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St Helens' Grand Final hero Jack Welsby was Leigh's chief tormentor as the Centurions were unable to kick on from their first win of the season as they suffered a 42-12 defeat.

Struggling Wakefield, one place off the foot of the table, did the double over their higher-placed opponents who failed to bounce back from a single-point defeat to city rivals Hull FC last time out.

Catalans Dragons strengthened their grip on top spot in the Betfred Super League with their first win against Salford Red Devils at the AJ Bell Stadium since 2016.

South Africa's under-fire director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will not travel to Australia where the Springboks continue their Rugby Championship campaign over fears his presence may cause a distraction.

On Thursday night, Daryl Powell will take charge of his 501st game as a head coach when Castleford Tigers travel to Hull FC in Super League.

Sam Whitelock and first-choice halves Richie Mo'unga and Aaron Smith have been left out of the All Blacks' travelling squad for next week's Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth with the players expecting ba...

Planet Rugby features writer James While picks his greatest British and Irish Lions starting team of all time, continuing with our left wing selection. The post Greatest British and Irish Lions XV: Left wing appeared fir...

Warren Gatland should never have been the British and Irish Lions head coach against South Africa, according to ex-Wales centre Mark Ring. The post ‘I wouldn't have had Gatland near the Lions’ - Ex-Wales centre appea...

England prop Ellis Genge has been named club captain of Leicester Tigers for the upcoming season, the Premiership outfit announced on Thursday. The post Ellis Genge named Leicester Tigers club captain appeared first on P...

Rugby Australia have announced that the Wallabies' third Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand will take place in Perth on September 5. The post Bledisloe III locked in for September 5 in Perth appeared first on PlanetRug...

South Africa are determined to build on their fine form when they play their remaining Rugby Championship Tests in Queensland next month. The post Boks determined to build on strong start to the season appeared first on ...

Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga have not been included in the All Blacks squad for their clash with the Wallabies in Perth. The post Experienced All Blacks trio to miss Bledisloe Cup Test appeared first on ...

Leinster wing James Lowe is looking to force his way back into Ireland's starting XV for the 2021/22 campaign after working on his defence. The post James Lowe hopes to benefit from defensive improvement appeared first o...

New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs have secured the re-signing of Brad Weber, who has signed a new contract through until the end of 2023. The post Brad Weber recommits to Chiefs and All Blacks appeared first on PlanetRugb...

When he arrived at Castleford Tigers on loan from Toronto Wolfpack just over 12 months ago, Gareth O'Brien was facing uncertainty over what his future in rugby league held.