Springboks on world rankings summit as final top 20 confirmed for 2023

The top 20 teams in World Rugby's rankings will not change for the rest of the year.

Loose Pass: Referee running lines and a job for the mentally tough

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

The EIGHT international sides without a coach after the Rugby World Cup

There are a number of enticing international coaching roles available in the wake of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. We have a look at the jobs on offer.

World Rugby confirm ‘historic’ new global tournament and World Cup expansion

World Rugby have announced a host of changes to the international game.

Rugby World Cup 2027 expansion and kick-off dates confirmed

The Rugby World Cup in 2027 will feature 24 teams in the first expansion since 1987.

How the Tier 2 nations have fared at the Rugby World Cup since its inception

A look at how Rugby World Cup's minnows have performed at the global showpiece over the years.

Springboks reclaim number one spot as northern hemisphere duo relinquish top two places

It's all change at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

All-time Rugby World Cup player stats: Tries, carries, tackles and much more

Planet Rugby takes a look at the Rugby World Cup player records from all-time to tournament to single matches, some of these records may never be broken.

World Rugby rankings: Ireland put top spot on the line as Fiji eye new high

How this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-ups could impact the world rankings.

Rugby World Cup warm-ups team tracker: Boost for Italy as Ange Capuozzo returns from injury

The teams as they’re announced for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup warm-up games.

Rugby World Cup warm-ups team tracker: All the squads as they’re announced for ‘Super Saturday’

The teams as they’re announced for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup warm-up games.

All Blacks up to second in World Rugby rankings while Fiji climb three spots as they break into top 10

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings list as New Zealand and Fiji climb, with Ireland and France's dominance at the summit finally broken up.

RANKED: The eight major domestic and continental competitions from around the world

We delve into the major rugby competitions from around the world and rank them from worst to best.

Ranked: The top 10 best possible Rugby World Cup host countries

Which is the best country to host a Rugby World Cup? This ranking list has studied several key components to being a successful host nation.

World Rankings: Second spot up for grabs, England could fall to 7-year low

Check out the World Rugby rankings permuations for this weekend's Rugby Championship action.

WATCH: NBA legend stars ahead of MLR final before Dropkick Murphys join the celebrations

Check out the moment NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal appeared at the Major League Rugby final between the New England Free Jacks and San Diego Legion.

Loose Pass: Relationship between spectators and players, Eddie Jones’ meltdown and America’s moment

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

WATCH: 41-year-old Ma’a Nonu slots a PERFECT drop goal in MLR semi-final

Check out this drop goal from former All Blacks' centre Ma'a Nonu.

Matt Giteau: Everything you need to know about the Wallabies legend

We profile Brumbies, Western Force, Toulon and Wallabies legend Matt Giteau, who played at three Rugby World Cups in an impressive career.

Rugby Championship: Match officials confirmed for truncated tournament, July Tests and Rugby World Cup warm-up games

The match officials for the 2023 Rugby Championship, July Tests and Rugby World Cup warm-up games have been announced by World Rugby.

United Rugby Championship: USA away game is on the table but Leinster v Munster will be ‘hard’

United Rugby Championship chief executive Martin Anayi has confirmed plans for the USA to host an Irish match but it won't be Leinster v Munster.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Leinster, La Rochelle and Chiefs march on, England joy and disappointing exits

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

WATCH: Coaches handed suspensions after coming to blows in Major League Rugby clash

Sabercats coach Pote Human and New York head of high-performance Ollie Richardson have been suspended and fined after clashing in a Major League Rugby game.

WATCH: MAD SCENES! Tempers flare as coaches trade blows during MLR game!

Tempers flared in the MLR as two coaches got into a fight during a water break.

WATCH: Former USA hooker BUSTED feeding an opponent grass at the bottom of a ruck

Former USA hooker James Hilterbrand has been busted force-feeding an opponent grass at the bottom of a ruck during a Shute Shield match in Australia.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Rieko Ioane, Rhys Webb, Jacques Nienaber and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

Sunday Social: Joe Biden blunder, Leinster’s world, and peer coaching

It is our round-up of social media posts in rugby union this week.

WATCH: Joe Biden goes viral after SHOCKING All Blacks gaffe in Ireland

US President Joe Biden has gone viral after his gaffe when talking about his distant relative Rob Kearney defeating the All Blacks.

George Horne: Scotland scrum-half re-signs with Glasgow Warriors while London Irish prop makes USA switch

Glasgow Warriors stalwart George Horne has inked a new deal at the URC side while London Irish prop Luke Green has joined San Diego Legion on loan.

London Irish: American investors step in to ‘cover payroll’ ahead of a ‘complete takeover’

American investors have reportedly stepped in to fund London Irish this month ahead of a complete takeover of the Premiership club.