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Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions to prepare for a "cup final" after their 27-9 defeat by South Africa in the second Test set up a series decider next Saturday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber believes his side are beginning to click back into gear, but cautioned his players to "stay humble" ahead of next weekend's series decider vs the British and Irish Lions.

Former referee Nigel Owens says he would have considered a red card for Cheslin Kolbe's aerial challenge on Conor Murray during South Africa's win over the British and Irish Lions.

South Africa levelled the series with the British & Irish Lions at 1-1 following a much-improved performance as they defeated the tourists 27-9. The post South Africa level series in bruising encounter appeared first on ...

Takeaways from South Africa's second Test win over the British & Irish Lions. The post Five takeaways from South Africa v British & Irish Lions appeared first on PlanetRugby.

British & Irish Lions ratings from the second Test against Springboks. The post Lions player ratings: Alarming slide in form appeared first on PlanetRugby.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland gave his reaction to their defeat to South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town on Saturday. The post ‘Next Saturday is a cup final’ – Warren Gatland appeared fir...

South Africa levelled their three-Test series vs the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday courtesy of a 27-9 victory, as Springboks wing Cheslin Kolbe was very fortunate to avoid a red card. 

South Africa's player ratings from the second Test against the Lions. The post South Africa ratings: Eben Etzebeth back to his best appeared first on PlanetRugby.

New Zealand won a gold medal that was five years in the making, beating France 26-12 on Saturday for the women's rugby Sevens title at the Tokyo Olympics.

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

British and Irish Lions centre Robbie Henshaw is preparing for a backlash from South Africa in their second Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The post Robbie Henshaw prepared for ’emotional’ Springboks appeared ...

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde is expecting a backlash similar to 1974 when they face South Africa in Cape Town. The post Lions look to 1974 ahead of crucial second Test appeared first on PlanetRugb...

Wales and Ospreys back-row Justin Tipuric is set to be out until Christmas with the injury he suffered while playing for the British and Irish Lions. The post Justin Tipuric could be ruled out until Christmas appeared fi...

Australia's NRL postponed Saturday's matches after the state of Queensland announced a three-day lockdown because of coronavirus.

When St Helens return to Super League action on Monday night away to Hull FC, it will present another opportunity for one of the reigning champions' most promising teenage talents to show what he can do.