Adam Kyriacou 16 Apr 2024

Finn Russell and Scotland team-mate suffer ‘significant’ injuries in major blow for Bath

Bath were dealt a major blow as both Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath were ruled out with "significant" injuries ahead of the Premiership run-in.

Bath

David Skippers 16 Apr 2024

Stormers bolster lock stocks as Springboks hopeful returns on long-term deal

Experienced lock JD Schickerling is the latest player to return to the Stormers, who announced that he has joined them on a three-year deal.

Stormers

Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Ex-All Blacks coach backs league superstar to ‘effortlessly’ switch codes after million-dollar move

Sir Steve Hansen is backing Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu to "effortlessly" make the switch to rugby union.

New Zealand

Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Springboks ‘battle stats’ explained as Kwagga Smith believes size ‘doesn’t matter’

The Springboks have provided further insight into their "battle stats", with flanker Kwagga Smith stating that size doesn't matter.

South Africa

David Skippers 16 Apr 2024

New playmaker’s introduction coincides with Sharks’ improved form

Sharks head coach John Plumtree is backing Siya Masuku to continue with his upward trajectory as the Durban-based outfit's first choice fly-half.

Sharks

Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Fiji confirm ex-All Blacks coach as World Cup hero Simon Raiwalui’s replacement

The Fijian Rugby Union have announced that a former All Blacks coach will replace Simon Raiwalui as head coach of the Flying Fijians.

Fiji

Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

2024 Rugby Championship fixtures and kick-off times confirmed as full tournament returns

SANZAAR have confirmed the match schedule for the 2024 Rugby Championship, with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa battling it out for the trophy.

Rugby Championship

David Skippers 16 Apr 2024

Reds’ Wallabies duo slapped with bans after ‘brain explosion’ and ‘always illegal’ tackle

The Reds were dealt a double blow when Wallabies duo Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight received three-week suspensions for dangerous tackles.

Queensland Reds

Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024

Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coaches reunited as Ian Foster confirms future

Ian Foster has confirmed his first coaching job since leaving the All Blacks.

New Zealand

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett to make Leinster switch as long-term future secured

All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett will be moving to Leinster in 2024 on a six-month deal as part of a new long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby.

New Zealand

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

‘The best is yet to come’ – Dan Sheehan inks new Ireland and Leinster deal

Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed.

Leinster

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

England legend doubles down on Bordeaux and Springboks size concern despite Harlequins’ ‘unlikely’ win

Former England hooker Brian Moore insists that Harlequins have not proved him wrong by defeating Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

Munster name fully-loaded squad for two-game South Africa tour

Munster have been buoyed by fitness boosts for several players, including RG Snyman, Oli Jager and Calvin Nash, ahead of their trip to South Africa.

Munster

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Leinster boss sends warning to EPCR after previous Champions Cup semi-finals tarnished

EPCR will organise the semi-finals after Leinster took on the responsibility for their round-of-16 and quarter-final games.

Champions Cup

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Ireland centre calls out Ulster legend for ‘childish’ social media post after chastening Challenge Cup exit

Ulster players past and present have been involved in a social media spat following the province’s defeat in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Ulster

Lawrence Nolan 15 Apr 2024

Beauden Barrett and Marika Koroibete score doubles while Bryn Gatland’s costly miss dents Kobelco Kobe Steelers hopes

Marika Koroibete and Beauden Barrett scored two tries apiece while Viliame Takayawa grabbed four in the latest round of League One action in Japan.

Japan

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

South African forward who loves the ‘dark arts’ to make Premiership switch

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of South African prop Luan de Bruin, who will join the Premiership club at the end of the season.

Newcastle

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

‘Hopefully you get the double’ – Jake White’s classy speech to Northampton Saints in the wake of controversial Champions Cup week

Jake White was praised for a lovely moment in Northampton Saints’ dressing room after the Bulls’ 59-22 defeat in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Bulls

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Super Rugby Pacific conclude racism investigation after claim ‘could not be substantiated’

An investigation into alleged racist abuse during a Super Rugby Pacific match has been concluded.

Super Rugby

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

‘I’ve recently been diagnosed’ – Blues star reveals cancer battle

Blues second-row Cameron Suafoa will step away from the game to battle cancer after revealing the news on social media this weekend.

Blues

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

Toulouse a ‘happy camp’ but the job not done yet in the ‘special competition’

The spirits in the Toulouse camp are high after advancing to the Champions Cup semi-finals but the squad knows the job is not done yet.

Toulouse

Planet Rugby 14 Apr 2024

Blair Kinghorn brace helps Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse ease past Exeter Chiefs in Champions Cup quarter-final

Blair Kinghorn and Antoine Dupont were among the try scorers for Toulouse as they beat Exeter Chiefs 64-26 in their Champions Cup quarter-final.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Champions Cup: Semi-final ties and dates confirmed

The Champions Cup semi-final dates, venues and kick-off times have been revealed following Harlequins, Leinster, Northampton and Toulouse's wins.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Six Nations star scores as Benetton beat Connacht to make Challenge Cup semi-finals

Italy star Tommaso Menoncello scored one of Benetton's five tries as they saw off Connacht 39-24 to progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Challenge Cup

David Skippers 14 Apr 2024

Challenge Cup: Semi-final ties and dates revealed

The semi-finalists for the 2023/24 Challenge Cup have been confirmed with the Sharks facing Clermont at Twickenham Stoop while Gloucester will host Benetton at Kingsholm.

Challenge Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Leinster captain Caelan Doris hails ‘unbelievable’ star after Champions Cup win over La Rochelle

Leinster captain Caelan Doris has labelled Jamison Gibson-Park "unbelievable" after the scrum-half steered the team into the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Leinster

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

Springboks prop Ox Nche to add a new string to his bow in latest Rassie Erasmus experiment

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is looking to add versatility to Ox Nche’s game as he plans for the 2024 Test season.

South Africa

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

‘I’m just getting old’ – Courtney Lawes reveals pre-game back issue ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final

Northampton Saints star Courtney Lawes suffered a back spasm in the build-up to their Champions Cup quarter-finals against the Bulls.

Northampton Saints

David Skippers 14 Apr 2024

Leinster boss identifies game-changing moment in Champions Cup triumph over La Rochelle

Leinster boss Leo Culen has identified the turning point from their 40-13 Champions Cup quarter-final win over La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Leinster

James While 14 Apr 2024

‘We have to pay our school fees!’ – Jake White responds to Champions Cup drumming

After the Bulls' heavy defeat at Franklin's Gardens, Planet Rugby’s James While caught up with their director of rugby Jake White.

Bulls

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

Harlequins boss ‘not surprised’ by first Champions Cup semi-final

Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard is delighted for his team to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time ever.

Harlequins

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

EPCR bosses demand explanation for Bulls selection after Champions Cup washout – report

According to reports, European Professional Club Rugby have demanded an explanation from the Bulls around their team selection against Northampton Saints.

Bulls

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Nine-try Northampton Saints hammer depleted Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster

Northampton Saints were too good for an under-strength Bulls outfit as they ran out 59-22 winners in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Leinster banish Champions Cup ghosts as La Rochelle’s three-peat dream emphatically ended

Leinster put their recent woes against La Rochelle to bed as they dominated the reigning Champions Cup holders in a 40-13 victory in Dublin.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Harlequins win 83-point thriller at Bordeaux-Begles in history-making Champions Cup win

Harlequins will compete in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup for the first time in their history after they stunned Bordeaux-Begles 42-41.

Champions Cup

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper’s Sevens switch

Ex-Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell is backing Michael Hooper to be successful at Sevens as he bids to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Australia

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

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.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Sharks hold off Edinburgh to set up date with Clermont in Challenge Cup semi-finals

The Sharks and Clermont Auvergne booked their spots in this year's Challenge Cup semi-finals when they beat Edinburgh and Ulster respectively.

Challenge Cup

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi recreate historic Rugby World Cup final try

We have seen this before!

Sharks

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Zach Mercer’s bold claim after Gloucester’s Challenge Cup triumph over Ospreys

Number eight Zach Mercer believes Gloucester will have had a "decent" season if they manage to lift the 2023/24 Challenge Cup.

Challenge Cup

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

TJ Perenara equals Super Rugby try-scoring record in Hurricanes’ victory over Chiefs

TJ Perenara equalled Super Rugby's all-time try-scoring record as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington on Saturday.

Hurricanes

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

‘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.

Australia

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Quiz: Can you name the last England team to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand?

A tricky one but have a crack!

Rugby Quizzes

Dylan Coetzee 12 Apr 2024

Santiago Carreras kicks Gloucester into Challenge Cup semi-final after hard-fought win over Ospreys

Gloucester outside back Santiago Carreras kicked 18 points as the Premiership side beat the Ospreys 23-13 in the Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Challenge Cup

Adam Kyriacou 12 Apr 2024

England and France stars out of opening Champions Cup quarter-final while Bulls prioritise URC as Springboks left at home

The 2023/24 Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals will take place this weekend, with three games scheduled for Saturday and one on Sunday.

Champions Cup