James While 28 Apr 2026 The Springbok export: A decade of South African-born Test rugby players and the biggest single beneficiary The Springboks have fielded 100 per cent homegrown rosters, while the ecosystem has quietly produced over 30 Test careers for rival nations. South Africa
Louis Chapman Coombe 26 Apr 2026 Six Nations results: ‘Red-hot’ Red Roses continue perfect start as France ‘keep the pace’ with latest win The Red Roses and France continued their perfect start to the Six Nations in round three. Six Nations
Louis Chapman Coombe 24 Apr 2026 Women’s Six Nations round three: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments All the information you need ahead of round three of the Women's Six Nations! Six Nations
Jack Tunney 19 Apr 2026 Six Nations results: Ellie Kildunne ‘experiment’ pays off while Wales struggle at home Round two of the Women's Six Nations is complete, as England take another step towards a record eighth straight championship win. Six Nations
Louis Chapman Coombe 17 Apr 2026 Women’s Six Nations round two: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments All the information you need ahead of round two of the Women's Six Nations. Six Nations
James While 09 Apr 2026 Juan Ignacio Brex ‘absolutely stunned’ the Stormers didn’t do the ‘obvious’ and expects ‘something special’ from Franco Smith RC Toulon's Italian vice-captain Juan Ignacio Brex on Saturday's Stormers epic, the Glasgow Warriors' challenge, and leading through silence. Investec Champions Cup
Jared Wright 08 Apr 2026 Gregor Townsend’s role in ‘obsessive’ Sergio Parisse’s Italy return Sergio Parisse reveals Gregor Townsend's role in him deciding to make the step up to international coaching. Italy
James While 08 Apr 2026 Sergio Parisse exclusive: Why it’s the ‘optimal’ time for me to join Italy’s coaching team before the World Cup Sergio Parisse, one of the greatest eights of all time and one of the most gifted all-round players the game has seen, has been appointed Italy’s assistant coach for forwards on a four-year contract. Italy
David Skippers 31 Mar 2026 Springboks: Double Rugby World Cup winner reveals how he was ‘humbled so bad’ on his international debut Trevor Nyakane has opened up on a humbling experience during his Test debut for the Springboks against Italy in Durban in 2013. South Africa
Danny Stephens 26 Mar 2026 Loose Pass: The far too soon post-World Cup coach ‘merry-go-round’ debate as global cross-pollination continues Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Colin Newboult 26 Mar 2026 World Rugby’s massive Nations Championship deal under threat amid Iran war The Nations Championship begins in July but no title sponsor has been confirmed. Internationals
James While 23 Mar 2026 Ranked: Six Nations teams as kicking is up in 2026 with England’s making ‘striking retreat’ Kicking has become the dominant attacking weapon in the modern game, and the reason is not aesthetics, not conservatism, and not accident. Six Nations
Louis Chapman Coombe 20 Mar 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship nominees revealed as two former winners included in four-man shortlist The four-man shortlist was selected following a public vote. Six Nations
Jack Tunney 19 Mar 2026 Six Nation State of the Nation: Italy become ‘genuinely competitive’ as young centre the ‘heartbeat’ of the side It was another improved Six Nations for Italy in 2026, as they secured a fourth-place finish in the table, ahead of both England and Wales. Italy
Jack Tunney 19 Mar 2026 2026 Six Nations in numbers: Penalty kicks deteriorate as most attacking championship on record produces historic results The 2026 Six Nations is over, but what a campaign it was! Records smashed, hearts broken, and a whole new set of fans gained. Six Nations
Alex Spink 19 Mar 2026 Six Nations winners and losers from the ‘histrionics’ of Henry Pollock to the ‘unplayable’ Louis Bielle-Biarrey Planet Rugby's key winners and losers from the 2026 edition of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Danny Stephens 18 Mar 2026 Loose Pass: The Six Nations dissected after one of the ‘best-ever’ tournaments as numbers paint ‘weird’ picture Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
James While 16 Mar 2026 Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Every nation represented after one of the greatest editions in ‘living memory’ Planet Rugby's Six Nations Team of the Tournament after a thrilling campaign. Six Nations
Louis Chapman Coombe 15 Mar 2026 Six Nations Team of the Week: ‘Hero of the hour’ Thomas Ramos leads strong contingent from champions France Following the conclusion of Round Five of the Six Nations, here is the latest Planet Rugby Team of the Week! Six Nations
Jared Wright 14 Mar 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: Why Ireland top the standings in the north despite France’s Six Nations title success The latest World Rugby rankings following the end of the 2026 Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 14 Mar 2026 Wales v Italy: Five takeaways as Welsh brutality ends ‘bleak times’ while the Azzurri fall back into ‘old habits’ Five takeaways as Wales ended their 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, defeating Italy. Six Nations
Colin Newboult 14 Mar 2026 Italy player ratings: Usual stars the ‘best of a bad bunch’ as Azzurri end Six Nations on ‘sour note’ Italy player ratings following a defeat to Wales in the Six Nations Championship. Italy
Colin Newboult 14 Mar 2026 Wales player ratings: Mammoth performances all-round as written off individuals show ‘Test credentials’ Wales player ratings following their victory over Italy in the Six Nations Championship. Wales
David Skippers 14 Mar 2026 Wales emphatically end 15-Test Six Nations losing streak with a bonus-point triumph over Italy Wales clinched a deserved 31-17 triumph over Italy in Cardiff on Saturday and, in doing so, they ended a 15-Test losing streak in the Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 13 Mar 2026 Six Nations Super Saturday: Teams, fixtures, kick-off times, TV coverage, permutations and more All the fixtures, kick-off times and TV channels for Super Saturday. Six Nations
David Skippers 13 Mar 2026 Wales v Italy prediction: Azzurri to continue Cardiff dominance as a hat-trick of winless Six Nations campaigns awaits Steve Tandy’s men Planet Rugby's in-depth prediction ahead of the Six Nations encounter between Wales and Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Six Nations
Jared Wright 12 Mar 2026 World Rugby rankings: England’s opportunity to reclaim the north’s top spot as record-highs await Scotland and Georgia England can finish the Six Nations in the same position on the World Rugby rankings as they started it, as the tournament's highest-ranked team. Internationals
Jared Wright 12 Mar 2026 Nigel Owens: Why Maro Itoje’s yellow card was a ‘straightforward’ decision after World Rugby’s message to referees Nigel Owens weighs in on Maro Itoje's yellow card and shares World Rugby's message to referees. Home page
David Skippers 12 Mar 2026 Wales team: Steve Tandy rewards ‘cohesion and consistency’ for Italy clash in bid to end Six Nations losing streak Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named his matchday squad for Saturday's Six Nations Test against Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales
Jared Wright 11 Mar 2026 Six Nations 2026: What Ireland, France and Scotland need to win the title plus fixtures, broadcasters and match officials All you need to know for the final round of the 2026 Six Nations including the permutations, where to watch and more. Six Nations
