Rugby World Cup referee makes retirement call

Irish referee Joy Neville is set to retire from officiating at the end of the season.

World Rugby match officials boss hits out at Antoine Dupont for post-World Cup remarks

Joel Jutge has condemned Antoine Dupont for his comments after France's Rugby World Cup exit.

Bundee Aki reveals the secret to his outstanding Rugby World Cup form

Bundee Aki feels that being around the right people has been central to the form that earned him Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland’s Player of the Year.

Shaun Edwards still ‘aggrieved’ over France’s Rugby World Cup ‘injustice’

France defence coach Shaun Edwards admits that their Rugby World Cup disappointment still lingers as they look towards the 2024 Six Nations.

France star admits a Rugby World Cup win would have been ‘one of the worst days of my life’

France’s Romain Ntamack, who missed the RWC through injury, has opened up on how he struggled to deal with his absence from the tournament.

‘He never became the title’ – Ex-Springboks boss provides insight into humble Siya Kolisi

Ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber provided an insight into the character of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi.

Rugby World Cup favourites Chile or Uruguay set for date with international giant – report

2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France could be set to add either Chile or Uruguay to their mid-year tour schedule that sees them face Argentina twice.

Ex-Springboks boss reveals player exodus ‘helped’ South Africa win successive Rugby World Cups

Jacques Nienaber says the departure of South Africa’s top players was actually important in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup wins.

‘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.

Opinion: Give Marcus Smith the England fly-half keys and let him unleash his potential

Planet Rugby writer James While wants England to back Harlequins star Marcus Smith at fly-half and used a cricket comparison to emphasise his point.

England wing’s ‘appealing’ reason for staying in the Premiership after ‘rubbish’ Rugby World Cup

England’s Anthony Watson reveals his aims after missing the World Cup and almost departing the Premiership through no fault of his own.

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’s breakthrough team of the year as France youngsters and Canan Moodie star

Planet Rugby selects its breakthrough players for 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.

Warren Gatland reveals the ‘damning statistic’ which is harming rugby

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made some proposals to improve rugby as a spectacle.

Loose Pass: Ill-conceived ‘initiatives’, incredible rugby stories and New Zealand’s financial battle

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

The surprising Springboks star who DOMINATES worldwide stat

The Springboks' flanker topped the charts in two statistics across all competitions this year.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2023: World Cup-winning Springboks dominate

Planet Rugby's unveils the Readers' Team of the Year.

The remarkable stat that shows how ruthless the 2023 Springboks were

An interesting set of statistics have emerged from the performances of the 2023 rugby year with OptaJohnny's #AskOptaJohnny series on X.

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.

Planet Rugby’s bold predictions for 2024: Anglo-Welsh league on the cards, Eddie Jones to lead Japan to a win over tier one nation and more

As 2024 approaches, we've cobbled together a list of seven rather bold predictions of events and decisions that could crop up over the next 12 months.

Raffaele Storti exclusive: Portugal’s Rugby World Cup hero and try-scoring sensation

Try-scoring sensation Raffaele Storti reflects on an incredible Rugby World Cup with Portugal as he continues to shine with Beziers in the PROD2.

Quade Cooper bemoans lack of ‘common sense’ under Eddie Jones

Quade Cooper has addressed his World Cup omission and Eddie Jones' tenure as the Wallabies' head coach.

‘It’s still there’ – Finn Russell still haunted by World Cup ‘disappointment’

Finn Russell opens up on Scotland's disappointing and frustrating Rugby World Cup campaign.

Ireland leave the door ajar for ‘rugby intellect’ Johnny Sexton’s return

David Nucifora has not ruled out a return to the Ireland set-up for Johnny Sexton in a coaching capacity.

The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2023

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.

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.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part three: 30-21

The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 30-21.

Rugby World Cup opening venue revealed in ‘quite momentous’ decision

The draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has been announced, with the Stadium of Light in Sunderland handed the opening match.