Can Wales topple mighty South Africa? Talking points ahead of the opening Test
Wales face their toughest task of Wayne Pivac’s coaching reign with a three-Test series against world champions South Africa.
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Today's rugby news as mistake in 'shameful' incident admitted and Wales star reveals 12-year Dan Lydiate promise
Here are the latest rugby headlines for Friday, July 1.
RL Today: Halton on NRL radar, Leutele blow & Sutcliffe heads to Midlands
Hull KR forward Frankie Halton is attracting interest from the NRL following his rapid rise to the top. (Hull Live)
Luton set to capitalise on Derby County player situation
Luton Town are closing in on the signing of out-of-contract Derby County midfielder Louie Watson, according to Football Insider.
NZ Rugby review rules Jeremy Loughman returned after concussion protocols error
Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed to return to the field after suffering concussion symptoms against the Maori All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has concluded.
Native Trail spearheads Godolphin’s bid to win the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes
Godolphin’s Native Trail lines up against five rivals in the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes on Saturday when he bids to give the racing operation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, a 12th Group 1 prize for the year at Sandown Park.
The All Blacks' decline: a terminal tailspin or curious blip?
Last year proved to be historic for the All Blacks and not in a good way: three Test defeats was their worst run of form since 2009.
Familiar face helped Sunderland win race for latest summer signing
New Sunderland signing Dan Ballard has revealed that Elliot Embleton helped to convince him make the move to the Black Cats amid interest from other Championship teams.