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The Hull derby has been postponed for a second time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Warren Gatland has welcomed South Africa elevating their 'A' clash into an unofficial fourth Test, but the British and Irish Lions head coach has emphatically ruled out meeting for a second time on Saturday.

Springbok legend Bryan Habana pens his second column during this British and Irish Lions tour, looking at the South Africa 'A' team, the Lions' recent wins over the Sharks, Marcus Smith's call-up, standout players and m...

"Allez Allez Allez!"  This is the Dragons' fans' chant from the Perpignan terraces - and they'll be shouting it a lot more soon, as Catalans return to the Stade Gilbert Brutus more often after regular trips across the C...

Having pulled off a great escape against an understrength France in Brisbane, Australia will seek to run away with their first series trophy in seven years by beating 'Les Bleus' in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Alun Wyn Jones could make a surprise return to the British and Irish Lions squad after seeing dramatic progress in his recovery from the dislocated shoulder that appeared to have ended his tour.

Warren Gatland has revealed that Alun Wyn Jones could make a return to the British and Irish Lions squad on their tour of South Africa. The post Alun Wyn Jones close to stunning return to Lions squad appeared first on Pl...

Conor Murray to captain the Lions for the first time as a starter, as Gatland makes 12 changes to team that beat Sharks The post Still no Robbie Henshaw for the Lions as team named to face South Africa ‘A’ appeared f...

Lukhanyo Am will captain an extraordinarily strong South Africa 'A' team to face the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday, in a squad that contains 18 Rugby World Cup winners. 

England flanker Lewis Ludlow will face a disciplinary hearing after being cited for striking with the knee in Saturday's 70-14 victory over Canada.

Conor Murray will lead a British and Irish Lions side containing 12 changes when they face South Africa 'A' in Cape Town on Wednesday. The post Conor Murray returns to lead Lions appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am will captain a star-studded South Africa 'A' side against the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town on Wednesday. The post Star-studded South Africa ‘A’ side to face Lions appeared first o...

The second of three internationals between Australia and France takes place at AAMI Park in Melbourne as the Wallabies look to seal a series win. The post Australia poised to wrap up series against France appeared first ...

Andy Farrell's Ireland will take on Japan, New Zealand and Argentina in their year-end international matches, it's been announced on Monday. The post Tough autumn assignments on home soil for Ireland appeared first on Pl...

England stand-in captain and flanker Lewis Ludlow has been cited for foul play during his team's win over Canada at Twickenham on Saturday. The post Lewis Ludlow cited for foul play appeared first on PlanetRugby.

After a fine start to their South African tour, we look at some of the Lions players' chances of playing in the Tests against the Springboks. The post Which Lions have put their hand up for Test selection? appeared first...

Conor Murray has been named to captain the British and Irish Lions from the start for the first time on Wednesday, as the Lions face a South Africa 'A' side in Cape Town. 

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made five alterations to his run-on side for Tuesday's second Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne. The post France make five changes for Australia appeared first on PlanetRugby.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Moana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join a new professional tournament in 2022. The post Moana Pasifika granted unconditional licence appeared first on PlanetRugby.