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Australian hooker Tyler Randell scored twice on his debut as Wakefield cemented their place in the top four of Betfred Super League with a convincing 43-18 Super 8s victory over Salford at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Salford coach Ian Watson was angered by his struggling side's 43-18 Super 8s defeat to Wakefield at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Leeds' marquee signing Ben Barba scored a try on his eagerly-awaited Super League debut but finished on the losing side as Wigan bounced back in style from their Wembley disappointment to secure a precious 26-16 victory.

Leigh Halfpenny scored a try on his debut as Scarlets opened the defence of their title with a thumping 57-10 victory over Guinness PRO14 new boys Southern Kings.

Saracens boss Mark McCall praised his side's attacking show of force in their 55-24 victory over Northampton Saints on Saturday. The post McCall praises Sarries’ attack appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Springboks will continue to work hard and look for improvement as they head to Perth where they face off with the Wallabies on Saturday. The post ‘Boks expect tough challenge’ – Coetzee appeared first on Planet...

Agen picked up an impressive 23-19 victory over a poor Racing 92 side, who had Anthony Tuitavake sent off in the opening half, on Saturday. The post Agen shock Racing 92, Stade beat La Rochelle appeared first on Planet R...

Cardiff Blues captain and hooker Matthew Rees insists his side must improve in the contact area ahead of next week's visit to Leinster. The post Rees calls for improvement from Cardiff Blues appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Ospreys and Leinster got their PRO14 campaigns off to a positive start as they overcame Zebre and the Dragons respectively on Saturday. The post Ospreys and Leinster pick up wins appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens opened their Premiership campaign with a 55-24 bonus-point victory over Northampton while Wasps and London Irish also prevailed. The post Wins for Saracens, Wasps and London Irish appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Full-back Tommy Bell scored 24 points as London Irish marked their return to the Premiership in style with a 39-29 victory over Harlequins at Twickenham.

Ospreys claimed a 22-13 win in Conference A of the expanded Guinness Pro14, but it was far from convincing against Zebre at the Liberty Stadium.

Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson scored four tries as his side beat Sale 50-35 in a highly entertaining clash at the Ricoh Arena.

Saracens demolished a poor Northampton 55-24 in their opening Aviva Premiership game at Twickenham.

The Golden Lions ended their four-match losing streak when they claimed a 29-28 win over the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday. The post Golden Lions return to winning ways appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the highlights from opening round of the Premiership. The post VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Taranaki made it two wins out of three in the Mitre 10 Cup this season after they beat Premiership rivals Counties-Manukau 30-27 on Saturday. The post Taranaki snatch late victory appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards praised his side after their impressive 35-8 victory over Worcester at Kingston Park on Friday. The post Richards delighted, Gold laments errors appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann was delighted with his side's performance in his first game in charge as they beat Exeter 28-21. The post ‘That’s why we play this game’ – Ackermann appeared first on Pla...

Last season's beaten finalists Munster began the revamped Guinness PRO14 in confident fashion with a 34-3 bonus-point victory over Benetton Rugby at Irish Independent Park.

Last season's beaten finalists Munster began the revamped Guinness PRO14 in confident fashion with a 34-3 bonus-point victory over Treviso at Irish Independent Park.

Leading try scorer Greg Eden took his tally to 36 as Betfred Super League Leaders' Shield winners Castleford maintained their momentum with a 24-16 victory at Huddersfield.