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Jacques Nienaber has hinted that the social media rant from Rassie Erasmus helped the Springboks to focus on Saturday's clash with the Lions. The post Rassie Erasmus’ rant helped Boks hints Jacques Nienaber appeared fi...

The Exeter Chiefs centre is leaving Sandy Park and returning to the Scarlets The post Corey Baldwin coming back to Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

George Williams enjoyed a victorious debut for Warrington by kicking a dramatic last-minute drop-goal which condemned Leeds to a 27-26 defeat.

Kyle Sinckler could be facing a lengthy ban after he was cited for biting in the British and Irish Lions' second Test defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

Wigan registered their fourth Super League win in five games as they ran in nine tries against bottom club Leigh in a match that saw both teams reduced to 12 men.

Duane Vermeulen has re-joined the South Africa squad ahead of the series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Former British and Irish Lions Jamie Roberts and Brad Barritt, as well as former England World Cup winner Nolli Waterman, dissect the Lions' Test loss to South Africa...

Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has denied biting Springbok counterpart Willie le Roux when a scuffle broke out in Saturday's Test in Cape Town. The post Stuart Hogg denies biting Willie le Roux appeared first on PlanetRugby...

Stuart Hogg has denied biting Willie le Roux during the British and Irish Lions' defeat to South Africa on Saturday, adding he is "annoyed and upset" at the accusation.

We examine some of the talking points which emerged from South Africa's 27-9 win over the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Five things we learned from the Lions’ second-Test loss appeared firs...

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Rassie’s rant and an aerial challenge appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse has been added to South Africa's squad for Saturday's Test with the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town. The post Sharks scrum-half called up to Springbok squad appeared first on PlanetRu...

Nic White could make a shock return from injury when the Wallabies face the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup opener in Auckland on Saturday. The post Injured Nic White pushing for Bledisloe Cup return appeared first on ...

How can World Rugby set a structure to aid the development of Fiji and the Pacific Islands? The post Fiji's double gold shows they have so much more to give | Jeff Probyn appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here?It’s May 23, 2004 […] The post Hero Howley hits turbo to land European glo...

RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER WHAT to make of Rassie Erasmus, below, and his recent outbursts? He was a brilliant flanker in his pomp – definitely the […] The post Hypocrisy of coaches sticks in my craw appeared fir...

■BY PAUL REES Man of the match: Siya Kolisi tackles Mako VunipolaPLAYER WATCHLIONS1. MAKO VUNIPOLAConceded a couple of penalties and struggled up front with South […] The post Kolisi is the Boks' captain marvel appea...

I was surprised by the selections of Stuart Hogg and Duhan van der Merwe for the First Test. But to be fair to the Scotland […] The post Liam Williams and Josh Adams must start in the final showdown | Shane Williams ap...

SHANE WILLIAMSWALES AND LIONS LEGEND Bomb defuser: Liam Williams is great under high ballI was surprised by the selections of Stuart Hogg and Duhan van […] The post Liam, Josh must start in the final showdown appeared ...

■By NICK CAIN South Africa ....27ptsTries: Mapimpi 45, Am 61Conversions: Pollard 62Penalties: Pollard 4, 32, 71, 76, 80+1B&I Lions ............9ptsPenalties: Biggar 10, 17, 37THIS second […] The post Lions must break...

Daniel Gallan's verdict on the Springboks display in the second Test as they surged ahead of the Lions in the second half The post Lood de Jager turned game back South Africa's way | Daniel Gallan appeared first on The R...

RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER MORNE Steyn, still in the Boks long squad although unused in the series thus far, is usually best remembered as the man […] The post Morne still Boks' record man appeared first on The Rug...