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Cardiff’s latest loss underlines the difficult financial climate in rugby

Cardiff’s reported loss of £2.2 million for the 2021-2022 season showcases how difficult the financial climate is within the rugby world.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and more.

La Rochelle and Leinster drawn in same pool for Champions Cup

Current Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle have been drawn in the same pool as runners-up Leinster for the 2023/24 tournament.

Another Wales veteran makes a decision on his future

Veteran Wales full-back Liam Williams has confirmed he will be leaving Cardiff and moving to Japan Rugby League One club Kubota Spears next season.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Ben White, Jean Kleyn, Jack Goodhue and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Ben White, Jean Kleyn, Jack Goodhue and much more.

Liam Williams set for Japanese switch but there is a catch

Liam Williams looks set to take his talents to the Japanese Rugby League One next season.

Former WRU chief executive insists Anglo-Welsh league can ‘solve’ both countries’ problems

David Moffett, who was the Welsh Rugby Union’s CEO between 2002 and 2005, is adamant that creating an Anglo-Welsh league would benefit all parties.

URC ‘blown away’ as fans smash attendance records across the board

The second season of the URC broke attendance records across the competition, with an overall average match attendance increase of 36%.

United Rugby Championship: ‘Meritocracy’ Champions Cup qualification returns while the final venue format is maintained

URC boss Martin Anayi has confirmed that Champions Cup qualification will revert to 'straight meritocracy' next season while the home final format remains.

Rugby World Cup: Winners and losers from Wales’ training squad

Planet Rugby picks out the winners and losers from Warren Gatland's 54-player preliminary training for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

United Rugby Championship awards: Leinster, Tom Stewart and Sharks amongst our recipients

We dish out our awards after the United Rugby Championship regular season.

Letter from Wales: United Rugby Championship review after turbulent season both on and off the pitch

Hugely respected rugby journalist Simon Thomas gives Planet Rugby his review of the United Rugby Championship season from a Welsh perspective.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Premiership and URC play-offs confirmed, Evan Roos’ cheap shot and winless Zebre

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

United Rugby Championship: Munster fight back to seal Sharks stalemate while Cardiff claim Welsh Shield

Munster and the Sharks played out a stalemate in the final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season while Cardiff defeated Ospreys.

WATCH: Prop struggles! Cardiff front row HILARIOUSLY gets stuck in children’s playground chair

Prop struggles! Check out this hilarious clip of Corey Domachowski.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Kit clash row, retirements, Manu Tuilagi and more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

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.

United Rugby Championship: Keith Earls and Rhys Webb to hit 200 milestone for Munster and Ospreys while key duo out for Connacht

Check on the team news and view our predictions ahead of the final round of the regular season in the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship: Dai Young and Toby Booth buzzing ahead of their first Judgement Day

Cardiff boss Dai Young and Ospreys counterpart Toby Booth are excited about their first taste of a Judgement Day clash in the URC on Saturday.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Rieko Ioane, Rhys Webb, Jacques Nienaber and much more

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

United Rugby Championship: Munster stun Stormers in Cape Town, Connacht seal play-off spot while Edinburgh impress against Ospreys

There were impressive United Rugby Championship wins for Munster, Connacht and Edinburgh over the Stormers, Cardiff and Ospreys on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship: Conor Murray starts for Munster at Stormers as race for play-off spots intensifies

Check out the teams and predictions from the penultimate round of the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship: Five storylines to follow in the penultimate round including the race for play-off places

With still so much to play for and valuable points on offer, Planet Rugby breaks down five storylines to follow in this weekend’s URC action.

Loose Pass: The Caelan Doris-Jasper Wiese collision, Wales’ problems run deep and South Africa’s first season in Europe

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

Welsh rugby exodus: Confirmed departures, potential retirements and rumours

Planet Rugby recaps the confirmed departures and rumours for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets ahead of the 2023/24 season.

United Rugby Championship: How the play-off picture is shaping up with two rounds left including the battle for second and the fight for the last four spots

The race for the eight United Rugby Championship play-off spots is really heating up as Planet Rugby breaks down which teams could make the cut.

Premiership: Newcastle Falcons raid France’s second tier for new head coach while Wales duo sign for Harlequins

Newcastle have appointed Oyonnax forwards coach Alex Codling as their head coach while Wales duo Dillon Lewis and Jarrod Evans will join Harlequins.

Challenge Cup: Charles Ollivon returns to lead Toulon against Lyon while Rhys Priestland starts at 10 for Cardiff

Check out the teams and predictions for this weekend’s Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Match officials announced for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals

The match officials for this weekend's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals have been announced by tournament organisers EPCR.

Challenge Cup: Cardiff edge Sale Sharks on emotional night while Glasgow Warriors hooker Johnny Matthews scores five tries against Dragons

There were wins for Cardiff, Glasgow, the Lions, Lyon, Benetton and Toulon in the Challenge Cup round-of-16 action that took place on Saturday.