBC World Series on February 6-7.

Samoa PM reminds players of duty

Samoa PM reminds players of duty

Samoa's prime minister rules out the changes to the SRU sought by players who threatened to boycott last month's Test against England.

Samoa players deny dispute is over

Samoa players deny dispute is over

Samoa's players are disputing the claims of their prime minister that a dispute with their national rugby union has been resolved.

Samoa boss tries to downplay crisis

Samoa boss tries to downplay crisis

Samoan leader and rugby chief Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi believes the ongoing issues between the SRU and the players are over.

Rankings low for Wallabies

Rankings low for Wallabies

Australia's 26-23 loss to Ireland has seen them slip to fifth - equalling their lowest ever position since the Rankings were introduced in 2003.

More Samoa News

  • Misfiring England do enough ReportMisfiring England do enough
  • Nanai-Williams opts for Samoa over NZ
  • England ready for Samoa - Rowntree
  • Preview: England v Samoa PreviewPreview: England v Samoa
  • Samoa's team to face England
  • Strike threat was to save Samoan rugby
  • Leo reveals shocking SRU actions
  • Samoa shambles rumbles on
  • Samoa could lose All Blacks Test
  • Rankings: Ireland move up to third
  • Samoans want grievances to be heard
  • Samoa edge out Canada ReportSamoa edge out Canada
  • Samoa's prime minister slams players
  • Preview: Canada v Samoa PreviewPreview: Canada v Samoa
  • Video of the week: Samoa scandal
  • IRB cools Samoa strike talk
  • Samoa threaten to strike - report
  • Rankings: Australia rise, England fall
  • Italy claim victory over Samoa ReportItaly claim victory over Samoa
  • Preview: Italy v Samoa PreviewPreview: Italy v Samoa
  • Samoa pick strong side for Italy
  • Mulipola blow hits Leicester
  • Samoa name eight uncapped players
  • Match officials for November Tests
  • RWC tickets set to go on sale
  • RWC made Tuilagi move 'easy'
  • Samoa thrilled to host All Blacks
  • NZ to play RWC warm-up in Samoa
  • IRB to change to World Rugby
  • Tuilagi charged in alleged assault
  • AB dream still alive for Nanai-Williams
  • IRB to launch definitive Hall of Fame
  • Preview: Commonwealth Games 7s
  • Tier Two fixtures for November
  • BOD wants Pacific Island stop
  • Samoan PM confirms NZ Test in Apia
  • All Blacks to finally play in Samoa
  • PisiPisi's boot sinks Fiji
  • Preview: Fiji v Samoa PreviewPreview: Fiji v Samoa
  • Italy nilled by Samoa ReportItaly nilled by Samoa
  • Preview: Samoa v Italy PreviewPreview: Samoa v Italy
  • Tonga snatch draw in Samoa ReportTonga snatch draw in Samoa
  • Preview: Dubai Sevens PreviewPreview: Dubai Sevens
  • Georgia upset Samoa in Tbilisi ReportGeorgia upset Samoa in Tbilisi
  • Preview: Georgia v Samoa PreviewPreview: Georgia v Samoa
  • French Barbarians edge Samoa ReportFrench Barbarians edge Samoa
  • Preview: French Barbarians v Samoa PreviewPreview: French Barbarians v Samoa
  • Ireland cruise past Samoa ReportIreland cruise past Samoa
  • Preview: Ireland v Samoa PreviewPreview: Ireland v Samoa
  • Eight-try Springboks thrash Samoa ReportEight-try Springboks thrash Samoa
  • Preview: South Africa v Samoa PreviewPreview: South Africa v Samoa
  • Preview: Italy v Samoa PreviewPreview: Italy v Samoa
  • Samoa demolish the Azzurri ReportSamoa demolish the Azzurri
  • Samoa claim historic win over Scotland ReportSamoa claim historic win over Scotland
  • Preview: Scotland v Samoa PreviewPreview: Scotland v Samoa
  • Preview: Junior World Championship PreviewPreview: Junior World Championship
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    Saturday , November 22 19:00

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Saturday , November 22
England 28 - 9 Samoa
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Italy 24 - 13 Samoa
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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: Dubai Sevens

We take a look at some of the best images from the second leg of the World Sevens Series

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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.

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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.