http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/sarss/0,16039,3551,00.xmlRugby Union News news from www.planet-rugby.co.zaen-gbTue, 05 Jan 2010 11:30:23 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.co.za 2007http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyWorcester have admitted they face a real battle to keep Wallaby full-back Chris Latham at Sixways Stadium next season."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832612,00.html3551_5832612Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:08:54 GMTRugby UnionEngland winger Paul Sackey has signaled his intention to see out his playing career at Wasps - if they make him the right offer."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832507,00.html3551_5832507Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:30:09 GMTRugby UnionWaratahs new recruit Berrick Barnes is set to play in his team's final Super 14 trial after receiving a positive report on an ankle injury suffered last year."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832304,00.html3551_5832304Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:44:41 GMTRugby UnionAustralia and New Zealand are in talks over holding an extra Bledisloe Cup game in Asia for a third and final year, according to ARU boss John O'Neill."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832446,00.html3551_5832446Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:03:23 GMTRugby UnionFollowing two separate surgeries last year, former All Black flanker Daniel Braid is looking forward to his upcoming season with the Reds."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832231,00.html3551_5832231Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:54:37 GMTRugby UnionThe Melbourne Rebels have officially been confirmed as the 15th Super Rugby team after the ARU officially handed control to the consortium."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832139,00.html3551_5832139Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:36:03 GMTRugby UnionThe Bulls will play one warm-up fixture against the Lions on January 30 in Polokwane before their Super 14 campaign kicks off on the February 12 in Bloemfontein."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832112,00.html3551_5832112Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:55:46 GMTRugby UnionSale Sharks have moved their Guinness Premiership match against Saracens to Saturday (January 9) from Friday (January 8)."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5832095,00.html3551_5832095Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:18:11 GMTRugby UnionEuan Murray is set to miss Northampton's potentially decisive Heineken Cup Sunday showdown with Perpignan at the Gardens."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5831688,00.html3551_5831688Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:13:16 GMTRugby UnionWales fly-half Stephen Jones will be out for two weeks after suffering a shoulder injury in Scarlets colours last Thursday."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5831634,00.html3551_5831634Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:42:52 GMTRugby UnionScotland fly-half Dan Parks is to leave Glasgow Warriors for Cardiff Blues at the end of the season, it has been confirmed."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5831511,00.html3551_5831511Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:38:18 GMTRugby UnionFormer dual-code international Andy Farrell has joined the England coaching set-up as assistant to Saxons boss Stuart Lancaster."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5831498,00.html3551_5831498Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:32:29 GMTRugby UnionWaratahs coach Chris Hickey says the reintroduction of more senior players will give the entire squad a lift in the 2010 Super 14."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830540,00.html3551_5830540Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:10:36 GMTRugby UnionEd Morrison, the head of elite referee development in England, insists officials are not to blame for killing rugby as a spectacle."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830455,00.html3551_5830455Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:38:25 GMTRugby UnionFormer Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock started training with the Brumbies on Monday after missing Australia's Grand Slam tour with a calf injury."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830409,00.html3551_5830409Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:03:58 GMTRugby UnionScottish rugby legend Ian McGeechan picked out Ireland to defend their Six Nations title when it gets under way early in February."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830393,00.html3551_5830393Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:45:38 GMTRugby UnionThe new Melbourne team will be allowed up to ten overseas players in its inaugural roster for next year's Super Rugby season."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830274,00.html3551_5830274Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:22:40 GMTRugby UnionPerpignan centre Maxime Mermoz is in doubt for the start of France's Six Nations campaign after suffering a shoulder injury over the weekend."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830242,00.html3551_5830242Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:02:43 GMTRugby UnionWasps chief Tony Hanks vented his frustration on the continuing refereeing controversies after blaming the official for defeat at Newcastle."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5830229,00.html3551_5830229Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:30:46 GMTRugby UnionNewcastle ground out a rugged 12-6 Guinness Pemiership victory over Wasps at Adams Park on Sunday, with Jimmy Gopperth landing the points."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5829835,00.html3551_5829835Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:41:39 GMTRugby UnionCastres maintained their remarkable run towards Top 14 domination with a 44-10 win over bottom club Albi at Stade Pierre Antoine."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5829596,00.html3551_5829596Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:14:16 GMTRugby UnionThe RFU are to investigate whether Brendan Venter should face charges of bringing the game into disrepute for his criticism of referees."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5829519,00.html3551_5829519Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:20:31 GMTRugby UnionWorcester boss Mike Ruddock was left to reflect on a "heartbreaking" finale after Gloucester salvaged a dramatic draw at Kingsholm."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5825726,00.html3551_5825726Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:19:31 GMTRugby UnionBath head coach Steve Meehan hailed his side for a potentially priceless 20-15 victory over Guinness Premiership relegation rivals Leeds."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5825638,00.html3551_5825638Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:06:34 GMTRugby UnionCoach Sean Lineen singled out fly-half Dan Parks for praise after Glasgow beat Edinburgh to move back to the top of the Magners League."http://www.planet-rugby.co.za/Story/0,18259,3551_5825618,00.html3551_5825618Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:55:36 GMTRugby Union