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Ardie Savea crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, Springboks snubbed

All Blacks veteran Ardie Savea has been named the World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year for 2023 over Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth.

Just two Springboks make UK news agency’s Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament

Antoine Dupont fails to make PA Media's Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament while just two Springboks are selected.

World Rugby Awards: All Blacks and Springboks to compete for top gongs

The nominees for the World Rugby Awards 2023 have been unveiled, with Rugby World Cup finalists New Zealand and South Africa nominated for the top gongs.

World Rugby confirm ‘historic’ new global tournament and World Cup expansion

World Rugby have announced a host of changes to the international game.

Rugby World Cup 2027 expansion and kick-off dates confirmed

The Rugby World Cup in 2027 will feature 24 teams in the first expansion since 1987.

World Rugby greenlight controversial Nations Championship

The tournament is set to make its debut in 2026 but be ring-fenced until 2030.

‘Very, very lucky’ – Nigel Owens’ verdict on referee calls for Springboks in win over France

In his latest video with World Rugby, Nigel Owens looked back at the weekend's quarter-final action in the World Cup, analysing several decisions.

Law discussion: Was Cheslin Kolbe’s charge down in the World Cup legal?

This week's law discussion features purposeful passing, cheeky charge-downs and gauging intentions…

Loose Pass: Did we witness the best weekend of international rugby ever?

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

How the Tier 2 nations have fared at the Rugby World Cup since its inception

A look at how Rugby World Cup's minnows have performed at the global showpiece over the years.

French club slam England’s ‘violent tackle’ leading to Rugby World Cup star’s injury

Racing 92 are not pleased that their new signing will be sidelined.

Simon Raiwalui to leave Fiji after memorable Rugby World Cup campaign

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui will step away from his role as head coach when his contract expires at the end of the year.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: Semi-finalists dominate our selection

We have selected our Team of the Week following the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. which saw Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa advance.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Epic World Cup quarter-finals as Springboks and All Blacks shine, agony for Ireland and France while Saracens thumped

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

Two Cents Rugby’s five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup as quarter-final curse strikes again

Two Cents Rugby brings us his five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa progress.

Owen Farrell: You never realise what you have until you’ve lost it

Planet Rugby writer James While praises the performance and character of Owen Farrell after he led England to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Springboks reclaim number one spot as northern hemisphere duo relinquish top two places

It's all change at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

Owen Farrell drop goal helps England edge fantastic Fiji to book Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

A late drop goal and penalty from Owen Farrell helped England see off a superb Fiji side, winning 30-24 to secure a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot.

‘Best weekend of rugby ever’ – Stunning World Cup quarter-finals hailed following Sunday’s thrilling finale

Players, fans and pundits revelled in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa reached the last-four.

England v Fiji: Five takeaways from a gripping Rugby World Cup quarter-final as Red Rose progress by the skin of their teeth

Check out James While's five takeaways from England's 30-24 victory over Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Sunday.

England player ratings: Ben Earl magnificent once again as Red Rose edge into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

England’s player ratings following their 30-24 triumph over Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Fiji player ratings: Semi Radradra back to his best in heart-breaking loss to England

How Fiji's players rated in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat against England in Marseille on Sunday.

Fiji captain hints that England benefited from ‘sub-conscious bias’ in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu and head coach Simon Raiwalui had their say on the officiating after their Rugby World Cup defeat to England.

The longest unbeaten and winning streaks in men’s Test rugby history

A look at the longest unbeaten and winning streaks in men's Test rugby history including famous streaks from the All Blacks, Springboks and England.

England v Fiji preview: Red Rose to advance to semi-finals by the skin of their teeth

We preview the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final between England and Fiji with the teams set to clash on Sunday in Marseille.

Two England stars dropped as Marcus Smith at full-back for Fiji quarter-final

England have selected Marcus Smith at full-back and benched George Ford, as Owen Farrell is at 10 for their World Cup quarter-final game against Fiji.

Fiji have ‘no doubt’ that grieving hooker Sam Matavesi will be ready to face England

Sam Matavesi has been included on the bench for Fiji’s World Cup quarter-final against England, despite his father Sireli dying earlier in the week.

Former England star talks up chances of northern hemisphere clean sweep

Ex-England wing Chris Ashton runs the rule over the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and discusses whether the northern hemisphere will dominate.

Fiji’s hero from previous England game absent as Semi Radradra returns for Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his 23-man Fiji squad to take on England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Sunday.

World Rankings: Four teams could reach the summit after quarter-finals

The weekend is littered with outstanding match-ups that all influence the world rankings, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the permutations.