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Ireland coach Andy Farrell is hopeful his star player Johnny Sexton will be cleared to play in the second Test against the All Blacks. The post Ireland: Andy Farrell hopeful Johnny Sexton will be available for the second...

Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber says he would rather look at the second-half after his completed a 15-point comeback against Wales on Saturday. The post Springboks: Jacques Nienaber praises his players for second-half c...

■By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire to keep playing and […] The post I'm enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashto...

Wigan heaped more misery on relegation-threatened Wakefield with an eight-try 46-22 victory at the Be Well Stadium.

Australia’s Darcy Swain could face a suspension after being ordered to attend an independent disciplinary hearing in the wake of his red card for headbutting Jonny Hill.

Eddie Jones insists that referee James Doleman evened up the game with his decisions after sending Darcy Swain off for foul play. The post Eddie Jones: Darcy Swain red-card influenced refereeing decisions to 'even' the g...

It is our round-up of this week's social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Debut try, a kick to win and heartwarming gestures appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Wales captain Dan Biggar admits his side losing out 32-29 to a brilliant Springbok comeback is a "missed opportunity". The post Wales: Dan Biggar rues 'missed opportunity' to beat Springboks appeared first on PlanetRugby...

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is happy to have beaten Ireland 42-19 but expects a big challenge in the second Test next weekend. The post All Blacks: Delight after win against Ireland but wary of the second Test a...

We look at what is being said and team news as Round 17 of the Super League regular season closes with two games on Sunday afternoon, with Wakefield Trinity hosting Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves welcoming Salford ...

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika starts off his reign with a promising Los Pumas 26-18 win over Scotland in San Salvador de Jujuy. The post Michael Cheika: Discipline the primary work-on for Los Pumas appeared first o...

■From ADAM HATHAWAY in Perth ENGLAND boss Eddie Jones accused referee James Doleman of favouring the Wallabies after they had a man sent off as […] The post Jones: We blew our chances to win it appeared first on The ...

WAYNE PIVAC was left frustrated by Wales’ discipline after a last-gasp Damian Willemse penalty broke Welsh hearts and denied them an historic victory in South […] The post So close! Last-kick heartache for Wales appe...

NEWCASTLE Falcons have launched an internal investigation to determine if any of the racism that Luther Burrell experienced happened while at the club. Burrell, 32, […] The post Newcastle to investigate after Burrell r...

■By STEFFAN THOMAS EDDIE JONES’ position as England head coach may be under scrutiny but Australian legend John Eales insists the Rugby Football Union would […] The post Eales urges England to stick with Jones appe...

CLAUDIA MacDonald has returned to the England squad after a neck injury forced her to miss the Six Nations and final months of the Premier […] The post England welcome Claudia return appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

EXETER have granted lock Will Witty early release from his existing deal to join Top 14 club Perpignan. The 27-year-old moved to Sandy Park in […] The post Witty joins Perpignan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

■By NICK CAIN Australia ..........30pts Tries: Petaia 63, Fainga’a 69, Samu 76 Conversions: Lolesio 64, 70, 77 Penalties: Lolesio 23, 40, 43 England ............28pts Tries: […] The post Triple-try Aussie blitz too...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK A big part of playing the game at the highest level is rugby intelligence, and in international rugby […] The post England must play smarter if they are to turn thi...

PAUL REES COMMENT Irreplacable: England lost their way when Tom Curry went off injured Right, Henry Arundell made the most metres of any Red Rose […] The post England have the talent but they lack direction appeared fi...

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK IF it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is common-sense wisdom that should apply to the European Cup. […] The post We must protect this jewel in club rugby appeared first on ...

NICK CAIN THE RFU revealed a bizarre £220 million 10-year plan for professional women’s rugby that appears to be based more on fantasy than on […] The post Funding plans for women just bizarre appeared first on The ...