Colin Newboult 21 Dec 2024 Hoskins Sotutu England rumours continue to swirl with Premiership club ‘leading the chase’ for Blues star’s signature – report Three Premiership clubs appear to be chasing Hoskins Sotutu after his All Blacks snub. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Dec 2024 Joe Marler aims dig at RFU ‘dinosaurs’ in the wake of pay scandal Joe Marler has not held back on the Rugby Football Union, who have been embroiled in a pay scandal. England
Louis Chapman Coombe 21 Dec 2024 ‘He has to be in the international talk’ – England prospect talked up by Gloucester boss Seb Atkinson has been a standout for Gloucester this year. Gloucester
David Skippers 21 Dec 2024 The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2024 including some gems from Rassie Erasmus, Johnny Sexton, Rieko Ioane and more Funny, serious and memorable; we have picked out the best quotes in the rugby world from the past year. There's some gems in this collection. International
James While 20 Dec 2024 Gloucester v Harlequins: Five takeaways as ‘Welsh connection’ serves Cherry and Whites well while England hopeful puts in ‘absolutely outstanding’ showing Following a 14-0 victory for Gloucester over Harlequins in their Premiership clash, here's James While's five takeaways from the fixture at Kingsholm. Premiership
Alex Spink 20 Dec 2024 ‘Sweeney clearly needs to go’ – Former RFU boss slams bonus ‘disaster’ as he likens governing body to water companies A former boss of the RFU says he expects current chief executive Bill Sweeney to lose a no-confidence vote and follow chairman Tom Ilube out the door. England
Adam Kyriacou 20 Dec 2024 ‘This place means a lot to me’ – England duo commit their futures to Leicester Tigers England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has inked a new deal with Premiership side Leicester Tigers, one day after wing Ollie Hassell-Collins did the same. Leicester Tigers
Dylan Coetzee 20 Dec 2024 RFU Chair steps down amid salary scandal with Sir Bill Beaumont return potentially on the cards RFU Chair Tom Ilube has stepped down. England
Adam Kyriacou 19 Dec 2024 Six Nations match officials announced as New Zealander to referee France v Wales opener The match officials for the 2025 men's Six Nations have been announced. Six Nations
David Campese 19 Dec 2024 David Campese’s 12 Players of Christmas: Springboks ‘national hero’ and ‘Lions captain elect’ honoured in blockbuster list With the end of the year almost upon us, Wallabies great David Campese has picked out his 12 players that he believes have shone during 2024. International
Jared Wright 19 Dec 2024 England: Nick Mallett likens ‘complete fly-half’ Fin Smith to Springboks great and backs him ahead of Marcus Smith Fin Smith has earned huge praise from ex-Springboks coach Nick Mallett. England
Louis Chapman Coombe 19 Dec 2024 Eight RIDICULOUS moments that took our breath away in 2024: Springboks claim title, Deer-gate and ear massages Planet Rugby assesses the eight best moments of the year. International
Jared Wright 19 Dec 2024 RFU: Calls for ‘radical change’ as Bill Sweeney faces no confidence vote after bonus scandal causes ‘reputational damage’ The RFU Council has announced that a law firm will conduct an independent review. England
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Dec 2024 ‘Hugely respected’ England international latest to confirm future with Premiership club Alex Dombrandt will remian at the Stoop! Harlequins
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Dec 2024 English clubs call for ‘root and branch review’ in scathing open letter to RFU bosses after bonuses scandal The clubs have not held back! England
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Dec 2024 George Furbank out! Seven full-backs Steve Borthwick could turn to after ‘big loss’ ahead of the Six Nations Planet Rugby assesses the possible England full-back options with George Furbank likely out of the Six Nations opener. England
David Skippers 17 Dec 2024 Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ox Nche, Joe Marler, Toulouse and Glasgow Warriors lead the way in 2024 Here's the Planet Rugby Awards winners for 2024! International
Jared Wright 17 Dec 2024 Bryan Habana: Six Nations will be a ‘telling marker’ for England after ‘tough time’ for Steve Borthwick Bryan Habana has given his verdict on the state of the England team under Steve Borthwick. England
Adam Kyriacou 17 Dec 2024 Northampton Saints lock in ‘one of best young prospects’ destined for England honours on ‘multi-year’ contract Northampton Saints have signed up promising back-row Henry Pollock to a new multi-year contract extension in a major boost to the Premiership side. Northampton Saints
Adam Kyriacou 17 Dec 2024 England star backed to reach ‘even higher level’ after committing future to Premiership club England prop Fin Baxter has pledged his future to Premiership side Harlequins as he follows international team-mate Marcus Smith in inking a new deal. Harlequins
Louis Chapman Coombe 16 Dec 2024 ‘This is my home’ – Key England international confirms playing future after receiving enhanced EPS deal Ollie Chessum will remain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the foreseeable future! Leicester Tigers
Ross Heppenstall 15 Dec 2024 Sale Sharks star ‘knocking on the door’ for England jersey in Six Nations after taking ‘multiple steps forward’ since summer snub Sale Sharks captain Ben Curry has hailed the rise of wing Tom Roebuck and backed him to push for a regular England spot heading into the Six Nations. England
Dylan Coetzee 14 Dec 2024 Readers’ Team of the Year: A whopping 10 Springboks feature including ‘timeless great’ and ‘cake loving’ prop Our readers selected their Team of the Year. International
Colin Newboult 13 Dec 2024 RFU release terse statement confirming Felix Jones’ immediate England exit as rivals put on high alert The RFU have issued a blunt statement confirming the departure of coach Felix Jones. England
Adam Kyriacou 13 Dec 2024 Planet Rugby Readers’ Awards: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks honoured while player not nominated by World Rugby ends up with ‘biggest slice’ of Men’s Player of the Year vote Your votes have been counted. Here's the Planet Rugby Readers' Awards winners for 2024! Argentina
Louis Chapman Coombe 12 Dec 2024 The eye-opening statistics of 2024: Olympic successes, Year of the Springbok, growing global powers? Louis Chapman-Coombe looks at the eye-opening stats from 2024! Features
Louis Chapman Coombe 12 Dec 2024 England ace Marcus Smith secures long-term future following exit rumours Marcus Smith will remain at the Stoop! Harlequins
Colin Newboult 12 Dec 2024 ‘I aspired to be like him’ – All Blacks legend Dan Carter picks his best fly-halves of the professional era Dan Carter played a game of 'Winner Stays On' as he revealed his admiration for an England legend. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 12 Dec 2024 England: George Ford opens up on costly missed kicks against All Blacks that left a ‘little bit of a scar’ George Ford spoke on his penalty miss against New Zealand. England
David Skippers 11 Dec 2024 Tom Curry set for advanced procedure to improve 2027 Rugby World Cup chances England and Sale Sharks back-row Tom Curry will miss his club's Champions Cup clash with Racing 92. Sale Sharks
