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British and Irish Lions exploring major tour shake-up ‘in new territories’ outside of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to ‘expand their value’
Liam Heagney 24 Apr 2026

British and Irish Lions exploring major tour shake-up ‘in new territories’ outside of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to ‘expand their value’

The British and Irish Lions are reportedly considering altering their tour schedule for the first time since Australia was added as a standalone tour in 1989.

British and Irish Lions
World Rugby boss’ blunt Moana Pasifika verdict amid All Blacks great’s call for governing body to ‘step in’
David Skippers 24 Apr 2026

World Rugby boss’ blunt Moana Pasifika verdict amid All Blacks great’s call for governing body to ‘step in’

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has revealed whether his organisation will rescue embattled Super Rugby Pacific outfit Moana Pasifika.

Moana Pasifika
Newcastle Red Bulls confirm new head coach to lead staff littered with former internationals
Jack Tunney 24 Apr 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm new head coach to lead staff littered with former internationals

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed that the new head coach will take over this summer.

Newcastle
Sharks owner levels cheating accusations at Ospreys over uncontested scrums controversy: ‘Anyone willing to submit to a lie detector test?’
Jared Wright 24 Apr 2026

Sharks owner levels cheating accusations at Ospreys over uncontested scrums controversy: ‘Anyone willing to submit to a lie detector test?’

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has likened the events in Brigend to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal.

United Rugby Championship
Crusaders v Waratahs: Result, line-ups, scorers, match stats
Planet Rugby 24 Apr 2026

Crusaders v Waratahs: Result, line-ups, scorers, match stats

How Crusaders and Waratahs match unfolded!

Super Rugby
All Blacks selection policy ‘has to change’ as ex-Crusaders boss predicts the ‘new norm’ for elite players
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2026

All Blacks selection policy ‘has to change’ as ex-Crusaders boss predicts the ‘new norm’ for elite players

Todd Blackadder predicts that NZ Rugby won't be able to stop top players from heading abroad in between World Cups.

New Zealand
Israel Dagg: Leicester Fainga’anuku will be ‘targeted’ after ‘challenging’ openside switch
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Israel Dagg: Leicester Fainga’anuku will be ‘targeted’ after ‘challenging’ openside switch

Leicester Fainga'anuku will start in the forwards for the first time in his career and All Blacks great Israel Dagg has given his verdict.

Crusaders
Rugby Australia chief claims there have been ‘constructive talks’ with NZ Rugby over significant Bledisloe Cup change
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Rugby Australia chief claims there have been ‘constructive talks’ with NZ Rugby over significant Bledisloe Cup change

Will we see a Wallabies v All Blacks clash in April?

Australia
Zac Lomax reveals how influence of ‘courageous’ Sonny Bill Williams helped him to switch codes
David Skippers 23 Apr 2026

Zac Lomax reveals how influence of ‘courageous’ Sonny Bill Williams helped him to switch codes

Zac Lomax has revealed the role that former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams played in helping him to switch codes from rugby league to union.

Western Force
Rob Penney provides update on Scott Barrett’s long-awaited return to action for the Crusaders
David Skippers 23 Apr 2026

Rob Penney provides update on Scott Barrett’s long-awaited return to action for the Crusaders

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney has provided an update on All Blacks captain Scott Barrett who is yet to feature in Super Rugby Pacific this year.

Crusaders
Harlequins record scorer leaves club after almost two decades amid performance struggles
Jack Tunney 23 Apr 2026

Harlequins record scorer leaves club after almost two decades amid performance struggles

Attack coach Nick Evans will leave Harlequins at the end of the current season, bringing to a close an 18-year association with the club.

Harlequins
South African team lined up for stunning URC return amid Welsh Rugby uncertainty
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2026

South African team lined up for stunning URC return amid Welsh Rugby uncertainty

After signing Faf de Klerk, the good news just keeps rolling in for the men from Bloemfontein.

South Africa
Eddie Jones urges Australians to support Japan ahead of ‘good innovation’ by World Rugby
Jack Tunney 23 Apr 2026

Eddie Jones urges Australians to support Japan ahead of ‘good innovation’ by World Rugby

Eddie Jones has asked his fellow Australians to support Japan when his side faces Ireland in July as part of the inaugural Nations Championship.

Japan
Nick Easter: Steve Borthwick must copy Rassie Erasmus’ principle as England now have the depth to do so
Nick Easter 23 Apr 2026

Nick Easter: Steve Borthwick must copy Rassie Erasmus’ principle as England now have the depth to do so

Ex-England number eight Nick Easter maps out a selection plan for head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of their busy Nations Championship schedule.

England
Billy Searle reveals England standing after securing fly-half shirt over ‘quality’ Wallabies legend
Jack Tunney 23 Apr 2026

Billy Searle reveals England standing after securing fly-half shirt over ‘quality’ Wallabies legend

Leicester Tigers sensation Billy Searle has revealed that he is in the running for an England senior call-up this summer, after securing the Leicester 10 shirt in a sensational return to the English PREM.

Leicester Tigers
URC round 16: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Adam Kyriacou 23 Apr 2026

URC round 16: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

Check on all the team news, our predictions, how to watch, match officials and more ahead of Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship
Siya Kolisi returns for milestone appearance as Sharks forced into changes after unpunished incidents
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2026

Siya Kolisi returns for milestone appearance as Sharks forced into changes after unpunished incidents

JP Pietersen has been forced into making changes but has been bolstered by the return of Siya Kolisi.

Sharks
‘I can’t wait to see more of him going forward’ – Damian Willemse makes bold claim on Springboks prospect who is set for Stormers debut
David Skippers 23 Apr 2026

‘I can’t wait to see more of him going forward’ – Damian Willemse makes bold claim on Springboks prospect who is set for Stormers debut

Stormers and Springboks star Damian Willemse has given his verdict on promising centre Markus Muller who is expected to make his debut for the Cape Town-based franchise soon.

Stormers
Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup: Semi-final match officials announced
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup: Semi-final match officials announced

The officials have been confirmed for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Investec Champions Cup
Springboks stars revisit ‘absolute madness’ behind infamous World Cup photo that led to doping accusations: ‘We lost four kilos a day’
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2026

Springboks stars revisit ‘absolute madness’ behind infamous World Cup photo that led to doping accusations: ‘We lost four kilos a day’

Steven Kitshoff, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane have revisited the Springboks pre-2019 Rugby World Cup camp.

South Africa
Sharks’ ‘official request’ over Ethan Hooker incident rejected as URC closes matter
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Sharks’ ‘official request’ over Ethan Hooker incident rejected as URC closes matter

Ospreys wing Luke Morgan will not be punished for his hit on Ethan Hooker despite the Sharks' pleas.

Sharks
Five reasons the South African universities are the real ecosystem of world rugby and why the rest of you keep missing it
James While 23 Apr 2026

Five reasons the South African universities are the real ecosystem of world rugby and why the rest of you keep missing it

Planet Rugby features writer James While explains what makes South Africa's universities the real ecosystem of world rugby.

South Africa
‘It was clear he was unable to function’ – Ospreys boss blasts cheating accusations to avoid Sharks’ Springboks-powered scrum
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2026

‘It was clear he was unable to function’ – Ospreys boss blasts cheating accusations to avoid Sharks’ Springboks-powered scrum

Ospreys boss Mark Jones has hit back at accusations that his side feigned injuries to avoid a scrum contest against the Sharks.

Ospreys
Ospreys boss slams ‘disgraceful’ abuse of Welsh wing and claims ‘no malice’ in Ethan Hooker dogshot
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Ospreys boss slams ‘disgraceful’ abuse of Welsh wing and claims ‘no malice’ in Ethan Hooker dogshot

The Ospreys have leapt to the defence of their player, who has come under fire after injuring the Sharks' Ethan Hooker.

Ospreys
Leinster great wades into Munster’s ‘bizarre failure of governance’ over ‘blow up in our face’ Roger Randle situation
Liam Heagney 23 Apr 2026

Leinster great wades into Munster’s ‘bizarre failure of governance’ over ‘blow up in our face’ Roger Randle situation

Former Ireland midfielder Gordon D’Arcy has called into question Munster’s recruitment of Roger Randle as their new attack coach next season.

United Rugby Championship
All Blacks great’s Springboks concern which should determine Dave Rennie’s selection with Super Rugby ‘not as strong as it was’
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

All Blacks great’s Springboks concern which should determine Dave Rennie’s selection with Super Rugby ‘not as strong as it was’

Dave Rennie has to be wary with All Blacks selection due to South Africa's exit from Super Rugby, according to a former Test loose forward.

New Zealand
Murray Mexted’s All Blacks back-row verdict as ‘six guys’ in contention but Wallace Sititi ‘confusing things’
Colin Newboult 22 Apr 2026

Murray Mexted’s All Blacks back-row verdict as ‘six guys’ in contention but Wallace Sititi ‘confusing things’

Murray Mexted delves into the All Blacks back-row and how it could look following the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

New Zealand
Loose Pass: The ‘concern’ for Super Rugby and the All Blacks as England proves more ‘attractive’ despite PREM Rugby farce
Danny Stephens 22 Apr 2026

Loose Pass: The ‘concern’ for Super Rugby and the All Blacks as England proves more ‘attractive’ despite PREM Rugby farce

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
Rugby Transfers: Leinster re-sign latest Ireland duo, South African prop decides future and Newcastle Red Bulls see double exit
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Leinster re-sign latest Ireland duo, South African prop decides future and Newcastle Red Bulls see double exit

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

Features
Red Roses team: Seven changes made as debutant primed for start while Ellie Kildunne in latest positional switch
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

Red Roses team: Seven changes made as debutant primed for start while Ellie Kildunne in latest positional switch

The Red Roses have named their team to take on Wales this weekend at Ashton Gate.

England
Bob Skinstad opens up on ‘alarming’ stats amid Béziers turmoil and brutal Pro D2 reality
Alex Spink 22 Apr 2026

Bob Skinstad opens up on ‘alarming’ stats amid Béziers turmoil and brutal Pro D2 reality

When Bob Skinstad took over French rugby club Béziers with All Black great Andrew Mehrtens, the pair had an ambition of emulating La Rochelle’s rags-to-riches rise.

Top 14
‘I felt pretty stung and burnt’ – England great reveals the ‘circumstances’ that set him on retirement path
Jack Tunney 22 Apr 2026

‘I felt pretty stung and burnt’ – England great reveals the ‘circumstances’ that set him on retirement path

Joe Launchbury has revealed the reasons behind his upcoming retirement, as he says goodbye to a senior career that has spanned over three decades.

Home page
Wallabies legend reveals ‘biggest concern’ about Australia and highlights what is preventing Joseph Suaalii from becoming an ‘absolute crazy’ 13
Liam Heagney 22 Apr 2026

Wallabies legend reveals ‘biggest concern’ about Australia and highlights what is preventing Joseph Suaalii from becoming an ‘absolute crazy’ 13

Stirling Mortlock has outlined his biggest fear about Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies and also explained what is holding Joseph Suaalii back from becoming a better Test player than he is.

Australia
Joseph Dweba opens up on Springboks ‘desire’ amid Test exile and how Exeter Chiefs have helped him ‘grow’
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

Joseph Dweba opens up on Springboks ‘desire’ amid Test exile and how Exeter Chiefs have helped him ‘grow’

Joseph Dweba won the last of his six Springbok caps in 2023.

South Africa
Rugby Australia debt-free after British and Irish Lions tour ‘exceeded projections’
Liam Heagney 22 Apr 2026

Rugby Australia debt-free after British and Irish Lions tour ‘exceeded projections’

Rugby Australia have revealed that the British and Irish Lions tour has transformed its finances, leaving them debt-free following a record operating surplus for 2025 of just over $70million.

Australia
Cardiff takeover bid collapses as WRU double-down on need for ‘stability and calmness’ with PRA25 extension
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

Cardiff takeover bid collapses as WRU double-down on need for ‘stability and calmness’ with PRA25 extension

The ongoing saga within Welsh Rugby takes another twist.

Wales
Tadhg Furlong on ‘marmite’ Henry Pollock’, a fourth Lions tour and why Joe Schmidt shouldn’t get a ‘tough rap’
Liam Heagney 22 Apr 2026

Tadhg Furlong on ‘marmite’ Henry Pollock’, a fourth Lions tour and why Joe Schmidt shouldn’t get a ‘tough rap’

Veteran Ireland tighthead Tadhg Furlong has defended the antics of Henry Pollock, insisting he is ‘not a bad kid’.

Ireland
‘Aggressive’ northern hemisphere harming New Zealand as Hurricanes boss compares latest ‘Kilted Kiwi’ to Hoskins Sotutu
Colin Newboult 22 Apr 2026

‘Aggressive’ northern hemisphere harming New Zealand as Hurricanes boss compares latest ‘Kilted Kiwi’ to Hoskins Sotutu

Another 'Kilted Kiwi' could be representing Scotland next year after moving from Super Rugby powerhouses the Hurricanes.

New Zealand
Rugby Transfers: Edinburgh recruitment drive continues, Exeter Chiefs fend off PREM rivals to re-sign back and Leicester Tigers add Australian coach
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Edinburgh recruitment drive continues, Exeter Chiefs fend off PREM rivals to re-sign back and Leicester Tigers add Australian coach

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

Premiership
All Blacks star makes shock positional switch as New Zealand’s hybrid player innovation takes next step
Colin Newboult 22 Apr 2026

All Blacks star makes shock positional switch as New Zealand’s hybrid player innovation takes next step

The Crusaders' bold selection could shape the All Blacks' thinking when the Test season comes around.

Crusaders
France superstars and British and Irish Lions tourist headline final five-man European Player of the Year shortlist
Louis Chapman Coombe 22 Apr 2026

France superstars and British and Irish Lions tourist headline final five-man European Player of the Year shortlist

The shortlist was selected by a panel of rugby legends, journalists and fan votes.

Investec Champions Cup
Damian Willemse is ‘wasted’ on the wing as Schalk Burger issues Glasgow Warriors warning
Jared Wright 22 Apr 2026

Damian Willemse is ‘wasted’ on the wing as Schalk Burger issues Glasgow Warriors warning

Schalk Burger has called for the Stormers to stop starting Damian Willemse on the wing despite the club's injury issues.

Stormers
Grieving Jac Morgan’s ‘class’ reaction following ‘cousin and best friend’ tragedy
Simon Thomas 21 Apr 2026

Grieving Jac Morgan’s ‘class’ reaction following ‘cousin and best friend’ tragedy

It was an emotional night for Morgan against the Sharks at Bridgend’s Brewery Field as his "cousin and best friend" had died suddenly earlier in the week.

Wales
Bath to ‘make decision’ on England stars ahead of Northampton Saints showdown as further update issued on Test trio
Louis Chapman Coombe 21 Apr 2026

Bath to ‘make decision’ on England stars ahead of Northampton Saints showdown as further update issued on Test trio

The England international pulled out of their recent victory over Harlequins in the warm-up.

Bath
‘Sharks are done’ – Ex-Springboks slam ‘disgraceful’ shot on Ethan Hooker as ‘the worst thing’ from the weekend
Jared Wright 21 Apr 2026

‘Sharks are done’ – Ex-Springboks slam ‘disgraceful’ shot on Ethan Hooker as ‘the worst thing’ from the weekend

The Sharks season is 'done' according to three former Springboks who slammed the unpunished cheapshot on Ethan Hooker.

Sharks
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06 May 2026
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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.

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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.

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