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Hurricanes taking on the Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific and former All Blacks scrum-half Justin Marshall (inset).

Colin Newboult 17 Jan 2025

Justin Marshall: New Zealanders ‘switch off’ when Australian sides play in ‘unhealthy’ Super Rugby Pacific

Justin Marshall hopes that Australia can be much more competitive in Super Rugby Pacific this year.

Australia

The Year in Numbers image 2024

David Skippers 28 Dec 2024

The Year in Numbers: Including Eben Etzebeth’s Springboks record, Antoine Dupont’s impressive trophy haul and more

Before 2024 signs off, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the numbers that powered another blockbuster year of rugby union.

Australia

Split image of Toulouse's Romain Ntamack, Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Springboks flyer Cheslin Kolbe.

Jared Wright 26 Dec 2024

The biggest winners and losers from 2024 including the Springboks, Toulouse, England, Eddie Jones and Wales

Our biggest winners and losers from 2024.

Australia

Hoskins Sotutu England rumours continue to swirl with Premiership club ‘leading the chase’ for Blues star’s signature – report

Colin Newboult 21 Dec 2024

Hoskins Sotutu England rumours continue to swirl with Premiership club ‘leading the chase’ for Blues star’s signature – report

New Zealand

The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2024 including some gems from Rassie Erasmus, Johnny Sexton, Rieko Ioane and more

David Skippers 21 Dec 2024

The finest, funniest and most memorable rugby quotes of 2024 including some gems from Rassie Erasmus, Johnny Sexton, Rieko Ioane and more

International

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

Succeeding ‘King’ Carlos Spencer a ‘privilege’ for ‘Prince’ Payton as talented son opens up on following in his father’s footsteps

Colin Newboult 13 Dec 2024

Succeeding ‘King’ Carlos Spencer a ‘privilege’ for ‘Prince’ Payton as talented son opens up on following in his father’s footsteps

Blues

Wallace Sititi named All Blacks Player of the Year while snubbed forward also wins major award

Louis Chapman Coombe 12 Dec 2024

Wallace Sititi named All Blacks Player of the Year while snubbed forward also wins major award

New Zealand

Departing All Black reveals key Scott Robertson call ‘weighed on me’ and contributed to shock exit

Colin Newboult 12 Dec 2024

Departing All Black reveals key Scott Robertson call ‘weighed on me’ and contributed to shock exit

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

Israel Dagg ‘absolutely gutted’ after All Blacks prospect who could have been ‘a big part of the picture’ departs

Colin Newboult 21 Nov 2024

Israel Dagg ‘absolutely gutted’ after All Blacks prospect who could have been ‘a big part of the picture’ departs

New Zealand

Scott Robertson receives blow as All Blacks fly-half to sign for French giants ‘in the coming weeks’ – report

Colin Newboult 18 Nov 2024

Scott Robertson receives blow as All Blacks fly-half to sign for French giants ‘in the coming weeks’ – report

New Zealand

Scott Barrett to relinquish captaincy in 2025 as Super Rugby Pacific squads announced

Adam Kyriacou 12 Nov 2024

Scott Barrett to relinquish captaincy in 2025 as Super Rugby Pacific squads announced

Super Rugby

Hoskins Sotutu attracts Premiership interest as All Blacks forward weighs up England switch – report

Jared Wright 17 Oct 2024

Hoskins Sotutu attracts Premiership interest as All Blacks forward weighs up England switch – report

New Zealand

Snubbed Blues star one of 10 internationals included in All Blacks XV squad for European tour

David Skippers 08 Oct 2024

Snubbed Blues star one of 10 internationals included in All Blacks XV squad for European tour

New Zealand

Super Rugby Pacific unveils ‘lucky loser’ twist in new format for 2025

David Skippers 13 Sep 2024

Super Rugby Pacific unveils ‘lucky loser’ twist in new format for 2025

Super Rugby

‘What a mess! So much wrong!’ – Fans slam Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘lucky loser’ and new format

Jared Wright 13 Sep 2024

‘What a mess! So much wrong!’ – Fans slam Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘lucky loser’ and new format

Super Rugby

‘We’re just going to cheat’ – Christian Cullen reminisces about the legendary Jonah Lomu and reveals their sly tactics

Colin Newboult 22 Aug 2024

‘We’re just going to cheat’ – Christian Cullen reminisces about the legendary Jonah Lomu and reveals their sly tactics

New Zealand

Former All Blacks Sevens star makes cross-code switch as ‘special opportunity’ arises

Adam Kyriacou 08 Aug 2024

Former All Blacks Sevens star makes cross-code switch as ‘special opportunity’ arises

New Zealand

All Blacks lock in ‘world-class’ Sam Cane successor ahead of Rugby Championship

Adam Kyriacou 05 Aug 2024

All Blacks lock in ‘world-class’ Sam Cane successor ahead of Rugby Championship

New Zealand

All Blacks flyer leaves open ‘dream’ rugby league move despite extending New Zealand Rugby contract

Colin Newboult 31 Jul 2024

All Blacks flyer leaves open ‘dream’ rugby league move despite extending New Zealand Rugby contract

New Zealand

Who’s hot and who’s not: Southern hemisphere power, new eras begin and costly kicks at goal

Colin Newboult 08 Jul 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Southern hemisphere power, new eras begin and costly kicks at goal

Who's hot and who's not

Scott Barrett: ‘Three areas’ where the Blues’ ‘interesting style’ will help the All Blacks against England

Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2024

Scott Barrett: ‘Three areas’ where the Blues’ ‘interesting style’ will help the All Blacks against England

New Zealand

Hoskins Sotutu’s All Blacks snub fallout not going away after Super Rugby Pacific award

Adam Kyriacou 01 Jul 2024

Hoskins Sotutu’s All Blacks snub fallout not going away after Super Rugby Pacific award

Super Rugby

Scott Robertson sheds more light on Hoskins Sotutu’s absence while All Blacks ‘rip up’ Ian Foster’s playbook

Colin Newboult 28 Jun 2024

Scott Robertson sheds more light on Hoskins Sotutu’s absence while All Blacks ‘rip up’ Ian Foster’s playbook

New Zealand

All Blacks star ‘disappointed’ by Scott Robertson’s selection call after Hoskins Sotutu ‘surprisingly’ omitted

Colin Newboult 27 Jun 2024

All Blacks star ‘disappointed’ by Scott Robertson’s selection call after Hoskins Sotutu ‘surprisingly’ omitted

New Zealand

All Blacks: The telling stats that provide clarity to Hoskins Sotutu’s snub

Jared Wright 24 Jun 2024

All Blacks: The telling stats that provide clarity to Hoskins Sotutu’s snub

New Zealand

Who’s hot and who’s not: Glasgow Warriors and Blues delight, All Blacks squad, unwanted records and Jake White’s unnecessary comments

Adam Kyriacou 24 Jun 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Glasgow Warriors and Blues delight, All Blacks squad, unwanted records and Jake White’s unnecessary comments

Who's hot and who's not

All Blacks captaincy decided as Scott Robertson snubs record holder for son of Samoan legend

Colin Newboult 24 Jun 2024

All Blacks captaincy decided as Scott Robertson snubs record holder for son of Samoan legend

New Zealand

All Blacks star says ‘I put a Super Rugby title above a World Cup’ after Blues end 21-year trophy drought

David Skippers 23 Jun 2024

All Blacks star says ‘I put a Super Rugby title above a World Cup’ after Blues end 21-year trophy drought

Blues

All Black lock hailed for ‘inspirational’ shift after remarkable recovery to clinch Super Rugby Pacific title

David Skippers 22 Jun 2024

All Black lock hailed for ‘inspirational’ shift after remarkable recovery to clinch Super Rugby Pacific title

Blues

All Blacks selection winners and losers after the Blues triumph in the Super Rugby Pacific final

Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2024

All Blacks selection winners and losers after the Blues triumph in the Super Rugby Pacific final

New Zealand

Caleb Clarke hat-trick powers Blues to their first Super Rugby title in 21 years

David Skippers 22 Jun 2024

Caleb Clarke hat-trick powers Blues to their first Super Rugby title in 21 years

Super Rugby