Colin Newboult 06 Jan 2024 France star admits a Rugby World Cup win would have been ‘one of the worst days of my life’ France’s Romain Ntamack, who missed the RWC through injury, has opened up on how he struggled to deal with his absence from the tournament. France
Colin Newboult 04 Jan 2024 ‘He never became the title’ – Ex-Springboks boss provides insight into humble Siya Kolisi Ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber provided an insight into the character of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 04 Jan 2024 Rugby World Cup favourites Chile or Uruguay set for date with international giant – report 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France could be set to add either Chile or Uruguay to their mid-year tour schedule that sees them face Argentina twice. France
Colin Newboult 03 Jan 2024 Ex-Springboks boss reveals player exodus ‘helped’ South Africa win successive Rugby World Cups Jacques Nienaber says the departure of South Africa’s top players was actually important in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup wins. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 03 Jan 2024 ‘World-class’ Fijian Rugby World Cup superstar signs for Bristol Bears from Edinburgh Bristol Bears have secured the signing of Fijian star back-row Viliame Mata, who will join the Premiership club from Edinburgh next season. Bristol
James While 31 Dec 2023 Opinion: Give Marcus Smith the England fly-half keys and let him unleash his potential Planet Rugby writer James While wants England to back Harlequins star Marcus Smith at fly-half and used a cricket comparison to emphasise his point. England
Colin Newboult 31 Dec 2023 England wing’s ‘appealing’ reason for staying in the Premiership after ‘rubbish’ Rugby World Cup England’s Anthony Watson reveals his aims after missing the World Cup and almost departing the Premiership through no fault of his own. England
Francisco Isaac 31 Dec 2023 The Emerging Nations XV of 2023 as voted by the fans Check out our Emerging Nations XV of the Year that includes the best head coach from 2023. Rugby World Cup
Lawrence Nolan 28 Dec 2023 Planet Rugby’s breakthrough team of the year as France youngsters and Canan Moodie star Planet Rugby selects its breakthrough players for 2023. International
James While 27 Dec 2023 Planet Rugby Team of the Year: Southern Hemisphere Rugby World Cup stars dominate selection Planet Rugby's Team of the Year for 2023. International
Lawrence Nolan 27 Dec 2023 The 50 best rugby players of the year, part five: 10-1 The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 10-1. International
Colin Newboult 27 Dec 2023 Warren Gatland reveals the ‘damning statistic’ which is harming rugby Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made some proposals to improve rugby as a spectacle. International
Lawrence Nolan 26 Dec 2023 Loose Pass: Ill-conceived ‘initiatives’, incredible rugby stories and New Zealand’s financial battle Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Jared Wright 22 Dec 2023 The surprising Springboks star who DOMINATES worldwide stat The Springboks' flanker topped the charts in two statistics across all competitions this year. South Africa
Jared Wright 21 Dec 2023 Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2023: World Cup-winning Springboks dominate Planet Rugby's unveils the Readers' Team of the Year. International
Dylan Coetzee 21 Dec 2023 The remarkable stat that shows how ruthless the 2023 Springboks were An interesting set of statistics have emerged from the performances of the 2023 rugby year with OptaJohnny's #AskOptaJohnny series on X. South Africa
Lawrence Nolan 20 Dec 2023 The 50 best rugby players of the year, part four: 20-11 The fourth decade of our countdown of the top 50 players in the world, counting down from 20 to 11. Features
Lawrence Nolan 20 Dec 2023 Planet Rugby’s bold predictions for 2024: Anglo-Welsh league on the cards, Eddie Jones to lead Japan to a win over tier one nation and more As 2024 approaches, we've cobbled together a list of seven rather bold predictions of events and decisions that could crop up over the next 12 months. International
Francisco Isaac 19 Dec 2023 Raffaele Storti exclusive: Portugal’s Rugby World Cup hero and try-scoring sensation Try-scoring sensation Raffaele Storti reflects on an incredible Rugby World Cup with Portugal as he continues to shine with Beziers in the PROD2. International
Jared Wright 16 Dec 2023 Quade Cooper bemoans lack of ‘common sense’ under Eddie Jones Quade Cooper has addressed his World Cup omission and Eddie Jones' tenure as the Wallabies' head coach. Australia
James While 15 Dec 2023 ‘It’s still there’ – Finn Russell still haunted by World Cup ‘disappointment’ Finn Russell opens up on Scotland's disappointing and frustrating Rugby World Cup campaign. Scotland
Jared Wright 15 Dec 2023 Ireland leave the door ajar for ‘rugby intellect’ Johnny Sexton’s return David Nucifora has not ruled out a return to the Ireland set-up for Johnny Sexton in a coaching capacity. Ireland
David Skippers 15 Dec 2023 The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2023 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
Dylan Coetzee 13 Dec 2023 Nine OUTSTANDING moments that took our breath away in 2023 Before the year shuts up shop, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the different moments that took our breath away in 2023. International
Lawrence Nolan 12 Dec 2023 The 50 best rugby players of the year, part three: 30-21 The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 30-21. Rugby World Cup
Adam Kyriacou 11 Dec 2023 Rugby World Cup opening venue revealed in ‘quite momentous’ decision The draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has been announced, with the Stadium of Light in Sunderland handed the opening match. Rugby World Cup
Dylan Coetzee 10 Dec 2023 Ex-Springbok Schalk Burger dismisses baseless claim after ‘toughest’ Rugby World Cup win Springboks great Schalk Burger quashed any claims that South Africa were lucky to defend their Rugby World Cup title in France. South Africa
Francisco Isaac 08 Dec 2023 Opinion: A new step for Portugal as Os Lobos face Springboks for the first time Portuguese rugby journalist Francisco Isaac explains what next year's clash with the Springboks means to his country after a superb Rugby World Cup. South Africa
Colin Newboult 08 Dec 2023 Beauden Barrett’s ‘pretty clear’ message to All Blacks selectors in next Rugby World Cup cycle All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett has spoken about his international ambitions after signing a new contract with New Zealand Rugby. New Zealand
Lawrence Nolan 07 Dec 2023 The 50 best rugby players of the year, part two: 40-31 The scribes here at Planet Rugby towers put their heads together and nominated their top 50 international players of the past year. Here's 40-31. Rugby World Cup