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Springboks squad: Double World Cup winners dropped as Rassie Erasmus shuffles pack with uncapped prop included
Adam Kyriacou 20 Oct 2025

Springboks squad: Double World Cup winners dropped as Rassie Erasmus shuffles pack with uncapped prop included

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad that includes one uncapped player with a further 10 on standby for their tour.

South Africa
Chicago-bound Ireland wait on injury update following wounding URC weekend that questioned Andy Farrell’s ‘disappointing’ squad selection
Liam Heagney 20 Oct 2025

Chicago-bound Ireland wait on injury update following wounding URC weekend that questioned Andy Farrell’s ‘disappointing’ squad selection

The head coach unveiled a 34-player selection last Wednesday... but has since picked up some injury doubts following the weekend United Rugby Championship action.

Ireland
England squad: Winners and losers as PREM returner’s move ‘pays off’ while Steve Borthwick forced into ‘contingency plan’ following Tom Willis exit
Louis Chapman Coombe 20 Oct 2025

England squad: Winners and losers as PREM returner’s move ‘pays off’ while Steve Borthwick forced into ‘contingency plan’ following Tom Willis exit

Planet Rugby looks at the key winners and losers from the latest England squad.

England
Who’s hot and who’s not: Jack Crowley and ‘special talent’ impress as Leinster woes continue and ‘pressure mounts’ on Sharks
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
Sharks to ‘take a look in the mirror’ as under pressure John Plumtree pinpoints key problem against Ulster
Adam Kyriacou 20 Oct 2025

Sharks to ‘take a look in the mirror’ as under pressure John Plumtree pinpoints key problem against Ulster

Sharks head coach John Plumtree insists the whole playing and coaching staff have got to "take a look in the mirror" after their latest defeat to Ulster.

Sharks
Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Five takeaways as England star provides ideal response to ‘generational talent’s’ arrival in emphatic victory
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2025

Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Five takeaways as England star provides ideal response to ‘generational talent’s’ arrival in emphatic victory

Planet Rugby's five takeaways following Exeter Chiefs' dominant victory over Harlequins in the Gallagher Prem.

Premiership
Springboks handed end-of-year boost as Rassie Erasmus finds way around World Rugby policy
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2025

Springboks handed end-of-year boost as Rassie Erasmus finds way around World Rugby policy

The Springboks will be at full strength throughout the November internationals.

South Africa
Simon Zebo slams Andy Farrell’s selections as Ireland squad not ‘form-related’
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2025

Simon Zebo slams Andy Farrell’s selections as Ireland squad not ‘form-related’

Has the latest Ireland squad proved that there is indeed a Leinster bias?

Ireland
Nick Mallett’s ‘very special players’ who could succeed the great Pieter-Steph du Toit
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2025

Nick Mallett’s ‘very special players’ who could succeed the great Pieter-Steph du Toit

Nick Mallett has picked out two players that could take the mantle from Springboks legend Pieter-Steph du Toit.

South Africa
Jack Crowley ‘has to be number one’ as ex-Ireland stars laud ‘world-class’ display in Sam Prendergast duel
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2025

Jack Crowley ‘has to be number one’ as ex-Ireland stars laud ‘world-class’ display in Sam Prendergast duel

Jack Crowley has surely put himself ahead of Sam Prendergast in the race for the Ireland fly-half shirt.

Ireland
Tom Willis exit: Ranking 10 England number eight options as ‘battering ram’ primed for position switch
Louis Chapman Coombe 19 Oct 2025

Tom Willis exit: Ranking 10 England number eight options as ‘battering ram’ primed for position switch

Planet Rugby looks at England's number eight options ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, with Tom Willis set to be dropped.

England
Springboks star Thomas du Toit reveals why he opted for Sharks over Top 14 giants
Adam Kyriacou 19 Oct 2025

Springboks star Thomas du Toit reveals why he opted for Sharks over Top 14 giants

Springboks prop Thomas du Toit has lifted the lid on his decision to leave Prem champions Bath for URC side the Sharks at the end of the season.

Bath
Seb Atkinson OUT! Ranking six England inside centre options as man in ‘fine form’ to ‘slot straight back in’
Louis Chapman Coombe 19 Oct 2025

Seb Atkinson OUT! Ranking six England inside centre options as man in ‘fine form’ to ‘slot straight back in’

A look into England's depth chart at 12, with Seb Atkinson ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series.

England
What Rassie Erasmus will miss with World Rugby’s new tournament as Springboks boss lobbies for Six Nations alignment
Jared Wright 19 Oct 2025

What Rassie Erasmus will miss with World Rugby’s new tournament as Springboks boss lobbies for Six Nations alignment

Rassie Erasmus hopes that the Rugby Championship and Six Nations schedule will be aligned in the future.

South Africa
Stormers player ratings: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s ‘match-defining’ shift pipped by Springboks snub as rookie demolishes Italian star
Jared Wright 19 Oct 2025

Stormers player ratings: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s ‘match-defining’ shift pipped by Springboks snub as rookie demolishes Italian star

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Evan Roos were the standout performers for the Stormers in the win over Zebre.

Stormers
Ospreys v Glasgow: Five takeaways as Jamie Dobie ‘alertness’ and Lions pick a ‘joy to watch’ in statement away win
Liam Heagney 18 Oct 2025

Ospreys v Glasgow: Five takeaways as Jamie Dobie ‘alertness’ and Lions pick a ‘joy to watch’ in statement away win

Here are our five takeaways from Brewery Field following a comfortable 42-17 win for Glasgow Warriors over Ospreys in their Saturday night United Rugby Championship fixture.

United Rugby Championship
Zebre v Stormers: Five takeaways as ‘confident’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Springboks snub shine to overcome ‘dogged’ hosts
Jared Wright 18 Oct 2025

Zebre v Stormers: Five takeaways as ‘confident’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Springboks snub shine to overcome ‘dogged’ hosts

Five takeaways from the Stormers' gritty URC win over Zebre.

United Rugby Championship
Leinster player ratings: Several Ireland stars ‘fail to fire’ in crushing defeat but front-row demolishes Munster
David Skippers 18 Oct 2025

Leinster player ratings: Several Ireland stars ‘fail to fire’ in crushing defeat but front-row demolishes Munster

Leinster's player ratings after their 31-14 URC defeat to Munster at Croke Park on Saturday.

Leinster
Saracens ‘fully respect’ Tom Willis decision as England star parks Test ambitions with exit confirmed
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Oct 2025

Saracens ‘fully respect’ Tom Willis decision as England star parks Test ambitions with exit confirmed

The number eight joined Saracens in 2023, and has made 43 appearances for the club to date.

Saracens
Leinster v Munster: Five takeaways as ‘inspired’ Jack Crowley serves up ‘masterclass’ ahead of Ireland versus All Blacks
Liam Heagney 18 Oct 2025

Leinster v Munster: Five takeaways as ‘inspired’ Jack Crowley serves up ‘masterclass’ ahead of Ireland versus All Blacks

Here are our five takeaways from Croke Park following a surprise 31-14 bonus point win for Munster over Irish rivals Leinster.

United Rugby Championship
Saracens v Sale Sharks: Five takeaways as ‘freakish’ English prodigy proves ‘the all-round package’ in rampant win
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Oct 2025

Saracens v Sale Sharks: Five takeaways as ‘freakish’ English prodigy proves ‘the all-round package’ in rampant win

Planet Rugby's five key takeaways from Saracens' emphatic win over Sale Sharks.

Premiership
Munster player ratings: Jack Crowley outclasses Sam Prendergast in emphatic win while ‘superhuman’ Tadhg Beirne stars
Jared Wright 18 Oct 2025

Munster player ratings: Jack Crowley outclasses Sam Prendergast in emphatic win while ‘superhuman’ Tadhg Beirne stars

Jack Crowley and Tadhg Beirne were front and centre of Munster's emphatic victory over Leinster.

Munster
Sharks player ratings: Springboks underwhelming as playmaker’s ‘mare’ proves costly in defeat to Ulster
David Skippers 18 Oct 2025

Sharks player ratings: Springboks underwhelming as playmaker’s ‘mare’ proves costly in defeat to Ulster

The Sharks' player ratings after their 34-26 loss to Ulster at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship
Leicester v Bath: Five takeaways as Welshman leads ‘borderline violence’ in Tigers’ ‘brutal, brilliant, and bewildering’ PREM Rugby victory
James While 18 Oct 2025

Leicester v Bath: Five takeaways as Welshman leads ‘borderline violence’ in Tigers’ ‘brutal, brilliant, and bewildering’ PREM Rugby victory

Five takeaways from the PREM Rugby epic between Leicester Tigers and Bath at Welford Road

Premiership
Sharks v Ulster: Five takeaways as Ireland snub leads slaying of Springboks-laden hosts
Jared Wright 18 Oct 2025

Sharks v Ulster: Five takeaways as Ireland snub leads slaying of Springboks-laden hosts

Five takeaways as Ulster slayed a Springboks-laden Sharks outfit in Durban.

United Rugby Championship
Leicester Tigers v Bath: Winners and losers as James O’Connor ‘oozes class’ while England hopeful drops latest ‘reminder’ of Test quality
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Oct 2025

Leicester Tigers v Bath: Winners and losers as James O’Connor ‘oozes class’ while England hopeful drops latest ‘reminder’ of Test quality

Planet Rugby's take on the key winners and losers from Leicester's win over Bath.

Premiership
Lions v Scarlets: Five takeaways as hosts’ ‘strong finish’ secures maiden win of URC season in basement battle
David Skippers 18 Oct 2025

Lions v Scarlets: Five takeaways as hosts’ ‘strong finish’ secures maiden win of URC season in basement battle

Our five takeaways from the Lions' 29-18 victory over the Scarlets in their United Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship
Ireland star suffers fresh injury setback ahead of All Blacks clash
David Skippers 18 Oct 2025

Ireland star suffers fresh injury setback ahead of All Blacks clash

Mack Hansen is a doubt for Ireland's upcoming Test against the All Blacks in Chicago after he sustained an injury while on duty for Connacht in their narrow defeat to the Bulls in Galway on Friday.

Ireland
England hopeful among four fresh injury blows as PREM boss cites ‘worst case’ scenario
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Oct 2025

England hopeful among four fresh injury blows as PREM boss cites ‘worst case’ scenario

Their defeat last night has come at a heavy cost.

Gloucester
Brian O’Driscoll claims Jack Crowley ‘less authoritative’ than ‘timid’ Sam Prendergast
Colin Newboult 18 Oct 2025

Brian O’Driscoll claims Jack Crowley ‘less authoritative’ than ‘timid’ Sam Prendergast

The Sam Prendergast v Jack Crowley debate will continue in the Autumn Nations Series.

Ireland
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