Danny Stephens 27 May 2025 Loose Pass: Club World Cup concerns, Henry Pollock advice and a ‘mystifying’ decision in New Zealand Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Colin Newboult 26 May 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Bordeaux and Bath celebrate but Henry Pollock mocking goes ‘too far’ while All Black delivers ‘cowardly cheap shot’ Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Colin Newboult 26 May 2025 ‘Bakkies Botha almost did jail time for that’ – All Blacks star avoids ban despite ‘headbutting’ defenceless opponent The citing commissioner has decided not to bring a key All Blacks forward in front of a disciplinary panel for a cheap shot. New Zealand
Jared Wright 23 May 2025 All Blacks star escapes punishment for ‘grub’ flying headbutt but could face a hefty ban Ethan de Groot could be in trouble with the discplinary panel. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 23 Nov 2024 All Blacks player ratings v Italy: ‘Deadly’ back ‘up to his usual tricks’ in ‘clunky’ win Our All Blacks player ratings from their win over Italy. New Zealand
Jared Wright 21 Nov 2024 All Blacks team v Italy: Winners and losers as ‘underappreciated warrior’ Sam Cane bows out while Scott Robertson ‘drops’ error-strewn back Our winners and losers from the final All Blacks team announcement of the year. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Nov 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson gives great servants a fitting send-off as discarded forward meets ‘internal standards’ to earn recall Head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man All Blacks squad to take on Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday. New Zealand
Jared Wright 07 Nov 2024 Scott Robertson explains prop snub as All Blacks eye ‘opportunities’ with ‘world-class’ Ireland star out Scott Robertson has explained Ethan de Groot's absence in the All Blacks squad to tackle Ireland as Tadhg Furlong's absence creates opportunities. New Zealand
Jared Wright 06 Nov 2024 All Blacks team v Ireland: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson rewards ‘superb’ duo but not ‘mighty’ forward while ‘world-class’ operator is snubbed Our winners and losers from the All Blacks team to face Ireland. New Zealand
Jared Wright 04 Nov 2024 All Blacks: Six crucial selection decisions for Scott Robertson ahead of Ireland ‘grudge match’ Six crucial selection calls for Scott Robertson ahead of the clash against Ireland in Dublin. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 Nov 2024 England v All Blacks: Winners and losers as ‘blockbuster’ Wallace Sititi finally fills Kaino’s void while George Ford’s ‘mare’ mutes ‘magical’ Marcus Our winners and losers from a cracking Test match at Twickenham Stadium. Internationals
Jared Wright 31 Oct 2024 All Blacks team v England: Winners and losers as Damian McKenzie ‘plays his way out’ and Scott Robertson makes ‘brave call’ in the pack Our winners and losers from the All Blacks team named to face England. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 31 Oct 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson makes firm decision on fly-half role, TJ Perenara ousted and shock call made up front All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man squad to take on England at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday. New Zealand
David Skippers 25 Sep 2024 All Blacks v Wallabies: Predicted line-up as Scott Robertson opts for star playmaker with ‘rich pedigree’ Here is our best bet at a potential All Blacks line-up to face their trans-Tasman rivals the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday. New Zealand
Jared Wright 19 Sep 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson gets timely double boost as Beauden Barrett starts for Bledisloe I Scott Robertson has made four alterations to his matchday 23. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 15 Sep 2024 All Blacks: Delving into Scott Robertson’s options after losing key forward for Bledisloe Cup Scott Robertson may have to shuffle the pack after the All Blacks sustained an injury blow ahead of their Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies. New Zealand
David Skippers 12 Sep 2024 All Blacks: 12 players released including key forward duo as Scott Robertson gives big Bledisloe Cup selection hint The All Blacks have received some good news after it was confirmed that two of their first choice forwards will be back in action at provincial level. New Zealand
Jared Wright 23 Aug 2024 De Groot blow! All Blacks lose crucial cog in depowering Springboks scrum The All Blacks have been dealt a mighty injury blow ahead of their trip to South Africa. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Jul 2024 Brodie Retallick picks his next All Blacks ‘superstars’ including the ‘angry’ forward Brodie Retallick predicts who will shine for the All Blacks over the next four-year cycle. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Jul 2024 England address ‘illegal’ All Blacks scrummaging with World Rugby after Brian Moore’s ‘pretty clear’ advice England have spoken to World Rugby about the scrum after their narrow defeat to the All Blacks last weekend. England
Colin Newboult 06 Mar 2024 All Blacks star captains Highlanders after duo dropped for ‘unacceptable standards’ All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot will captain in Super Rugby Pacific this weekend after Highlanders’ regular skipper Billy Harmon was dropped. Highlanders
David Skippers 13 Oct 2023 A combined Ireland and All Blacks XV ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris With both Ireland and New Zealand having named their matchday squads, Planet Rugby has put together a combined XV for the clash at the Stade de France. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 18 Sep 2023 All Blacks prop banned for shoulder ‘charge’ after Rugby World Cup red card Ethan de Groot will miss the rest of New Zealand's pool stage matches. New Zealand
Jared Wright 29 Jul 2023 All Blacks player ratings: World-class Scott Barrett stars in Bledisloe Cup victory Our All Blacks player ratings from the clash with the Wallabies. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 04 Apr 2023 Ethan de Groot: Prop inks new deal with Highlanders and All Blacks until 2026 24-year-old front-row star Ethan de Groot has re-signed with the Highlanders, Southland and New Zealand Rugby until 2026. New Zealand
David Skippers 08 Mar 2023 Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders’ big guns return for derby with Chiefs All Blacks trio Aaron Smith, Ethan de Groot and Shannon Frizell will start for the Highlanders in Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton. Highlanders
Dylan Coetzee 12 Aug 2022 All Blacks: Ethan de Groot expects a massive ‘challenge’ at Ellis Park All Blacks loosehead prop Ethan de Groot looks forward to “hell of a challenge” as he starts against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 23 Jul 2022 Ethan de Groot: Front-row ‘stoked’ with All Blacks recall on his birthday Prop Ethan de Groot was “stoked” to be recalled to the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship Tests against the Boks in South Africa. New Zealand
