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Rugby rumours and transfers: Malcolm Marx, Alun Wyn Jones, Marcus Smith and much more
Jared Wright 22 May 2023

Rugby rumours and transfers: Malcolm Marx, Alun Wyn Jones, Marcus Smith and much more

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

International
Who’s hot and who’s not: La Rochelle and Toulon shine while two Welsh greats call it a day
Adam Kyriacou 22 May 2023

Who’s hot and who’s not: La Rochelle and Toulon shine while two Welsh greats call it a day

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

Who's hot and who's not
Alun Wyn Jones: Five things to know about the retired Wales and British & Irish Lions legend
Jared Wright 20 May 2023

Alun Wyn Jones: Five things to know about the retired Wales and British & Irish Lions legend

Following the announcement of his retirement, here are five things to know about Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Alun Wyn Jones.

Wales
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales great calls time on his illustrious career before the Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 19 May 2023

Alun Wyn Jones: Wales great calls time on his illustrious career before the Rugby World Cup

Wales and British and Irish Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has shockingly announced his retirement from international rugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Wales
Josh Navidi: A uniquely special player for Cardiff and Wales who deserved many more caps
Adam Kyriacou 21 Apr 2023

Josh Navidi: A uniquely special player for Cardiff and Wales who deserved many more caps

We pay tribute to Cardiff and Wales international back-row Josh Navidi, who announced his retirement from the game on Thursday evening.

Wales
15 of the biggest moments of sh*thousery in rugby union
Jared Wright 12 Apr 2023

15 of the biggest moments of sh*thousery in rugby union

Planet Rugby delves into the past and looks at the moments of gamesmanship which have left a lasting impression, from the clever to the simply unedifying.

Features
League to union code switch: The best, worst and still too soon to tell
Jared Wright 28 Mar 2023

League to union code switch: The best, worst and still too soon to tell

Planet Rugby looks at the best and worst of rugby league stars who have made the code switch to rugby union and whether they were successes or failures.

Australia
Stuart Hogg: Shock as Scotland legend to retire from professional rugby after World Cup
Adam Kyriacou 27 Mar 2023

Stuart Hogg: Shock as Scotland legend to retire from professional rugby after World Cup

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is set to retire from the sport following the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the player announced on Monday.

Scotland
Warren Gatland: Wales boss hails ‘chess grandmaster’ Johnny Sexton as he selects his British and Irish Lions 23 from the Six Nations
Jared Wright 23 Mar 2023

Warren Gatland: Wales boss hails ‘chess grandmaster’ Johnny Sexton as he selects his British and Irish Lions 23 from the Six Nations

Warren Gatland has picked a hypothetical British and Irish Lions team with none of his Wales player making the side.

British and Irish Lions
Andy Farrell: Tommy Bowe backs Grand Slam-winning coach to lead British & Irish Lions in 2025
Dylan Coetzee 21 Mar 2023

Andy Farrell: Tommy Bowe backs Grand Slam-winning coach to lead British & Irish Lions in 2025

Former British & Irish Lion Tommy Bowe believes Grand Slam-winning coach Andy Farrell would be the ideal candidate to lead the famous touring side in 2025.

British and Irish Lions
Rugby rumours and transfers: Jack Willis, Josua Tuisova, Brad Shields and much more
Jared Wright 20 Mar 2023

Rugby rumours and transfers: Jack Willis, Josua Tuisova, Brad Shields and much more

Planet Rugby recaps the big transfer news and rumours from the past week.

International
Rugby rumours and transfers: Charles Piutau, Jake Polledri, Len Ikitau and much more
Jared Wright 13 Mar 2023

Rugby rumours and transfers: Charles Piutau, Jake Polledri, Len Ikitau and much more

Planet Rugby recaps the big transfer news and rumours from the past week.

Australia
British and Irish Lions: Tourists to face the best of the Pacific XV in 2025
Jared Wright 11 Mar 2023

British and Irish Lions: Tourists to face the best of the Pacific XV in 2025

The Lions are set to face two invitational in 2025 in preparation for the Test Series against Australia.

British and Irish Lions
Robbie Henshaw: Seven things to know about the Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions centre
Jared Wright 08 Mar 2023

Robbie Henshaw: Seven things to know about the Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions centre

Seven things to know about Robbie Henshaw ahead of his return to Test rugby.

Ireland
British and Irish Lions: Shaunagh Brown excited by the possibility of a women’s tour
Jared Wright 28 Feb 2023

British and Irish Lions: Shaunagh Brown excited by the possibility of a women’s tour

Former England forward Shaunagh Brown is excited by the possibility of a women's British and Irish Lions tour.

British and Irish Lions
Andy Farrell: Ireland boss backed for British and Irish Lions role by legend Sir Ian McGeechan
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2023

Andy Farrell: Ireland boss backed for British and Irish Lions role by legend Sir Ian McGeechan

Sir Ian McGeechan believes that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is the right man to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia in 2025.

British and Irish Lions
Ten of the worst moments of rugby skulduggery
James While 15 Feb 2023

Ten of the worst moments of rugby skulduggery

Planet Rugby’s James While looks through some of the most thuggish moments which have stained the game in years gone by.

Features
Wallabies: British and Irish Lions series could tempt Taniela Tupou to remain in Australia
Colin Newboult 03 Feb 2023

Wallabies: British and Irish Lions series could tempt Taniela Tupou to remain in Australia

Wallabies tighthead Taniela Tupou has spoken about his desire to take on the British and Irish Lions when the teams go head-to-head in a three-Test series in 2025.

Australia
Warren Gatland: Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton ‘proved me wrong’ after Lions snub
Colin Newboult 01 Feb 2023

Warren Gatland: Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton ‘proved me wrong’ after Lions snub

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has spoken about his controversial decision to leave out Johnny Sexton while in charge of the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

Ireland
British and Irish Lions: IRFU ‘honoured’ if Andy Farrell asked to lead touring team in Australia
Colin Newboult 25 Jan 2023

British and Irish Lions: IRFU ‘honoured’ if Andy Farrell asked to lead touring team in Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has received support from IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts if the British and Irish Lions come calling ahead of the 2025 Australia tour.

British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions: Qatar aiming to host a game during 2025 Australia tour
Colin Newboult 21 Dec 2022

British and Irish Lions: Qatar aiming to host a game during 2025 Australia tour

It has been reported that Qatar are aiming to host a match involving the British and Irish Lions prior to the three-Test series against Australia.

British and Irish Lions
The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2022
Jared Wright 20 Dec 2022

The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2022

Funny, serious and memorable; we have picked out the best quotes in the rugby world from the past year. There's some gems in this collection.

International
Retiring Class of 2022 XV: Club stalwarts and Rugby World Cup winners who brought their careers to a close this year
Jared Wright 19 Dec 2022

Retiring Class of 2022 XV: Club stalwarts and Rugby World Cup winners who brought their careers to a close this year

Planet Rugby celebrates the world-class players that called time on their professional rugby careers in 2022 with seven countries represented.

International
Doddie Weir: Kathy shows her appreciation for the support since her husband’s passing as hundreds attend memorial service
Dylan Coetzee 19 Dec 2022

Doddie Weir: Kathy shows her appreciation for the support since her husband’s passing as hundreds attend memorial service

Doddie Weir's wife, Kathy, expressed her gratitude for the support shown by the public since the passing of the great man.

Scotland
Wales: Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell for British and Irish Lions job
Jared Wright 13 Dec 2022

Wales: Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell for British and Irish Lions job

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says 'there is only one person' for the British and Irish Lions job.

British and Irish Lions
Loose Pass: Cracks, grievances, blurred lines, sadness and songs
Lawrence Nolan 29 Nov 2022

Loose Pass: Cracks, grievances, blurred lines, sadness and songs

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

Loose Pass
Sunday Social: A rugby legend departs, award winners and celebrating in style
David Skippers 27 Nov 2022

Sunday Social: A rugby legend departs, award winners and celebrating in style

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union.

Scotland
Doddie Weir: Tributes pour in as Scotland legend loses battle with motor neurone disease
David Skippers 27 Nov 2022

Doddie Weir: Tributes pour in as Scotland legend loses battle with motor neurone disease

Tributes have been paid aplenty to Doddie Weir, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 52, following his battle with motor neurone disease.

Scotland
Ireland: Johnny Sexton reveals motivation gained from Lions omission in 2021
Dylan Coetzee 17 Nov 2022

Ireland: Johnny Sexton reveals motivation gained from Lions omission in 2021

Ireland veteran Johnny Sexton said his brilliant form is a result of the heartbreaking omission from the British and Irish Lions squad in 2021.

Ireland
ANZAC Test: Our teams for combined Wallabies/All Blacks v British & Irish Lions clash
James While 03 Nov 2022

ANZAC Test: Our teams for combined Wallabies/All Blacks v British & Irish Lions clash

Planet Rugby puts together hypothetical ANZAC and British and Irish Lions sides to face off, given the news of the possible return of the fixture in 2025.

International
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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

Joey Manu Sydney Roosters training 2023 - Alamy.jpg

NRL star puts All Blacks ambitions on ice for now

26 Apr 2024
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

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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