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New South Wales beat Queensland 34-10 in game two of the 2020 State of Origin series to take the series to a decider in Brisbane next Wednesday.

Mathieu Raynal has been appointed as the referee for the opening Autumn Nations Cup Test between Ireland and Wales in Dublin on Friday. The post Match officials to November 16 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wigan stand-off Jackson Hastings has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract with the Super League club for 2021.

Rugby Union Today is here to round up our news and feature content. The post Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and teams announced appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The last time Hull FC were crowned as rugby league's champions, Dave Topliss was captain, Arthur Bunting was head coach and David Bowie was at number one in the UK singles chart with 'Let's Dance'.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has hailed fly-half Duncan Weir's character after he named him in his starting XV to face Italy in Florence. The post Gregor Towsend lauds ‘passionate’ Duncan Weir appeared first o...

With the Autumn Nations Cup upon us, this week's Expert Witness sees the return of former England international number eight Nick Easter. The post Expert Witness: Nick Easter on his hopes for England appeared first on Pl...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his team that will take on Italy in their Autumn Nations Cup opener this weekend. The post Duncan Weir gets the nod at 10 for Scotland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The teams ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup and Tri Nations action. The post Team Tracker: Autumn Nations Cup and Tri Nations appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Alun Wyn Jones, George North and Tomas Francis will reach milestones when Wales and Ireland face off in the Autumn Nations Cup on Friday. The post Wales trio set to reach milestones appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will earn a record-extending 150th Test cap (141 Wales, nine British and Irish Lions) on Friday, when he leads the side out to play Ireland in Dublin in the Autumn Nations Cup.

Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent The post Cain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac's system for Wales The post Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December The post Jackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Sporting tributes have been paid as the United Kingdom paused to commemorate Armistice Day.

England have been 'creating a bit of theatre' at their training sessions as defence coach John Mitchell dresses up in their opposition's shirt. The post John Mitchell to continue to wear opposition shirts appeared first ...

Scotland back-row Hamish Watson is confident his team will do well in the Autumn Nations Cup and believes they could challenge for honours. The post Hamish Watson backs Scotland’s Autumn Nations Cup chances appeared fi...

Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes new wing James Lowe can give his team an "extra dimension" during their Autumn Nations Cup campaign. The post ‘James Lowe can bring extra dimension’ – Andy Farrell appeared first...

All Blacks front-row Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been banned for three weeks for foul play during Saturday's fixture with the Wallabies in Brisbane. The post Ofa Tu’ungafasi suspended for three weeks appeared first on Planet R...