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Seven players to watch in Super Rugby Pacific including a former England star

Ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, we pick our players to watch, including one of the All Blacks' World Cup heroes and a former England back-row.

Kurtley Beale open to shock code switch after being cleared of sexual assault offences

Wallabies and Waratahs utility back Kurtley Beale has revealed that he is open to leaving rugby union to make a code switch to play rugby league.

Super Rugby Pacific to trial law combatting ‘Dupont’s law’ and ‘kick-tennis’

Super Rugby Pacific confirmed the trial of new laws in 2024 to combat territorial kicking duals and offside loopholes in the process.

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale found not guilty of sexual assault offences

Wallabies and Waratahs star Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman in the toilets of a Sydney bar in December 2022.

Teenage sensation keen to fulfill Wallabies dream despite interest from NRL clubs

Max Jorgensen is keen to continue his rugby union career despite several of Australia's rugby league clubs being interested in signing him.

Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup skipper signs Rugby Australia contract extension

Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Dave Porecki has re-committed to Australian rugby until at least the end of 2026.

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale faces jury for alleged sexual assault

Kurtley Beale's trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in December 2022 started in Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court on Monday.

More bad news for Australia as star winger’s code switch confirmed

Australian rugby suffered another blow when it was confirmed that Mark Nawaqanitawase will join NRL club the Sydney Roosters on a two-year deal from 2025.

Wallabies get world-class boost, but RWC star ‘on the verge’ of code switch – report

The news of Marika Koroibete's retirement U-turn is set to be offset by Mark Nawaqanitawase's departure.

Highly-rated young front-row puts his hand up for Wallabies captaincy role

Highly-rated front-row Angus Bell has thrown his hat into the ring to become the under-performing Wallabies' new captain in 2024.

Lote Tuqiri makes bold prediction on Joseph Suaalii’s cross-code switch

Lote Tuqiri believes Joseph Suaalii has the potential to become the best rugby league player to make the switch to rugby union.

Another massive blow for Rugby Australia as key sponsor walks away

Harvey Norman has confirmed they will not renew their three-year sponsorship of Super Rugby, adding more chaos to the Rugby Australia situation.

NRL bigwig’s bold claim about Wallabies’ big-money league signing

Nick Politis has made a bold claim about Joseph Suaalii.

NRL spy player raid opportunity as Rugby Australia fractures

The NRL are looking to hit back at Rugby Australia with a salaray cap exemption set to be implemented to lure top talents.

Wallabies star to hold talks with NRL outfit over cross-code switch – report

Australian rugby has been rocked by the news that star Wallabies wing Mark Nawaqanitawase is considering a code switch to NRL outfit the Sydney Roosters.

Every Super Rugby Pacific squad confirmed for the 2024 season

All the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squads have been named.

Ex-Wallabies coach says improvement at Super Rugby level the key to Australia’s international revival

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has highlighted improvement at Super Rugby by Australian teams as the key to the Wallabies' revival in the international arena.

The 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour goes behind a paywall again

Sky Sports have once again secured the broadcasting rights for the Tour.

Repeat of 2023 final in Hamilton to kick off Super Rugby Pacific in 2024

The Super Rugby Pacific draw has been confirmed for 2024 with the Crusaders facing the Chiefs in Hamilton on February 23 in a repeat of the 2023 final.

Inside Michael Cheika’s team bonding exercises including ‘kidnapping’ players, private investigators and family trees

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika discusses what he has done to help bring teams together when in charge of Australia and the Waratahs.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Marcus Smith, Posolo Tuilagi, Gareth Anscombe and much more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Ben White, Jean Kleyn, Jack Goodhue and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Ben White, Jean Kleyn, Jack Goodhue and much more.

Wallabies playmaker on his way to the Western Force from the Waratahs

The Western Force have bolstered their backline stocks ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with the signing of Wallabies fly-half Ben Donaldson.

Wallabies star to stand trial after pleading not guilty to sexual assault

Wallabies full-back Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting a woman at Beach Road Hotel in Bondi on December 17, 2022.

Who’s hot and who’s not: New Zealand dominate Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals and Springboks take back Jean Kleyn

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: Semi-final bound sides dominate selection

Following the dramatic Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final action, Planet Rugby selects the team of the week from the first play-off stage.

New Zealand open to NFL-style draft system in Super Rugby Pacific

Rugby Australia floated the idea of introducing a draft system into Super Rugby Pacific and it has received support from New Zealand players’ boss Rob Nichol.

Future of Waratahs head coach up in the air after ‘s***’ season

Waratahs boss Darren Coleman discusses their season after it was ended by the Blues on Friday following a 41-12 defeat in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways from the quarter-final as Blues deliver a statement performance

Following a dominant 41-12 win from the Blues over the Waratahs, Planet Rugby selects five takeaways from the Super Rugby Pacific play-off clash.