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The long list of potential replacements for Owen Farrell at Saracens

Who could replace Owen Farrell at Saracens? Here are some of the options.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Andy Farrell’s Lions call, French duo dazzle as Saracens suffer record loss in Champions Cup

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

Fiji international jailed for sexually assaulting three teenagers in Cardiff nightclub

Fiji international lock Api Ratuniyarawa has been jailed for two years and 10 months for a series of sexual offences that took place in Cardiff last year.

‘World-class’ Fijian Rugby World Cup superstar signs for Bristol Bears from Edinburgh

Bristol Bears have secured the signing of Fijian star back-row Viliame Mata, who will join the Premiership club from Edinburgh next season.

The Emerging Nations XV of 2023 as voted by the fans

Check out our Emerging Nations XV of the Year that includes the best head coach from 2023.

Planet Rugby Team of the Year: Southern Hemisphere Rugby World Cup stars dominate selection

Planet Rugby's Team of the Year for 2023.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part five: 10-1

The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 10-1.

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.

Two Georgians and three Pacific Islanders who lit up the weekend’s European action

Five standout Tier 2 players from this weekend's Challenge Cup and Champions Cup action.

Fiji set to light up Twickenham again in a mouth-watering clash in June

Fiji are set to face the Barbarians in a blockbuster clash at Twickenham next year.

Nine OUTSTANDING moments that took our breath away in 2023

Before the year shuts up shop, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the different moments that took our breath away in 2023.

Trans-Tasman ‘innovators’ unveil plans to ignite Super Rugby Pacific in 2024

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby bigwigs have revealed how they will make Super Rugby Pacific one of the world’s leading competitions.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part two: 40-31

The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 40-31.

Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ardie Savea, Siya Kolisi and La Rochelle shine in 2023

As 2023 winds to a close, we take a look back at the last 12 months of rugby and hand out our awards, good and bad, to worthy recipients.

The year in numbers: Rugby World Cup delivers record-breaking 2023

Before 2023 signs off, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the numbers that powered another blockbuster year of rugby union.

Fiji forward facing jail after pleading guilty to sexual assault

Fiji lock Api Ratuniyarawa is facing time in jail after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three women at Revolution nightclub in Cardiff.

Mastermind behind Fiji’s incredible Rugby World Cup run gets surprising new job

World Rugby have hired Simon Raiwalui, who recently guided Fiji to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, as their high performance manager.

Fijian Drua rewarded ahead of ‘ground-breaking’ Super Rugby Pacific season

The Fijian Drua have been rewarded with an increased total of seven home matches for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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.

Springboks and All Blacks to face France during upcoming November Tests

France are set to host South Africa and New Zealand in 2024 and 2025.

Josua Tuisova suffers another family tragedy after death of his son during the World Cup

Racing 92 and Toulon paid their respects after Josua Tuisova’s mother passed away before the Top 14 clash at the Stade Mayol on Sunday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks’ homecoming, death threats and paywalls

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

Sexual assault charge casts shadow over Wales v Barbarians game

Barbarians lock Api Ratuniyarawa appeared in court on a sexual assault charge just hours before the Baa-baas' clash with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

State of the Nation: Fan favourite Fiji sparkles at the Rugby World Cup

Our State of the Nation for 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists, Fiji.

Exclusive: Simon Raiwalui calls for British & Irish Lions Test

Read our exclusive with outgoing Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui as he discusses the Rugby World Cup and the future of the game in his country.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament: Five Springboks make the cut as Eben Etzebeth claims top gong

Five Springboks and All Blacks make our Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament, with South Africa's star lock Eben Etzebeth claiming our top gong.

Planet Rugby’s Alternative Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby’s farce

Planet Rugby selects an alternate 2023 Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby's selections were widely criticised by the public.

Rugby World Cup awards: Celebrating the best and worst of the 2023 edition

With the dust yet to settle, the team at Planet Rugby has selected their World Cup award winners for the 2023 edition of the global showpiece.

Full list of past winners and nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year

The full list of World Rugby Player of the Year winners and nominees.