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Crusaders boss’ verdict on ‘instinctive’ Leicester Fainga’anuku’s form since making positional switch
David Skippers 10 May 2026

Crusaders boss’ verdict on ‘instinctive’ Leicester Fainga’anuku’s form since making positional switch

Crusaders boss Rob Penney has given his verdict on hybrid player Leicester Fainga'anuku's recent form in Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders
Connacht v Munster: Five takeaways as ‘crazy decision’ fires up debate but ‘error-prone visitors’ have no excuses for ‘lame’ loss
Liam Heagney 09 May 2026

Connacht v Munster: Five takeaways as ‘crazy decision’ fires up debate but ‘error-prone visitors’ have no excuses for ‘lame’ loss

Following Connacht’s 26-7 win over Munster in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the Irish derby action.

United Rugby Championship
Bristol v Saracens: Five takeaways as tackle completion tells a ‘damning’ story while half-back swaps ‘pays dividends’
Jack Tunney 09 May 2026

Bristol v Saracens: Five takeaways as tackle completion tells a ‘damning’ story while half-back swaps ‘pays dividends’

Saracens put it all on the line to beat Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Saturday, giving themselves a fighting chance of securing a PREM Rugy play-off spot.

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Leinster v Lions: Five takeaways as ‘late three-try collapse’ tames visitors and ‘unheralded sub’ wins player of the match
Liam Heagney 09 May 2026

Leinster v Lions: Five takeaways as ‘late three-try collapse’ tames visitors and ‘unheralded sub’ wins player of the match

Following Leinster’s hard-fought 31-7 win over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the spicy action.

United Rugby Championship
NZ Rugby take firm Richie Mo’unga stance for Springboks series as CEO admits ‘healthy tension’ with Dave Rennie
Colin Newboult 09 May 2026

NZ Rugby take firm Richie Mo’unga stance for Springboks series as CEO admits ‘healthy tension’ with Dave Rennie

Dave Rennie wants Richie Mo'unga available for the Springboks series and NZ Rugby have made their decision.

New Zealand
Leinster player ratings: Ireland stars upstaged by ‘lesser lights’ before Rieko Ioane’s ‘fantastic finale’ thrills the Aviva
Colin Newboult 09 May 2026

Leinster player ratings: Ireland stars upstaged by ‘lesser lights’ before Rieko Ioane’s ‘fantastic finale’ thrills the Aviva

Leinster player ratings following their victory over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship.

Leinster
Connacht v Munster and Dragons v Edinburgh: Results, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Connacht v Munster and Dragons v Edinburgh: Results, match details, stats, line-ups

Follow the URC games between Connacht v Munster and Dragons v Edinburgh live.

United Rugby Championship
Leicester v Northampton: Five takeaways as Pollock’s ‘comical’ cameo caps ‘miserable day’ for the visitors
Alex Spink 09 May 2026

Leicester v Northampton: Five takeaways as Pollock’s ‘comical’ cameo caps ‘miserable day’ for the visitors

Following a 41-17 victory for Leicester Tigers over Northampton Saints in the Gallagher PREM.

Premiership
Leicester player ratings: Devastating try scoring display from ‘electric’ wingers marred by ‘disgraceful sportsmanship’ as ‘thug’ causes mass brawl
Jack Tunney 09 May 2026

Leicester player ratings: Devastating try scoring display from ‘electric’ wingers marred by ‘disgraceful sportsmanship’ as ‘thug’ causes mass brawl

Leicester Tigers beat Northampton Saints 41-17 in the PREM on Saturday to reinforce their playoff hopes.

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Northampton player ratings v Leicester: England regular’s ‘derby to forget’ and sub’s ‘fake hard nonsense’ called out by ref warning over ‘expletives’
Liam Heagney 09 May 2026

Northampton player ratings v Leicester: England regular’s ‘derby to forget’ and sub’s ‘fake hard nonsense’ called out by ref warning over ‘expletives’

Following a 41-17 hammering to Leicester in the Gallagher PREM at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday, here are the player ratings for the chastened Northampton Saints.

Premiership
Sharks player ratings: ‘Incredible’ Andre Esterhuizen with yet another ‘masterclass’ as rising star’s stunning hat-trick makes Springboks statement
Colin Newboult 09 May 2026

Sharks player ratings: ‘Incredible’ Andre Esterhuizen with yet another ‘masterclass’ as rising star’s stunning hat-trick makes Springboks statement

Sharks player ratings following their victory over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship.

Sharks
Bristol v Saracens: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Bristol v Saracens: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Check how the PREM clash between Bristol and Saracens played out.

Premiership
Leinster v Lions and Ospreys v Scarlets: Results, match details, stats, line ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Leinster v Lions and Ospreys v Scarlets: Results, match details, stats, line ups

Check out how Leinster v Lions and Ospreys v Scarlets went in the URC.

United Rugby Championship
Bulls player ratings: Cameron Hanekom ‘back to his best’ while the ‘good and bad’ of Springboks star ‘typifies season’
Colin Newboult 09 May 2026

Bulls player ratings: Cameron Hanekom ‘back to his best’ while the ‘good and bad’ of Springboks star ‘typifies season’

Bulls player ratings following their victory over Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship.

Bulls
Super Rugby round up: Tahs’ strike back after ‘diabolical’ refereeing decision while dying franchise ships 50 to league leaders
Jack Tunney 09 May 2026

Super Rugby round up: Tahs’ strike back after ‘diabolical’ refereeing decision while dying franchise ships 50 to league leaders

The race for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs has become clearer this weekend.

News
Leicester v Northampton: Results, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Leicester v Northampton: Results, match details, stats, line-ups

Check out what happend in the PREM clash between Leicester v Northampton.

Premiership
Sharks v Benetton: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Sharks v Benetton: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Check out what happened in the URC clash between the Sharks and Benetton.

United Rugby Championship
John Dobson angered by Ireland forward’s croc roll on Deon Fourie which ‘no player could survive’
Colin Newboult 09 May 2026

John Dobson angered by Ireland forward’s croc roll on Deon Fourie which ‘no player could survive’

John Dobson has addressed the controversial croc roll which injured Deon Fourie and led a red card to Iain Henderson.

Stormers
Bulls v Zebre: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 09 May 2026

Bulls v Zebre: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Check out what happened in the URC clash between the Bulls and Zebre.

United Rugby Championship
Stormers player ratings: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ‘finds form’ and ‘gross’ Evan Roos exaggeration in Ulster stalemate
Jared Wright 09 May 2026

Stormers player ratings: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ‘finds form’ and ‘gross’ Evan Roos exaggeration in Ulster stalemate

Stormers player ratings from the 38-all draw with Ulster.

Stormers
Gloucester v Sale Sharks: Five takeaways as England snub gets ‘standing ovation’ in front of Steve Borthwick and ‘lesson going in’ for Charlie Atkinson
James While 09 May 2026

Gloucester v Sale Sharks: Five takeaways as England snub gets ‘standing ovation’ in front of Steve Borthwick and ‘lesson going in’ for Charlie Atkinson

Following a 21-15 victory for Gloucester over Sale Sharks in the PREM Rugby clash on Friday night, here's our five takeaways from Kingsholm.

Premiership
Ulster v Stormers: Five takeaways as Springboks veteran’s ‘gutting injury’ mars epic stalemate as URC officials make bold penalty try call
Jared Wright 08 May 2026

Ulster v Stormers: Five takeaways as Springboks veteran’s ‘gutting injury’ mars epic stalemate as URC officials make bold penalty try call

Five takeaways from a cracking URC stalemate between Ulster and the Stormers.

United Rugby Championship
Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff: Five takeaways as ‘try-scoring machine’ helps give Franco Smith ‘perfect tonic’ after tough tour
Adam Kyriacou 08 May 2026

Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff: Five takeaways as ‘try-scoring machine’ helps give Franco Smith ‘perfect tonic’ after tough tour

Following a 40-17 victory for Glasgow Warriors over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Friday, here's our five takeaways from Scotstoun.

United Rugby Championship
Rennie Revolution: ‘Ridiculous’ Leicester Fainga’anuku and the player who could solve ‘problem position’ as All Blacks hopefuls assessed
Colin Newboult 08 May 2026

Rennie Revolution: ‘Ridiculous’ Leicester Fainga’anuku and the player who could solve ‘problem position’ as All Blacks hopefuls assessed

We take a look at which All Blacks hopefuls enhanced their Test claims following their performances in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday.

New Zealand
Chiefs player ratings: Wallace Sititi ‘outstanding’ and fellow All Blacks star a ‘mammoth presence’ but Damian McKenzie needs to be ‘so much better’
Colin Newboult 08 May 2026

Chiefs player ratings: Wallace Sititi ‘outstanding’ and fellow All Blacks star a ‘mammoth presence’ but Damian McKenzie needs to be ‘so much better’

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

Chiefs
Johan Ackermann reveals ‘outstanding’ Bulls star back on Springboks radar after call from Rassie Erasmus
David Skippers 08 May 2026

Johan Ackermann reveals ‘outstanding’ Bulls star back on Springboks radar after call from Rassie Erasmus

Johan Ackermann has revealed that a snubbed Springbok in the Bulls camp is back on the world champions' radar.

South Africa
Reds v Chiefs: Five takeaways as All Blacks star ‘shows his class’ and Wallabies playmaker sends ‘timely reminder’ to Joe Schmidt
David Skippers 08 May 2026

Reds v Chiefs: Five takeaways as All Blacks star ‘shows his class’ and Wallabies playmaker sends ‘timely reminder’ to Joe Schmidt

Our five takeaways from the Chiefs' 31-21 victory over the Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific encounter in Brisbane on Friday.

Super Rugby
PREM Rugby round 15: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Adam Kyriacou 08 May 2026

PREM Rugby round 15: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

The PREM Rugby season returns this weekend with Round 15 seeing one match take place on Friday, three on Saturday and the final game on Sunday.

Premiership
URC round 17: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Adam Kyriacou 08 May 2026

URC round 17: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend with Round 17 seeing three matches take place on Friday with the remaining five on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship
Blues player ratings: All Blacks playmaker’s ‘inability to fire on attack’ proves costly in loss to Crusaders
David Skippers 08 May 2026

Blues player ratings: All Blacks playmaker’s ‘inability to fire on attack’ proves costly in loss to Crusaders

The Blues' player ratings after their 36-20 loss to the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific derby in Christchurch on Friday.

Blues
‘South Africans just hate the Irish’ – Ireland star opens up Springboks rivalry
Colin Newboult 08 May 2026

‘South Africans just hate the Irish’ – Ireland star opens up Springboks rivalry

A fierce rivalry between Ireland and the Springboks has developed over the past few years.

South Africa
Crusaders player ratings: ‘Ludicrous’ Leicester Fainga’anuku will have All Blacks boss ‘salivating’ while bench implosion almost cost ‘Saders
Jared Wright 08 May 2026

Crusaders player ratings: ‘Ludicrous’ Leicester Fainga’anuku will have All Blacks boss ‘salivating’ while bench implosion almost cost ‘Saders

Crusaders player ratings as Leicester Fainga'anuku starred in the victory over the Blues.

Crusaders
Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as hybrid Leicester Fainga’anuku becoming a ‘genuine option’ for the All Blacks while Beauden Barrett call ‘a mistake’
Colin Newboult 08 May 2026

Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as hybrid Leicester Fainga’anuku becoming a ‘genuine option’ for the All Blacks while Beauden Barrett call ‘a mistake’

Planet Rugby's five takeaways following the Crusaders' victory over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby
Reds v Chiefs: Result, match stats, line-ups, scorers
Planet Rugby 08 May 2026

Reds v Chiefs: Result, match stats, line-ups, scorers

How the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Reds and Chiefs unfolded!

Super Rugby
Bulls back Willie Le Roux at 10, Papier to break Joost’s all-time record and Marco van Staden starts at hooker
Jared Wright 08 May 2026

Bulls back Willie Le Roux at 10, Papier to break Joost’s all-time record and Marco van Staden starts at hooker

Willie Le Roux takes over at number 10 for the Bulls as Embrose Papier will break Joost's all-time record.

Bulls
Hurricanes suffer setback as All Blacks star sidelined in build-up to Super Rugby Pacific play-offs
David Skippers 08 May 2026

Hurricanes suffer setback as All Blacks star sidelined in build-up to Super Rugby Pacific play-offs

One of the Hurricanes' All Blacks stars will spend some time on the sidelines due to an injury sustained in last week's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Crusaders in Wellington.

Hurricanes
Crusaders v Blues: Result, stats, line-ups, scorers
Planet Rugby 08 May 2026

Crusaders v Blues: Result, stats, line-ups, scorers

How the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and Blues unfolded.

Super Rugby
Opinion: Champions Cup final to get ‘independent’ director treatment but organisers must fork out for easy 2026/27 fix
Jared Wright 08 May 2026

Opinion: Champions Cup final to get ‘independent’ director treatment but organisers must fork out for easy 2026/27 fix

EPCR Rugby have reportedly appointed an independent TV director for the Champions Cup final but there's an easy fix to avoid controversy next season.

Investec Champions Cup
Exeter Chiefs members make historic vote as club nears American takeover
Louis Chapman Coombe 07 May 2026

Exeter Chiefs members make historic vote as club nears American takeover

The decision comes after an American consortium were named the preferred buyer earlier this year.

Exeter Chiefs
Lewis Moody: The ‘horrible’ moment Martin Johnson made ’lovely’ and the ‘car screech’ incident that ended in ‘a big hug’
Liam Heagney 07 May 2026

Lewis Moody: The ‘horrible’ moment Martin Johnson made ’lovely’ and the ‘car screech’ incident that ended in ‘a big hug’

England legend Lewis Moody has opened up about his courageous battle with motor neurone disease following last October’s revelation that he had been diagnosed with the terminal muscle-wasting condition.

England
Cory Jane urges NZ Rugby to step in as All Blacks set to lose out on Super Rugby’s hottest prospect
Colin Newboult 07 May 2026

Cory Jane urges NZ Rugby to step in as All Blacks set to lose out on Super Rugby’s hottest prospect

All Blacks look set to lose one of the hottest prospects in Super Rugby Pacific, denying Dave Rennie a chance to pick him.

New Zealand
Ex-Irish ref boss blasts English officials for ‘unfathomably’ tolerating ‘all-too-regular feature’ and letting new ‘pastime’ go unpunished
Jared Wright 07 May 2026

Ex-Irish ref boss blasts English officials for ‘unfathomably’ tolerating ‘all-too-regular feature’ and letting new ‘pastime’ go unpunished

Owen Doyle has slammed the officials for setting a 'terrible example' for the wider game.

Investec Champions Cup
Ex-Wallaby calls on Joe Schmidt to make ‘controversial pick’ at outside centre and give Joseph Suaalii a very different bench role
Liam Heagney 07 May 2026

Ex-Wallaby calls on Joe Schmidt to make ‘controversial pick’ at outside centre and give Joseph Suaalii a very different bench role

Former Wallaby Justin Harrison has called on outgoing Australia boss Joe Schmidt to make a controversial call about Joseph Suaalii at outside centre when the Nations Championship starts in July.

Australia
Why RFU’s key Steve Borthwick decision ‘deliberately lacked detail’ amid Sir Clive Woodward’s anger over vague statement
Colin Newboult 07 May 2026

Why RFU’s key Steve Borthwick decision ‘deliberately lacked detail’ amid Sir Clive Woodward’s anger over vague statement

The RFU have received criticism after they revealed Steve Borthwick would remain as England head coach.

England
Ex-All Black predicts ‘three-horse race’ to solve Dave Rennie’s midfield conundrum as Rieko Ioane ‘not in the conversation anymore’
Colin Newboult 07 May 2026

Ex-All Black predicts ‘three-horse race’ to solve Dave Rennie’s midfield conundrum as Rieko Ioane ‘not in the conversation anymore’

The midfield was a significant issue for Scott Robertson during his time as All Blacks head coach.

New Zealand
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