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Jake Mamo is excited by what the next three years holds after agreeing a move to Castleford Tigers from Betfred Super League rivals Warrington Wolves.

Cornish Pirates have announced the signing of former Wasps flyer Callum Sirker on a one-year deal. Sirker was released by Wasps this summer as he […] The post Ex-Wasps wing Callum Sirker lands at Cornish Pirates appear...

Stuart Hogg will lead the British & Irish Lions in their first match of the tour of South Africa, as they take on the Emirates […] The post Stuart Hogg to captain Lions in tour opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The British and Irish Lions have named a much-changed starting line-up for their opening game in South Africa, against the Emirates Lions. The post Stuart Hogg skippers entirely new Lions starting team appeared first on ...

Fly-half Finn Russell says that he has found the right balance in his game to be a success on the British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa. The post ‘Maverick’ Finn Russell insists he can be trusted appeared fir...

Richie Mo'unga has been picked as the All Blacks' starting fly-half for their season-opening Test against Tonga, consigning Beauden Barrett to the bench in a matchday squad featuring four uncapped players.

South Africa rugby legend André Joubert talks to Planet Rugby features writer James While about the 1997 and 2021 British and Irish Lions tour. The post Expert Witness: Lions excite Bok legend André Joubert appeared fi...

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Scotland and British and Irish Lions loosehead prop Rory Sutherland, who joins from Edinburgh. The post Worcester snag another Lion as Rory Sutherland signs appeared first...

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is impressed with the competition in the touring party ahead of trying intriguing combinations in search of his best team to take on South Africa in their three-match series.

Steve McNamara insists Catalans Dragons do not have disciplinary problems but he accused them of "stupidity" after having three players sin-binned during their 50-12 win over Huddersfield Giants.

James Maloney led the way as Catalans Dragons strengthened their position at the top of the Betfred Super League table with a crushing 50-12 win over a patched-up Huddersfield Giants.

Organisers of this year's Rugby League World Cup have delayed a decision over whether the tournament will go ahead as planned but say progress has been made.

Andy Farrell said Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa but an injury to the Leinster lock scuppered his chances.

Scotland have called off their game against Romania on July 10 after confirmation that 'several members' of their playing squad have tested positive for Covid-19.

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will join Gallagher Premiership club Worcester after the British and Irish Lions' South Africa tour.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says he cannot wait to tackle the British and Irish Lions on home soil, live on Sky Sports.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an experienced squad to take on Japan, with captain James Ryan cleared to play. Ryan had missed the […] The post Ireland include several senior players for Japan clash appeared...

Stuart Hogg says he will consult Alun Wyn Jones ahead of Saturday's clash with Emirates Lions after being named British and Irish Lions captain for the first fixture on South African soil.

The short side is here to preview the weekend's international action. The post The short side: Tests begin and all eyes on Springboks appeared first on PlanetRugby.

British and Irish Lions omission, James Ryan, will captain Ireland in their international clash with Japan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. The post James Ryan fit to captain Ireland against Japan appeared fir...

Harlequins outside centre Joe Marchant is looking to nail down an England starting jersey after a victorious Premiership campaign with his club. The post England starting spot the next mission for Joe Marchant appeared f...

England prop Ellis Genge believes that people have built up an ill-informed opinion about him over his alleged on-field disciplinary issues. The post Ellis Genge warns opponents over provocation appeared first on PlanetR...