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  • 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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Ochieng named Kenya Sevens coach

Ochieng named Kenya Sevens coach

Felix Ochieng has been appointed as Paul Treu's replacement as the new head coach of Kenya's national Sevens team.

England legend Cracknell retires

England legend Cracknell retires

After six successful years playing at the highest level, Chris Cracknell has retired from England Sevens.

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.

Blitzbokke claim Port Elizabeth title

Blitzbokke claim Port Elizabeth title

South Africa overcame New Zealand 26-17 to win the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth and go top of the Series standings.

More IRB Sevens News

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens: Day One
  • Preview: Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens PreviewPreview: Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
  • Tietjens focused on mental attitude
  • Treu quits Kenya Sevens
  • Home win crucial for SA - Brown
  • Pools for Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
  • South Africa clinch Dubai Sevens
  • Dubai Sevens: Day One Wrap
  • Preview: Dubai Sevens PreviewPreview: Dubai Sevens
  • Ireland cast the net for Sevens talent
  • Groves to lead Wales Sevens
  • Sevens hope for Caucaunibuca?
  • Blitzbokke welcome back Brown
  • Two new faces for NZ Sevens
  • Major stars still missing for Kenya
  • Mitchell returns for England
  • Senatla swaps Boks for Sevens
  • Scotland bring in Godsmark
  • Sevens call for Kolbe, Engelbrecht
  • Treu denies doping allegations
  • Kenya Sevens rocked by doping charge
  • Pools named for Dubai Sevens
  • Torn hamstring scuppers Blitzbokke
  • IRFU confirm Sevens return
  • Rebuilding troubles for New Zealand
  • Fiji crowned Gold Coast Sevens champs
  • Gold Coast Sevens: Day One Wrap
  • Ireland to get Sevens team
  • Preview: Gold Coast Sevens
  • Video: Rugby's fastest man v Usain Bolt
  • 2018 green light for Women's Sevens
  • Blitzbokke call up rookie
  • Burgess to captain England
  • Kenya axe ten players in money dispute
  • IRB unveil terms for eligibility switch
  • Pool draw for Gold Coast Sevens
  • IRB look to close Sevens loophole
  • UAE to bid for RWC Sevens 2018
  • England Women Sevens go professional
  • Buenos Aires win World Club 7s
  • NZ set aside $2 million for Olympics
  • Win tickets to the World Club 7s!
  • Tuitavake seeks Tonga switch
  • Messam keen to go to Olympics
  • Fiji boss backs new eligibility rule
  • Isles to play for New York City
  • More big names to play Sevens - Gill
  • Ex-All Blacks keen to switch allegiance
  • Amor proud despite England exit
  • Golden Blitzbokke end NZ's streak
  • Son of Billy Ocean stars in Sevens
  • No protest from Scotland against NZ
  • Commonwealth 7s last eight confirmed
  • It's a massive occasion - Hogg
  • Preview: Commonwealth Games 7s
  • Habana only on standby for Games
  • John raises schedule concern
  • Sevens Boks lose big guns
  • New coach for USA Eagles Sevens
  • England get nod for Rio 2016
  • England unveil Commonwealth squad
  • Gill, McMahon picked for Glasgow
  • NZ Sevens leave out two veterans
  • Wales squad for Commonwealth Games
  • Hayter leaves Wasps for England 7s
  • 17 Unions lodge Sevens host bids
  • Hogg picked for Commonwealth Games
  • Preview: Wellington Sevens PreviewPreview: Wellington Sevens
  • Preview: Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens PreviewPreview: Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
  • Preview: Dubai Sevens PreviewPreview: Dubai Sevens
  • IRB Sevens World Cup 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: Gold Coast Sevens

We look at the best photographs from the opening leg of the 2014/15 IRB 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.