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With the June internationals into its second full week, we once again take a look at the best bets from the three big games on Saturday. The post Betting preview: June internationals, week two appeared first on Planet Ru...

Tadhg Furlong's first try for his country ensured Ireland levelled their three-Test series with the Wallabies in Australia courtesy of a 26-21 victory, setting up a decider in Sydney next week.

Owen Farrell has called on England to remain calm when they attempt to level the three-Test series against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

A drop-goal from Danny Richardson two minutes from time condemned Leeds to a fifth successive Betfred Super League defeat and strengthened St Helens' lead at the top with a thrilling 23-22 victory at Headingley.

Siya Kolisi is promising a 'special' performance to honour Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira's 100th cap when South Africa face England in Bloemfontein on Saturday. 

Another busy day in rugby union as we look ahead to the action where the big southern hemisphere trio attempt to claim series victories. The post Rugby Union Today: June international previews appeared first on Planet Ru...

Squad summaries and who's in and who's out ahead of Super League Round 18.

Ahead of the second full weekend of the June international fixtures, we are putting our head on the block and picking our winners. The post Predictions: June Tests, Week Two appeared first on Planet Rugby.

A red card to France full-back Benjamin Fall after just 12 minutes effectively ended the game as a contest as New Zealand went on to beat Les Blues 26-13 in their second summer Test on Saturday.

Former Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder is to join England as a pathway performance coach, the RFU has announced. The post England role for Jim Mallinder appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder is to join England as a pathway performance coach.

It's all or nothing for England in Bloemfontein on Saturday with regards to their Test series in South Africa, live on Sky Sports Action, as only victory will keep them alive having lost the first Test last week.

Robert Elstone's first week as the new Super League CEO has been highly controversial after he announced proposals to scrap the Super 8s system.

Cardiff Blues have announced that Peter Thomas will stand down as chairman following more than 20 years in the role at Cardiff Arms Park. The post Cardiff Blues chairman Peter Thomas to stand down appeared first on Plane...

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony believes the Grand Slam winners will have to produce their best performance of a successful campaign to level their series with Australia on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action from 10.45am...

Warren Gatland believes picking two openside flankers can give Wales the upper-hand when they take on Argentina in Santa Fe on Saturday. The post Warren Gatland backs dual opensides to shine appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Wallabies boss Michael Cheika has slammed ex-Ireland international Neil Francis, for describing David Pocock as a 'cancer on the game'. The post Michael Cheika slams David Pocock criticism appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Select your combined England/South Africa XV ahead of Saturday's second Test in Bloemfontein, live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event..

Japan will be determined to continue with their recent dominance over Italy when these sides face off in their June Test in Kobe on Saturday. The post Preview: Japan v Italy appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Injured France winger Remy Grosso believes All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi could have avoided making contact with his head.

The opening Test of the three-match series between South Africa and England produced a remarkable contest last weekend and the two sides will be back for more in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Scotland face off against USA in the second of their summer tour Test matches at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas this Saturday. The post Preview: USA v Scotland appeared first on Planet Rugby.