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Jackson Hastings was the star for Wigan Warriors as they made it three successive Super League wins with a dominant performance in a 25-12 victory over Wakefield Trinity.

A double from Kruise Leeming helped Leeds Rhinos overwhelm Salford Red Devils 38-16 at Headingley in the Betfred Super League.

Irish columnist Neil Francis has been sacked by Independent.ie following "offensive" comments he made about Lions and Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith.

We look at what is being said and team news ahead of Saturday's re-arranged Super League match between Catalans and Hull Kingston Rovers at Stade Gilbert Brutus...

The Lions and Harlequins have criticised Irish pundit Neil Francis over comments he made about fly-half Marcus Smith.

When Will Pryce crossed for the second try of his fledgling career in Huddersfield Giants' 40-26 win over Hull FC on Thursday evening, there was one man at the John Smith's Stadium who perhaps savoured it more than anyon...

Mike Blair has been confirmed as the new head coach of Edinburgh Rugby, replacing Richard Cockerill.

In each and every British and Irish Lions tour that has been broadcasted live on Sky Sports since 1997, Miles Harrison has been lead commentator. 

Former Springboks World Cup winner Bryan Habana says the professionalism of TMO Marius Jonker should not be questioned ahead of the opening Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

New Zealand's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel with Australia due to COVID-19 has thrown next month's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship into doubt.

We delve into some issues which could hamper the British and Irish Lions when they take on the Springboks in Saturday's Test in Cape Town. The post Three main concerns for the British and Irish Lions appeared first on Pl...

Check out three scenarios that Planet Rugby features writer James While predicts might happen between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. The post Three key scenarios for the first Lions Test appeared first on Pl...

Here's five talking points ahead of the first Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions series against South Africa, which takes place in Cape Town. The post Five talking points ahead of the first Lions Test appeared first ...

Lions coach Warren Gatland is unhappy at the lack of a neutral Television Match Official for Saturday's Test with the Springboks in Cape Town. The post Warren Gatland furious with first Test’s TMO appointment appeared ...

Edinburgh have found their replacement for ex-head coach Richard Cockerill, with Scotland assistant Mike Blair taking the reins for next season. The post Mike Blair replaces Richard Cockerill as Edinburgh boss appeared f...

Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers believes that the Lions series has briefly taken the minds away from all the troubles in the country. The post ‘Lions series a welcome distraction’ - Jean de Villiers appe...

England assistant coach John Mitchell is to return to Wasps ahead of the new season in a shock move, the Premiership club revealed on Friday. The post John Mitchell exits England role to join Wasps appeared first on Plan...

Australian forward Matt Prior has given Leeds a boost by agreeing a new two-year contract that will keep him at Headingley until at least the end of 2023.

The group representing Australia's rugby league players have criticised the decision by Australia and New Zealand to pull out of the 2021 World Cup as "premature" and said its members wanted to compete in the tournament.

We delve into some issues which could hamper the Springboks when they take on the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's Test in Cape Town. The post Three main concerns for the Springboks appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Marika Koroibete has confirmed that he will be leaving Australian rugby after signing a deal with Japanese outfit Panasonic Wild Knights. The post Marika Koroibete confirms Japanese move appeared first on PlanetRugby.

We look through some of the major talking points ahead of the British and Irish Lions' first Test vs South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports...