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Split with Kevin Sinfield, Ardie Savea, Jacques Nienaber and Rg Snyman.

Planet Rugby 05 Dec 2023

Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ardie Savea, Siya Kolisi and La Rochelle shine in 2023

As 2023 winds to a close, we take a look back at the last 12 months of rugby and hand out our awards, good and bad, to worthy recipients.

Australia

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Bundee Aki in action for Connacht.

David Skippers 05 Dec 2023

Ireland Rugby World Cup star to hand Connacht boost ahead of Champions Cup opener

Connacht will receive a boost ahead of Friday's Champions Cup opener against Bordeaux-Begles with star centre Bundee Aki set to make a return to action.

Champions Cup

Munster scrum-half Craig Casey with ball in hand.

Dylan Coetzee 05 Dec 2023

‘It’s the holy grail’ – Munster desperate to add another Champions Cup title

Munster star Craig Casey revealed how desperate the club is to push for another Champions Cup title after a successful URC campaign last season.

Champions Cup

The year in numbers: Rugby World Cup delivers record-breaking 2023

Dylan Coetzee 04 Dec 2023

The year in numbers: Rugby World Cup delivers record-breaking 2023

Facts & Stats

Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton, Marcus Smith and Bulls impress while abuse of players and officials a stain on our game

Planet Rugby 04 Dec 2023

Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton, Marcus Smith and Bulls impress while abuse of players and officials a stain on our game

Who's hot and who's not

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks fly-halves could face off in Champions Cup

Dylan Coetzee 04 Dec 2023

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks fly-halves could face off in Champions Cup

Champions Cup

Champions Cup dates and kick-off times for Round One of the 2023-24 competition

Dylan Coetzee 04 Dec 2023

Champions Cup dates and kick-off times for Round One of the 2023-24 competition

Champions Cup

Former Wales utility forward reveals dementia diagnosis at 39

David Skippers 04 Dec 2023

Former Wales utility forward reveals dementia diagnosis at 39

Wales

Latest twist in RG Snyman transfer saga could see him return to South Africa

Dylan Coetzee 03 Dec 2023

Latest twist in RG Snyman transfer saga could see him return to South Africa

South Africa

Where Munster need to improve despite win over Glasgow Warriors

David Skippers 03 Dec 2023

Where Munster need to improve despite win over Glasgow Warriors

Munster

Rude awakening for John Plumtree who says Sharks were ‘exposed’ by Bulls

David Skippers 03 Dec 2023

Rude awakening for John Plumtree who says Sharks were ‘exposed’ by Bulls

Sharks

Leinster late show floors Connacht while Benetton edge out Ospreys

Planet Rugby 02 Dec 2023

Leinster late show floors Connacht while Benetton edge out Ospreys

United Rugby Championship

Edinburgh stun Ulster in Belfast as Stormers get back to winning ways

Planet Rugby 02 Dec 2023

Edinburgh stun Ulster in Belfast as Stormers get back to winning ways

United Rugby Championship

Scarlets claim derby spoils over 14-man Cardiff while Lions power past Dragons

Planet Rugby 02 Dec 2023

Scarlets claim derby spoils over 14-man Cardiff while Lions power past Dragons

United Rugby Championship

Free-flowing Bulls dismantle out-of-sorts Sharks at Loftus Versfeld

Dylan Coetzee 02 Dec 2023

Free-flowing Bulls dismantle out-of-sorts Sharks at Loftus Versfeld

United Rugby Championship

Rugby World Cup winner RG Snyman set for surprise Premiership switch – report

Dylan Coetzee 02 Dec 2023

Rugby World Cup winner RG Snyman set for surprise Premiership switch – report

Bath

Munster bounce back from derby defeat with comfortable victory over URC leaders Glasgow

Planet Rugby 01 Dec 2023

Munster bounce back from derby defeat with comfortable victory over URC leaders Glasgow

United Rugby Championship

‘No place for mediocracy’ – Jacques Nienaber reveals reasons for Springboks departure

Colin Newboult 01 Dec 2023

‘No place for mediocracy’ – Jacques Nienaber reveals reasons for Springboks departure

South Africa

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber already ‘stamping his mark’ on Leinster

Colin Newboult 01 Dec 2023

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber already ‘stamping his mark’ on Leinster

Leinster

More Springboks make URC returns while Mack Hansen and Josh Adams also back in action

Adam Kyriacou 01 Dec 2023

More Springboks make URC returns while Mack Hansen and Josh Adams also back in action

United Rugby Championship

Oli Jager named on Munster bench as URC champions host high-flying Glasgow Warriors

Dylan Coetzee 30 Nov 2023

Oli Jager named on Munster bench as URC champions host high-flying Glasgow Warriors

United Rugby Championship

Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up

Dylan Coetzee 30 Nov 2023

Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up

United Rugby Championship

Rugby World Cup winner ready for scrum battle in star-studded derby

Dylan Coetzee 30 Nov 2023

Rugby World Cup winner ready for scrum battle in star-studded derby

Sharks

Munster provide worrying injury update on Springboks lock RG Snyman

Colin Newboult 29 Nov 2023

Munster provide worrying injury update on Springboks lock RG Snyman

South Africa

URC stock take: Which South African team is best placed ahead of local derbies?

Dylan Coetzee 29 Nov 2023

URC stock take: Which South African team is best placed ahead of local derbies?

United Rugby Championship

Munster boss rejects ‘crude’ view they chose between ‘world-class’ Springboks locks

Colin Newboult 29 Nov 2023

Munster boss rejects ‘crude’ view they chose between ‘world-class’ Springboks locks

South Africa

Why the Stormers have to be ‘slightly careful’ with their returning Rugby World Cup winners

Dylan Coetzee 29 Nov 2023

Why the Stormers have to be ‘slightly careful’ with their returning Rugby World Cup winners

Stormers

Two Cents Rugby: Five of rugby’s greatest club rivalries including the big Scottish derby

Two Cents Rugby 28 Nov 2023

Two Cents Rugby: Five of rugby’s greatest club rivalries including the big Scottish derby

United Rugby Championship

Loose Pass: Transfers, talking back and paywall television

Lawrence Nolan 28 Nov 2023

Loose Pass: Transfers, talking back and paywall television

Loose Pass

Eben Etzebeth’s savage put-down on Siya Kolisi after Springboks captain’s move to Racing 92

Colin Newboult 28 Nov 2023

Eben Etzebeth’s savage put-down on Siya Kolisi after Springboks captain’s move to Racing 92

South Africa