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When Opta started collecting team and individual player statistics for rugby league at the start of the Super League era, it opened up new way of understanding the key metrics behind how matches are played and won.

Curtis Sironen cannot wait to get started in Super League after his move to St Helens was confirmed, with the second row's two-year deal beginning next season.

Anthony Joshua puts his world titles on the line against Oleksandr Usyk live on Sky Sports Box Office later this month, but a hotly anticipated heavyweight clash of a different kind takes place in Newcastle on Saturday e...

Cardiff have suffered a setback after back-row James Botham was sidelined for the opening months of the new season due to a shoulder injury. The post James Botham injury blow hits Cardiff appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has revealed the reasoning behind the Northern Irish province's decision to make minimal additions to his squad. The post Ulster’s lack of signings explained by Dan McFarland appeared first o...

All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree expects a big onslaught from the Wallabies when the sides resume hostilities in Perth on Sunday. The post All Blacks braced for big onslaught from Wallabies appeared first on Plan...

After overcoming injury and a court case, Reds star Suliasi Vunivalu is ready to make his Wallabies debut, potentially against South Africa. The post Suliasi Vunivalu ‘ready’ for Wallabies debut appeared first on Pla...

Former England U20 flyer Jordan Olowofela will further his career at the Dragons after joining them from Leicester Tigers on a season-long loan. The post Dragons bring in Jordan Olowofela on loan appeared first on Planet...

Wallabies scrum-half Tate McDermott believes an improved defensive effort is imperative when they take on the All Blacks in Perth on Sunday. The post Tate McDermott demands improvement from Wallabies appeared first on Pl...