Bomb Squads ‘remain outside the spirit of the law’
Former IRFU referees boss Owen Doyle is the latest pundit to hit out at the current use of…
World Rugby boss reveals shocking reason why one law trial failed
The process to change rugby’s laws is outdated, according to World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, who believes that…
The moment Ireland stars’ reputation were stripped of their currency
Irish rugby has every right to take pride in what it achieved over the past decade, because this…
Fraser McReight almost doubles nearest rival in international turnover chart
Fraser McReight was the turnover king in 2025, almost doubling the number of turnovers of his closest rival…
Where Springboks are ‘50% better than everyone’, how World Rugby can fix
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has revealed where the Springboks are comfortably better than any other nation in…
why Fabien Galthie’s next evolution may already be on the table
Whilst Antoine Dupont was sidelined through injury, he didn’t drift quietly out of view or disappear into the…
George Ford and Finn Russell feature in 30-21 section
The official Planet Rugby Top 50 men’s players of 2025 continues. In the run-up to the new year,…
England snub’s honest ‘don’t know exactly where I sit’ admission
Exeter Chiefs back-rower Ethan Roots remains hopeful of a possible England recall, following a ‘hard’ year away from…
Pollock included as 40-31 revealed
The official Planet Rugby Top 50 men’s players of 2025 continues. In the run-up to the new year,…
6 players who could make their Test debuts in 2026
With 2026 right around the corner, Planet Rugby has selected six players who could make their Test debuts…
‘Ominous’ Springboks lead the way
With 2025 drawing to a close, Planet Rugby takes a look at the international power rankings from the…
Bryan Habana stealing shock ‘happens more than we think’
Former Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff believes that Bryan Habana may not be the only rugby player to be…