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St Helens kept alive their semi-final hopes in the most dramatic fashion with a nail-biting 18-16 victory at Wakefield.

New Zealand will be keen to make a statement of intent when they face Rugby Championship strugglers Argentina in New Plymouth on Saturday. The post Preview: New Zealand v Argentina appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has underlined the importance of collecting Aviva Premiership home wins this season ahead of their clash with Newcastle on Friday.

Scarlets flanker James Davies is to undergo surgery on Friday which will rule him out for 12 weeks.

Five talking points ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Australia and South Africa, live on Sky Sports Action from 10.45am.

Check on the video highlights from North Harbour's win in Pukekohe. The post VIDEO: Counties-Manukau v North Harbour highlights appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scarlets have confirmed that in-form openside flanker James Davies will have surgery on his shoulder on Friday in a blow to their season. The post Davies out for 12 weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

An Australian 18-year-old has received a 10-year ban after striking the referee during the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union Under-19s Grand Final.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has warned Samu Kerevi that he faces stiff competition despite bringing him back into his matchday 23. The post Cheika warns Kerevi appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Australia will have the unfamiliar experience of heading into potentially hostile territory for a home test match when they take on a resurgent South Africa side in the Rugby Championship in Perth on Saturday.

Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin says his team are too focused on the league to worry about revenge when they meet Hull in a Wembley rematch.

The Premiership season enters its second weekend with just one game taking place on Friday as Sale host Newcastle Falcons. The post Preview: Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Two matches take place in the PRO14 on Friday as Leinster host Cardiff Blues while Edinburgh welcome the Dragons to Myreside. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Second-placed Leeds can secure a home semi-final with two rounds to spare but only if they end a seven-match losing run at the hands of table-toppers Castleford.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes Argentina's "horrific schedule" is impacting on their performances and results.

New Zealand rugby union boss Steve Tew has dismissed suggestions that Kiwi sides would join Andrew Forrest's Indo-Pacific competition. The post Tew pours water on Forrest plan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on South African newcomers Southern Kings. Yes, I know the final score and that Wayne Pivac's men put 50 points o...

Sale entertain Newcastle on Friday night in the big northern derby - or the Sharks play the Falcons if you prefer - and both clubs seem in buoyant mood with everything to play for. Sale, given their quality signings over...

We're almost at the stage in the season when people start to select their Team of the Year.

England forward James Graham has completed his switch of NRL clubs in a move that will see him end his career in Australia.

North Harbour made it four Mitre 10 Cup victories from four after they fought hard to beat Counties Manukau 27-18 in Pukekohe on Thursday. The post Four wins from four for North Harbour appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scrum-half Ross Cronje has shrugged off an ankle injury and Pieter-Steph du Toit returns at lock in the only changes to the South Africa team to face Australia in Perth on Saturday.