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Finn Russell likened to two Springboks legends ahead of Champions Cup showdown as Bath great hails ‘rare ability’
Alex Spink 30 Apr 2026

Finn Russell likened to two Springboks legends ahead of Champions Cup showdown as Bath great hails ‘rare ability’

Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan has likened Finn Russell to two Springboks legends.

Bath
Eddie Jones’ verdict on Leicester Fainga’anuku experiment as ‘game has changed significantly’ declaration made
Colin Newboult 30 Apr 2026

Eddie Jones’ verdict on Leicester Fainga’anuku experiment as ‘game has changed significantly’ declaration made

Leicester Fainga'anuku has become the latest hybrid player and Eddie Jones explains why it makes sense.

New Zealand
Rugby Transfers: Scottish southern hemisphere raid continues, South African prop makes call on future and Northampton Saints bolster ranks
Louis Chapman Coombe 30 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Scottish southern hemisphere raid continues, South African prop makes call on future and Northampton Saints bolster ranks

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
Springboks greats: The worrying issue as ‘stacked’ Sharks have another ‘extremely disappointing’ season and only have themselves to ‘blame’
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2026

Springboks greats: The worrying issue as ‘stacked’ Sharks have another ‘extremely disappointing’ season and only have themselves to ‘blame’

Schalk Burger believes that the Sharks only have themselves to blame for 'another disappointing season'.

Sharks
Garry Ringrose ‘excited and motivated’ to get a chance to exorcise 2025 Investec Champions Cup semi-final demons against Toulon
David Skippers 29 Apr 2026

Garry Ringrose ‘excited and motivated’ to get a chance to exorcise 2025 Investec Champions Cup semi-final demons against Toulon

Garry Ringrose has revealed that he feels "energised" that Leinster are in the running to win trophies at the business end of the 2025/26 season.

Leinster
James O’Connor farewelled by PREM giants amid ongoing speculation over future as fellow Wallabies star follows
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Apr 2026

James O’Connor farewelled by PREM giants amid ongoing speculation over future as fellow Wallabies star follows

News of his exit comes amid speculation over his future, with the rumours linking him either a return to Australia or the Sharks.

Leicester Tigers
Fly-half is not the Sharks ‘only issue’ as Springboks greats react to James O’Connor rumours after ‘unacceptable’ season
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

Fly-half is not the Sharks ‘only issue’ as Springboks greats react to James O’Connor rumours after ‘unacceptable’ season

A new fly-half won't fix the Sharks' attacking woes according to former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger.

Sharks
Springboks prop set to find out doping fate after crucial update revealed
Colin Newboult 29 Apr 2026

Springboks prop set to find out doping fate after crucial update revealed

Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to find out his fate.

South Africa
Tug-of-war over James O’Connor, Bernard Foley rubbishes retirement call as potential Wallabies influx on the cards before Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

Tug-of-war over James O’Connor, Bernard Foley rubbishes retirement call as potential Wallabies influx on the cards before Rugby World Cup

The two veteran playmakers could return to Australia next year and may be joined by fellow overseas-based Wallabies.

Australia
England form XV: ‘Unstoppable’ Noah Caluori a ‘when not if’ for Test debut while bolters ‘show their value’ to Steve Borthwick ahead of Springboks showdown
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Apr 2026

England form XV: ‘Unstoppable’ Noah Caluori a ‘when not if’ for Test debut while bolters ‘show their value’ to Steve Borthwick ahead of Springboks showdown

Planet Rugby's take on the England form XV looking towards the Nations Championship campaign.

England
Ireland great singles out ‘heavy lifting’ that will decide Leinster semi-final and highlights ‘man-mountain’ Munster player thriving in a ‘lost art’
Liam Heagney 29 Apr 2026

Ireland great singles out ‘heavy lifting’ that will decide Leinster semi-final and highlights ‘man-mountain’ Munster player thriving in a ‘lost art’

Former Ireland midfielder Gordon D’Arcy has identified the area that will decide whether Leinster reach their fourth Investec Champions Cup final in five seasons or lose out at the semi-final stage for the second season in a row.

United Rugby Championship
Wallabies great: ‘I will only go to France if I can avoid prison’
Colin Newboult 29 Apr 2026

Wallabies great: ‘I will only go to France if I can avoid prison’

A Wallabies great is currently a fugitive having been sentenced to two years in prison by a French judge.

Australia
Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Joseph Suaalii returns for Waratahs and set to face Zac Lomax while All Blacks star’s experiment continues at Crusaders
David Skippers 29 Apr 2026

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Joseph Suaalii returns for Waratahs and set to face Zac Lomax while All Blacks star’s experiment continues at Crusaders

The teams ahead of the 12th round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby
‘Ireland have all the power at World Rugby’ – Eddie Jones’ fumes after being forced to ‘accept’ Nations Championship ‘inequality’
Colin Newboult 29 Apr 2026

‘Ireland have all the power at World Rugby’ – Eddie Jones’ fumes after being forced to ‘accept’ Nations Championship ‘inequality’

Eddie Jones does not appear impressed that Japan have been forced to move one of their home games at the request of Ireland.

Internationals
Rugby Transfers: Ospreys lose soon-to-be Welsh qualified back, Newcastle Red Bulls tie down ex-Scotland U20s ace and Wales stars make decision on futures
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Ospreys lose soon-to-be Welsh qualified back, Newcastle Red Bulls tie down ex-Scotland U20s ace and Wales stars make decision on futures

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
‘I’ve been able to live out my childhood dream’ – British & Irish Lions star calls time on professional career
David Skippers 29 Apr 2026

‘I’ve been able to live out my childhood dream’ – British & Irish Lions star calls time on professional career

The Wales and British and Irish Lions hero will hang up his boots after an illustrious career.

British and Irish Lions
Exclusive: Unseen TMO footage proves Junior Wallaby was CORRECTLY red-carded despite lack of live video evidence
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

Exclusive: Unseen TMO footage proves Junior Wallaby was CORRECTLY red-carded despite lack of live video evidence

Unseen footage of the incident proves the officials got the decision to issue a red card was the correct call.

Australia
Starting Leicester Fainga’anuku at flank in a Test would be ‘unfair’, claims ex-All Black as he pales in comparison to proven international
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

Starting Leicester Fainga’anuku at flank in a Test would be ‘unfair’, claims ex-All Black as he pales in comparison to proven international

Leicester Fainga'anuku's performance has been compared to a Wallabies star's shift.

Super Rugby
‘I didn’t realise I was captain’ – Deon Fourie’s Rugby World Cup final revelation and his crucial comment to Wayne Barnes
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

‘I didn’t realise I was captain’ – Deon Fourie’s Rugby World Cup final revelation and his crucial comment to Wayne Barnes

Deon Fourie has revisited his rollercoaster involvement in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

South Africa
England: Seven players who could make their Test debuts in 2026 with Steve Borthwick ‘spoilt for choice’
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

England: Seven players who could make their Test debuts in 2026 with Steve Borthwick ‘spoilt for choice’

Planet Rugby looks at some possible England debutants this summer.

England
Clive Woodward’s ‘two points’ argument for starting Noah Caluori in South Africa and how Wallabies ‘blueprint’ can help England win ‘blockbuster’
Liam Heagney 28 Apr 2026

Clive Woodward’s ‘two points’ argument for starting Noah Caluori in South Africa and how Wallabies ‘blueprint’ can help England win ‘blockbuster’

Former England boss Clive Woodward has argued his case for 19-year-old PREM Rugby sensation Noah Caluori to be given a Test debut by Steve Borthwick against the Springboks in July.

England
Ulster v Exeter latest: Richie Murphy handed major injury boost while Test trio primed for Chiefs return
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Ulster v Exeter latest: Richie Murphy handed major injury boost while Test trio primed for Chiefs return

Ulster and Exeter Chiefs have some key men back in contention this weekend.

Challenge Cup
The Springbok export: A decade of South African-born Test rugby players and the biggest single beneficiary
James While 28 Apr 2026

The Springbok export: A decade of South African-born Test rugby players and the biggest single beneficiary

The Springboks have fielded 100 per cent homegrown rosters, while the ecosystem has quietly produced over 30 Test careers for rival nations.

South Africa
Jack Willis on ‘making peace’ with England career, that Ireland rumour and the Toulouse player who is ‘the scariest but nicest bloke at the same time’
Liam Heagney 28 Apr 2026

Jack Willis on ‘making peace’ with England career, that Ireland rumour and the Toulouse player who is ‘the scariest but nicest bloke at the same time’

Jack Willis has revealed he is now at peace with his decision to end his England career and has addressed the recent speculation linking him with a switch to Ireland.

England
Red Roses latest: World Cup winner makes timely return as update issued on key trio
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Red Roses latest: World Cup winner makes timely return as update issued on key trio

The Red Roses have announced their latest squad update ahead of the Six Nations fallow week.

England
Tate McDermott explains the ‘complications’ that have left him in race to be ready for Wallabies opener
Liam Heagney 28 Apr 2026

Tate McDermott explains the ‘complications’ that have left him in race to be ready for Wallabies opener

Tate McDermott has revealed setbacks with his hamstring injury have left him in a race to be ready for the Wallabies’ calendar year opener versus Ireland on July 4.

Australia
Rugby Transfers: Latest ‘kilted Kiwi’ on the move, Stormers coach heads north and Fiji Test ace makes France swap
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Latest ‘kilted Kiwi’ on the move, Stormers coach heads north and Fiji Test ace makes France swap

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
‘It was like Jonah Lomu’ – Ex-All Black’s verdict on Leicester Fainga’anuku experiment
Jared Wright 28 Apr 2026

‘It was like Jonah Lomu’ – Ex-All Black’s verdict on Leicester Fainga’anuku experiment

James Parsons is wary about getting too caught up in the hype of Leicester Fainga'anuku's man-of-the-match shift at flank for the Crusaders.

Crusaders
‘Hybrids suit Springboks’ as Jeff Wilson questions whether Leicester Fainga’anuku is a ‘viable option’ for the All Blacks
Jared Wright 28 Apr 2026

‘Hybrids suit Springboks’ as Jeff Wilson questions whether Leicester Fainga’anuku is a ‘viable option’ for the All Blacks

Jeff Wilson questions whether hybrid players will suit Dave Rennie's All Blacks.

New Zealand
Christy Doran: The gap between Australia and New Zealand is real – and there’s three huge areas of concern
Christy Doran 27 Apr 2026

Christy Doran: The gap between Australia and New Zealand is real – and there’s three huge areas of concern

Respected Australian journalist Christy Doran joins Planet Rugby with his third column on Super Rugby Pacific and the state of play Down Under.

Australia
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05 May 2026
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and an inset of Ben Donaldson.

Christy Doran: Joseph Suaalii is being wasted, it’s time Aussie rugby learnt from Israel Folau and the ‘impossible to ignore’ Wallabies outcast

05 May 2026
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Who’s hot and who’s not: Bordeaux ‘gladden the heart’, ‘kudos’ for criticised Leinster, French TV ‘antics’ and ‘weak-tackling mavericks’

04 May 2026
Bordeaux's Maxime Lucu and an inset of Leinster's Andrew Porter.

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Most influential individual’ of the semi-finals as Bordeaux dominate with monumental ‘behemoth’

04 May 2026
Bath's Alfie Barbeary and an inset of Bordeaux's Adam Coleman's tackle during the Champions Cup semi-final.

Law discussion: How much influence do TV directors have on the modern TMO

04 May 2026

Test Rugby
Springboks' Damian Willemse is tackled by All Blacks' Finlay Christie and an inset of Jean de Villiers.

Springboks legend: Why the All Blacks should win the Greatest Rivalry series if it ends 2-2

06 May 2026
England head coach Steve Borthwick and an inset of Sir Clive Woodward.

Sir Clive Woodward blasts RFU review that only ‘questions the credibility’ of Steve Borthwick

06 May 2026
Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss Wallabies coaches 2026 - Alamy

Joe Schmidt makes bold revelation on Les Kiss’ involvement in Wallabies selection process

05 May 2026
All Blacks forward Ardie Savea and an inset of head coach Dave Rennie.

All Blacks legend believes Ardie Savea is the ‘perfect’ captain as World Cup hero argues debate is ‘overhyped’ and doesn’t matter

05 May 2026
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an inset of Steven Kitshoff.

Steven Kitshoff predicts next Springboks captain ahead of Siya Kolisi’s retirement but there is one problem

05 May 2026

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