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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.

Fiji resist Eagles comeback

Fiji resist Eagles comeback

Fiji held on to stave off a second-half comeback from the USA Eagles to win 20-14 in Friday's Test match in Vannes, France.

Preview: Fiji v USA

Preview: Fiji v USA

Fiji came close to a huge upset in Cardiff last week but they'll need to show more ambition against the USA in Vannes.

Clever back to lead USA

Clever back to lead USA

USA conclude their November Tests on Friday against Fiji at the Stade de la Rabine, with Ronald McLean on debut.

IRB inducts 15 into Hall of Fame

IRB inducts 15 into Hall of Fame

JPR Williams, Jason Leonard and Michael Lynagh are among the 15 newest inductees to the International Rugby Board's Hall of Fame.

More USA News

  • Rankings: Ireland move up to third
  • Tonga blow Eagles away ReportTonga blow Eagles away
  • Preview: Tonga v USA PreviewPreview: Tonga v USA
  • Mallinder admits Manoa could leave
  • Rankings: Australia rise, England fall
  • Nonu and Manoa signings complete?
  • USA too good for Romania ReportUSA too good for Romania
  • Preview: Romania v USA PreviewPreview: Romania v USA
  • USA change eight for Romania
  • Leicester to kickstart USA pro rugby
  • USA must capitalise on exposure
  • All Blacks put 70 points on USA ReportAll Blacks put 70 points on USA
  • Clever owes debt to New Zealand
  • Preview: USA v New Zealand PreviewPreview: USA v New Zealand
  • Premiership stars start for USA
  • USA name 35-man touring squad
  • Eagles at full strength for NZ clash
  • Video: Rugby's fastest man v Usain Bolt
  • Match officials for November Tests
  • RWC tickets set to go on sale
  • Crusaders team up with Colorado
  • IRB to change to World Rugby
  • IRB to launch definitive Hall of Fame
  • Isles to play for New York City
  • Tier Two fixtures for November
  • New coach for USA Eagles Sevens
  • USA wing signs for Edinburgh
  • USA-All Blacks Test set to sell out
  • Speedster Isles leaves Glasgow
  • Coaching change for USA Sevens
  • June Tests: Team of the Week
  • Eagles fight back to edge Canada ReportEagles fight back to edge Canada
  • Preview: USA v Canada PreviewPreview: USA v Canada
  • Japan get better of USA ReportJapan get better of USA
  • Preview: USA v Japan PreviewPreview: USA v Japan
  • Scotland see off Eagles ReportScotland see off Eagles
  • Preview: USA v Scotland PreviewPreview: USA v Scotland
  • Eagles announce training squad
  • All Blacks to play Chicago Test
  • Premiership going State-side?
  • 500 days until the Rugby World Cup
  • Date set for NZ-USA in Chicago?
  • Eagle signs for Falcons
  • Samoa face Tonga in PNC opener
  • Wing duo re-sign with Leicester
  • USA bid to host Sevens World Cup
  • USA qualify for RWC 15 ReportUSA qualify for RWC 15
  • Uruguay and USA deadlocked ReportUruguay and USA deadlocked
  • Uruguay and USA face off for RWC berth
  • Isles speed impresses Dunbar
  • Glasgow confirm Isles coup
  • Glasgow bring in Eagles centre
  • Wellington Sevens: Day One Wrap
  • Las Vegas Sevens: Day One wrap
  • Concussion experts set for USA meeting
  • Isles' NFL move confirmed
  • Isles set for NFL switch
  • One in, one out for Saints
  • Preview: Dubai Sevens PreviewPreview: Dubai Sevens
  • Blitzbokke win emotional title
  • SANZAR trio lead IRB Rankings
  • Eagles see off Russia ReportEagles see off Russia
  • Preview: Russia v USA PreviewPreview: Russia v USA
  • USA name team for Russia clash
  • Four-year anniversary for All Blacks
  • Eagles see off Georgia ReportEagles see off Georgia
  • Preview: Georgia v USA PreviewPreview: Georgia v USA
  • Ireland go above Samoa and Wales
  • Maori battle past Eagles ReportMaori battle past Eagles
  • Clever to lead USA
  • West at 10 for Maori All Blacks
  • Jaguars win Americas Championship
  • Saracens to host USA versus Russia
  • Wasps sign international back
  • Gold Coast Sevens draw announced
  • Canada book World Cup spot ReportCanada book World Cup spot
  • Canada close to clinching RWC berth
  • England into top three in rankings
  • World Cup a step closer for Canada
  • Tier two teams get fixture boost
  • Leicester deal for Scully
  • USA legend forced to retire
  • Eagles go for Hawkins
  • RWC 7s: Quarter-finalists named
  • Preview: Japan v USA PreviewPreview: Japan v USA
  • Fiji see off United States in PNC ReportFiji see off United States in PNC
  • Tonga triumph over USA ReportTonga triumph over USA
  • Preview: USA v Tonga PreviewPreview: USA v Tonga
  • JWC: Semi-final quartet decided
  • MadiganMadigan's boot sees off USA
  • Preview: United States v Ireland PreviewPreview: United States v Ireland
  • Preview: Junior World Championship PreviewPreview: Junior World Championship
  • Canada clip the EaglesCanada clip the Eagles' wings
  • Maori ABs going to North America
  • Scrum trial to go global
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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

In pictures: June Tests

We take a look at the best images from France's triumph over Argentina in Tucumán and Italy's victory against the USA in Houston.

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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.