Colin Newboult 04 Dec 2025 Israel Dagg claims Scott Robertson could ‘raise the white flag’ at 2027 World Cup amid brutal All Blacks draw The All Blacks will likely have a brutal draw if they beat the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup opener. New Zealand
Jared Wright 04 Dec 2025 Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on new Rugby World Cup format amid draw backlash Rassie Erasmus believes that the World Cup is now almost tougher than the Rugby Championship now. South Africa
Jared Wright 04 Dec 2025 13 stars who could switch Test allegiances before World Cup 2027: Two Springboks-tied backs, six ex-All Blacks and Manu Tuilagi With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, here are 13 players who could switch international allegiances. Rugby World Cup
Jack Tunney 04 Dec 2025 ‘That’s our aim’ – Maro Itoje on England’s World Cup chances as Steve Borthwick lays down future plans England head coach Steve Borthwick says he’s pleased to finally have clarity on who his side will face at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. England
Jared Wright 04 Dec 2025 Ex-Springboks captain: World Rugby ‘rigged’ World Cup draw to create an easier path for a Northern Hemisphere champion The former Springboks captains claims that the World Cup draw was rigged. Rugby World Cup
Colin Newboult 04 Dec 2025 World Rugby haven’t ‘learnt their lesson’ after 2023 World Cup abomination as All Blacks great fuels conspiracy theory The All Blacks and Springboks appear to be on a collision course after the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw was made. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 03 Dec 2025 Dan Carter’s take on All Blacks’ fly-half debate and weighs in on Scott Robertson’s charges failure to deliver ‘at key moments’ Dan Carter's verdict on the All Blacks number ten jersey and the pressure on Scott Robertson. New Zealand
Jack Tunney 03 Dec 2025 Wallabies captain ‘stoked’ to face All Blacks in World Cup as Springboks showdown looms The Wallabies will face the All Blacks in the pool stage of a World Cup for the first time in their history. Australia
David Skippers 03 Dec 2025 Springboks: Rassie Erasmus reveals what he expects from 2027 Rugby World Cup pool rivals Rassie Erasmus has given his verdict on the Springboks' pool draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. South Africa
Colin Newboult 03 Dec 2025 Rugby World Cup draw: Five takeaways as Ireland handed ‘best opportunity’ to end hoodoo amid another ‘lopsided’ tournament benefiting England Planet Rugby's five takeaways after the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw was announced. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 03 Dec 2025 ‘There’s going to be upsets’- Dan Carter’s verdict on All Blacks-Springboks collision course at World Cup 2027 Dan Carter's verdict on the All Blacks and Springboks possible early meeting at the 2027 World Cup. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 03 Dec 2025 Rugby World Cup draw: Winners and losers as All Blacks-Springboks collision course set while England ‘smitten’ with easy run Winners and losers following the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Rugby World Cup
Colin Newboult 03 Dec 2025 Rugby World Cup draw: Springboks and All Blacks handed horror route as pools confirmed for 2027 tournament The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been confirmed! Rugby World Cup
David Skippers 03 Dec 2025 AS IT HAPPENED: The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw The draw of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will be held in Australia, took place in Sydney on Wednesday. Rugby World Cup
Danny Stephens 02 Dec 2025 Loose Pass: Rugby warned of ‘civil war’ during 2027 World Cup and the potential ‘tonic’ to an ‘unedifying weekend’ Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Stephen Hurrell 22 Nov 2025 South Africa launch stunning retro ‘Heritage’ shirt celebrating 1995 World Cup win Nike and South Africa have launched a new Heritage Springboks shirt celebrating 30 years since the famous 1995 World Cup victory. South Africa
James While 21 Nov 2025 All Blacks 2011-2015 and Springboks 2019-23: Our star-studded combined team of Rugby World Cup legends Here's James While's best shot at picking a combined team of the All Blacks' star-studded class of 2011-2015 and Springboks legends of 2019-23. Rugby World Cup
Jack Tunney 20 Nov 2025 When will the 2027 World Cup draw be made, and where can I watch it? The date for the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw has been confirmed, with former Wallaby Morgan Turinui set to host the event. Rugby World Cup
Jack Tunney 18 Nov 2025 Final World Cup spot confirmed as Belgium miss out on first ever appearance Belgium will have to continue their wait. Rugby World Cup
Louis Chapman Coombe 11 Nov 2025 Samoa team: Ex-Wallaby makes debut in last chance saloon Rugby World Cup tournament Samoa have named their team to face Namibia this Thursday. Samoa
Liam Heagney 04 Nov 2025 Rugby World Cup: Sacked South African-raised player left ‘shocked and devastated’ after doping ban The Namibian-born, South African-raised Van der Smit, who represented Western Province and Eastern Province before making a life in the Far East, came off the bench in the qualifier to score his team’s 10th try. Internationals
Jared Wright 04 Nov 2025 ‘They stole our World Cup’ – France star wants revenge against ‘complete’ Springboks Maxime Lucu is raring for the opportunity to tackle a 'complete' Springboks team that 'stole' the World Cup from France. France
Adam Kyriacou 27 Oct 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: England wing’s meteoric rise as Tommy Freeman dazzles while World Cup blunder and All Blacks exit raises questions Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Liam Heagney 24 Oct 2025 Rugby World Cup: Shades of 2019 and 2023 cock-up as ‘voluntary admission’ sees minnows banished from 2027 final qualifier The Rugby World Cup player ineligibility curse has struck again, with Paraguay barred from taking part in next month’s final 2027 qualifier. Rugby World Cup
Danny Stephens 22 Oct 2025 Loose Pass: Astonishing decision for not ‘special’ Springboks-All Blacks tour and growing ‘discontent’ in Ireland Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Adam Kyriacou 20 Oct 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Jack Crowley and ‘special talent’ impress as Leinster woes continue and ‘pressure mounts’ on Sharks Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Colin Newboult 17 Oct 2025 Brian O’Driscoll: Ireland are the laughing stock of world rugby Brian O'Driscoll has made a startlingly honest admission ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Ireland
Jared Wright 15 Oct 2025 France v Springboks: The greatest game in a decade that changed laws, led to brutal backlash and crushed a nation’s hearts Revisiting drama filled Rugby World Cup epic between France and the Springboks, two years later. Internationals
Stephen Hurrell 14 Oct 2025 Revealed: The incredible commentary notes used for England’s historic World Cup Final win The notes from Sara Orchard’s BBC One commentary of the historic 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final have been revealed. England
Alex Spink 09 Oct 2025 Fin Smith, George Ford or Marcus Smith? Panel of experts weigh up Steve Borthwick’s ‘biggest selection decision’ It is an enviable position for England boss Steve Borthwick, except that he has a major selection headache likely to be keeping him awake at night. England
