All Black and Springbok stars sidelined for injury-stricken Japanese club

A double injury blow for Suntory who will be without the services of two of their star players.

Ardie Savea runs riot with FOUR tries for Kobelco Kobe Steelers in big win

World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year Ardie Savea impressively scored four tries in Kobelco Kobe Steelers 57-22 win over Toyota Verblitz.

All Blacks fly-half stars as Toshiba closes the gap despite Springbok’s rampant showing

All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga and Damian de Allende were on top form for their Japanese Rugby League One sides in round seven.

World rankings: Italy hit 11-year high despite Six Nations heartbreak

Italy were on the cusp of reaching an all-time high in the World Rugby rankings.

Springbok makes mid-season switch to Japan to cover for Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel

The Sharks centre has left Durban earlier than expected.

France close in on All Blacks while Springboks remain top of world rankings

The latest World Rugby rankings have been announced with the Springboks remaining at the summit while France closed the gap on the All Blacks.

Springboks great joins Eddie Jones’ Japan coaching team

Eddie Jones is piecing his coaching team together and has called on the help of a Springboks great.

Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed as the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing the global showpiece's record-breaking legacy.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Springboks coaching staff, Paolo Garbisi’s surprise move, Andre Esterhuizen’s future and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

Springboks lock continues scoring form while Will Genia given first red card of his career in latest Japan Rugby League One round

Will Genia received a first red card in his career as Hanazono Kintetsu Liners lost to Shizuoka BlueRevs in the latest Japan Rugby League One round.

Richie Mo’unga gets the better of Beauden Barrett in All Blacks playmaker battle

Richie Mo'unga got the better of Beauden Barrett in their first clash in Japan.

HUGE blow for Springboks as World Cup star in doubt for Ireland Test series

It's the third big name injury in the last week.

Eddie Jones set to return to Twickenham as Japan face England in November

Veteran coach Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham with Japan who will face England in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series in November.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL move, Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies appointment and Elton Jantjies’ fall from grace

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

‘Confrontational’ Eddie Jones admits to creating Wallabies ‘instability’

Former Australia head coach Eddie Jones has opened up about his time in charge of the Wallabies, which culminated in a dreadful Rugby World Cup.

Springboks lock celebrates return with a try while All Blacks fly-half scores again

Springboks second-row Lood de Jager celebrated his return to action with a try for Japan Rugby League One pace-setters Saitama Wild Knights.

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe scores a 2019-esque stunner in a come-from-behind victory

Cheslin Kolbe doing Cheslin Kolbe things as he helped his Japanese club to victory.

Aaron Smith and Steve Hansen’s Toyota Verblitz stunned by Robbie Deans’ Saitama Wild Knights while Kwagga Smith crosses twice for Shizuoka BlueRevs

Check on our round-up of the latest happenings in Japan Rugby League One where Steve Hansen and Aaron Smith's Toyota Verblitz were left stunned.

Quade Cooper endures disastrous first game since controversial Rugby World Cup omission

Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper endured a nightmare first game of the season for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in Japan Rugby League One.

Springboks and All Blacks stars taking Japan Rugby League One to next level

Find out what's been going on and what's ahead in the Japan Rugby League One where many Springboks, All Blacks and Wallabies now ply their trade.

Springboks forward returns to action after heart condition wrecked his Rugby World Cup dreams

A key Springboks forward will make his comeback in Japan this weekend after missing the entirety of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

All Blacks great Aaron Smith thankful ‘not to be getting smashed’ by Springboks powerhouse anymore

Aaron Smith has discussed why he is enjoying his move to Japan even more now that he is team-mates with Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Jacques Nienaber offers interesting theory as to why Springboks players are choosing Japan over Europe

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has provided an insight into why so many South African players are plying their trade in Japan.

Experienced England forward in talks over Japan move as Premiership exodus set to continue – report

The Premiership could be set to lose another England international overseas with an experienced number eight in negotiations with a team in Japan.

‘That talent deserves to be seen’ – Sonny Bill Williams on the ‘elite’ NRL superstar linked to union

Sonny Bill Williams has discussed the proposed move of Joey Manu to rugby union.

Eddie Jones looking to unearth Cheslin Kolbe-esque stars in Japan

Experienced coach Eddie Jones feels there are stars with similar attributes to Cheslin Kolbe in Japan; he just needs to find them.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2023: World Cup-winning Springboks dominate

Planet Rugby's unveils the Readers' Team of the Year.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part four: 20-11

The fourth decade of our countdown of the top 50 players in the world, counting down from 20 to 11.

‘Hurt’ Wallabies star keen to ‘forget about’ Eddie Jones after World Cup disaster

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa is eager to forget about Eddie Jones after a disastrous World Cup and his departure to Japan.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Black Lion’s historical win, Andy Farrell’s new Ireland deal and the Eddie Jones saga

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