Jared Wright 03 Oct 2024 Johnny Sexton’s ex-teammate hits out at ‘as low as you can get’ Rieko Ioane comments James Tracy has hit out at Rieko Ioane for his comments towards Johnny Sexton after the Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Ireland
Colin Newboult 03 Oct 2024 ‘In your head’ – Rieko Ioane taunts Johnny Sexton as All Blacks star brutally hits back at Ireland legend Rieko Ioane has responded to Johnny Sexton after extracts of the former fly-half’s book reopened their Rugby World Cup feud. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 Oct 2024 Israel Dagg’s brutal response after Johnny Sexton exposes ‘fake-humble’ All Blacks and their ‘no d***heads policy’ Israel Dagg has fired back at Johnny Sexton after his criticism of the All Blacks and spat with Rieko Ioane at the Rugby World Cup. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 30 Sep 2024 Johnny Sexton slams ‘fake-humble f****r’ Rieko Ioane as Ireland legend opens up on Rugby World Cup rant Johnny Sexton has addressed his rant at Rieko Ioane after their Rugby World Cup exit. Ireland
Jared Wright 16 Sep 2024 Fiji captain: We ‘weren’t going to play’ the World Cup quarter-final against England Waisea Nayacalevu has revealed that the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against England almost didn't happen. Fiji
Colin Newboult 16 Sep 2024 South Africa: How the 2023 Rugby World Cup controversy has derailed hosting chances – report It is likely to be at least 44 years before South Africa hosts the Rugby World Cup for a second time. South Africa
David Skippers 10 Sep 2024 Springboks legend highlights how Siya Kolisi’s Sharks return could benefit his career Legendary Springboks second-row Victor Matfield has highlighted the benefits of Siya Kolisi's return to the Sharks from Racing 92. South Africa
Jared Wright 30 Aug 2024 Springboks v All Blacks at Ellis Park: The stats behind rugby’s greatest rivalry at the iconic ground A look at the history between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park. South Africa
Jared Wright 29 Aug 2024 Cobus Reinach’s eloquent response to fulfilling Springboks dreams as he insists ‘there is one more World Cup’ Cobus Reinach believes that he has another World Cup left in him and reveals how he has managed to retain his rapid pace. South Africa
Jared Wright 21 Aug 2024 ‘Springboks carry the torch’ – SA Rugby announce coach restructuring, ’emulating’ Black Ferns as attack guru takes top Bok Women’s job Former Springboks assistant Swys de Bruin has returned to SA Rugby with ex-Melbourne Rebels boss Kevin Foote taking charge of the Junior Boks. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 13 Aug 2024 Rugby World Cup: Qualification process confirmed in move to ‘supercharge global growth’ World Rugby reveals a reimagination of the qualification process for the 2027 World Cup, hosted by Australia, the first time 24 nations have competed. Rugby World Cup
Colin Newboult 09 Aug 2024 Ex-Springboks star urges Rassie Erasmus to set bold pre-World Cup targets after head coach’s ‘stroke of genius’ Robbie Fleck believes that the Springboks should set lofty targets during this four-year cycle. South Africa
Colin Newboult 07 Aug 2024 Rassie Erasmus maps out next four-year cycle as Springboks boss wary of veterans ‘falling off the pace’ Rassie Erasmus is looking to “prolong” the careers of the experienced players. South Africa
Colin Newboult 25 Jul 2024 Paris Olympic organisers slammed as farcical scenes outside rugby sevens event reopens Rugby World Cup wound There were chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Wednesday. France
Colin Newboult 22 Jul 2024 World Rugby chief hints at change within ‘traditional’ Rugby World Cup start time World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has revealed the early stages of their plans for the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup
Joe Harvey 15 Jul 2024 USA v Scotland: Five things we learnt as Tommaso Boni offers ‘light relief’ on week Rugby World Cup trophy visits the Capitol Five things we learnt from the USA's performance against Scotland. USA
Colin Newboult 13 Jul 2024 Brodie Retallick: Red cards ‘ruining’ games as All Blacks great reveals lingering World Cup ‘frustration’ Brodie Retallick feels that rugby would be better off served by having a 20-minute red card to protect the game’s spectacle. New Zealand
David Skippers 08 Jul 2024 All Blacks great reveals that infamous sledge inspired Sam Cane’s masterclass against Ireland Brodie Retallick feels a sledge from Peter O'Mahony to Sam Cane helped the former All Blacks captain to play one of his best matches for his country. New Zealand
Alex Spink 02 Jul 2024 England feel ‘unjustly bagged’ as Ireland praise adds ‘fuel to the fire’ Planet Rugby's Alex Spink speaks to England head coach Mark Mapletoft about what is adding "fuel to the fire" at the World Rugby U20 Championship. England
Jared Wright 28 Jun 2024 Where are they now? The 2016 England U20 World Rugby champions A look at where the 2016 U20 World champion England players are now. England
Adam Kyriacou 25 Jun 2024 ‘Mercy me’ – Jonah Lomu Rugby commentary perfectly dubbed over the 1997 British & Irish Lions series Like Jonah Lomu Rugby and the 1997 British & Irish Lions series? This is for you. Rugby World Cup
Alex Spink 24 Jun 2024 Wayne Barnes warns online trolls ‘things are changing’ as he strives to help other officials avoid the ‘crap’ he faced Former elite referee Wayne Barnes speaks to Planet Rugby's Alex Spink about his ongoing fight against online trolls, insisting "things are changing". Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2024 WATCH: ‘South African torment’ – England fan’s hilarious song on Springboks’ dominance The Springboks have tormented England in recent years, leading to one fan expressing his disappointment in song. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Jun 2024 Damian de Allende: ‘People forget what France did to host the World Cup’ Springboks centre Damian de Allende has no sympathy for France after South Africa knocked Les Bleus out of their home Rugby World Cup in 2023. South Africa
Alex Spink 06 Jun 2024 ‘If Sam stays on England win’ – ex-international duo slam Burgess treatment in rugby union, calling World Cup decision ‘madness’ Jonathan Davies tells Planet Rugby's Alex Spink that former England international Sam Burgess was completely mishandled by club and country. England
Dylan Coetzee 28 May 2024 Siya Kolisi and Springboks claim award ‘underlining continental significance’ Springboks great Siya Kolisi and the team themselves claimed an award each at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Sports Awards in Lusaka, Zambia. South Africa
Colin Newboult 17 May 2024 Siya Kolisi lays down the challenge to Springboks hopefuls as he reveals ‘ultimate Rugby World Cup dream’ Springboks great Siya Kolisi has revealed his international hopes in the short and medium-term. South Africa
David Skippers 16 May 2024 Did World Cup final red card influence Sam Cane’s decision? All Blacks legend opens up on his retirement Departing All Blacks skipper Sam Cane has discussed his decision to retire from Tests and the role the Rugby World Cup final had in that. New Zealand
Jared Wright 11 May 2024 Springboks: The only tackle Pieter-Steph du Toit remembered from the Rugby World Cup final Pieter-Steph du Toit reveals that he only remembered one of his 28 tackles against the All Blacks. South Africa
David Skippers 10 May 2024 World Rugby confirm much debated ‘fan-focused’ law changes that depower scrums World Rugby have confirmed three law changes in a bid to speed and increase the game's entertainment value for its supporters. Internationals
