http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3551,00.xmlNews news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbSun, 11 May 2008 16:29:20 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyGloucester star James Simpson-Daniel is determined to help his side cast off their nearly-men tag and finally savour glory."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3551507,00.html3551_3551507Sun, 11 May 2008 16:17:07 GMTRugby UnionAlex Tait will not be following brother Mathew at the end of the season - he has signed a new one-year deal with Newcastle Falcons."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3551126,00.html3551_3551126Sun, 11 May 2008 14:47:29 GMTRugby UnionAnother dramatic finale to the Guinness Premiership, and another day packed full of running rugby and tries. Who needs new rules?"http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3551025,00.html3551_3551025Sun, 11 May 2008 14:24:24 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa Sevens star Kabamba Floors has expressed his wish to play for the Stormers and Western Province next season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550951,00.html3551_3550951Sun, 11 May 2008 14:03:30 GMTRugby UnionDanie Rossouw turned down a big-money offer from Northampton Saints after hearing that Victor Matfield was returning home to South Africa."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550841,00.html3551_3550841Sun, 11 May 2008 13:30:38 GMTRugby UnionFresh from leading Leinster to the Magners League title, Brian OżDriscoll has declared that he won't give up the Lions captaincy without a fight."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550688,00.html3551_3550688Sun, 11 May 2008 12:53:03 GMTRugby UnionIncoming Australia coach Robbie Deans wants to see the Tri-Nations played under the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) used in the Super 14."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550388,00.html3551_3550388Sun, 11 May 2008 11:28:30 GMTRugby UnionJustin Marshall's hopes of returning to see out his career in New Zealand have been dashed."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550328,00.html3551_3550328Sun, 11 May 2008 11:09:40 GMTRugby UnionAustralia star Chris Latham has played his last match for the Reds after injuring his shoulder in the franchise's Super 14 defeat by the Crusaders on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3550287,00.html3551_3550287Sun, 11 May 2008 10:55:13 GMTRugby UnionMontauban were the big winners of Round 21 as they ended Perpignan's eight-game winning streak."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3548391,00.html3551_3548391Sat, 10 May 2008 21:44:38 GMTRugby UnionUnder-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3548098,00.html3551_3548098Sat, 10 May 2008 20:37:34 GMTRugby UnionFollowing a breathtaking climax to the Guinness Premiership regular season the semi-final line-up has been finalised - but not before several twists had mathematicians working overtime."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3548064,00.html3551_3548064Sat, 10 May 2008 20:26:14 GMTRugby UnionEdinburgh ended their Magners League campaign with a comprehensive 29-12 bonus point win over a weakened Scarlets side at Stradey Park."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3548007,00.html3551_3548007Sat, 10 May 2008 20:08:12 GMTRugby UnionAnthony Foley capped his last home appearance with a try but Glasgow failed to follow the script as they defeated Munster 21-18 at Musgrave Park on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3548004,00.html3551_3548004Sat, 10 May 2008 20:03:02 GMTRugby UnionThe Waratahs braved the ferocity of a Cape Town winter to hold the Stormers to a 13-13 draw on Saturday, leaving the race for semi-final spots wide open."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547993,00.html3551_3547993Sat, 10 May 2008 20:02:15 GMTRugby UnionThe Sharks Board has announced that John Plumtree has been appointed as the new Head Coach for the Sharks effective 1 June 2008."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547801,00.html3551_3547801Sat, 10 May 2008 19:14:47 GMTRugby UnionThe Lions combined set piece domination with some ferocious defensive tackling and clinical finishing to upset the Chiefs 33-27 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547423,00.html3551_3547423Sat, 10 May 2008 17:52:02 GMTRugby UnionLondon Irish poured ice-cold water on Sale Sharks play-off bid as they won 17-7 at Edgeley Park on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547103,00.html3551_3547103Sat, 10 May 2008 16:54:48 GMTRugby UnionGloucester secured top spot and a home play-off as they muscled past Bath 8-6 in the Guinness Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547069,00.html3551_3547069Sat, 10 May 2008 16:49:57 GMTRugby UnionWorcester continued their late-season revival as they romped past lowly Newcastle 51-10 at Sixways on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547200,00.html3551_3547200Sat, 10 May 2008 17:06:12 GMTRugby UnionWasps continued their blistering end-of-season form by booking a home Guinness Premiership play-off berth with an all-important bonus-point 45-28 win against already-relegated Leeds."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547164,00.html3551_3547164Sat, 10 May 2008 17:01:20 GMTRugby UnionSaracens gave Richard Hill the perfect send-off with a late 25-20 win over Bristol at Stadium MK on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547172,00.html3551_3547172Sat, 10 May 2008 17:03:06 GMTRugby UnionA late try from Tom Varndell saved Leicester's season as they scraped into the Guinness Premiership play-offs 31-28 against Harlequins at Welford Road on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3547137,00.html3551_3547137Sat, 10 May 2008 16:58:02 GMTRugby UnionThe Sharks are still in the hunt for a Super 14 semi-final spot after a 33-14 win over the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday, in an error-strewn South African derby."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3546826,00.html3551_3546826Sat, 10 May 2008 15:51:46 GMTRugby UnionGuinness Premiership title challengers Bath have been fined over "administrative errors" regarding player registration."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3546318,00.html3551_3546318Sat, 10 May 2008 13:31:32 GMTRugby Union