James While 21 Mar 2024 State of the Nation: France were the ‘very worst cliché of’ themselves as defensive and emotional frailties cost them dearly We continue our Six Nations team reviews with second placed France. France
Jared Wright 21 Mar 2024 Opinion: An All Blacks recall for Sam Whitelock is a straightforward decision If Scott Robertson wants to call up Sam Whitelock to the All Blacks squad, he should be free to do so. New Zealand
Jared Wright 21 Mar 2024 Billy Vunipola rejects suitors to join French club and brother Mako could follow Saracens boss Mark McCall has confirmed that the pair are likely to depart and Billy Vunipola has reportedly signed a deal. Saracens
Colin Newboult 21 Mar 2024 Courtney Lawes reveals Wales-inspired plan to stop England from ‘hurting themselves’ with overseas policy Courtney Lawes feels that England need to change their overseas policy. England
Jared Wright 21 Mar 2024 Saracens believe they found the ‘right person’ to replace Owen Farrell Saracens are set to announce their new signing in the coming weeks. Saracens
Alex Spink 21 Mar 2024 Jasper Wiese: When you play for the Springboks, you put your own desires behind you Jasper Wiese spoke exclusively with Planet Rugby about the World Cup and his teammates. South Africa
Colin Newboult 21 Mar 2024 Freddie Steward plays first game since shock Six Nations axing as team-mate returns after World Cup injury heartbreak The Premiership resumes on Friday with Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers hosting Northampton Saints and Gloucester in their respective matches. Premiership
Colin Newboult 21 Mar 2024 Fabien Galthie: France lost to the Springboks in Rugby World Cup due to ‘refereeing decisions and rugby reasons’ France head coach Fabien Galthie is still seething about the Rugby World Cup. France
David Skippers 21 Mar 2024 George North ruled out for Ospreys after Achilles rupture on final Wales appearance while Mike Haley set for Munster milestone The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Glasgow Warriors face Cardiff and the Ospreys take on Munster. United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 21 Mar 2024 Owen Farrell opens up about England future and spot on British & Irish Lions tour Owen Farrell has not ruled out a possible return to Test rugby or being part of next year's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. England
David Skippers 21 Mar 2024 Scott Robertson approaches All Blacks legend to return to New Zealand – report Scott Robertson has reportedly asked legendary lock Sam Whitelock to return to New Zealand and resume his international career. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Mar 2024 Early blow for Joe Schmidt as Wallabies centre’s move abroad complicates British and Irish Lions selection Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Wallabies centre Izaia Perese. Australia
David Skippers 21 Mar 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Ex-England international and All Blacks star back for the Hurricanes Check out the teams ahead of Round Five of this year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign, which starts with the Hurricanes against Rebels on Friday. Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 State of the Nation: England in Six Nations ‘turning point’ after four years of decline We continue our Six Nations team reviews with third placed England, who ended the campaign with three victories and two defeats. England
Dylan Coetzee 20 Mar 2024 Rating every player from Scotland’s mixed Six Nations campaign: Top try-scorer and a promising star Following the conclusion of the 2024 Six Nations, we rated all the players who featured in the Championship, next up Scotland. Scotland
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 ‘A farce’ – World Rugby slammed following law proposal that could negate Springboks’ main weapon There has been anger aimed at World Rugby over some of their law proposals. South Africa
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 Sam Warburton takes aim at ‘arrogant’ Scotland players which sums up team’s ‘mindset’ Sam Warburton has slammed some Scotland players for their ‘arrogance’ and ‘cockiness’. Scotland
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 Ex-Ireland back blames ‘Andy Farrell’s coaching’ for Grand Slam failure There has been criticism of Andy Farrell following Ireland’s inability to win back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Ireland
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 ‘No fluke’ – Will Jordan makes honest Springboks admission after ‘pretty weird’ Rugby World Cup final All Blacks wing Will Jordan discussed last year’s Rugby World Cup and the Springboks’ mental fortitude. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 Nigel Owens calls for ‘sanctions’ in the wake of Wales coach’s ‘unacceptable’ comments to referee Respected ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has discussed the incident between Neil Jenkins and Mathieu Raynal during Saturday’s Wales v Italy match. Wales
Joe Harvey 20 Mar 2024 Major League Rugby: Five things we learnt including the team to beat and fierce competition Last weekend Week Three of the 2024 Major League Rugby season happened over the pond, where more drama and intrigue occurred. USA
Colin Newboult 20 Mar 2024 All Blacks’ breakout star set for return after Rugby World Cup dream wrecked by ‘scary’ injury All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has received some good news after one of the stars of the 2023 season returned to the Chiefs’ line-up. Chiefs
Dylan Coetzee 20 Mar 2024 Eben Etzebeth to take charge of Sharks ‘physical department’ in search of better form Veteran second-row Eben Etzebeth insists the Sharks have no excuses for their poor form and says the side should raise their physicality. Sharks
Dylan Coetzee 20 Mar 2024 Manu Tuilagi’s switch to France officially confirmed signalling end of England career Manu Tuilagi’s England career is effectively over after Sale Sharks' midfield powerhouse signed for Top 14 side Bayonne. England
Jared Wright 19 Mar 2024 Six Nations: 21 Unforgettable moments that decided the 2024 Championship Following the conclusion of yet another pulsating Six Nations, we take a look back at the 21 moments that decided the Championship. Six Nations
Dylan Coetzee 19 Mar 2024 State of the Nation: Same-old Scotland struggle to show ‘killer edge’ and ‘tangible growth’ in mixed-bag Six Nations With another fascinating Six Nations now done and dusted, we update you on the state of the participating nations, next up Scotland. Scotland
David Skippers 19 Mar 2024 State of the Nation: Italy primed for ‘greater heights’ after stunning Six Nations campaign We continue our Six Nations team reviews with fifth placed Italy, who ended the campaign with two victories as many losses and a draw. Italy
Lawrence Nolan 19 Mar 2024 Law discussion: Should Ben Earl have been penalised for his final tackle against France? In this week's law discussion, we review Angus Gardner's decision to penalise Ben Earl in the final moments of the France v England Six Nations match. Six Nations
David Skippers 19 Mar 2024 Rating every Italy player from their impressive Six Nations campaign: ‘Record-breaking’ leader and Brex ‘arguably the best’ How we rated Gonzalo Quesada's charges during the 2024 Six Nations. Italy
Lawrence Nolan 19 Mar 2024 Loose Pass: Rugby Europe ‘frustrations’, referees ‘need space’ and binning 20-minute red cards This week, we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the Rugby Europe Championship, leaving the referee alone and 20-minute red cards. Loose Pass