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12 Leinster players made the British and Irish Lions squad.
Danny Stephens 13 May 2025

Loose Pass: Reasons to fret over ‘Leinsterfication’ of the British and Irish Lions and why the Big Day Out left a sour taste

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.
Bath
A three panel image of Steve Borthwick, George Ford and Tom Willis
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 May 2025

England predicted line-up: Steve Borthwick facing ‘almighty reshuffle’ after British and Irish Lions selection

Planet Rugby's take on a potential England 23-man squad for the summer tour.
England
Danny Care applauding fans following a Harlequins match at Twickenham
James While 13 May 2025

England legends lead tributes to Danny Care who ‘set the bar for others to follow’

Danny Care has today announced his retirement from professional rugby.
England
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and an inset of former scrum-half Justin Marshall.
Jared Wright 13 May 2025

Justin Marshall believes Antoine Dupont-like rookie can solve Scott Robertson issue as All Blacks are ‘conspiring to lose Tests’

Justin Marshall believes breakout Super Rugby star can help ease Scott Robertson's woes.
Crusaders
England scrum-half Danny Care with his family before his 100th England cap
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 May 2025

‘I’ll always be a Quin’ – England and Harlequins icon Danny Care to retire from rugby

Danny Care has brought his illustrious career to an end.
England
‘Signing of the season’ hopes Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his ‘talent’
Simon Thomas 13 May 2025

‘Signing of the season’ hopes Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his ‘talent’

The former Cheetahs front rower hopes to impress the Springboks coaches in Durban.

South Africa
Will Genia issues come and get me plea ahead of British and Irish Lions tour
Jared Wright 13 May 2025

Will Genia issues come and get me plea ahead of British and Irish Lions tour

Will Genia is keen to have another crack at the British and Irish Lions.

British and Irish Lions
Opinion: The crazy Premiership is entertaining the masses, let’s embrace it
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 May 2025

Opinion: The crazy Premiership is entertaining the masses, let’s embrace it

The Premiership is back on the rise, let's embrace it, says Planet Rugby's Louis Chapman-Coombe.

Premiership
All Blacks great backs USA Super Rugby team idea which could ‘entice’ South African return
Jared Wright 13 May 2025

All Blacks great backs USA Super Rugby team idea which could ‘entice’ South African return

Former All Blacks have backed the idea to expand Super Rugby to the United States of America.

Super Rugby
British and Irish Lions snub claims Premiership award giving Andy Farrell possible selection regret
Jack Tunney 13 May 2025

British and Irish Lions snub claims Premiership award giving Andy Farrell possible selection regret

Sale Sharks and England star George Ford has won the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month award for April with 36% of the public vote.

Premiership
New Worcester Warriors head coach proud to be part of ‘special’ resurgence
Jack Tunney 13 May 2025

New Worcester Warriors head coach proud to be part of ‘special’ resurgence

Worcester Warriors are set to rejoin the RFU Championship ahead of the 2025/26 season after two years in the wilderness, and now they have a head coach to lead the team.

Worcester Warriors
Jacob Umaga plans to follow All Black uncle’s footsteps after turning Wasps agony into Benetton ‘happiness’
Brendan McGilligan 13 May 2025

Jacob Umaga plans to follow All Black uncle’s footsteps after turning Wasps agony into Benetton ‘happiness’

When one door closes, another opens. While this may be just an old adage to some, it has been the reality for Benetton star Jacob Umaga.

Benetton Treviso
All Blacks coach gives fascinating insight into Test selection and admits to ‘needing players we can really trust’
Colin Newboult 13 May 2025

All Blacks coach gives fascinating insight into Test selection and admits to ‘needing players we can really trust’

All Blacks preparation is ramping up ahead of the three-Test series against France in July.

New Zealand
Paolo Odogwu predicts ‘floodgates’ will open for URC underdogs Benetton after ‘mindset’ shift
Brendan McGilligan 13 May 2025

Paolo Odogwu predicts ‘floodgates’ will open for URC underdogs Benetton after ‘mindset’ shift

Paolo Odogwu may now be known as a prolific winger who is a powerful runner, yet his entry into the sport was at an entirely different position.

Benetton Treviso
Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as ex-All Black leaves struggling World Rugby-funded club while Free Jacks ‘strengthen their grip’
Joe Harvey 13 May 2025

Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as ex-All Black leaves struggling World Rugby-funded club while Free Jacks ‘strengthen their grip’

Another week down in Major League Rugby has seen some movement in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Here's Joe Harvey's five takeaways.

USA
British and Irish Lion and South African stars among 19 players leaving Premiership side
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 May 2025

British and Irish Lion and South African stars among 19 players leaving Premiership side

19 players will leave Gloucester this season!

Gloucester
2025 Rugby Championship fixtures and kick-off times as Springboks return to Eden Park before Twickenham finale
Jared Wright 13 May 2025

2025 Rugby Championship fixtures and kick-off times as Springboks return to Eden Park before Twickenham finale

The 2025 Rugby Championship fixtures, venues and kick-off times have been confirmed.

Rugby Championship
Will Genia: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park is easily the best halfback in the world’
Jared Wright 13 May 2025

Will Genia: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park is easily the best halfback in the world’

Will Genia has likened Jamison Gibson-Park to a Springboks legend and believes he is a better halfback than Antoine Dupont.

British and Irish Lions
Premiership Rugby ‘in rude health’ after record-breaking sell-out for final
Jack Tunney 13 May 2025

Premiership Rugby ‘in rude health’ after record-breaking sell-out for final

The Premiership finalists have yet to be confirmed, but general admission tickets have already sold out in a record-breaking feat.

Premiership
Who’s hot and who’s not: British & Irish Lions tourists and significant appointments while Wallabies left sweating on injured duo
Adam Kyriacou 12 May 2025

Who’s hot and who’s not: British & Irish Lions tourists and significant appointments while Wallabies left sweating on injured duo

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

Who's hot and who's not
URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett ‘makes a mockery’ of Leo Cullen’s ‘bizarre’ decision while Peter O’Mahony signs off at Thomond Park in style
Colin Newboult 12 May 2025

URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett ‘makes a mockery’ of Leo Cullen’s ‘bizarre’ decision while Peter O’Mahony signs off at Thomond Park in style

Planet Rugby's URC Team of the Week after Round 17.

United Rugby Championship
Caelan Doris’ worst Lions tour fears are confirmed as Leinster issue post-operation update
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

Caelan Doris’ worst Lions tour fears are confirmed as Leinster issue post-operation update

Any hopes that the injured Caelan Doris had of doing an ‘Alun Wyn Jones’ and making it back to fitness in time for the Lions tour have been quashed.

British and Irish Lions
Premiership Team of the Week: ‘Magnificent’ Maro Itoje caps perfect week while Handre Pollard proves he is the ‘master of close margins’
James While 12 May 2025

Premiership Team of the Week: ‘Magnificent’ Maro Itoje caps perfect week while Handre Pollard proves he is the ‘master of close margins’

Following the conclusion of Round 16 of the Gallagher Premiership season, here's the latest Planet Rugby Team of the Week in partnership with eToro.

Premiership
Jonah Lomu: The rugby world remembers the ‘Special One’ on what would have been his 50th birthday
Jack Tunney 12 May 2025

Jonah Lomu: The rugby world remembers the ‘Special One’ on what would have been his 50th birthday

The rugby world remembers Jonah Lomu on what would have been his 50th birthday today.

New Zealand
Pete Samu name-checked by Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt for Lions tour after reportedly signing Super Rugby deal
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

Pete Samu name-checked by Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt for Lions tour after reportedly signing Super Rugby deal

Pete Samu is reportedly on his way back to Super Rugby Pacific in Australia and could be in contention to face the British and Irish Lions with the Wallabies.

Australia
Ben Spencer linked with Top 14 move just 10 weeks after signing contract extension at Bath
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

Ben Spencer linked with Top 14 move just 10 weeks after signing contract extension at Bath

England scrum-half Ben Spencer has been linked with a move to the Top 14 just months after signing a long-term contract extension at Bath.

Top 14
Leicester Tigers make shock appointment to replace Michael Cheika as Wallabies lose prized asset
Jack Tunney 12 May 2025

Leicester Tigers make shock appointment to replace Michael Cheika as Wallabies lose prized asset

Former Leicester Tigers second-row Geoff Parling has been announced as the new head coach of the Premiership club ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Leicester Tigers
Ben Earl welcomes extra ‘string to his bow’ that won’t do his British and Irish Lions chances ‘any harm’
Alex Spink 12 May 2025

Ben Earl welcomes extra ‘string to his bow’ that won’t do his British and Irish Lions chances ‘any harm’

England and Saracens star Ben Earl has put himself in a strong position for a job with the British & Irish Lions bomb squad in Australia this summer.

British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions: The eye-watering amount players will receive win or lose in Australia
Jack Tunney 12 May 2025

British and Irish Lions: The eye-watering amount players will receive win or lose in Australia

Each member of the British and Irish Lions playing squad is expected to make an eye-watering amount of money during this year's tour of Australia.

News
The ‘amazing’ reason why Ben Kay is backing ‘third choice’ Tadhg Furlong to start the British and Irish Lions Test series
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

The ‘amazing’ reason why Ben Kay is backing ‘third choice’ Tadhg Furlong to start the British and Irish Lions Test series

Ben Kay is backing “third choice” tighthead Tadhg Furlong to start for the British and Irish Lions when their Test series opens against the Wallabies.

British and Irish Lions
Rugby fans are all saying the same thing about Leicester naming Geoff Parling as new head coach
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

Rugby fans are all saying the same thing about Leicester naming Geoff Parling as new head coach

Monday’s announcement that Leicester have appointed Wallabies assistant Geoff Parling as their new head coach to succeed Michael Cheika was generally well-received by fans online.

Leicester Tigers
Brian Moore reveals the Lions selection which leaves him ‘more concerned’ amid Owen Farrell ‘speculation’
Colin Newboult 12 May 2025

Brian Moore reveals the Lions selection which leaves him ‘more concerned’ amid Owen Farrell ‘speculation’

Brian Moore highlights the issue of opening the door for Owen Farrell ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.

British and Irish Lions
Sam Warburton recalls the 2017 incident that convinced him Maro Itoje would be ‘the perfect Lions captain’
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

Sam Warburton recalls the 2017 incident that convinced him Maro Itoje would be ‘the perfect Lions captain’

Sam Warburton has revealed the 2017 British and Irish Lions moment when he realised that Maro Itoje was the real deal.

British and Irish Lions
All Blacks star makes bold ‘best player’ claim about Damian McKenzie as Chiefs fly-half sends another message to Scott Robertson
Colin Newboult 12 May 2025

All Blacks star makes bold ‘best player’ claim about Damian McKenzie as Chiefs fly-half sends another message to Scott Robertson

Damian McKenzie continues to impress for the Chiefs during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

New Zealand
‘Honoured’ Pete Wilkins lands a new URC job just 26 days after exiting Connacht with immediate effect
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025

‘Honoured’ Pete Wilkins lands a new URC job just 26 days after exiting Connacht with immediate effect

Pete Wilkins has landed a new job in the United Rugby Championship just 26 days after he officially exited Irish side Connacht.

United Rugby Championship
Crusaders ‘unable to determine’ Will Jordan’s recovery timeline after All Blacks star suffers worrying knee injury
Colin Newboult 12 May 2025

Crusaders ‘unable to determine’ Will Jordan’s recovery timeline after All Blacks star suffers worrying knee injury

Will Jordan sustained a knee injury in the Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the Chiefs on Saturday.

New Zealand
South African star falls foul to overconfidence as he commits rugby’s cardinal sin
Jack Tunney 12 May 2025

South African star falls foul to overconfidence as he commits rugby’s cardinal sin

South African star Tyrone Green had a moment to forget this weekend when he crossed the try line during Harlequins Premiership victory over Gloucester.

Harlequins
Stephen Jones hits out at Andy Farrell’s ‘incomplete’ Lions pack with too many Irishmen who showed ‘frightening inability’
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

Stephen Jones hits out at Andy Farrell’s ‘incomplete’ Lions pack with too many Irishmen who showed ‘frightening inability’

Veteran rugby journalist Stephen Jones has criticised Andy Farrell for naming too many Ireland players in his British and Irish Lions squad.

British and Irish Lions
Exeter v Northampton: Five takeaways as England hopeful the ‘only bright light’ in a sea of Chiefs’ mediocrity against ‘second string’ Saints
James While 11 May 2025

Exeter v Northampton: Five takeaways as England hopeful the ‘only bright light’ in a sea of Chiefs’ mediocrity against ‘second string’ Saints

Our takeaways from Exeter's 42-14 victory over Northampton Saints.

Premiership
Willie John McBride ‘bothered’ by foreign-born British & Irish Lions and reveals ‘most important thing’ for Henry Pollock
Jared Wright 11 May 2025

Willie John McBride ‘bothered’ by foreign-born British & Irish Lions and reveals ‘most important thing’ for Henry Pollock

Willie John McBride weighs in on Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad.

British and Irish Lions
Matt Williams comes out swinging, alleging that ‘ugly sense of entitlement has seeped into Irish rugby fan culture’
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

Matt Williams comes out swinging, alleging that ‘ugly sense of entitlement has seeped into Irish rugby fan culture’

Ex-Leinster boss Matt Williams has attacked the “mob-like” criticism of Leo Cullen following the Irish province’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss.

Ireland
Tadhg Beirne: ‘You can’t put into words how much of a legend Peter O’Mahony is to Munster’
Simon Thomas 11 May 2025

Tadhg Beirne: ‘You can’t put into words how much of a legend Peter O’Mahony is to Munster’

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne has sang Peter O'Mahony's praises.

Munster
‘Inspired’ Bristol Bears put USA fixture ‘on the table’ after Big Day Out success
Ross Heppenstall 11 May 2025

‘Inspired’ Bristol Bears put USA fixture ‘on the table’ after Big Day Out success

Ambitious Bristol Bears will continue exploring opportunities to break new ground.

Bristol
‘Embarrassed. Felt like a failure, worthless’ – Mike Brown recounts 2017 Lions rejection to help those Andy Farrell snubbed
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

‘Embarrassed. Felt like a failure, worthless’ – Mike Brown recounts 2017 Lions rejection to help those Andy Farrell snubbed

Ex-England full-back Mike Brown has offered advice to players upset at being left out of the British and Irish Lions.

British and Irish Lions
Lions v Scarlets: Five takeaways as ‘heads should roll’ after URC failure while Welsh club keep play-off hopes alive
Jared Wright 11 May 2025

Lions v Scarlets: Five takeaways as ‘heads should roll’ after URC failure while Welsh club keep play-off hopes alive

Our five takeaways from the Scarlets first win in South Africa, beating the Lions 32-19.

United Rugby Championship
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu fields ‘astronomical offers’ as Manie Libbok signs for Quade Cooper’s club
Jared Wright 11 May 2025

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu fields ‘astronomical offers’ as Manie Libbok signs for Quade Cooper’s club

Manie Libbok has reportedly signed for a Japanese club while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu fields 'astronomical offers'.

Stormers
Sam Warburton: ‘Welsh rugby needs the Premiership but does it need us?’
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

Sam Warburton: ‘Welsh rugby needs the Premiership but does it need us?’

Sam Warburton has outlined his envy of the Gallagher Premiership on a weekend when the English league hosted a fixture at the Principality Stadium.

Premiership
‘Disappointed’ Stuart Lancaster criticises Rugby Australia after Wallabies coach recruitment process
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

‘Disappointed’ Stuart Lancaster criticises Rugby Australia after Wallabies coach recruitment process

Former England boss Stuart Lancaster has hit out at the way he was treated by Rugby Australia in his unsuccessful bid to succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach.

Australia
Andy Powell ends retirement for ‘rare’ British and Irish Lions Legends opportunity
Lawrence Nolan 11 May 2025

Andy Powell ends retirement for ‘rare’ British and Irish Lions Legends opportunity

Former Wales international Andy Powell is coming out of retirement after receiving an invite to play for the British and Irish Lions Legends against Australia in July.

British and Irish Lions
Brumbies issue update on Wallabies star’s injury after frightening incident ahead of Lions series
Jared Wright 11 May 2025

Brumbies issue update on Wallabies star’s injury after frightening incident ahead of Lions series

The Brumbies have issued an update on Noah Lolesio.

Brumbies

Editor's Picks

Paula Balekana on a run for the New England Free Jacks. (Image credit - Brendan Buckley)

Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as ex-All Black leaves struggling World Rugby-funded club while Free Jacks ‘strengthen their grip’

13 May 2025
Maro Itoje had a fantastic week after being named British and Irish Lions captain.

Who’s hot and who’s not: British & Irish Lions tourists and significant appointments while Wallabies left sweating on injured duo

12 May 2025
Jordie Barrett impressed in Leinster's handsome win.

URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett ‘makes a mockery’ of Leo Cullen’s ‘bizarre’ decision while Peter O’Mahony signs off at Thomond Park in style

12 May 2025
British and Irish Lions squad member Ben Earl talks about his versatility.

Ben Earl welcomes extra ‘string to his bow’ that won’t do his British and Irish Lions chances ‘any harm’

12 May 2025
Our Premiership Team of the Week for Round 16.

Premiership Team of the Week: ‘Magnificent’ Maro Itoje caps perfect week while Handre Pollard proves he is the ‘master of close margins’

12 May 2025

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Test Rugby

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and an inset of former scrum-half Justin Marshall.

Justin Marshall believes Antoine Dupont-like rookie can solve Scott Robertson issue as All Blacks are ‘conspiring to lose Tests’

13 May 2025
A three panel image of Steve Borthwick, George Ford and Tom Willis

England predicted line-up: Steve Borthwick facing ‘almighty reshuffle’ after British and Irish Lions selection

13 May 2025
Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe and an inset of Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus

‘Signing of the season’ hopes Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his ‘talent’

13 May 2025
Will Genia after the defeat to the Lions in the third Test match in 2013.

Will Genia issues come and get me plea ahead of British and Irish Lions tour

13 May 2025
England scrum-half Danny Care with his family before his 100th England cap

‘I’ll always be a Quin’ – England and Harlequins icon Danny Care to retire from rugby

13 May 2025

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Leinster Champions Cup

Matt Williams comes out swinging, alleging that ‘ugly sense of entitlement has seeped into Irish rugby fan culture’

11 May 2025
Leinster and Ireland Sam Prendergast, and former Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald (inset).

‘If you can’t tackle, I’m never picking him’ – Ex-Lion insists Sam Prendergast’s ‘serious issue’ should rule out tour selection

07 May 2025
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber and centre Jordie Barrett (inset).

Ex-Ireland star claims Springboks are ‘dodgy selectors’ as Leinster pay price for Jacques Nienaber ‘mindset’

07 May 2025
RG Snyman Leinster

‘Total embarrassment’: Leinster crowning ‘phenomenal’ RG Snyman as their player of the year has divided the fans online

07 May 2025
Leinster coaches Jacques Nienaber and Leo Cullen, and Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll (inset).

Brian O’Driscoll weighs in on Jacques Nienaber and Leo Cullen debate after Leinster ‘punched in the face’ by Northampton Saints

07 May 2025

Facts & Stats

British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje and an inset of Henry Pollock

British and Irish Lions squad in numbers as Leinster dominate and milestone awaits Maro Itoje

08 May 2025
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu carrying the ball into contact for the Stormers

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: The ‘utterly jaw-dropping’ stats behind Springboks star’s performance v Connacht

21 Apr 2025
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett celebrating his side's win over Glasgow

Jordie Barrett: The ‘absolutely ridiculous’ numbers behind All Blacks star’s performance for Leinster against Glasgow

12 Apr 2025

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