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Has Erasmus' antics heaped pressure on second Test referee Ben O'Keefe? The post Rugby Australia slam Rassie Erasmus for flagrant criticism of referee Nic Berry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has sent South Africa a warning that the tourists can improve ahead of their second Test on Saturday. The post Alun Wyn Jones feels Lions have ‘a few gears to go up’ appea...

The first steps towards a re-alignment of Super League and the Rugby Football League were taken today when club representatives met to discuss plans for a restructure of the game.

Tadhg Furlong insists the British and Irish Lions have drawn on their experience of four years ago to tap into South Africa's psyche for Saturday's second Test.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has doubled down on Rassie Erasmus' claims that he wasn't respected during the first British and Irish Lions Test. The post Siya Kolisi doubles down on Rassie Erasmus claims appeared firs...

The Springboks have further inflamed tensions ahead of the second British and Irish Lions Test by doubling down on Rassie Erasmus' social media rant.

South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi and backs coach Mzwandile Stick spoke to the media on Friday after an inflammatory 24 hours concerning the Lions tour The post Springboks captain Siya Kolisi backs Rassie Erasmus’ comme...

It is fair to say that, since bursting onto the international stage as part of England's Grand Slam-winning 2016 Six Nations team, Maro Itoje has transcended the world of rugby union like few others before him.

As revealed by TRP back in April, the tighthead is on his way to the AJ Bell Stadium The post Sale Sharks confirm Nick Schonert switch from Worcester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Rugby Australia have hit back at South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus after his comments about referee Nic Berry in his hour-long video. The post Rugby Australia hit back at Rassie Erasmus after video appeared f...

Talking points ahead of the second Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions, which takes place at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The post Five talking points ahead of the second Lions Test appeared first...

British and Irish Lions' Robin McBryde insists that they are confident referee Ben O'Keeffe will not be influenced by Rassie Erasmus' outburst. The post Lions confident Ben O’Keeffe won’t be influenced appeared first...

The British and Irish Lions are confident that referee Ben O'Keeffe will not be influenced by Rassie Erasmus' extraordinary attack on the officials from the first Test as they aim to seal a series victory over South Afri...

Prospects of the 2021 World Cup going ahead in the autumn receded further on Friday when the 16 NRL clubs threw their weight behind the decision of Australia and New Zealand to pull out.

We highlight three facets of play which South Africa must improve if they want to avoid a series defeat to the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Three areas the Springboks can improve in second Test appeared first...

Video of the Week delves into the second British & Irish Lions Test in 1997. The post Video of the Week: Lions win historic series in 1997 appeared first on PlanetRugby.

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. 

As the DCMS releases a report as a result of a four-month inquiry into the impact of concussion in sport, Alistair Hargreaves fears rugby may be changed beyond its foundations The post Hargreaves: Law changes could destr...

Tadhg Furlong has revealed that the Lions are using their 2017 experience in New Zealand to tap into the Springboks psyche for Saturday's Test. The post ‘Past experiences helping Lions’ – Tadhg Furlong appeared fir...

Scotland have added Tonga to their end-of-year international schedule, who will join Australia, South Africa and Japan as Murrayfield opponents. The post Scotland add Tonga to end-of-year schedule appeared first on Plane...

Leicester Tigers have bolstered their backline stocks ahead of the new campaign with the signing of Tongan international Hosea Saumaki. The post Leicester Tigers bolster backline stocks appeared first on PlanetRugby.

What are the expectations for Saracens ahead of their Premiership return? Adam Hathaway asked former captain Brad Barritt The post Barritt: 'Owen and the gang will be back in title mix' appeared first on The Rugby Paper.