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Jamie Ellis slotted over a last-minute drop goal to give a patched-up Castleford a dramatic 19-18 victory over top-four rivals Wigan.

Eddie Jones has swatted aside doubt over his future by declaring he is ready to restore England to the summit of the game.

John Bateman will again be at centre for his country after England head coach Wayne Bennett finalised his line-up for Saturday's Test match against New Zealand at Denver's Mile High Stadium.

Another busy day in rugby union as we look ahead to the final weekend of June action where Australia and Ireland go head-to-head. The post Rugby Union Today: June Tests previews appeared first on Planet Rugby.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi predicts the presence of Danny Cipriani will add a new dimension to England for Saturday's final Test at Newlands.

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

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony has admitted that the fear of failure is driving his side's quest for an historic series win against the Wallabies. The post ‘Fear factor driving Ireland’ – Peter O’Mahony appeared ...

With the June internationals into its final week, we take a look at the best bets from the big matches in Dunedin, Sydney and Cape Town. The post Betting preview: June internationals, week three appeared first on Planet ...

Gareth Widdop believes the continuity established under England coach Wayne Bennett will pay dividends, starting with the mid-season Test against New Zealand in Colorado.

England prop Alex Walmsley has set himself the target of helping St Helens win the Grand Final after making his return to training this week.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been encouraged by his side's impressive attacking performances in their Test series against Ireland. The post Michael Hooper encouraged by Wallabies attack appeared first on Planet R...

Edinburgh have announced that both attack coach Duncan Hodge and assistant forwards coach Roddy Grant have extended their contracts. The post Edinburgh re-sign duo, bring in Alasdair Strokosch appeared first on Planet Ru...

Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony believes a series win in Australia would be rank as highly as his team’s Grand Slam success.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he will wait until the end of the year before deciding his future beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to wait until the end of the year before deciding whether to stay in his job beyond the 2019 World Cup. The post Joe Schmidt not rushing coaching decision appeared first on Planet Ru...

Select your combined South Africa/England XV ahead of Saturday's third and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town, live on Sky Sports.

Playing the third Test between New Zealand and France under Forsyth Barr Stadium's roof in Dunedin will have both sides looking to attack. The post Sam Whitelock expects lively game under closed roof appeared first on Pl...

Nathan Hughes says England fans will see a "Danny Cipriani show" in their final Test against South Africa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Australia captain Michael Hooper says their defence will be key if they want to beat Ireland and avoid a first home series defeat to their opponents in 38 years.

Argentina and Scotland will be keen to bounce back from disappointing results when they clash in their June finale in Resistencia on Saturday. The post Preview: Argentina v Scotland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England have already lost the series but will be desperate to halt their losing run with a victory over South Africa in the third Test at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action.