http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3823,00.xmlGuinness Premiership news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbSun, 11 May 2008 18:06:52 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/0,18259,3823_3551507,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3551126,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3551025,00.html3823_3551025Sun, 11 May 2008 14:24:24 GMTRugby UnionUnder-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3548098,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3548064,00.html3823_3548064Sat, 10 May 2008 20:26:14 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/0,18259,3823_3547103,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3547069,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3547200,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3547164,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3547172,00.html3823_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/0,18259,3823_3547137,00.html3823_3547137Sat, 10 May 2008 16:58:02 GMTRugby UnionGuinness Premiership title challengers Bath have been fined over "administrative errors" regarding player registration."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3546318,00.html3823_3546318Sat, 10 May 2008 13:31:32 GMTRugby UnionLawrence Dallaglio and company head to already-relegated Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness Premiership, needing one point to confirm a play-off place. Victory though, especially of the bonus point variety, could see them finish second if Bath fall at Gloucester."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3542138,00.html3823_3542138Fri, 09 May 2008 12:48:59 GMTRugby UnionLeicester Tigers head coach Marcelo Loffreda has named 11 internationals in his starting line up for this Saturday's must-win clash with Harlequins at Welford Road. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3542044,00.html3823_3542044Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:24 GMTRugby UnionGloucester will make two changes ¿ including one positional - for their Guinness Premiership showdown against Bath at Kingsholm on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3542036,00.html3823_3542036Fri, 09 May 2008 12:27:28 GMTRugby UnionBristol Head Coach Richard Hill has handed debut starts to three players as his side prepare to take on Saracens in the unfamiliar surroundings of Stadium:MK in Milton Keynes."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3542035,00.html3823_3542035Fri, 09 May 2008 12:26:52 GMTRugby UnionHarlequins have announced the signing of Tongan international Epi Taione from Super 14 side the Sharks."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3541927,00.html3823_3541927Fri, 09 May 2008 12:02:34 GMTRugby UnionSale Sharks make two changes to the starting line-up that beat Harlequins last week, for their Guinness Premiership match against London Irish on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3541908,00.html3823_3541908Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:13 GMTRugby UnionWasps and Wales coach Shaun Edwards has called for a mid-winter break in the Guinness Premiership so that English clubs can ease the workload in the Six Nations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3541839,00.html3823_3541839Fri, 09 May 2008 11:44:59 GMTRugby UnionNewcastle will be captained by Ross Beatie in their final Guinness Premiership game of the season as they head to Sixways to take on Worcester."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3541344,00.html3823_3541344Fri, 09 May 2008 09:43:11 GMTRugby UnionSale Sharks and England flanker Magnus Lund is set to join French Top 14 side Biarritz at the end of the current season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3541521,00.html3823_3541521Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:56 GMTRugby UnionPaul Gustard is to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season - marking the end of an 11-year career with Leicester Tigers, London Irish and Saracens."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3538820,00.html3823_3538820Thu, 08 May 2008 18:02:39 GMTRugby UnionBath boss Steve Meehan is keeping a cool head about Saturday's showdown with Gloucester."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3538261,00.html3823_3538261Thu, 08 May 2008 15:48:45 GMTRugby UnionThe race for Guinness Premiership play-off places reaches a thrilling conclusion on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3538217,00.html3823_3538217Thu, 08 May 2008 15:35:22 GMTRugby UnionBristol have continued their recruitment for next season by making a double raid on National League One."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3823_3537130,00.html3823_3537130Thu, 08 May 2008 11:04:22 GMTRugby Union