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JEREMY GUSCOTT Mistakes: Conor MurrayJaden Hendrikse’s red card just after half-time killed this match – after that the Lions just ran riot. Up until that […] The post Backward step as Lions play like suckers appea...

Castleford will head to Wembley on the back of a fifth successive home defeat in Super League after their virtual reserve team were crushed 70-18 at home to Salford.

Wigan claimed their first Super League win since May as they came from behind to beat Huddersfield 16-12 and end a run of five consecutive defeats.

Jamie George insists the British and Irish Lions have been brought closer together by the disruption they have faced during a week of upheaval in South Africa.

Catch up with all the episodes of Scott Quinnell's British and Irish Lions Fan Van around the UK so far, as Quinnell meets up with supporters in Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Plymouth.

Our five takeaways from the England v Canada clash at Twickenham. The post Five takeaways from England v Canada appeared first on PlanetRugby.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is among six players who have tested positive for coronavirus as the Springboks face more disruption to preparations for their series against the British and Irish Lions.

Although the Springboks will resume training on Sunday, Siya Kolisi is among six players in the squad who has returned positive Covid-19 tests. The post Siya Kolisi one of six new positive Bok Covid cases appeared first ...

British and Irish Lions hooker Jamie George says that there has been a benefit to all the disruptions which caused upheaval in their camp. The post ‘Disruptions have brought us closer together’ - Jamie George appeare...

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has admitted that last week was the most chaotic one of his career as a professional head coach. The post ‘Most chaotic few days of my career’ – Warren Gatland appeared f...

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: All things Lions and farcical France appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Ireland's stand-in captain James Ryan believes that the July Tests against Japan and USA has helped build depth within Andy Farrell's squad. The post ‘There is massive competition in the squad’ - James Ryan appeared ...

Front-row Taniela Tupou replacing Allan Alaalatoa is the only change to Australia's starting XV for Tuesday's Test with France in Melbourne. The post Taniela Tupou to start for Wallabies against France appeared first on ...

HOOKER Ronan Kelleher crossed four times as Ireland wrapped up their season in style against the USA. Kelleher, 23, said: "We had eight new caps […] The post Ireland 71-10 USA: Kelleher hits four in American thrashing ...

By JOHN FALLON Ireland ..............71ptsTries: Kelleher 23, 30, 44, 54, Baloucoune 17, Timoney 27, McCloskey 56, Keenan 62, Coombes 71, Bealham 80Conversions: Carbery 18, 23, […] The post Kelleher hits four in Americ...

Boss: Graham SteadmanGRAHAM Steadman is relishing his return to rugby after taking up a key role at Hull Ionians. The Great Britain Rugby League legend […] The post League great Steadman takes reins at Ionians appeared...

■By NICK CAIN Sharks ................31ptsTries: Volmink 10, 35; Abrahams 14, Henrikse 23, Kok 53Conversions: Cronje 11, 24, 36Lions ..................71ptsTries: Harris 5, George 21, 55; Van […] The post Lions find ...

NEWS EXTRABy JON NEWCOMBE JIMMY LOWES has left Championship high-flyers Ealing Trailfinders and taken up a position as director of rugby at local club West […] The post Lowes leaves Ealing for DoR job appeared first on...

RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER ENGLAND caps should never be given away goes the mantra, but it’s a philosophical approach that often seems on dodgy ground. Take […] The post Peculiar how lowly Canada now meet the cap...

HOOKER Jamie Blamire and wing Adam Radwan enjoyed Twickenham days they will never forget as the Newcastle Falcons duo grabbed hat-tricks with Bath wing Joe […] The post Perfect day for me says Adam appeared first on Th...

RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER THE squads for the Men’s Sevens at Tokyo later this month have been confirmed and the standout selection has to be Semi […] The post Radradra sprinkles his stardust on Tokyo appeared fi...

■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER England..............70ptsTries: Blamire 1, 40, 59; Penalty 13, Radwan 15, 50, 61; Cokanasiga 20, 23; Genge 46Conversions: Smith 2, 16, 22, 25, 41, […] The post Radwan sets the pace for Eddie's ...