Bok coach Nienaber explains decision to substitute Jasper Wiese before half-time
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the decision to substitute No 8 Jasper Wiese before half-time of Saturday's third Test against Wales was purely tactical.
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Sunday Social: Great achievements, Eddie Jones’ angry confrontation and Drew Mitchell going all out to settle a bet
It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action.
Ricky Bibey's rugby league career including controversial transfer legal battle between Wigan Warriors and St Helens
Rugby league is in mourning following the shock passing of Ricky Bibey, aged 40. The Leigh-born prop-forward passed away while on holiday, with reports in Italy claiming he was found dead in a hotel in Florence on Saturday evening.
Salford 32-6 Catalans: Ken Sio scores hat-trick as Red Devils close in on play-offs
Salford winger Ken Sio crossed for a hat-trick as his Red Devils side close in on a play-off spot following a 32-6 victory over Catalans at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Danny McGuire provides Dean Hadley and Shaun Kenny-Dowall injury update after Wakefield victory
Dean Hadley could have played his last game for Hull KR after sustaining another serious injury in Sunday's 15-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity. The reliable forward is out of contract at the end of 2022 with his future still unknown.
Chile qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time amid drama in Colorado
There will be a new name at next year’s Rugby World Cup after Chile defeated the United States in dramatic circumstances in Colorado.
Ireland women's 7s team book place at World Cup
Ireland's women's 7s team have qualified for the World Cup in South Africa later this year after making it to the semi-finals of the Rugby Europe qualifying competition in Bucharest.
Tonight's rugby news as Clive Woodward issues World Cup warning to southern hemisphere giants and Pivac's Wales message
Here is your rugby evening news for Sunday July 17.