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 Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Lawrence Nolan 01 Dec 2023 The 50 best rugby players of the year, part one: 50-41 The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 50 to 41. Rugby World Cup
James While 30 Nov 2023 Chris Robshaw exclusive: Ex-England captain’s heartfelt message to Owen Farrell as he lifts lid on ‘helpless despair’ after Rugby World Cup Former England captain Chris Robshaw speaks exclusively to Planet Rugby as he slams the media and social media for their criticism of Owen Farrell. England
Dylan Coetzee 30 Nov 2023 Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up Things are heating up with plenty of local derbies to come, and ahead of the action Planet Rugby selects five storylines to follow this weekend. United Rugby Championship
James While 29 Nov 2023 Six contenders for the England captaincy after Owen Farrell’s surprise announcement Planet Rugby’s James While has looked at England’s captaincy candidates for the Six Nations after Owen Farrell stepped back from Test rugby. England
Dylan Coetzee 29 Nov 2023 URC stock take: Which South African team is best placed ahead of local derbies? Planet Rugby takes stock of where all the South African teams are at this stage and what is required with the local derby season on the horizon. United Rugby Championship
Two Cents Rugby 28 Nov 2023 Two Cents Rugby: Five of rugby’s greatest club rivalries including the big Scottish derby Two Cents Rugby looks at the biggest rivalries in club rugby with a written piece accompanied by a must-watch video looking at his selected battles. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 28 Nov 2023 Loose Pass: Transfers, talking back and paywall television Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Colin Newboult 27 Nov 2023 Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks’ World Cup heroes make the difference, Leinster win derby and another Rugby Australia blunder Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Lawrence Nolan 26 Nov 2023 The birth of the Heineken Cup as we take a ‘bizarre’ trip down memory lane to Bucharest We take a look back at some classic matches from Europe's flagship competition, starting with the first Heineken Cup clash of them all. Champions Cup
Dylan Coetzee 25 Nov 2023 WATCH: Gargantuan ex-Springbok forward channels inner Handre Pollard to nail perfect conversion kick Former Springboks hardman Willem Alberts showed off his kicking skills when he nailed a conversion for the Lions in their 61-19 win over Zebre. Lions
Francisco Isaac 24 Nov 2023 The next Storti? 15 promising players in Europe’s emerging nations After an incredible Rugby World Cup, it’s time to see who are the potential stars emerging before the 2027 edition in Australia. International
Dylan Coetzee 24 Nov 2023 Five storylines in the URC as Irish giants clash and South African sides look to stabilise Ahead of the United Rugby Championship action, Planet Rugby selects five storylines to keep an eye on during the next round of action. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 23 Nov 2023 Five storylines to follow in the Premiership as Sale Sharks look to show their title credentials Check out our five storylines to follow this Premiership weekend. Premiership
James While 23 Nov 2023 Cadan Murley exclusive: Harlequins’ ‘wake-up call’ and his conversation with England head coach Steve Borthwick Harlequins wing and England hopeful Cadan Murley speaks exclusively to James While about his club side's form and his international ambitions. England
James While 22 Nov 2023 Seven stars ready to step up in the Six Nations amidst England’s back-row crisis Planet Rugby’s James While looks at the seven players in contention to stand up in the middle of a back-row crisis for England. England
James While 21 Nov 2023 Chris Robshaw picks his GB Sevens Dream Team and it’s filled with crossover stars Ex-England captain Chris Robshaw picks his GB Sevens Dream Team and it's filled with 15-a-side stars who would flourish in the shortened form of the game. World Rugby Sevens Series
Lawrence Nolan 21 Nov 2023 Loose Pass: Australia’s great mess, Exeter concerns and the harshest of yellows Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Dylan Coetzee 21 Nov 2023 Legends everywhere in the top 21 most-capped Test players in history Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the list of legends that feature in the top 21 most-capped Test players in the history of the game. International
Jared Wright 21 Nov 2023 Antoine Dupont’s insane trophy haul includes 22 awards Antoine Dupont is already one of the most decorated French players at the age of 27. France
Two Cents Rugby 20 Nov 2023 Two Cents Rugby: The five greatest scandals in rugby union Two Cents Rugby picks out five of the sport's greatest scandals over the years. Rugby World Cup
Planet Rugby 20 Nov 2023 Who’s hot and who’s not: Alun Wyn Jones send-off, Sevens fever and Rugby Australia chaos Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Dylan Coetzee 17 Nov 2023 Five Rugby World Cup winners who rocked the Sevens circuit Planet Rugby takes a look at notable Rugby World Cup winners who have represented their country in both forms of the game. World Rugby Sevens Series
Lawrence Nolan 14 Nov 2023 Loose Pass: Referee running lines and a job for the mentally tough Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Lawrence Nolan 14 Nov 2023 The EIGHT international sides without a coach after the Rugby World Cup There are a number of enticing international coaching roles available in the wake of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. We have a look at the jobs on offer. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 14 Nov 2023 Damian Willemse breaks Rugby World Cup record after Springboks victory Damian Willemse broke Sam Whitelock's record after clinching a 12-11 victory in the World Cup Final. Rugby World Cup
Dylan Coetzee 14 Nov 2023 The LEGENDARY list of two-time Rugby World Cup winners Planet Rugby takes a look at the exclusive list of two-time Rugby World Cup winners consisting only of Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans. Rugby World Cup
Two Cents Rugby 13 Nov 2023 Two Cents Rugby’s five greatest moments of rugby sh*thousery Two Cents Rugby picks out his five greatest moments of rugby sh*thousery. Rugby World Cup
David Skippers 13 Nov 2023 Who’s hot and who’s not: Finn Russell shines, World Rugby hampering sport’s growth and poor results for SA URC teams Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Jared Wright 13 Nov 2023 Fans’ view: First trip to Kingsholm as the West Country derby ‘smashed all expectations’ Planet Rugby writer Jared Wright recounts his maiden visit to Kingsholm Stadium and a Premiership Rugby fixture as a fan. Premiership