Articles by Colin Newboult

Leinster v La Rochelle: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup quarter-final as Jacques Nienaber’s influence telling in Irishmen’s ‘relentless’ display

Planet Rugby’s five takeaways from Leinster’s impressive 40-13 victory over La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.

Harlequins player ratings: No Danny Care or Joe Marler, no problem as inexperienced stand-ins produce ‘incredible efforts’

Harlequins’ player ratings following their dramatic 42-41 victory over Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Bulls in hot water with EPCR over controversial Champions Cup team selection – report

The Bulls could be in trouble for fielding a weakened side in the Champions Cup against Northampton Saints.

‘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.

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.

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.

‘Total brain explosion’ – TWO Wallabies stars sent off as Reds pay price for ill-discipline

Two Australian internationals were sent off in the Reds’ 17-14 Super Rugby Pacific defeat to Moana Pasifika on Friday.

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.

Louis Rees-Zammit reveals ‘mad’ start to life in the NFL after Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce messages

Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit has been speaking about his NFL move.

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.

Louis Rees-Zammit admits NFL training ‘easier’ than Wales’ brutal Rugby World Cup camp

Ex-Wales and Gloucester flyer Louis Rees-Zammit compared NFL training to rugby.

Fiji star learns fate after ‘deliberate’ attack on ‘vulnerable’ Australian forward in Super Rugby Pacific clash

Fijian Drua duo Frank Lomani and Jone Koroiduadua have learned their fates after being sent off in the Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Rebels.

‘Go cry somewhere else’ – England great receives backlash after concern over huge Bordeaux and Springboks packs

Brian Moore’s comments on the bench has caused debate.

Jacques Nienaber to impart Springboks ‘secrets’ on Leinster ahead of massive Champions Cup quarter-final

Jacques Nienaber looks ahead to Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter-final clash against La Rochelle this weekend.