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Springboks ‘battle stats’ explained as Kwagga Smith believes size ‘doesn’t matter’
Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Springboks ‘battle stats’ explained as Kwagga Smith believes size ‘doesn’t matter’

The Springboks have provided further insight into their "battle stats", with flanker Kwagga Smith stating that size doesn't matter.

South Africa
Fiji confirm ex-All Blacks coach as World Cup hero Simon Raiwalui’s replacement
Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Fiji confirm ex-All Blacks coach as World Cup hero Simon Raiwalui’s replacement

The Fijian Rugby Union have announced that a former All Blacks coach will replace Simon Raiwalui as head coach of the Flying Fijians.

Fiji
2024 Rugby Championship fixtures and kick-off times confirmed as full tournament returns
Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

2024 Rugby Championship fixtures and kick-off times confirmed as full tournament returns

SANZAAR have confirmed the match schedule for the 2024 Rugby Championship, with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa battling it out for the trophy.

Rugby Championship
Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coaches reunited as Ian Foster confirms future
Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coaches reunited as Ian Foster confirms future

Ian Foster has confirmed his first coaching job since leaving the All Blacks.

New Zealand
Ex-England centre urges Red Rose to follow South Africa’s lead and has his say on Bulls decision
Alex Spink 15 Apr 2024

Ex-England centre urges Red Rose to follow South Africa’s lead and has his say on Bulls decision

Former European Professional Club Rugby boss Simon Halliday talks to Alex Spink about England's selection policy, South Africa's inclusion and more.

England
‘The best is yet to come’ – Dan Sheehan inks new Ireland and Leinster deal
Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

‘The best is yet to come’ – Dan Sheehan inks new Ireland and Leinster deal

Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed.

Leinster
Who’s hot and who’s not: Superstars shine in Champions Cup, Peter O’Mahony signs on and chaos in Super Rugby Pacific… again
Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Superstars shine in Champions Cup, Peter O’Mahony signs on and chaos in Super Rugby Pacific… again

Find out what's made Who's hot and who's not this week!

Who's hot and who's not
Beauden Barrett and Marika Koroibete score doubles while Bryn Gatland’s costly miss dents Kobelco Kobe Steelers hopes
Lawrence Nolan 15 Apr 2024

Beauden Barrett and Marika Koroibete score doubles while Bryn Gatland’s costly miss dents Kobelco Kobe Steelers hopes

Marika Koroibete and Beauden Barrett scored two tries apiece while Viliame Takayawa grabbed four in the latest round of League One action in Japan.

Japan
Springboks prop Ox Nche to add a new string to his bow in latest Rassie Erasmus experiment
Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

Springboks prop Ox Nche to add a new string to his bow in latest Rassie Erasmus experiment

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is looking to add versatility to Ox Nche’s game as he plans for the 2024 Test season.

South Africa
Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper’s Sevens switch
David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper’s Sevens switch

Ex-Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell is backing Michael Hooper to be successful at Sevens as he bids to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Australia
‘Inside job again’ – Dan Carter’s cheeky suggestion after Wallabies’ ‘world-class’ coaching appointments
Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

‘Inside job again’ – Dan Carter’s cheeky suggestion after Wallabies’ ‘world-class’ coaching appointments

The appointment of Joe Schmidt and Mike Cron to the Wallabies set-up may have left Dan Carter slightly worried.

Australia
Quiz: Can you name the last England team to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand?
Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name the last England team to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand?

A tricky one but have a crack!

Rugby Quizzes
19 stars who can prove their Test credentials in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Dylan Coetzee 12 Apr 2024

19 stars who can prove their Test credentials in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

There are some players on the cusp of international selection and we took a closer look at some stars whose Test prospects could be boosted by strong performances.

Champions Cup
Former England wing hails Northampton’s ‘want to entertain’ and the Six Nations game that was ‘a long time coming’
Alex Spink 12 Apr 2024

Former England wing hails Northampton’s ‘want to entertain’ and the Six Nations game that was ‘a long time coming’

Planet Rugby writer Alex Spink sat down with former England and Northampton Saints wing Jon Sleightholme ahead of the Champions Cup weekend.

Northampton Saints
Dan Carter puts pressure on All Blacks and Scott Robertson over ‘huge’ England series
Colin Newboult 12 Apr 2024

Dan Carter puts pressure on All Blacks and Scott Robertson over ‘huge’ England series

The legendary Dan Carter has discussed the importance of the England series to the All Blacks and their new head coach, Scott Robertson.

New Zealand
Peter O’Mahony’s contract saga ends as Ireland captain confirms future
Jared Wright 12 Apr 2024

Peter O’Mahony’s contract saga ends as Ireland captain confirms future

Peter O'Mahony has extended his career by at least one more season.

Munster
Dan Carter weighs into the All Blacks fly-half debate after Richie Mo’unga’s departure
Colin Newboult 12 Apr 2024

Dan Carter weighs into the All Blacks fly-half debate after Richie Mo’unga’s departure

The legendary All Blacks playmaker Dan Carter discusses the fly-half battle ahead of the start of the 2024 Test season.

New Zealand
‘Sacrilege’ – All Blacks prop primed for Wallabies switch after star’s injury
Jared Wright 12 Apr 2024

‘Sacrilege’ – All Blacks prop primed for Wallabies switch after star’s injury

A season-ending injury to Wallabies and Waratahs prop Angus Bell has opened the door for a switch of international allegiances for an All Black.

Australia
New Zealanders avoid prosecution for online abuse of referees during the World Cup
Jared Wright 12 Apr 2024

New Zealanders avoid prosecution for online abuse of referees during the World Cup

NZ Police have decided not to file charges against fans who abused referees during the Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand
Ex-All Blacks and Wallabies coach set to replace Rugby World Cup hero as Fiji boss – report
Colin Newboult 12 Apr 2024

Ex-All Blacks and Wallabies coach set to replace Rugby World Cup hero as Fiji boss – report

Fiji are set to announce their successor to Simon Raiwalui, according to reports.

Fiji
Quiz: Can you name every World Rugby Player of the Year?
Jared Wright 12 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name every World Rugby Player of the Year?

Give it a go and let's know how many you were able to name!

Rugby Quizzes
Rugby league legend Martin Offiah savours ’emotional moment’ as Premiership-bound son Tyler pulls on England jersey
Alex Spink 11 Apr 2024

Rugby league legend Martin Offiah savours ’emotional moment’ as Premiership-bound son Tyler pulls on England jersey

Planet Rugby writer Alex Spink sits down with rugby league legend Martin Offiah and his son Tyler, who recently made his England U18 debut.

England
Respected Premiership boss warns that a Club World Cup could ‘easily create bigger issues’
Jared Wright 11 Apr 2024

Respected Premiership boss warns that a Club World Cup could ‘easily create bigger issues’

Rob Baxter has his reservations about a possible Club Rugby World Cup.

Exeter Chiefs
Kurtley Beale makes Wallabies decision after Joe Schmidt chat
David Skippers 11 Apr 2024

Kurtley Beale makes Wallabies decision after Joe Schmidt chat

Kurtley Beale is hoping to return to the international arena with the Wallabies after resuming his career with the Western Force recently.

Australia
Ireland veteran to make retirement decision in the ‘next 10 days’
Dylan Coetzee 11 Apr 2024

Ireland veteran to make retirement decision in the ‘next 10 days’

Veteran wing Simon Zebo says he will make his decision on retirement public soon with the possibility that the 34-year-old could hang up his boots.

Ireland
Quiz: Can you name every Rugby World Cup Final try-scorer?
Jared Wright 11 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name every Rugby World Cup Final try-scorer?

This is a real challenge.

Rugby Quizzes
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Neinaber reveal why the Springboks changed tact and made things ‘tougher’ for France
Jared Wright 11 Apr 2024

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Neinaber reveal why the Springboks changed tact and made things ‘tougher’ for France

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have explained why they moved from their traditional team announcements for the Rugby World Cup

South Africa
Joe Marler offers alternative to England’s ‘ban’ on overseas players as RFU resist change
Jared Wright 10 Apr 2024

Joe Marler offers alternative to England’s ‘ban’ on overseas players as RFU resist change

Joe Marler has called for the RFU to lift the 'ban' on selecting overseas-based players for England.

England
Sir Clive Woodward blasts ‘narrow-minded’ RFU over ‘culture of fear’ with overseas policy
Colin Newboult 10 Apr 2024

Sir Clive Woodward blasts ‘narrow-minded’ RFU over ‘culture of fear’ with overseas policy

Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has hit out at RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.

England
All Blacks flyer thriving again after devastating Rugby World Cup injury
David Skippers 10 Apr 2024

All Blacks flyer thriving again after devastating Rugby World Cup injury

All Blacks and Chiefs wing Emoni Narawa has recovered from a troublesome injury and is shining on attack in Super Rugby Pacific again.

Chiefs
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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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