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World Rugby reveal plans to depower scrums and close ‘Dupont Law’ loophole
Jared Wright 19 Mar 2024

World Rugby reveal plans to depower scrums and close ‘Dupont Law’ loophole

World Rugby have revealed plans to outlaw the 'croc roll' and make amendments around scrums and 'Dupont Law'.

International
World Rugby plan to rollout ‘global trial’ of controversial 20-minute red card in disciplinary shake-up
Jared Wright 19 Mar 2024

World Rugby plan to rollout ‘global trial’ of controversial 20-minute red card in disciplinary shake-up

Rugby's governing body has unveiled a comprehensive phased plan aimed at 'enhancing rugby's global appeal' which includes a 20-minute red card global trial.

International
Four stars shortlisted for Six Nations Player of the Championship after ‘fan vote’
Jared Wright 19 Mar 2024

Four stars shortlisted for Six Nations Player of the Championship after ‘fan vote’

The 2024 Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist has been revealed, with a representative from England, Ireland, Scotland and Italy making the cut.

Six Nations
Six Nations stats leaders: Italy captain Michele Lamaro smashes all-time record in passionate campaign
Dylan Coetzee 19 Mar 2024

Six Nations stats leaders: Italy captain Michele Lamaro smashes all-time record in passionate campaign

With the dust settled on the 2024 tournament, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the top-performing players in Six Nations.

Six Nations
Nick Easter’s Six Nations Team of the Week: ‘Flawless’ Frenchman and Italy’s ‘tackle & jackal machine’ feature after Super Saturday
James While 18 Mar 2024

Nick Easter’s Six Nations Team of the Week: ‘Flawless’ Frenchman and Italy’s ‘tackle & jackal machine’ feature after Super Saturday

After a thrilling conclusion of the 2024 Six Nations, we sat down with former England forward Nick Easter to select his Team of the Week.

Six Nations
World rankings: Italy equal all-time high, Wales hit a record low after the Six Nations
Jared Wright 18 Mar 2024

World rankings: Italy equal all-time high, Wales hit a record low after the Six Nations

Contrasting news for Italy and Wales following the weekend's Six Nations action.

Six Nations
Rating every Wales player from their disastrous Six Nations campaign: ‘All-action hero’ a clear standout
Lawrence Nolan 18 Mar 2024

Rating every Wales player from their disastrous Six Nations campaign: ‘All-action hero’ a clear standout

How we rated Warren Gatland's charges during the 2024 Six Nations.

Wales
Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland retain Six Nations title, Italy impress as Wales and Crusaders struggle
Dylan Coetzee 18 Mar 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland retain Six Nations title, Italy impress as Wales and Crusaders struggle

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

Who's hot and who's not
Sam Warburton: Warren Gatland’s resignation offer ‘tactical’ with ‘bullets’ set to be ‘fired’
Colin Newboult 18 Mar 2024

Sam Warburton: Warren Gatland’s resignation offer ‘tactical’ with ‘bullets’ set to be ‘fired’

Wales legend Sam Warburton has addressed Warren Gatland’s post-match comments.

Wales
‘He offers his arm!’ – Ex-England star left fuming as France win following ‘soft decision’
Colin Newboult 18 Mar 2024

‘He offers his arm!’ – Ex-England star left fuming as France win following ‘soft decision’

Ugo Monye was left frustrated over the final penalty awarded to France on Saturday.

England
Nine Ireland players make UK agency’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament, including a ‘major contender’ to captain the British and Irish Lions
Jared Wright 18 Mar 2024

Nine Ireland players make UK agency’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament, including a ‘major contender’ to captain the British and Irish Lions

Nine Ireland players with two England stars made the cut.

Six Nations
Danny Care: England will hit ‘massive heights’ under Steve Borthwick
Alex Spink 18 Mar 2024

Danny Care: England will hit ‘massive heights’ under Steve Borthwick

Danny Care predicts that England will continue to get better under Steve Borthwick and Jamie George.

England
‘Sky’s the limit’ for England as Steve Borthwick already plotting All Blacks’ downfall
Colin Newboult 18 Mar 2024

‘Sky’s the limit’ for England as Steve Borthwick already plotting All Blacks’ downfall

England have already turned their attentions to New Zealand following the conclusion of their Six Nations campaign.

England
Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Ireland and Italy lead the way as one country misses out
James While 17 Mar 2024

Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Ireland and Italy lead the way as one country misses out

Ex-players Bernard Jackman, Adam Jones, Nick Easter and Paul Gustard sit down with James While to pick Planet Rugby's Team of the Six Nations.

Six Nations
George Ford explains the England ‘mindset shift’ that is backed up by Six Nations stats
James While 17 Mar 2024

George Ford explains the England ‘mindset shift’ that is backed up by Six Nations stats

Planet Rugby's James While caught up with England playmaker George Ford to discuss both the Six Nations campaign and his own personal style.

England
State of the Nation: Wales must cling to hope after winless Six Nations
Lawrence Nolan 17 Mar 2024

State of the Nation: Wales must cling to hope after winless Six Nations

We kick off our Six Nations team reviews with last placed Wales, who ended the campaign with five losses out of five.

Wales
Opinion: England a ‘side reborn’ after Six Nations as the ‘straitjacket has gone’ under Steve Borthwick
Alex Spink 17 Mar 2024

Opinion: England a ‘side reborn’ after Six Nations as the ‘straitjacket has gone’ under Steve Borthwick

Planet Rugby contributor Alex Spink hails the progress England have made under Steve Borthwick in recent weeks, saying the "straitjacket has gone".

Six Nations
Why Andy Farrell feels missing the Grand Slam is the ‘best thing’ for Ireland
Dylan Coetzee 17 Mar 2024

Why Andy Farrell feels missing the Grand Slam is the ‘best thing’ for Ireland

Ireland boss Andy Farrell saw the silver lining in missing the Grand Slam but praised his players for winning back-to-back Six Nations.

Ireland
France star evaluates Six Nations campaign after ‘chaotic’ clash with England
James While 17 Mar 2024

France star evaluates Six Nations campaign after ‘chaotic’ clash with England

Planet Rugby writer James While caught up with arguably France's player of the tournament, flanker Francois Cros, after their win over England.

France
The nine U20 Six Nations stars destined for greatness, including the next Michael Hooper
Colin Newboult 17 Mar 2024

The nine U20 Six Nations stars destined for greatness, including the next Michael Hooper

We pick out nine players who are destined for greatness in the senior arena after enjoying impressive campaigns in the recent U20 Six Nations.

Six Nations
Ireland seal back-to-back Six Nations titles after hard-fought victory over Scotland
Planet Rugby 16 Mar 2024

Ireland seal back-to-back Six Nations titles after hard-fought victory over Scotland

Ireland managed to retain their Six Nations crown after claiming a hard-fought 17-13 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Six Nations
Thomas Ramos’ clutch kick sees France edge England in seven-try Six Nations thriller
Planet Rugby 16 Mar 2024

Thomas Ramos’ clutch kick sees France edge England in seven-try Six Nations thriller

France came out on top in a thrilling Six Nations clash with England, with Thomas Ramos' late penalty helping to seal a 33-31 victory in Lyon.

Six Nations
Italy repeat Cardiff heroics as Wales handed Wooden Spoon after woeful Six Nations
Planet Rugby 16 Mar 2024

Italy repeat Cardiff heroics as Wales handed Wooden Spoon after woeful Six Nations

Italy finished the 2024 Six Nations with two wins and a draw after beating Wales 24-21 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Six Nations
England player ratings: ‘Masterful’ George Ford proves his critics wrong in agonising France defeat
Colin Newboult 16 Mar 2024

England player ratings: ‘Masterful’ George Ford proves his critics wrong in agonising France defeat

England’s player ratings following their narrow 33-31 defeat to France.

England
France v England: Five takeaways as ‘sheer firepower’ saves Les Bleus but Steve Borthwick earns ‘enormous credit’
James While 16 Mar 2024

France v England: Five takeaways as ‘sheer firepower’ saves Les Bleus but Steve Borthwick earns ‘enormous credit’

Our five takeaways from the Six Nations thriller between France and England in Lyon.

Six Nations
France player ratings: ‘Superstar’ shines in Six Nations thriller as Thomas Ramos boots Les Bleus to narrow win over England
Jared Wright 16 Mar 2024

France player ratings: ‘Superstar’ shines in Six Nations thriller as Thomas Ramos boots Les Bleus to narrow win over England

Our France player ratings following their 33-31 victory over England.

France
Ireland player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park steers hosts to back-to-back Six Nations titles
Dylan Coetzee 16 Mar 2024

Ireland player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park steers hosts to back-to-back Six Nations titles

Following a 17-13 win over Scotland in their Six Nations Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Ireland.

Ireland
Scotland player ratings: Blair Kinghorn and Andy Christie shine in brave defeat to Ireland
David Skippers 16 Mar 2024

Scotland player ratings: Blair Kinghorn and Andy Christie shine in brave defeat to Ireland

How Scotland's players rated in their Six Nations defeat to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Scotland
Ireland v Scotland: Five takeaways as ‘deserved’ champions edge past a ‘sensational’ Scottish defence to clinch back-to-back Six Nations titles
Jared Wright 16 Mar 2024

Ireland v Scotland: Five takeaways as ‘deserved’ champions edge past a ‘sensational’ Scottish defence to clinch back-to-back Six Nations titles

Our five takeaways as Ireland clinched back-to-back Six Nations titles defeating Scotland 17-13. .

Six Nations
Peter O’Mahony addresses retirement question after ‘one of the tougher weeks’
Colin Newboult 16 Mar 2024

Peter O’Mahony addresses retirement question after ‘one of the tougher weeks’

It was reported prior to Ireland’s match with Scotland that Peter O’Mahony was set to retire from Test rugby.

Ireland
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Editor's Picks

Split with Blues star Hoskins Sotutu, Chief Cortez Ratima and Hurricane Ruben Love.

Razor watch: Seven All Blacks hopefuls pushing for selection, including a matured back-row and the new Christian Cullen

24 Apr 2024
Major League Rugby star kicks for goal (Photo credit: Davey Wilson).

Major League Rugby: Five things we learnt including a statement win and impossible predictions

24 Apr 2024
Leinster are flying high in terms of personnel while Newcastle Falcons struggle.

Loose Pass: Leinster becoming a ‘runaway monster’, rotation problems and Newcastle Falcons concern

23 Apr 2024
Nick Easter selects his Premiership Team of the Week.

Premiership Team of the Week: Nick Easter rewards West Country form as ‘close call’ made at fly-half

22 Apr 2024
Major League Rugby logo, Wasps logo and former Wasps and Scotland player Kenny Logan.

Exclusive: The US is an option for Wasps’ revival, Kenny Logan reveals

22 Apr 2024

Test Rugby

England prop Ellis Genge at team run through.

‘I don’t want to see rugby on its ass’ – Ellis Genge weighs in on England hybrid contracts

25 Apr 2024
Wales' Taulupe Faletau during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Taulupe Faletau discovers his fate as latest injury setback revealed

25 Apr 2024
England prop Ellis Genge during the 2024 Six Nations.

Ellis Genge calls on RFU to ‘broaden horizons’ with ‘contradictory’ overseas policy

25 Apr 2024
Henry Arundell and Jonny May England training RWC 2023 - Alamy.jpg

Jonny May takes aim at RFU ‘mess’ over hybrid contracts amidst sluggish negotiations

25 Apr 2024
All Blacks number eight Ardie Savea alongside Wales legend Dan Biggar.

Ardie Savea a rugby great? Dan Biggar discusses All Blacks number eight’s legacy as debate raised after World Cup defeat

25 Apr 2024

Champions Cup

Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy and Leinster midfielder Garry Ringrose.

Ireland legend: ‘Nothing to suggest’ Garry Ringrose should start over Leinster’s ‘Rolls Royce’ youngster

25 Apr 2024
Irish referee Andrew Brace, who takes charge of a Champions Cup semi-final.

Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-final match officials revealed

24 Apr 2024
General view of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which hosts the 2024 Champions Cup final.

EPCR issues response after Champions Cup final jeopardised by FA Cup kick-off clash

23 Apr 2024
Champions Cup and FA Cup final fixture clash on Saturday, May 25.

‘Utterly shambolic’ – Possible chaos looming as Champions Cup and FA Cup finals set to clash

23 Apr 2024
Champions Cup Rugby, Bristol Bears versus Vodacom Bulls; Jake White Head of Rugby for Vodacom Bulls before kick off .

Bulls escape sanction for Champions Cup controversy as Jake White’s EPCR revelation confirmed – report

22 Apr 2024

Facts & Stats

Aphelele Fassi on the charge for the Sharks.

Springbok outcast dominates top stats in United Rugby Championship despite Sharks struggles

22 Apr 2024
Split Crusaders Dan Carter, Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece.

Sevu Reece leads OUTRAGEOUS list of all-time Crusaders try scorers

20 Apr 2024
Split with Bryan Habana, Ma'a Nonu and TJ Perenara.

Super Rugby: Two All Blacks lead legendary list of all-time try scorers

19 Apr 2024
Split with Damian de Allende and Franco Mostert.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks continue to dominate the stats in Japan

11 Apr 2024
Rugby World Cup winning captains Richie McCaw (All Blacks) and Siya Kolisi (Springboks).

Quiz: Can you name all 44 two-time Rugby World Cup winners?

10 Apr 2024

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