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South Africa loose forward Duane Vermeulen has hailed new captain Siya Kolisi, saying "there was something special about him" from the start of his senior career. 

Mike Brown has hailed England captain Owen Farrell as a "great leader" who will lead from the front in the first Test against South Africa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has announced his side that will face New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday, with Morgan Parra at scrum-half. The post Morgan Parra starts for France appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Warrington Wolves half-back Declan Patton has agreed a two-year contract extension with the club until November 2020.

As England strive for an upturn in form against South Africa after a lacklustre Six Nations campaign, we look back into the archive for five memorable encounters between the two sides.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales and Scotland are the first to announce their sides for this weekend's internationals. The post Rugby Union Today: Wales and Scotland name teams appeared first on Planet R...

Cory Hill will captain Wales in the first Test against Argentina in San Juan on Saturday, with head coach Warren Gatland having made eight changes.

Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland against Canada as they kick off their summer tour in Edmonton on Saturday.

Edinburgh second-row Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland against Canada at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton this Saturday. The post Grant Gilchrist to captain Scotland against Canada appeared first on Planet Rugby.

World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will take its place in next year???s World Cup after appeals by Spain and Romania were rejected. The post Spain and Romania appeals rejected appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Cory Hill will lead Wales against Argentina on Saturday in a side that contains eight personnel changes from the XV that beat South Africa. The post Cory Hill skippers Wales in San Juan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Leicester hooker wants to take a run at next year's World Cup but only after taking Leicester to the Premiership play-offs

Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn have been ruled out of South Africa's Test series against England due to injury.

The retiring American reflects on the club's forged dynasty

Paul Gustard has defended England's decision to select New Zealand-born Brad Shields for their three-Test series against South Africa.

Widnes interim head coach Francis Cummins has made former Leeds and Castleford forward Weller Hauraki his first signing.

New South Wales began 2018's State of Origin series in the perfect way possible as they dispatched last year's champions Queensland 22-12 at the MCG in Melbourne.

(Photo: Getty Images) By Neale Harvey Premiership crowd favourite Thomas Waldrom has not ruled out a return to Super Rugby after calling time on his eight-year stay with Leicester and Exeter. Waldrom, who has won a legio...

Dallaglio says Eddie Jones is waiting on a prayer after four defeats on the bounce for England

Pau have announced the signing of Australian full-back Jesse Mogg, who joins them from Top 14 rivals Montpellier ahead of next season. The post Pau sign Jesse Mogg on three-year deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

It's time for our Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may enjoy. Today we go way back to 1994 and South Africa v England. The post Video of the Week: South Africa v England, 1994 appeared first on Planet...

There is a full programme of June internationals with Ben O'Keeffe refereeing South Africa's Test against England in Johannesburg. The post Match officials to June 10 appeared first on Planet Rugby.