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Ian Watson paid tribute to Jermaine McGillvary after he overcame an injury scare and an unhappy start to score four tries and help Huddersfield Giants end a six-match losing run with a 40-26 win over Hull FC.

The British and Irish Lions are furious that South African Marius Jonker has been appointed as television match official for Saturday's first Test against the Springboks.

Four tries from Jermaine McGillvary helped Huddersfield Giants end a run of six straight losses as they saw off Hull FC 40-26 in Thursday's Super League match.

More changes to the coaching staff at the Scarlets The post Scarlets attack coach Richard Whiffin leaves club appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions finally begins this weekend as the teams go head-to-head in Cape Town. The post Lions to edge Springboks in crucial first Test appeared first on Planet...

British & Irish Lions number eight Jack Conan has played down any concerns over captain Alun Wyn Jones' fitness ahead of facing South Africa. The post Jack Conan backs Alun Wyn Jones to prove fitness appeared first on Pl...

Springboks and British & Irish Lions clash in the first of three Tests on Saturday and Planet Sport tipster, Jon Newcombe, picks out the best bets. The post Springboks worth a punt in Lions series appeared first on Plane...

A new study into concussion has been released which states that almost a quarter of elite players showed signs of abnormalities in the brain. The post New concussion study ‘will scare certain players’ appeared first ...

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is relishing the prospect of facing the Springboks in their first Test in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Alun Wyn Jones relishing Springbok challenge appeared first on Plan...

The Waratahs have announced that utility forward Jed Holloway is set to return to the Sydney-based outfit on a two-year contract in 2022. The post Jed Holloway to rejoin Waratahs in 2022 appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players' Association have launched an action plan aimed at reducing head impacts and concussion risk in both elite rugby union matches and training.