Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News

1. No deal has been done - SBW
   Sonny Bill Williams insists that he has not yet decided whether his future lies in rugby union or in the National Rugby League.
2. Armitage keen to end title drought
   Steffon Armitage is hopeful that Toulon will claim their maiden European title on Friday, a feat which would be his first taste of silverware.
3. ACC preview: Toulon v Biarritz
   Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup Final between Biarritz and Toulon at Twickenham Stoop will culminate in a first European title for the victor.
4. Weepu to drop weight or drop out
   Piri Weepu has been told that if does not reach a goal weight by next week he will not be considered for All Black selection in June.
5. 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.
6. Two changes for Sharks
   Sharks coach John Plumtree has decided to make two changes to the team that smashed the Force for their clash with the Cheetahs.
7. Agen part ways with Scelzo
   Veteran Argentinian and former Clermont prop Martín Scelzo has been released by Top 14 outfit Agen, it has been confirmed.
8. New contract for Mallinder
   Northampton were given a boost after rugby director Jim Mallinder signed a deal, which keeps him at the club until at least 2015.
9. Shingler switches focus to Exiles
   Having had his hopes of playing for Scotland extinguished by the IRB, Steven Shingler says his focus is now solely on London Irish.
10. Will it be two more medals for Thorn?
    Brad Thorn is 160 minutes away from possibly adding Heineken Cup and RaboDirect Pro12 winners medals to his impressive collection.
11. Connacht bring in duo
    Jason Harris-Wright and Brian Murphy have joined Connacht as the region bids to bolster their ranks ahead of the new season.
12. Ospreys tie down Dirksen
    Ospreys winger Hanno Dirksen has committed his future to the RaboDirect PRO12 region by signing a new two-year deal.
13. Seymour slots in at ten
    In one of six changes to the Western Force side that lost to the Sharks, Ben Seymour will start at fly-half against the Rebels on Sunday.
14. IRB to compensate for RWC 2015 losses
    The IRB have agreed to compensate top-tier nations for lost revenue during the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
15. Preview: Hurricanes v Brumbies
    Round 13 of Super Rugby kicks off with a bang when the Hurricanes host the Brumbies at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday.
16. Lam shuffles his back-row
    Blues head coach Pat Lam has shuffled his back-row for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
17. McCaw at number eight for Crusaders
    Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to his line-up for Saturday's clash with the Blues in Christchurch.
18. Potgieter extends Bayonne deal
    South African fly-half Jacques-Louis Potgieter has extended his contract with Top 14 club Bayonne by two years.
19. Worsley to coach in Top 14
    World Cup-winning flanker Joe Worsley has agreed to a coaching role with French side Bordeaux-Begles.