The biggest winners and losers of the year: Springboks go 'a level above' the Test pack as Red Roses find 'new forms of dominance'
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Ex-Ireland star hails 'most impactful' South African and shouts out prop who could have ‘easily had 60 caps' but for 'falling out'
planetrugby.com/news/ex-ireland-star-hails-most-impactful-south-african-and-shouts-out-prop-who-could-have-easily-had-60-caps-but-for-falling-out
Andy Farrell reveals what ‘actually p***** me off’ about Ireland camp and the ‘macho bulls***’ he would never do again
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Ex-Irish referee boss calls for ‘slow’ tactic to be ‘banned post-haste’ and names ‘much needed emerging talent’
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Toulouse rocked by points deduction over Melvyn Jaminet transfer saga: Toulouse have dropped down to second position in the Top 14 standings after they received ...
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The Ospreys confirmed today that Jac Morgan would be leaving the club at the end of the 25/26 season to join Gloucester.
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British and Irish Lions star departs Gloucester as England international makes shock return from Top 14
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PREM latest: Wales international makes cross-league switch as length of deal confirmed
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The panic attack ex-England star suffered before facing Springboks and his week in hospital fighting sepsis
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Ranked: The 10 heaviest international rugby players of all time as 'undisputed king' comes out on top
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Loose Pass: Prem Rugby's 'solid blueprint', a 'boot to the ribs' for Welsh rugby and a lop-sided Sunday
planetrugby.com/news/loose-pass-prem-rugbys-solid-blueprint-a-boot-to-the-ribs-for-welsh-rugby-and-a-lop-sided-sunday
Springboks legend offers proposal to World Rugby after talk of Six Nations and Rugby Championship alignment
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Pat Lam drops All Blacks truth bomb as New Zealand Rugby need a 'reality check': Pat Lam gives an honest assessment of where the All Blacks stand after another ...
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England great explains 'why Ted Hill misses out' on Test selection and highlights 'credit' for Kyle Sinckler
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Who's hot and who's not: 'Quite incredible' Glasgow comeback, 'slightly bizarre' Eben Etzebeth and Ireland star's 'stinker'
planetrugby.com/news/whos-hot-and-whos-not-quite-incredible-glasgow-comeback-slightly-bizarre-eben-etzebeth-and-ireland-stars-stinker
Richard Cockerill axed as Georgia boss after 'got what we deserved' hammering: Ex-Leicester boss Richard Cockerill has been axed by Georgia rugby following last ...
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💬 "His brain explosion robbed the Bulls of any momentum and denied them any chance of a late comeback." #NORvBUL #InvestecChampionsCup
Top five fantasy scorers of round two: South African 'golden boy' leads the way while Quins duo at 'terrorising best'
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‘Gritty and abrasive’ Dewi Lake completes his switch to the Gallagher PREM: Gloucester have made it a double-whammy Monday of star Welsh signings from the ...
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Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: Henry Pollock 'backs up his chat' against 'hapless' Bulls while 'Le Boss' earns individual gong
planetrugby.com/news/investec-champions-cup-team-of-the-week-henry-pollock-backs-up-his-chat-against-hapless-bulls-while-le-boss-earns-individual-gong
Sonny Bill Williams issues Super Rugby plea to South Africa who are 'playing hard to get'
planetrugby.com/news/sonny-bill-williams-issues-super-rugby-plea-to-south-africa-who-are-playing-hard-to-get
New Zealand Rugby 'gripped by uncertainty' amid claims of 'stinging' player feedback over Scott Robertson's All Blacks regime
planetrugby.com/news/new-zealand-rugby-gripped-by-uncertainty-amid-claims-of-stinging-player-feedback-over-scott-robertsons-all-blacks-regime
Sharks v Saracens: Five takeaways as Andre Esterhuizen 'turns the tide' in monsoon conditions with Springboks firing against ill-disciplined Sarries
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Bath player ratings vs Toulon | Investec Champions Cup: Bath player ratings: Johan van Graan's side faced a real test of their Investe Champions Cup ambitions ...
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Harlequins player ratings: England contingent in 'fine form' with Marcus Smith 'pulling the strings' in emphatic win over Bayonne
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💬 "Bristol helped themselves to nine tries, two in the first 10 minutes, to breeze past the Top 14’s second-placed side." #InvestecChampionsCup #BRIvPAU ✍️ @alexspinksport
Stormers v La Rochelle: Five takeaways as Cobus Reinach the 'brains' to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's 'ambition' in dominant win
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🗣️ "Schmidt is now at a crossroads with more questions than answers ahead of the Wallabies' 2026 international campaign."
🤯 "Remarkably, he has scored more tries than any other Bok fly-half, despite scoring his first five-pointer in September!" #Springboks
Glasgow v Toulouse: Five takeaways as Warriors claim one of their 'greatest victories' to spoil Antoine Dupont's first start since return
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🙌 Standout shifts from several Springboks.
🤕 Faf de Klerk suffers another setback.
Springboks Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit star on Japanese returns, Manie Libbok debuts while Faf de Klerk suffers latest setback
planetrugby.com/news/springboks-cheslin-kolbe-and-pieter-steph-du-toit-star-on-japanese-returns-manie-libbok-debuts-while-faf-de-klerk-suffers-latest-setback
Bristol v Pau: Five takeaways as Pat Lam’s hungry Bears give Top 14 high flyers 'the mother of all maulings'
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State of the nation: Joe Schmidt left 'with more questions than answers' as Wallabies' struggles continue
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The scores are tight at half time!
RC Toulon v Bath: Five takeaways as Charles Ollivon 'dominates' while Johann van Graan's 'Bomb Squad implodes'
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🤕 The defending champions were hammered in their opening game.
Northampton Saints player ratings: Fin Smith 'a class above' as Henry Pollock 'wreaks havoc' over Bulls
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Bulls player ratings: Springbok the shining light as fly-half drops an 'absolute mare' and prop's 'brain explosion' costs Ackermann dearly
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🗣️ "What was important for us was our reset that we had."
SA Rugby boss: ‘Genius’ Rassie Erasmus has taken us to the next level 👇
Harlequins v Bayonne: Five takeaways as Marcus Smith's 'masterminds' 10-try thrashing as 'Quins old of reappear'
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🔵 Castres have too much firepower for Edinburgh at Stade Pierre-Fabre! #CASvEDI #InvestecChampionsCup
Springbok-less Wild Knights thrash Richie Mo'unga and co in Japan season opener while Ardie Savea carded for 'dissent'
planetrugby.com/news/springbok-less-wild-knights-thrash-richie-mounga-and-co-in-japan-season-opener-while-ardie-savea-carded-for-dissent
Wales international to leave Leicester Tigers after just two years after receiving 'longer-term' offers elsewhere
planetrugby.com/news/wales-international-veteran-set-to-leave-leicester-tigers-after-just-two-years-after-receiving-longer-term-offers-elsewhere
Munster v Gloucester: Five takeaways as flattering scoreline leaves Irish giants with 'more questions' while 'thuggish hit' lightly punished
planetrugby.com/news/munster-v-gloucester-five-takeaways-as-flattering-scoreline-leaves-irish-giants-with-more-questions-while-thuggish-hit-lightly-punished
Rating every Springboks back in 2025: The 'perfect 10' as star becomes undroppable and veteran hits 'career best form'
planetrugby.com/news/rating-every-springboks-back-in-2025-the-perfect-10-as-star-becomes-undroppable-and-veteran-hits-career-best-form
SA Rugby boss: 'Genius' Rassie Erasmus has taken us to the next level after 'high-performance' overhaul
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Victory for the hosts in tonight's Champions Cup clashes 🏆
💬 "He is one of the most destructive scrummagers in world rugby and made massive impacts."
Gloucester player ratings: England prospect settles into playmaking role with 'confidence' while 'talented' fullback 'dwindles'
planetrugby.com/news/gloucester-player-ratings-england-prospect-settles-into-playmaking-role-with-confidence-while-talented-fullback-dwindles
Bryan Habana pinpoints 'never happened before' factor which has been key to Springboks' success amid Rassie Erasmus' 'autocratic' rule
planetrugby.com/news/bryan-habana-pinpoints-never-happened-before-factor-which-has-been-key-to-springboks-success-amid-rassie-erasmus-autocratic-rule
Henry Pollock's Northampton Saints put Bulls to the sword: Northampton made it two wins from two in Pool 4 as they crushed South African outfit Bulls 50-5 at ...
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Rating every Springboks forward in 2025: World's best ends long wait while veteran's performances 'significantly deteriorate'
planetrugby.com/news/rating-every-springboks-forward-in-2025-worlds-best-ends-long-wait-while-veterans-performances-significantly-deteriorate
Sharks player ratings: Springboks' 'horror return' while 'brutal' Andre Esterhuizen stars in memorable win over Saracens
planetrugby.com/news/sharks-player-ratings-springboks-horror-return-while-brutal-andre-esterhuizen-stars-in-memorable-win-over-saracens
'Truly ridiculous and stupid' Stormers clash slammed as Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle fume
planetrugby.com/news/truly-ridiculous-and-stupid-stormers-clash-slammed-as-ronan-ogaras-la-rochelle-fume
Leinster player ratings: Rieko Ioane delivers 'solid' display in first start while Lions duo 'lead the way' in hard-fought win over Leicester Tigers
planetrugby.com/news/leinster-player-ratings-rieko-ioane-delivers-solid-display-in-first-start-while-lions-duo-lead-the-way-in-hard-fought-win-over-leicester-tigers
Springboks: Rugby World Cup winner's gold medal sold at auction: A 1995 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal which belonged to ex-Springboks back-row Adriaan Richter ...
planetrugby.com/news/springboks-rugby-world-cup-winners-gold-medal-sold-at-auction
Springboks legend Bryan Habana: My father stole a lot of money from me: Bryan Habana has revealed how his father took advantage of the Springboks legend's ...
planetrugby.com/news/springboks-legend-bryan-habana-my-father-stole-a-lot-of-money-from-me
State of the Nation: Scott Robertson oversees another 'failure' as All Blacks fall 'significantly behind' superb Springboks
planetrugby.com/news/state-of-the-nation-scott-robertson-oversees-another-failure-as-all-blacks-fall-significantly-behind-superb-springboks
Leicester Tigers v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'blockbuster bench' turns the game after 'moment of magic' from England hopeful
planetrugby.com/news/leicester-tigers-v-leinster-five-takeaways-as-blockbuster-bench-turns-the-game-after-moment-of-magic-from-england-hopeful
State of the Nation: 'Honeymoon over' for Steve Tandy as Wales 'review is akin to an obituary'
planetrugby.com/news/state-of-the-nation-honeymoon-over-for-steve-tandy-as-wales-review-is-akin-to-an-obituary
South Africa target Rugby World Cup title as SA Rugby boss reveals change that will 'dramatically assist' bid
planetrugby.com/news/south-africa-target-rugby-world-cup-title-as-sa-rugby-boss-reveals-change-that-will-dramatically-assist-bid
Ex-Ireland star reveals Joe Schmidt 'line' that has 'stayed with me ever since' and highlights Felipe Contepomi's 'brutal honesty'
planetrugby.com/news/ex-ireland-star-reveals-joe-schmidt-line-that-has-stayed-with-me-ever-since-and-highlights-felipe-contepomis-brutal-honesty
👀 Rassie Erasmus has re-signed through to 2031 but SA Rugby already have a succession plan in place!
Zach Mercer interview: I won’t play for England while Steve Borthwick is coach: With no international call-up since 2018 and domestic disappointment with ...
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State of the Nation: Same old story for Scotland as 'next level' wins remain 'elusive' for Gregor Townsend's side
planetrugby.com/news/state-of-the-nation-same-old-story-for-scotland-as-next-level-wins-remains-elusive-for-gregor-townsends-side
Investec Champions Cup round two: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
planetrugby.com/news/investec-champions-cup-round-two-predictions-teams-kick-off-times-how-to-watch-and-referee-appointments
Ollie Phillips inspired by 'hero' Kevin Sinfield ahead of Atlantic Ocean challenge as race briefing brings back Jonah Lomu 'sensation'
planetrugby.com/news/ollie-phillips-inspired-by-hero-kevin-sinfield-ahead-of-atlantic-ocean-challenge-as-race-briefing-brings-back-jonah-lomu-sensation
Gloucester forward predicts Munster teamtalk and why 'Miracle Match' talk won't effect current crop that is striving for 'higher standards'
planetrugby.com/news/gloucester-forward-predicts-munster-teamtalk-and-why-miracle-match-talk-wont-effect-current-crop-that-is-striving-for-higher-standards
Wallabies: Joe Schmidt includes injured trio and rookie prop in 40-man squad for training camp
planetrugby.com/news/wallabies-joe-schmidt-includes-injured-trio-and-rookie-prop-in-40-man-squad-for-training-camp
Dave Wessels reveals the 'biggest challenge' facing Australian rugby in build-up to 2027 Rugby World Cup
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