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Ireland celebrate Six Nations title in 2024 and former All Blacks scrum-half Justin Marshall (inset).

Colin Newboult 22 Jan 2025

All Blacks great: Six Nations only behind the Rugby World Cup as the sport’s ‘pinnacle’

Justin Marshall insists that the Six Nations is more prestigious than the Rugby Championship.

Argentina

All Blacks haka v Springboks in 2024 Rugby Championship and a general view of Eden Park (inset).

Colin Newboult 08 Jan 2025

Former England fly-half claims fearful All Blacks shielded Eden Park record from Springboks

The All Blacks will finally host the Springboks at Eden Park in 2025, 12 years after their last clash at the iconic ground.

International

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an insert of Antoine Dupont and his Toulouse teammates

Jared Wright 28 Dec 2024

Planet Rugby’s Big Quiz of 2024 featuring the Springboks, Antoine Dupont and the Six Nations

Challenge your rugby knowledge with our big quiz from the action in 2024.

Argentina

Planet Rugby Team of the Year: ‘Jaw-dropping’ star hailed as six Springboks picked while Antoine Dupont ‘could not be ignored’

Adam Kyriacou 23 Dec 2024

Planet Rugby Team of the Year: ‘Jaw-dropping’ star hailed as six Springboks picked while Antoine Dupont ‘could not be ignored’

International

Eight RIDICULOUS moments that took our breath away in 2024: Springboks claim title, Deer-gate and ear massages

Louis Chapman Coombe 19 Dec 2024

Eight RIDICULOUS moments that took our breath away in 2024: Springboks claim title, Deer-gate and ear massages

International

Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ox Nche, Joe Marler, Toulouse and Glasgow Warriors lead the way in 2024

David Skippers 17 Dec 2024

Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ox Nche, Joe Marler, Toulouse and Glasgow Warriors lead the way in 2024

International

Opinion: Want South African clubs to succeed in Europe? Bring the Springboks into the Six Nations

Louis Chapman Coombe 17 Dec 2024

Opinion: Want South African clubs to succeed in Europe? Bring the Springboks into the Six Nations

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby Readers’ Awards: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks honoured while player not nominated by World Rugby ends up with ‘biggest slice’ of Men’s Player of the Year vote

Adam Kyriacou 13 Dec 2024

Planet Rugby Readers’ Awards: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks honoured while player not nominated by World Rugby ends up with ‘biggest slice’ of Men’s Player of the Year vote

Argentina

The eye-opening statistics of 2024: Olympic successes, Year of the Springbok, growing global powers?

Louis Chapman Coombe 12 Dec 2024

The eye-opening statistics of 2024: Olympic successes, Year of the Springbok, growing global powers?

Features

Joel Stransky highlights key aspect needed for Springboks to beat All Blacks at Eden Park

David Skippers 10 Dec 2024

Joel Stransky highlights key aspect needed for Springboks to beat All Blacks at Eden Park

South Africa

Springboks: 33 stats and facts from 2024 as Rassie Erasmus’ men enjoy record-breaking year

Jared Wright 10 Dec 2024

Springboks: 33 stats and facts from 2024 as Rassie Erasmus’ men enjoy record-breaking year

South Africa

All Blacks v Springboks: The Eden Park record Rassie Erasmus’ men will look to rectify as 50-game record is put on the line

Jared Wright 10 Dec 2024

All Blacks v Springboks: The Eden Park record Rassie Erasmus’ men will look to rectify as 50-game record is put on the line

New Zealand

Readers’ Awards: Last chance for Rassie Erasmus? Cast your vote and get justice for props

Adam Kyriacou 10 Dec 2024

Readers’ Awards: Last chance for Rassie Erasmus? Cast your vote and get justice for props

International

All Blacks FINALLY put Eden Park record on the line against Springboks as 2025 home schedule confirmed

David Skippers 10 Dec 2024

All Blacks FINALLY put Eden Park record on the line against Springboks as 2025 home schedule confirmed

New Zealand

All Blacks 2024 player ratings: ‘Remarkable’ youngster ‘justifies’ controversial Scott Robertson decision as all 42 players marked

Colin Newboult 05 Dec 2024

All Blacks 2024 player ratings: ‘Remarkable’ youngster ‘justifies’ controversial Scott Robertson decision as all 42 players marked

New Zealand

Springboks 2024 player ratings: Full marks for ‘all-time great’ Pieter-Steph du Toit as every one of Rassie Erasmus’ 50 men rated

Jared Wright 29 Nov 2024

Springboks 2024 player ratings: Full marks for ‘all-time great’ Pieter-Steph du Toit as every one of Rassie Erasmus’ 50 men rated

South Africa

Springboks: Eben Etzebeth’s all-time appearance record as Willie le Roux edges towards 100 Test caps

Dylan Coetzee 18 Nov 2024

Springboks: Eben Etzebeth’s all-time appearance record as Willie le Roux edges towards 100 Test caps

South Africa

Planet Rugby reader’s radical URC-Premiership merger solution and plan for a global season

Planet Rugby 21 Oct 2024

Planet Rugby reader’s radical URC-Premiership merger solution and plan for a global season

Premiership

Pablo Matera learns his fate after receiving red card in Rugby Championship clash

David Skippers 15 Oct 2024

Pablo Matera learns his fate after receiving red card in Rugby Championship clash

Argentina

Victor Matfield: Springboks are ‘by far’ the best team in the world and no one can ‘compete for that spot’

Jared Wright 06 Oct 2024

Victor Matfield: Springboks are ‘by far’ the best team in the world and no one can ‘compete for that spot’

South Africa

All Blacks legends grade Scott Robertson’s start in brutally honest verdict as calls made for ‘significant change’

Colin Newboult 05 Oct 2024

All Blacks legends grade Scott Robertson’s start in brutally honest verdict as calls made for ‘significant change’

New Zealand

Ex-Wallabies star gives forthright verdict on Joe Schmidt’s current woes ahead of British & Irish Lions series

David Skippers 05 Oct 2024

Ex-Wallabies star gives forthright verdict on Joe Schmidt’s current woes ahead of British & Irish Lions series

Australia

Nigel Owens’ proposal which will ‘address’ 20-minute red cards and could end debate for good

Colin Newboult 05 Oct 2024

Nigel Owens’ proposal which will ‘address’ 20-minute red cards and could end debate for good

International

Rating every All Blacks player from the Rugby Championship: Fly-half issue ‘dominates’ Scott Robertson’s thoughts as World Cup star becomes the ‘sacrificial lamb’

Colin Newboult 04 Oct 2024

Rating every All Blacks player from the Rugby Championship: Fly-half issue ‘dominates’ Scott Robertson’s thoughts as World Cup star becomes the ‘sacrificial lamb’

New Zealand

Ex-Crusaders star singles out the All Black whose stock rose during Rugby Championship

David Skippers 03 Oct 2024

Ex-Crusaders star singles out the All Black whose stock rose during Rugby Championship

New Zealand

Ex-All Black identifies areas where New Zealand must catch up with Springboks

David Skippers 03 Oct 2024

Ex-All Black identifies areas where New Zealand must catch up with Springboks

New Zealand

State of the Nation: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks deliver on ‘favourites tag’ in famous Rugby Championship success as ‘freakish’ talent shines

Jared Wright 03 Oct 2024

State of the Nation: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks deliver on ‘favourites tag’ in famous Rugby Championship success as ‘freakish’ talent shines

South Africa

Ex-All Blacks boss ‘takes hat off to Scott Robertson’ after persisting with youngster that is getting ‘better and better’

Colin Newboult 03 Oct 2024

Ex-All Blacks boss ‘takes hat off to Scott Robertson’ after persisting with youngster that is getting ‘better and better’

New Zealand

Rugby Championship: Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Tournament as All Blacks ‘playing legend’ surrounded by a STAGGERING number of Springboks

Dylan Coetzee 03 Oct 2024

Rugby Championship: Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Tournament as All Blacks ‘playing legend’ surrounded by a STAGGERING number of Springboks

Rugby Championship

Justin Marshall boldly ranks All Blacks star as ‘one of the best in the world’ having ‘come a mile’ during Scott Robertson’s reign

Colin Newboult 03 Oct 2024

Justin Marshall boldly ranks All Blacks star as ‘one of the best in the world’ having ‘come a mile’ during Scott Robertson’s reign

New Zealand