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Sharks player ratings: Springbok stars shine while 18-year-old ‘revelation’ secures first try
Jack Tunney 16 May 2026

Sharks player ratings: Springbok stars shine while 18-year-old ‘revelation’ secures first try

The Sharks signed off their URC season with an impressive 54-19 victory in Durban over Zebre Parma, in which the departing Siya Kolisi scored two.

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South Africa Rugby reveal ‘strategic planning session’ to address ‘welfare concerns’ amid rumoured Champions Cup exit
Jack Tunney 16 May 2026

South Africa Rugby reveal ‘strategic planning session’ to address ‘welfare concerns’ amid rumoured Champions Cup exit

SA Rugby has confirmed it will hold a strategic planning session with its member unions and directors of rugby.

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Ulster v Glasgow: Five takeaways as ‘tension-packed’ contest settled by late Warriors try that leaves hosts on the brink
Liam Heagney 15 May 2026

Ulster v Glasgow: Five takeaways as ‘tension-packed’ contest settled by late Warriors try that leaves hosts on the brink

Following Glasgow’s late, late 26-22 win over Ulster in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Affidea Stadium on Friday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the tension-packed action.

United Rugby Championship
Wallabies legend starts ‘campaign’ for retired Test prop and names ‘a little bolter’ he would love to see called up by Australia
Liam Heagney 15 May 2026

Wallabies legend starts ‘campaign’ for retired Test prop and names ‘a little bolter’ he would love to see called up by Australia

Legendary Wallabies kicker Matt Burke has launched a campaign for a prop to come out of international retirement ahead the upcoming three-match start to the new Nations Championship.

Australia
Northampton v Bristol: Five takeaways as England hopeful bags four for 94-point Saints and ‘key man’ justifies selection
Jack Tunney 15 May 2026

Northampton v Bristol: Five takeaways as England hopeful bags four for 94-point Saints and ‘key man’ justifies selection

Bristol Bears conceded a record number of points in the PREM on Friday, losing 94-33 to Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.

Premiership
Cardiff v Stormers: Five takeaways as ‘blonde bombshells’ shine while Sacha and ‘shell-shocked’ visitors struggle
Adam Kyriacou 15 May 2026

Cardiff v Stormers: Five takeaways as ‘blonde bombshells’ shine while Sacha and ‘shell-shocked’ visitors struggle

Following a 22-16 victory for Cardiff over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship on Friday, here's our five takeaways from the Arms Park.

United Rugby Championship
World Rugby regulations creating ‘delicate’ NZ Rugby situation with All Blacks ‘highly active’ in pursuit of Super Rugby’s hottest prospect
Colin Newboult 15 May 2026

World Rugby regulations creating ‘delicate’ NZ Rugby situation with All Blacks ‘highly active’ in pursuit of Super Rugby’s hottest prospect

There is still hope in New Zealand that they can convince this year's star player to remain despite having an overseas deal in place.

New Zealand
South African confirmed as one of 16 end-of-season leavers despite playing ‘key role’ in ‘Ulster’s relentless attack’
Liam Heagney 15 May 2026

South African confirmed as one of 16 end-of-season leavers despite playing ‘key role’ in ‘Ulster’s relentless attack’

Former Blitzboks sevens star Werner Kok is to leave Ulster at the end of the season despite being in stellar form for the Irish province.

Ulster
Ireland great’s ‘weights doesn’t fix that’ verdict on Sam Prendergast’s ‘really bad trait’
Liam Heagney 15 May 2026

Ireland great’s ‘weights doesn’t fix that’ verdict on Sam Prendergast’s ‘really bad trait’

Former Ireland international Luke Fitzgerald has delivered a withering putdown of the tackle-shy Sam Prendergast following his latest on-field defensive mishap.

Leinster
Jake White’s verdict on Sir Graham Henry’s All Blacks return as ex-Springboks boss feels ‘there’s no way he’s just a selector’
David Skippers 15 May 2026

Jake White’s verdict on Sir Graham Henry’s All Blacks return as ex-Springboks boss feels ‘there’s no way he’s just a selector’

Former Springboks and Bulls head coach Jake White has given his verdict on Sir Graham Henry's recent appointment as an All Blacks selector.

New Zealand
Disgraced international captain accuses former teammate of ‘back stabbing’ in stunning interview as whole of Georgian sport comes under investigation
Jack Tunney 15 May 2026

Disgraced international captain accuses former teammate of ‘back stabbing’ in stunning interview as whole of Georgian sport comes under investigation

Merab Sharikadze has broken his silence on his 11-year ban from the sport.

News
PREM Rugby round 16: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Louis Chapman Coombe 15 May 2026

PREM Rugby round 16: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

All the information you need ahead of round 16 of the PREM Rugby season.

Premiership
SA Rugby to make ‘tough’ Champions Cup decision as president bemoans global calendar delays
Colin Newboult 15 May 2026

SA Rugby to make ‘tough’ Champions Cup decision as president bemoans global calendar delays

There has been significant criticism of the Champions Cup since South Africa's involvement.

South Africa
Chiefs v Highlanders: Five takeaways as hosts’ ‘unlikely hero’ emerges while All Blacks hopeful suffers horrific injury
David Skippers 15 May 2026

Chiefs v Highlanders: Five takeaways as hosts’ ‘unlikely hero’ emerges while All Blacks hopeful suffers horrific injury

Our five takeaways from the Chiefs' 42-12 victory over the Highlanders in their Rugby Pacific derby in Hamilton on Friday.

Super Rugby
Highlanders player ratings: ‘Upsetting’ scenes as All Blacks hopeful’s Test dreams potentially ‘wrecked’
Colin Newboult 15 May 2026

Highlanders player ratings: ‘Upsetting’ scenes as All Blacks hopeful’s Test dreams potentially ‘wrecked’

Highlanders player ratings following a 42-12 defeat to the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific.

Highlanders
Chiefs player ratings: Damian McKenzie gives watching Dave Rennie ‘another option’ as ‘ubiquitous’ All Blacks forwards shine
Colin Newboult 15 May 2026

Chiefs player ratings: Damian McKenzie gives watching Dave Rennie ‘another option’ as ‘ubiquitous’ All Blacks forwards shine

Chiefs player ratings following their victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific.

Chiefs
Maverick fly-halves included in ultimate 21st century XV while World Cup-winning stars miss out
Jack Tunney 15 May 2026

Maverick fly-halves included in ultimate 21st century XV while World Cup-winning stars miss out

The former stars appeared on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast to pick their ultimate England XVs from the 21st century.

England
Thomas du Toit runs the rule over England’s improving front-row as big things predicted for rising stars
Colin Newboult 15 May 2026

Thomas du Toit runs the rule over England’s improving front-row as big things predicted for rising stars

Thomas du Toit rates the talent which is coming through in England having spent the past few years at Bath.

England
Chiefs v Highlanders: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 15 May 2026

Chiefs v Highlanders: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Follow the Super Rugby Pacific clash between Chiefs and Highlanders live.

Super Rugby
Springboks star provides honest assessment of ‘up and down’ Test career after being part of ‘best ever generation’ of players
Colin Newboult 14 May 2026

Springboks star provides honest assessment of ‘up and down’ Test career after being part of ‘best ever generation’ of players

The Springboks star was honest about his international career having only recently broken through properly into the Test team.

South Africa
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus to be awarded South Africa’s highest national honour
David Skippers 14 May 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus to be awarded South Africa’s highest national honour

Rassie Erasmus' role in the Springboks' 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup triumphs and his contribution to national unity in South Africa will be rewarded.

South Africa
Investec Champions Cup statistics reveal ‘surprising’ change in the game as ‘stand-out’ star leads the ‘new revolution’
Jack Tunney 14 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup statistics reveal ‘surprising’ change in the game as ‘stand-out’ star leads the ‘new revolution’

Cup finals are often nervy affairs, separated by a single score. Expansive rugby isn't the norm, and the pressure that amounts can result in mistakes aplenty.

Investec Champions Cup
Red Roses team: Ellie Kildunne in latest positional switch as seven changes made for Grand Slam decider
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 May 2026

Red Roses team: Ellie Kildunne in latest positional switch as seven changes made for Grand Slam decider

The Red Roses have named their team to play France in a Grand Slam deciders this weekend.

England
Len Ikitau drops Exeter Chiefs return hint as ‘behind the scenes’ chats revealed
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 May 2026

Len Ikitau drops Exeter Chiefs return hint as ‘behind the scenes’ chats revealed

Len Ikitau is set to return to Australia at the end of the season, but is off-contract with Rugby Australia in 2027.

Exeter Chiefs
Wallabies: Joe Schmidt reveals Zac Lomax conversation and what he expects from him ‘over the next few weeks’
David Skippers 14 May 2026

Wallabies: Joe Schmidt reveals Zac Lomax conversation and what he expects from him ‘over the next few weeks’

Joe Schmidt has revealed what Zac Lomax must do to be in the running for a Wallabies call-up for their upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

Australia
‘You see stars after scrummaging against Ox Nche’ – Springboks powerhouse claims South Africa training more difficult that Tests
Colin Newboult 14 May 2026

‘You see stars after scrummaging against Ox Nche’ – Springboks powerhouse claims South Africa training more difficult that Tests

A star forward believes it is tougher in Springboks training than it is out on the field.

South Africa
Rugby Transfers: All Black linked with shock URC switch, Theo McFarland exit confirmed and outgoing Springbok replaced
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 May 2026

Rugby Transfers: All Black linked with shock URC switch, Theo McFarland exit confirmed and outgoing Springbok replaced

Check out the latest round up of rugby transfers from across the globe!

New Zealand
Barbarians v Wales: Everything you need to know about tickets for Allianz Stadium double header
Stephen Hurrell 14 May 2026

Barbarians v Wales: Everything you need to know about tickets for Allianz Stadium double header

The Barbarians will host Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, June 27 and tickets are now on sale for a rugby double header.

Barbarians
URC round 18: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Adam Kyriacou 14 May 2026

URC round 18: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

The United Rugby Championship regular season concludes this weekend with Round 18 the focus. Here's the team news, predictions and more.

United Rugby Championship
Northampton v Bristol Bears teams: Henry Pollock among six changes for Saints as Louis Rees-Zammit returns
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 May 2026

Northampton v Bristol Bears teams: Henry Pollock among six changes for Saints as Louis Rees-Zammit returns

Northampton Saints and Bristol Bears have named their squads for Friday's PREM clash.

Premiership
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17 May 2026
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Munster v Lions: Five takeaways as ‘harum-scarum’ contest featuring alleged spit ends with ‘much desired rewards’ for both teams

16 May 2026
Northampton Saints back-row Henry Pollock tried to ruffle feathers against Leicester Tigers.

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Test Rugby
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‘I don’t think you can write him off’ – Highlanders rookie backed to be a shock inclusion in All Blacks squad

18 May 2026
Richie Mo'unga and James Parsons image

Ex-All Black’s blunt verdict on suggestion that NZ Rugby utilise scrapped Australian policy to ease eligibility rules

18 May 2026
Ellie Kildunne has had a wonderful year in an England jersey.

Ellie Kildunne beats Finn Russell and Louis Bielle-Biarrey to prestigious award

18 May 2026
Ollie Lawrence misses out as Benhard Janse van Rensburg named in England training squad.

England squad: Winners and losers as Bath midfield scrapped for South African reject while four-try fliers snubbed

18 May 2026
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England squad: Benhard Janse van Rensburg among seven uncapped players as Steve Borthwick begins Nations Championship preparations

18 May 2026

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