Dylan Coetzee 19 Apr 2024

Bulls welcome Springboks back for Munster clash while Ireland star reaches double century for Connacht

Check on all the team news for this weekend's United Rugby Championship action, with the Bulls against Munster one of the standout fixtures.

United Rugby Championship

Adam Kyriacou 19 Apr 2024

Dan Cole reaches ‘truly remarkable’ milestone in East Midlands derby while England duo return for Harlequins

Check on the team news for Round 15 of the Premiership campaign, with Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints on Saturday standing out.

Premiership

David Skippers 19 Apr 2024

Injury scare for Reds and Wallabies as star leaves field in pain

The Reds suffered a setback in their win over the Highlanders on Friday when Jordan Petaia was forced off the field with a dislocated shoulder.

Queensland Reds

David Skippers 19 Apr 2024

Former Wales international to step down from position on Cardiff’s backroom staff

Cardiff Rugby have announced that Richie Rees will step down from his position as the club's backs coach at the end of the season.

Cardiff Rugby

David Skippers 19 Apr 2024

‘Everyone wants to scrum like the Springboks’ – Bulls star sets lofty standards

Wilco Louw said the Bulls are aiming to reach the high standard set by the Springboks in terms of scrummaging ahead of Saturday's clash with Munster.

Bulls

Colin Newboult 19 Apr 2024

Jake White: ‘Unfair’ Champions Cup scheduling to be rectified after bigwigs ‘privately agree’ 

Jake White has provided a significant update following the Bulls’ Champions Cup quarter-final saga.

Champions Cup

Dylan Coetzee 19 Apr 2024

Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett at the centre of another Hurricanes win as unbeaten run continues

All Black star centre Jordie Barrett scored for the Hurricanes as they marched on to another win beating Fijian Drua 38-15 in Suva.

Hurricanes

Colin Newboult 19 Apr 2024

Ireland star opens up on ‘freak’ injury and reveals potential return date

Ireland and Leinster second-row James Ryan has discussed his recovery from a nasty injury sustained in the Six Nations.

Ireland

Jared Wright 19 Apr 2024

‘Generational talent’ tipped to be Handre Pollard’s Springboks heir commits his future to Stormers

The Stormers have secured the services of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Stormers

Simon Thomas 19 Apr 2024

Victor Matfield: Bulls have got their ‘mix right’ and ‘can beat anyone’

Springboks legend Victor Matfield backs the Bulls to go deep into the URC.

Bulls

Dylan Coetzee 19 Apr 2024

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

We took a look back in the archives to find the STAR-STUDDED list of all-time try scorers in Super Rugby with two active players right at the top of the pile.

Super Rugby

Colin Newboult 19 Apr 2024

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies options boosted as ex-England international makes Super Rugby Pacific switch

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will have another option at his disposal later this year.

Australia

Jared Wright 19 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name every All Blacks coach since 1995?

One of the toughest gigs in world rugby, can you name the men brave enough to take on the role?

Rugby Quizzes

Jared Wright 18 Apr 2024

Ian Foster’s dig at the Springboks for ‘deliberate’ tactics during ‘unacceptable’ World Cup final

Ian Foster has taken a swipe at the Springboks again.

Rugby World Cup

Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2024

Keith Wood: IRFU creating ‘discontent’ with contracting model but don’t blame Leinster for ‘unbalanced system’

Ireland legend Keith Wood admits that the current system in Ireland is flawed but that it is not Leinster’s fault.

Ireland

Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2024

South Africans snubbed as Ireland and England stars dominate Champions Cup player of the year nominees

The 2023/2024 Champions Cup player of the year nominees have been announced.

Champions Cup

James While 18 Apr 2024

Harlequins’ South African powerhouse goes from working-class coal mining town to chasing the double

Planet Rugby's James While spoke to Harlequins' South African lock Irne Herbst about his upbringing and time at the Premiership club.

Harlequins

David Skippers 18 Apr 2024

Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited return while Sharks rest Springboks against Glasgow

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Glasgow Warriors face the Sharks and Ulster take on Cardiff.

United Rugby Championship

Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2024

‘Ballsy’ Louis Rees-Zammit warned over ‘humbling’ NFL move by superstar team-mate Travis Kelce

Louis Rees-Zammit has been given a stark reminder over how tough it will be to transition to the NFL.

Wales

Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2024

‘A very South African thing to do’ – Courtney Lawes rejects Jake White claims after Bulls’ ‘exaggerated’ travel issues

Courtney Lawes has weighed into the debate surrounding the Bulls’ issues ahead of last weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final.

Champions Cup

David Skippers 18 Apr 2024

Stormers draw ‘confidence’ from Champions Cup form as they push for home URC play-off

Paul de Wet highlighted the importance of home ground advantage for the Stormers ahead of the URC play-offs which is looming on the horizon.

Stormers

Jared Wright 18 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name every EPCR Player of the Year winner?

Can you name them all? Give it a go.

Rugby Quizzes

Jared Wright 18 Apr 2024

Ian Foster open to coaching against the All Blacks despite rejecting ‘some options’

Ian Foster has revealed that he turned down offers with other international teams.

New Zealand

Jared Wright 18 Apr 2024

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ex-head coach lead prestigious award nominees

Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Jacques Nienaber and Manie Libbok have all been nominated for awards.

South Africa

Colin Newboult 18 Apr 2024

Joe Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching puzzle by bringing in ex-British and Irish Lion ahead of huge 2025 series

Joe Schmidt has finalised his Wallabies coaching staff by adding a former British and Irish Lions player to the group.

Australia

Dylan Coetzee 18 Apr 2024

United Rugby Championship: The implications Round 14 has on the tight playoff picture

With the tight knockout picture in mind, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at how each of the games in round 14 influences the race for the top eight.

United Rugby Championship

Jared Wright 18 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name every Springboks coach in the professional era?

This is trickier than you think!

Rugby Quizzes

Dylan Coetzee 17 Apr 2024

United Rugby Championship: Unpacking the WILD 11 team playoff race as just five rounds remain

The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and the playoff race heats up again with 11 teams in the mix for the coveted top eight as only five rounds of action remain.

United Rugby Championship

Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2024

‘A wonderful athlete’ – Sir Steve Hansen likens NRL star to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of union switch

Sir Steve Hansen is excited about Joey Manu’s move to rugby union and believes that he could be like Sonny Bill Williams.

New Zealand

Alex Spink 17 Apr 2024

Harlequins fly-half in ‘survival mode’ as Premiership ‘squeeze’ leaves his future in doubt

Harlequins fly-half Will Edwards speaks to Planet Rugby as his career could come to an end this season as the 'squeeze' on Premiership clubs takes it toll.

Harlequins

David Skippers 17 Apr 2024

Plan for Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL transition revealed by Kansas City Chiefs boss

Kansas City Chiefs boss Andy Reid has revealed how he plans to convert Louis Rees-Zammit from a rugby union player to an American football one.

Wales

Jared Wright 17 Apr 2024

‘Loved and adored’ Springboks captain Siya Kolisi named on 100 most influential list

Siya Kolisi has been named in TIME Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of 2024.

South Africa

Jared Wright 17 Apr 2024

‘Why can’t we do it’ – Premiership boss ‘jealous’ of Leinster after Jordie Barrett signing

Rob Baxter says that the Premiership should be aiming to match Leinster and the United Rugby Championship's ambition following confirmation of Jordie Barrett's move.

Exeter Chiefs

Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2024

‘He could have earned more’ – Jordie Barrett rejected lucrative offers to join Leinster

The reasons for Jordie Barrett’s decision to choose Leinster have been revealed.

New Zealand

Jared Wright 17 Apr 2024

IRFU to ‘review’ contract system as tenth Leinster star to sign new deal

A tenth Leinster player is set to sign a central contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Ireland

Dylan Coetzee 17 Apr 2024

‘He is the next Springbok flyhalf’ – South Africa legend picks Handre Pollard successor

South African Test centurion Victor Matfield has picked his ideal future Springboks flyhalf in the form of Sacha Feinburg-Mngomezulu.

South Africa

Jared Wright 17 Apr 2024

Wales legend Ken Owens ‘lost for words’ as he calls time on his illustrious career

Ken Owens has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 37.

Wales

Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2024

Springboks legend insists Leinster yet to get ‘full value’ from Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber can make Leinster even better, according to a Springboks legend.

Leinster

Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2024

Sir Steve Hansen warns New Zealand Rugby over Scott Robertson after Ian Foster ‘treatment’

Sir Steve Hansen hopes that Scott Robertson is treated better than Ian Foster while All Blacks head coach.

New Zealand

Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2024

Victor Matfield hails the Bakkies Botha-like enforcer that strikes fear into opposition packs

Victor Matfield has heaped praise on a second-row enforcer and has compared him to Bakkies Botha.

South Africa

Jared Wright 17 Apr 2024

U20 Rugby Championship: The next generation of stars as squads named for inaugural tournament

All the squads for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.

Rugby Championship

David Skippers 17 Apr 2024

Blues bolstered as All Blacks duo return for crunch clash with the Brumbies

Patrick Tuipulotu and Mark Tele'a have returned to the Blues' matchday squad for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Blues

David Skippers 17 Apr 2024

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Highlanders spring a surprise by dropping All Black for Reds clash

Check out the teams ahead of Round Nine of this year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign, which starts with the Blues against the Western Force on Friday.

Super Rugby

Adam Kyriacou 16 Apr 2024

The time an All Blacks star turned down Leinster which led to James Lowe arrival

Jordie Barrett will become the next All Blacks star to pull on the Leinster shirt, but seven years ago another came close to signing for the Irish province.

New Zealand

Adam Kyriacou 16 Apr 2024

Leinster star departs for Premiership club ahead of RG Snyman’s arrival

Bath have announced the signing of Leinster lock Ross Molony on a three-year deal after over a decade at the United Rugby Championship side.

Bath