

Newcastle v Northampton: Five takeaways as Fin Smith injury scare takes gloss off Saints grabbing their ‘golden chance’
Following a 35-34 victory for Northampton Saints over Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership, here's our takeaways from Friday’s clash at Kingston Park.

Edinburgh v Sharks: Five takeaways as Makazole Mapimpi snatches unlikely victory while Jamie Ritchie sends ANOTHER Lions message
Following an 18-17 victory for the Sharks against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship, here are our five takeaways from Friday's fixture.

CODE SHOCK: Gloucester confirm Christian Wade has quit to join rugby league
Christian Wade will quit the Gallagher Premiership at the end of this season and take his chances in rugby league with Wigan Warriors.

Crusaders player ratings: All Blacks prop hands glory moment to James O’Connor and the ‘outstanding’ performance that will please Scott Robertson
Planet Rugby's player ratings for the Crusaders after their narrow victory over the Blues.

Pieter-Steph du Toit weighs in on World Rugby’s Bomb Squad decision as ‘genius’ Rassie Erasmus continues to ‘innovate’
Two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has added his voice to the Bomb Squad debate.