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Rugby news from Thursday, September 24, 2020

'The club game is absolutely the foundation on which the pro game is built'

Today at 20:00 - The new provincial Energia Community Series kicks off around the country this weekend....

Four storylines ahead of the Champions Cup semi-finals

Today at 19:55 - Ahead of the Champions Cup semi-finals, Planet Rugby features writer James While highlights the stories we should keep an eye on this weekend....

Irish Referee Joy Neville Will Record International Rugby First This Autumn

Today at 19:46 - Irish rugby referee Joy Neville is set to record a first in international rugby after being appointed as the Television Match Official (TMO) for two fixtures this Nove......

Rugby Union Today: Williams feature and Kearney exit

Today at 18:32 - Another busy day in the rugby union game as Planet Rugby interviewed Nick Williams to discuss his career and his plans post-retirement....

News24.com | Nigel Owens to become first rugby referee to take charge of 100 Tests

Today at 17:48 - Nigel Owens will become the first referee to take charge of 100 Tests after being appointed to oversee France's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Italy on November 28....

Rugby clubs blast Rishi Sunak's new job retention scheme

Today at 17:41 - EXCLUSIVE: Rugby clubs have warned the end of the furlough scheme will send them further towards oblivion, as the Government announced new financial support measures for businesses....

News24.com | Top 14 clubs take legal action against French federation for autumn schedule

Today at 17:34 - The French rugby league has announced it is taking the country's federation to court over the extended autumn Test window....

Aphelele Fassi’s shoulder injury is a big blow for the Sharks‚ but their coach Sean Everitt has a more than capable replacement in Manie Libbok to fil

Today at 17:26 - Aphelele Fassi’s shoulder injury is a big blow for the Sharks‚ but their coach Sean Everitt has a more than capable replacement in Manie Libbok to fill that void at fullback....

Nigel Owens and Joy Neville to make officiating history

Today at 17:03 - Nigel Owens will become the first referee to take charge of 100 Tests after being appointed to oversee France’s Autumn Nations Cup clash with Italy on November 28....

'No one could hit you harder' - Liam Messam names the toughest players he's faced

Today at 16:50 - In an exclusive column for new long-form rugby website The XV, former All Black Liam Messam has spoken about the hardest men he's played rugby against, and what makes them tick. Unsurprisingly, a South African is at the top of his list. ...