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The 44 percent problem: what the Prem’s three artificial pitches are doing to the players who play on them
James While 01 Jun 2026

The 44 percent problem: what the Prem’s three artificial pitches are doing to the players who play on them

Planet Rugby has been told that the artificial surface at StoneX Stadium was among a number of factors in Tom Willis' decision to leave Saracens.

Premiership
Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Winners and losers as ‘world class’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and ‘wonderful’ signings shine on ‘nightmare’ day for hookers
Adam Kyriacou 01 Jun 2026

Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Winners and losers as ‘world class’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and ‘wonderful’ signings shine on ‘nightmare’ day for hookers

Following a 35-26 win for Exeter Chiefs against Leicester Tigers on Sunday, here's our winners and losers from the PREM Rugby clash at Welford Road.

Premiership
Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Five takeaways as ‘unplayable’ England star flattens fortress Welford Road ahead of ‘grudge match’
Alex Spink 31 May 2026

Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Five takeaways as ‘unplayable’ England star flattens fortress Welford Road ahead of ‘grudge match’

Following Exeter Chiefs' 35-26 win over Leicester Tigers in the PREM, here are our five takeaways from the clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Premiership
PREM Rugby semi-finals: Permutations, fixtures, dates, kick-off times and how to watch as first team confirmed
Louis Chapman Coombe 31 May 2026

PREM Rugby semi-finals: Permutations, fixtures, dates, kick-off times and how to watch as first team confirmed

Everything you need to know ahead of the PREM Rugby play-offs, with Northampton Saints becoming the first side to book a home tie.

Premiership
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Former England prospect ‘mesmerising’ while exiled winger loses battle with international rival
Jack Tunney 31 May 2026

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Former England prospect ‘mesmerising’ while exiled winger loses battle with international rival

Leicester were defeated at home for the first time since March 2025 on Sunday, losing 26-35 to an impressive Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road.

Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: ‘Highlight-reel stuff’ from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso while ‘monstrous’ Test star proves himself ‘the signing of the season’
Louis Chapman Coombe 31 May 2026

Exeter Chiefs player ratings: ‘Highlight-reel stuff’ from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso while ‘monstrous’ Test star proves himself ‘the signing of the season’

Our Exeter Chiefs player ratings following their PREM Rugby clash against Leicester Tigers.

Exeter Chiefs
Springboks star cleans up at Bath Rugby awards ahead of return to South Africa
Jack Tunney 31 May 2026

Springboks star cleans up at Bath Rugby awards ahead of return to South Africa

Thomas du Toit has signed off his final year with Bath in style, winning three trophies at the annual awards ceremony.

Bath
Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 31 May 2026

Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups

How the PREM Rugby clash between Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs unfolded!

Premiership
Why ‘coach’s dream’ Benhard Janse van Rensburg is the England midfield answer hiding in plain sight
James While 31 May 2026

Why ‘coach’s dream’ Benhard Janse van Rensburg is the England midfield answer hiding in plain sight

Steve Borthwick has just found the most complete inside centre option England have had in years, Bristol Bears star Benhard Janse van Rensburg.

England
Bristol Bears star on returning from ‘toughest game’ of career as Bath victory gives slither of hope
Jack Tunney 31 May 2026

Bristol Bears star on returning from ‘toughest game’ of career as Bath victory gives slither of hope

Bristol Bears captain Fitz Harding has reflected on Friday night's 21-19 victory over local rivals Bath, saying just how "proud" he is of his teammates.

Bristol
REVEALED: Why Alfie Barbeary is leaving Bath and the impact England selection had on choosing Saracens
Jack Tunney 31 May 2026

REVEALED: Why Alfie Barbeary is leaving Bath and the impact England selection had on choosing Saracens

Bath number eight Alfie Barbeary has explained in detail why he's leaving the club this summer.

Bath
Saracens v Harlequins: Five takeaways as ‘standing ovation’ highlights what Steve Borthwick is missing and ’emotive afternoon’ ends well for Mark McCall
Liam Heagney 30 May 2026

Saracens v Harlequins: Five takeaways as ‘standing ovation’ highlights what Steve Borthwick is missing and ’emotive afternoon’ ends well for Mark McCall

Following a 26-12 win for Saracens over Harlequins in round 17 of the PREM, here’s our five takeaways from the London derby at the StoneX.

Premiership
Northampton Saints v Gloucester:  Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 30 May 2026

Northampton Saints v Gloucester: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Recap the action at Franklin's Gardens.

News
Saracens v Harlequins: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 30 May 2026

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

Check out what happened in the Saracens v Harlequins PREM clash.

Premiership
Bristol v Bath: Five takeaways as ‘masterclass’ halted by an ‘invitation to disaster’ while Bears legend causes ‘resurrection’
James While 29 May 2026

Bristol v Bath: Five takeaways as ‘masterclass’ halted by an ‘invitation to disaster’ while Bears legend causes ‘resurrection’

Bristol came back from the depths of despair to secure a surprising 21-19 victory over local rivals Bath in the PREM on Friday night.

Premiership
Bristol Bears v Bath: Winners and losers as ‘underrated’ captain misses out on player of the match award while superstar wings suffer ‘calamitous’ incidents
Jack Tunney 29 May 2026

Bristol Bears v Bath: Winners and losers as ‘underrated’ captain misses out on player of the match award while superstar wings suffer ‘calamitous’ incidents

Bristol Bears have given themselves the slightest chance of making the PREM play-offs after a brilliant 21-19 win over local rivals Bath at Ashton Gate.

Premiership
Bristol Bears v Bath: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 29 May 2026

Bristol Bears v Bath: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups

How the PREM Rugby derby clash between Bristol Bears and Bath unfolded!

Premiership
Harlequins legend claims he’s been ‘erased’ from club as he calls on top dogs to take ‘responsibility’
Alex Spink 29 May 2026

Harlequins legend claims he’s been ‘erased’ from club as he calls on top dogs to take ‘responsibility’

On Saturday, the clubs meet at the StoneX. You would not know it from Brown’s calendar. “They’re playing when?” England’s most-capped fullback asked. “This weekend, is it?”

Harlequins
NZ Rugby ‘pull some strings’ to ‘block’ Fehi Fineanganofo deal as PREM side left ‘very, very upset’ – report
Colin Newboult 29 May 2026

NZ Rugby ‘pull some strings’ to ‘block’ Fehi Fineanganofo deal as PREM side left ‘very, very upset’ – report

Fehi Fineanganofo could be staying in New Zealand after all with a Test call-up pretty much 'guaranteed'.

New Zealand
PREM Rugby round 17: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 May 2026

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

All the information you need ahead of round 17 of the PREM Rugby season.

Premiership
Rugby Transfers: Mass exodus at Bristol Bears, Saracens trio depart while World Cup winner and British & Irish Lion sign new deals
David Skippers 28 May 2026

Rugby Transfers: Mass exodus at Bristol Bears, Saracens trio depart while World Cup winner and British & Irish Lion sign new deals

The latest round-up of rugby transfers and contract renewals from across the globe.

Premiership
Bristol v Bath team news: Benhard Janse van Rensburg to face off with snubbed England duo as Bears star makes long-awaited return
Adam Kyriacou 28 May 2026

Bristol v Bath team news: Benhard Janse van Rensburg to face off with snubbed England duo as Bears star makes long-awaited return

USA international AJ MacGinty makes his long-awaited return from injury when Bristol Bears face West Country rivals Bath at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Premiership
Ranking each PREM Rugby play-off hopeful’s run-in by difficulty and why it’s ‘make-or-break time’ for one team
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 May 2026

Ranking each PREM Rugby play-off hopeful’s run-in by difficulty and why it’s ‘make-or-break time’ for one team

Planet Rugby looks at each PREM play-off hopefuls run-in, with the race for the top four going to the wire.

Premiership
Rugby Transfers: South African prop on the move, Edinburgh sign latest Scotland-qualified back and Red Roses World Cup winner makes cross-PWR switch
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 May 2026

Rugby Transfers: South African prop on the move, Edinburgh sign latest Scotland-qualified back and Red Roses World Cup winner makes cross-PWR switch

Check out the latest round up of rugby transfers from across the globe!

Edinburgh
Alex Mitchell OUT? Ranking seven England scrum-half options as Northampton Saints ‘proper job’ injury leaves Steve Borthwick with nervous wait
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 May 2026

Alex Mitchell OUT? Ranking seven England scrum-half options as Northampton Saints ‘proper job’ injury leaves Steve Borthwick with nervous wait

The Northampton Saints back picked up the injury during England's three-day alignment camp last week

England
England hopeful nearing return in welcome boost for Steve Borthwick
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 May 2026

England hopeful nearing return in welcome boost for Steve Borthwick

The Exeter back-rower was not considered for selection for England's recent three-day alignment camp.

Exeter Chiefs
Northampton Saints boss set for England talks after Alex Mitchell injury: ‘We can do better’
Louis Chapman Coombe 26 May 2026

Northampton Saints boss set for England talks after Alex Mitchell injury: ‘We can do better’

It's another injury blow for England and Stvee Borthwick ahead of the Nations Championship.

England
Ex-All Black claims PREM and URC are ‘stronger’ than Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 25 May 2026

Ex-All Black claims PREM and URC are ‘stronger’ than Super Rugby

Those in Australia and New Zealand may take a dim view of this.

Super Rugby
Investec Champions Cup Team of the Season: ‘The Dupont conversation is over’ while England snubs also catch the eye
James While 24 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Season: ‘The Dupont conversation is over’ while England snubs also catch the eye

Planet Rugby's Investec Champions Cup Team of the Season is here!

Investec Champions Cup
Newcastle Red Bulls squad overhaul continues as Scotland and Japan stars among 26 departures
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 May 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls squad overhaul continues as Scotland and Japan stars among 26 departures

The Red Bulls' squad overhaul continues ahead of next season.

Newcastle
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