Brendan McGilligan 22 Apr 2025 What does the future hold for ‘the forgotten man of Irish rugby’ who felled the Springboks? Brendan McGilligan on how Ciaran Frawley became the forgotten man of Irish rugby, and what does the future hold for the versatile Leinster star. Ireland
Colin Newboult 29 Mar 2025 Leinster player ratings: Mammoth effort from the next generation bails out discarded Ireland playmaker as ‘struggles’ continue Leinster's player ratings following their stunning 10-7 victory over the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. Leinster
Planet Rugby 27 Feb 2025 Opinion: Why Ireland must drop ‘liability’ Sam Prendergast for probable Six Nations decider Brendan McGilligan believes Ireland must make a bold call at fly-half if they are to beat France in their pivotal Six Nations clash in Dublin next Saturday. Ireland
Jared Wright 07 Feb 2025 Ireland team v Scotland: Winners and losers as ‘fierce warrior’ returns while Simon Easterby overlooks ‘influential’ cameo Our winners and losers from Simon Easterby's selection to face Scotland. Ireland
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2025 Ireland team winners and losers: Simon Easterby backs ‘immaculate’ Sam Prendergast as legendary forward falls ‘victim’ to incredible positional depth We pick out our winners and losers from Simon Easterby's team to face England in the Six Nations. Ireland
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2025 Six Nations 2025: The most accurate goal-kickers heading into the Championship We take a look at all the placekickers and how they have fared ahead of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 08 Dec 2024 Bristol Bears v Leinster winners and losers: All Black produces a ‘blinder’ on debut despite teammates’ ’embarrassments’ We pick out our winners and losers from the Investec Champions Cup clash between Leinster and Bristol Bears. Champions Cup
Colin Newboult 01 Dec 2024 Ireland great hits out at Andy Farrell’s ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ for Jack Crowley Jack Crowley was dropped to the bench for the Wallabies clash, but that is not what surprised Ireland great Shane Horgan ahead of the match. Ireland
Jared Wright 28 Nov 2024 Ireland team v Wallabies: Winners and losers as rookie gets Andy Farrell’s ‘vote of confidence’ while others are ‘denied’ that ‘privilege’ Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's Ireland matchday 23 to face Australia. Ireland
Jared Wright 23 Nov 2024 Ireland v Fiji: Winners and losers as the ‘luck of the Irish’ saves Sam Prendergast while Fijians concede at a ‘criminal rate’ Our winners and losers from Ireland's victory over Fiji at the Aviva Stadium. International
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Nov 2024 Ireland team winners and losers: Andy Farrell not handing out ‘sympathy caps’ as ‘exceptional’ rookies earn call-up, whilst ‘fantastic servant’ equals record Planet Rugby writer Louis Chapman-Coombe takes a look at the winners and losers from Andy Farrell's selection. Ireland
Colin Newboult 08 Nov 2024 Ireland v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson’s side show ‘hallmarks’ of ‘great’ New Zealand teams while ‘livid’ Andy Farrell set for ‘brutal review’ Our winners and losers from the All Blacks’ 23-13 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. International
Jared Wright 06 Nov 2024 Ireland team v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Andy Farrell snubs ‘classy pair’ while ‘one of the best’ in the business returns Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's squad selected to face the All Blacks. Ireland
Adam Kyriacou 14 Jul 2024 ‘It’s a lovely story’ – ex-Springboks coach in philosophical mood after Ciaran Frawley drop kicks Ireland to victory Ex-Springboks head coach Nick Mallett was in a philosophical mood after Ireland's win in Durban, admitting it was a "lovely story" for Ciaran Frawley. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 14 Jul 2024 10 of the week’s top performers including ‘sensational’ All Black veteran, Ireland hero and a Wallaby with a ‘new lease of life’ Since our ratings only covered All Blacks v England, Wallabies v Wales and Springboks v Ireland, our top 10 will be derived from those series. International
David Skippers 14 Jul 2024 ‘I just don’t know, to be honest’ – Ciaran Frawley lost for words after match-winning heroics for Ireland Ireland's Ciaran Frawley was in a celebratory mood after his match-winning heroics for his country against the Springboks in Durban on Saturday. Ireland
Planet Rugby 13 Jul 2024 Ciaran Frawley drop goals stun Springboks as Ireland level series in Durban epic Two late drop goals from replacement Ciaran Frawley helped Ireland claim a stunning 25-24 victory over the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday. International
Jared Wright 04 Jul 2024 Ireland team winners and losers as rookie’s ‘major weapon’ adds another threat to Springboks Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's Ireland side to face the Springboks. Ireland
Jared Wright 27 May 2024 Ireland: Who replaces Hugo Keenan at full-back against the Springboks? Andy Farrell has plenty of options at his disposal. Ireland
Jared Wright 16 Apr 2024 The SENSATIONAL XV Leinster could field with All Blacks star Jordie Barrett and Springboks powerhouse RG Snyman How Leinster could line up next season in the Champions Cup and URC with Springboks lock RG Snyman and All Blacks star Jordie Barrett. Leinster
Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024 Leinster player ratings: James Lowe’s five try involvements and ‘sensational’ Jamison Gibson-Park sinks Champions Cup holders Our Leinster player ratings after an emphatic victory over champions La Rochelle. Leinster
Jared Wright 07 Mar 2024 Ireland team: Five takeaways from Andy Farrell’s ‘luxury’ selection calls to face England as he continue to back the 6-2 split Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has kept changes to a minimum as his side fronts up against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Ireland
Colin Newboult 04 Mar 2024 Ireland playmaker reveals Wallabies ‘interest’ ahead of starring Six Nations role An Ireland back could have been representing Australia, rather than Andy Farrell’s men, had things turned out differently. Ireland
James While 23 Feb 2024 Nick Easter’s Six Nations predictions: England to end Calcutta Cup hoodoo and ‘fear’ for Wales Planet Rugby partners up with eToro as we asked former England number eight Nick Easter to predict each Six Nations game this weekend. Six Nations
Jared Wright 15 Feb 2024 Hugo Keenan out? Who starts at fullback for Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations? A look at Ireland boss Andy Farrell's options at fullback to face Wales with Hugo Keenan injured for the Six Nations clash. Ireland
Colin Newboult 10 Dec 2023 Leinster player ratings: Harry Byrne and Ciaran Frawley show there is life after Johnny Sexton Leinster’s player ratings following their 16-9 triumph over La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. Leinster
