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Hurricanes’ ‘insensitive’ verdict on Ardie Savea talk in the wake of Moana Pasifika’s demise
Colin Newboult 16 Apr 2026

Hurricanes’ ‘insensitive’ verdict on Ardie Savea talk in the wake of Moana Pasifika’s demise

The Hurricanes have discussed the Ardie Savea situation following Moana Pasifika's demise.

Hurricanes
Sir Graham Henry: All Blacks have the depth but ‘weak’ Super Rugby competition is the danger for ‘isolated’ New Zealand
Colin Newboult 16 Apr 2026

Sir Graham Henry: All Blacks have the depth but ‘weak’ Super Rugby competition is the danger for ‘isolated’ New Zealand

Graham Henry has slammed the state of Super Rugby Pacific but still believes Dave Rennie has a strong pool of players to choose from.

New Zealand
Opinion: How Rassie Erasmus should utilise South Africa A clash with Zimbabwe including a possible matchday 23
Jared Wright 15 Apr 2026

Opinion: How Rassie Erasmus should utilise South Africa A clash with Zimbabwe including a possible matchday 23

How Rassie Erasmus should utilise South Africa A's fixture against Zimbabwe which will raise the curtain on the Springboks' season.

South Africa
Sir Graham Henry’s overseas ‘solution’ to reverse the All Blacks’ decline as ex-NZ Rugby chair makes shock player salary revelation
Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2026

Sir Graham Henry’s overseas ‘solution’ to reverse the All Blacks’ decline as ex-NZ Rugby chair makes shock player salary revelation

Sir Graham Henry has weighed into the debate about the future of the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby.

New Zealand
Ex-Springboks captain: PREM Rugby ‘will regret’ controversial decision as it ‘fails’ English Rugby and leaves Steve Borthwick with blunt ‘tools’
Alex Spink 15 Apr 2026

Ex-Springboks captain: PREM Rugby ‘will regret’ controversial decision as it ‘fails’ English Rugby and leaves Steve Borthwick with blunt ‘tools’

Bob Skinstad spoke exclusively to Planet Rugby about the decision to scrap traditional promotion and relegation in the PREM.

England
Ex-All Blacks at odds over Leicester Fainga’anuku’s hybrid role amid claims it ‘could mess’ with ‘big area’
Colin Newboult 14 Apr 2026

Ex-All Blacks at odds over Leicester Fainga’anuku’s hybrid role amid claims it ‘could mess’ with ‘big area’

Leicester Fainga'anuku could become the latest hybrid Test player but there are some issues Dave Rennie will need to sort out before that happens.

New Zealand
Ox Nche reveals what makes Springboks teammate the best scrummager he has faced
Jared Wright 14 Apr 2026

Ox Nche reveals what makes Springboks teammate the best scrummager he has faced

Ox Nche has singled out a Springboks teammate as the best scrummager he has faced throughout his career.

South Africa
Springboks’ curtain-raiser fixture confirmed as South Africa A’s four-year hiatus ends
Jared Wright 14 Apr 2026

Springboks’ curtain-raiser fixture confirmed as South Africa A’s four-year hiatus ends

The South African A team will play for the first time in four years as Springboks curtain-raiser fixture confirmed.

South Africa
All Blacks great demands NZ Rugby back down on key policy in the wake of Shannon Frizell deal
Colin Newboult 14 Apr 2026

All Blacks great demands NZ Rugby back down on key policy in the wake of Shannon Frizell deal

Jeff Wilson has reopened the eligibility debate after Shannon Frizell agreed a deal with NZ Rugby ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand
Robbie Deans lands new role ahead of Harlequins post as Scott Robertson link-up confirmed
Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2026

Robbie Deans lands new role ahead of Harlequins post as Scott Robertson link-up confirmed

Newly appointed Harlequins performance director Robbie Deans will join the Barbarians coaching team for their June 27 clash with Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Barbarians
Wallabies star reveals how he ‘struggled getting in and out of the car’ after gruelling 2025 campaign
David Skippers 13 Apr 2026

Wallabies star reveals how he ‘struggled getting in and out of the car’ after gruelling 2025 campaign

Wallabies and Brumbies second-row Nick Frost has revealed that he battled to get in and out of his car due to the effects of a gruelling 2025 campaign.

Australia
Damian McKenzie facing ‘conundrum’ as ex-All Black hails the emergence of New Zealand’s rookie playmakers
David Skippers 13 Apr 2026

Damian McKenzie facing ‘conundrum’ as ex-All Black hails the emergence of New Zealand’s rookie playmakers

Ex-All Blacks scrum-half Ant Strachan feels the emergence of playmakers like Ruben Love and Josh Jacomb could create problems for Damian McKenzie at Test level.

New Zealand
Red Roses suffer critical double injury blow as World Cup-winning duo ruled out of Six Nations
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Apr 2026

Red Roses suffer critical double injury blow as World Cup-winning duo ruled out of Six Nations

The injuries continue to pile up for the Red Roses.

England
Top Test ref backs Super Rugby innovations but convincing ‘purists’ and World Rugby the ‘challenge’ as factions emerge
Colin Newboult 11 Apr 2026

Top Test ref backs Super Rugby innovations but convincing ‘purists’ and World Rugby the ‘challenge’ as factions emerge

Angus Gardner believes that Super Rugby Pacific could be the way forward in the world game.

Internationals
Hoskins Sotutu opens up on All Blacks snub and gives blunt verdict on England prospects
David Skippers 10 Apr 2026

Hoskins Sotutu opens up on All Blacks snub and gives blunt verdict on England prospects

Ex-All Blacks back-rower Hoskins Sotutu has opened up about his impending move to Newcastle Red Bulls and the possibility of representing England at Test level.

England
Ex-captain waxes lyrical about England’s ‘forgotten man’ and why ‘underdog story’ suits Northampton Saints at Bath
Alex Spink 10 Apr 2026

Ex-captain waxes lyrical about England’s ‘forgotten man’ and why ‘underdog story’ suits Northampton Saints at Bath

George Furbank's future lies with Harlequins but it is the time he has left at Northampton that will convince England they can't do without him.

Investec Champions Cup
Ex-England wing reveals true story behind clash with Eddie Jones and their surprising relationship
Jack Tunney 10 Apr 2026

Ex-England wing reveals true story behind clash with Eddie Jones and their surprising relationship

Former England winger Marland Yarde appeared on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby this week to discuss his life post-rugby and reflect on the times that shaped his career.

England
Ex-All Blacks star slams ‘naivety’ of New Zealand Rugby over Ian Foster treatment and highlights stark contrast with Rassie Erasmus
Jared Wright 10 Apr 2026

Ex-All Blacks star slams ‘naivety’ of New Zealand Rugby over Ian Foster treatment and highlights stark contrast with Rassie Erasmus

Murray Mexted has slammed New Zealand Rugby for their treatment of Ian Foster after reading the ex-head coach's book.

New Zealand
All Blacks: Tana Umaga reveals how Springboks’ success swayed his opinion on New Zealand Rugby selection policy stance
David Skippers 09 Apr 2026

All Blacks: Tana Umaga reveals how Springboks’ success swayed his opinion on New Zealand Rugby selection policy stance

Newly appointed All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has admitted that he has had a change of heart regarding New Zealand Rugby's policy of not selecting overseas-based players for Test matches.

New Zealand
Opinion: England lack ‘senior strategic authority’ as ‘overburdened’ Steve Borthwick and the RFU’s decision will define the World Cup
James While 09 Apr 2026

Opinion: England lack ‘senior strategic authority’ as ‘overburdened’ Steve Borthwick and the RFU’s decision will define the World Cup

After England's worst-ever Six Nations performance, the RFU needs to restructure the coaching staff or be left wondering what could have been at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

England
Kieran Read’s message to All Blacks stars who should have been ‘proactive’ before Scott Robertson sacking
Colin Newboult 09 Apr 2026

Kieran Read’s message to All Blacks stars who should have been ‘proactive’ before Scott Robertson sacking

Kieran Read insists that the All Blacks players need to 'find their voice' under Dave Rennie.

New Zealand
Gregor Townsend’s role in ‘obsessive’ Sergio Parisse’s Italy return
Jared Wright 08 Apr 2026

Gregor Townsend’s role in ‘obsessive’ Sergio Parisse’s Italy return

Sergio Parisse reveals Gregor Townsend's role in him deciding to make the step up to international coaching.

Italy
Courtney Lawes returns! Ranking England’s back-row options as Steve Borthwick dealt a timely World Cup boost
Jack Tunney 08 Apr 2026

Courtney Lawes returns! Ranking England’s back-row options as Steve Borthwick dealt a timely World Cup boost

Planet Rugby have set out the current backrow options available to Steve Borthwick.

England
Sergio Parisse exclusive: Why it’s the ‘optimal’ time for me to join Italy’s coaching team before the World Cup
James While 08 Apr 2026

Sergio Parisse exclusive: Why it’s the ‘optimal’ time for me to join Italy’s coaching team before the World Cup

Sergio Parisse, one of the greatest eights of all time and one of the most gifted all-round players the game has seen, has been appointed Italy’s assistant coach for forwards on a four-year contract.

Italy
Ex-ref boss insists World Rugby review into TMO ‘cannot come soon enough’ in wake of ‘leading contender’ for ‘poorest decision’
Colin Newboult 08 Apr 2026

Ex-ref boss insists World Rugby review into TMO ‘cannot come soon enough’ in wake of ‘leading contender’ for ‘poorest decision’

There were a few controversial calls at the weekend, but the ex-referee boss was left fuming by one particular decision.

Internationals
The speech that left Springboks prop ‘scared’ of Pieter-Steph du Toit and inspired World Cup semi-final victory
Jared Wright 08 Apr 2026

The speech that left Springboks prop ‘scared’ of Pieter-Steph du Toit and inspired World Cup semi-final victory

Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane revisit two iconic speeches from the Springboks' 2023 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa
Kieran Read’s ‘tough’ verdict on Dave Rennie’s All Blacks after the Wallabies made ‘stupid’ decision
Colin Newboult 08 Apr 2026

Kieran Read’s ‘tough’ verdict on Dave Rennie’s All Blacks after the Wallabies made ‘stupid’ decision

Dave Rennie cannot be too dictatorial and must give responsibility to the players, according to the All Blacks legend.

New Zealand
Kieran Read admits NZ Rugby turmoil is ‘hard to watch’ and opens door to help beleaguered governing body
Colin Newboult 07 Apr 2026

Kieran Read admits NZ Rugby turmoil is ‘hard to watch’ and opens door to help beleaguered governing body

Kieran Read gives his view on the state of NZ Rugby after the recent upheaval.

New Zealand
The phone call that led to Courtney Lawes choosing Sale Sharks and the ‘priceless’ reaction of England duo that bodes well
Alex Spink 07 Apr 2026

The phone call that led to Courtney Lawes choosing Sale Sharks and the ‘priceless’ reaction of England duo that bodes well

Dorian West says persuading Courtney Lawes to give up his idyllic lifestyle in France and return to the PREM with Sale Sharks was an easy sell.

Sale Sharks
Ex-All Black identifies the role which can make Leicester Fainga’anuku ‘an absolute lethal weapon’ at Test level
David Skippers 07 Apr 2026

Ex-All Black identifies the role which can make Leicester Fainga’anuku ‘an absolute lethal weapon’ at Test level

James Parsons and Bryn Hall have revealed where Crusaders utility back Leicester Fainga'anuku could best be utilised by the All Blacks later this year.

Crusaders
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