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Matson to call the shots at Canterbury

Matson to call the shots at Canterbury

Tabai Matson has been appointed as the new head coach of Canterbury and will take over from the departing Rob Penney.

Munster plump for Penney

Munster have confirmed that Rob Penney will be their new head coach, taking over from the leaving Tony McGahan who goes to Australia.

Harlequins bolster ranks with Botica

Harlequins have signed New Zealander Ben Botica on a two-year contract and will join the club for the start of the 2012-13 season.

Sonny Bill without a team

Sonny Bill Williams is used to being in high demand, with his services converted across many codes, but he can't find an ITM Cup side.

Kaino news set for Friday

Jerome Kaino will confirm his future plans at a press conference in Auckland on Friday, with a move to Japan likely for the All Black flank.

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PosTeamPPts
1Waikato1033
2Canterbury1033
3Bay Of Plenty1031
4Taranaki1031
5Auckland1026

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Gallery: Leinster 42 Ulster 14

The best stills from an all-Irish Heineken Cup final, as holders Leinster beat Ulster courtesy of an impressive performance at Twickenham.

Planet Rugby Features

Super Rugby predictions: Round 13

Super Rugby predictions: Round 13

It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt arrives in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give readers his Super Rugby predictions.

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Who's hot... and who's not!

It's time for our weekly wrap up of who has their name in lights at the moment... and who is making the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Letter of the week

Letter of the week

Planet Rugby readers are never short of an opinion and our mail box is seldom empty. This week we look at Sevens rugby in Ireland.

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with TMO powers, the ongoing promotion farce and a reader's suggestion.

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