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Jeremy Guscott on just how difficult the Springboks are to beat The post Springboks are best one-trick pony in world rugby | Jeremy Guscott appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Jeff Probyn's take on the philosophy at Bristol Bears The post Home-grown talent at Bristol Bears? Don't make me laugh | Jeff Probyn appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Huddersfield coach Ian Watson sang the praises of teenage stand-off Will Pryce after he helped his side overcome a calamitous start to beat Wakefield 22-18 in an extraordinary contest at the John Smith's Stadium.

Ryan Hall's 13th Betfred Super League try of the season was unlucky for Leigh but capped a dramatic 34-28 rollercoaster win for Tony Smith's play-off contenders.

Huddersfield overcame a calamitous start to make it three successive Super League wins, coming from 18-0 down to beat Wakefield 22-18 in an extraordinary contest at the John Smith's Stadium.

The British and Irish Lions fell to an agonising 2-1 series defeat after South Africa won the decisive final Test 19-16.

We delve into the performances of the British and Irish Lions backs. The post Lions tour report card: Backs appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Following South Africa's 2-1 series triumph, we delve into selection and whether British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland got it wrong. The post Five Lions omissions that could have turned the series appeared fi...

Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi was at a loss to describe what defeating the British and Irish Lions meant for them as a squad and the country. The post ‘We did this for the whole of South Africa’ - Siya Kolisi appear...

Nick Cain on why the neutrality of referees is imperative to Lions tours, as history can attest The post Times when the Lions were fouled by the officials appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

After once again breaking British & Irish Lions hearts, 12 years on from his 2009 heroics, Fly-half Morne Steyn discussed his fairytale Bok return. The post ‘I didn’t expect to play for the Boks again’ - Morne Stey...

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Morne magic and Smith’s milestone appeared first on PlanetRugby.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland had nothing but good words to say about his side following their 2-1 defeat to South Africa. The post Warren Gatland proud despite series defeat appeared first on PlanetR...

Sky Sports pundits Maggie Alphonsi, Sam Warburton, Sir Ian McGeechan and Bryan Habana pick out the key points as South Africa won the series against the British and Irish Lions after winning a gripping third test 19-16 i...

We look at what is being said and team news ahead of Sunday's Betfred Super League clash between Leigh Centurions and Hull Kingston Rovers, live on Sky Sports, and the day's other game between Huddersfield Giants and Wak...

Paul Rees rates the performances of both teams in the third and final Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa The post Player ratings: Damian de Allende is the Boks' rock again appeared first on The R...

The Newcastle hooker is Irish-qualified and wanted by Johann van Graan, TRP understands The post Munster have eye on Newcastle Falcons ace George McGuigan 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?I’m not exactly sure […] The post Who'd want to see this lot waiting for t...

Brendan Gallagher looks at how the Premiership squads are shaping up for the new season What with pandemic considerations – not least the financial implications […] The post Worcester bring in big guns to achieve lif...

THE mercurial Terry Price enjoyed a brief but varied senior career after leaving Llanelli GS following a schoolboy career straight from the comic books.For a […] The post Price was right for Terry to go north appeared ...

CHAMPIONS Harlequins start their title defence at home to Loughborough Lightning on September 4.The season will see the introduction of the Allianz Cup, intended to […] The post ALLIANZ PREMIER XVs FIXTURES 2021-22 app...

■By GARY FITZGERALD JACK Walker hopes that hooking up with the upwardly mobile, trophy-chasing Harlequins bandwagon can help carry him closer to Eddie Jones’ heart […] The post Ambitious Quins are a match for Jack ...