Tonight's rugby news as Ireland star cited for brutal All Blacks incident and former Welsh scrum-half dies
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, July 18.
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Salford Red Devils CEO Ian Blease takes swipe at Jon Wilkin after writing off play-off hopes
Salford Red Devils are on a roll at the minute, but they haven't impressed everyone. The Reds have won three of their last four games and picked up a superb victory on Sunday as they toppled last year's Grand Finalists, Catalans Dragons.
Andrew Porter cited for high tackle in win over All Blacks
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been cited for a high tackle during the Test series-clinching victory over New Zealand in Wellington.
Hull KR home game against Toulouse Olympique rearranged due to TV coverage
Another Hull KR fixture has been changed due to Sky Sports' coverage, with the Robins' Round 22 fixture against Toulouse now taking place on Thursday 4th August (8pm KO) and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
ITV Love Island's Jacques O'Neill sends message after first TV appearance as he reunites with his islander 'bestie'
Love Island star Jacques O'Neill has shared a message with his thousands of newfound followers following his first TV appearance since leaving the villa. The rugby player exited the ITV2 dating show in emotional scenes aired last week, saying he needed to "get back to himself".
All Blacks are underdogs, but 'direct, physical, unimaginative' Boks aren't Ireland, says Kiwi scribe
The upcoming clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship is eagerly awaited by rugby fans, with South Africa having home ground advantage in both matches.
Sione Mata’utia receives three-match ban with four players suspended
Sione Mata’utia has been banned for three games following his red card during St Helens’ 25-0 win over Huddersfield.
Ken Kennedy, rugby player who was one of the 1974 Lions ‘Invincibles’ – obituary
Ken Kennedy, who has died aged 81, was an orthopaedic consultant and former British and Irish Lions hooker who won 45 caps for Ireland in the days before professional rugby; he was one of the celebrated Lions “Invincibles” of 1974 who had such an emphatic series victory against South Africa.