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Maro Itoje, Emmanuel Meafou, Scott Barrett and Kurt-Lee Arendse make the top 50.

James While 30 Dec 2024

The 50 best rugby players of 2024, part one: 50-26

With 2024 coming to an end, it's time to announce Planet Rugby's top 50 players from the past 12 months. We begin with part one that covers 50-26.

Argentina

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

Johnny Sexton and an insert of Giorgi Tsutskiridze interaction with the referee.

Jared Wright 19 Dec 2024

Georgian forward banned after ‘vulgar’ Johnny Sexton-esque spat with a referee

The Georgian has been banned for his 'vulgar' language towards the match official.

Challenge Cup

Alternate World Rugby Awards: Rassie Erasmus takes top award as Springboks star beats Pieter-Steph du Toit and Portugal try steals the show

Jared Wright 27 Nov 2024

Alternate World Rugby Awards: Rassie Erasmus takes top award as Springboks star beats Pieter-Steph du Toit and Portugal try steals the show

International

Springboks adhere to ‘World Rugby plans’ as 2025 home opponents are revealed

Jared Wright 27 Nov 2024

Springboks adhere to ‘World Rugby plans’ as 2025 home opponents are revealed

South Africa

World rankings: Springboks cement top spot for 2024 but Ireland, England and Scotland could still tumble

Jared Wright 26 Nov 2024

World rankings: Springboks cement top spot for 2024 but Ireland, England and Scotland could still tumble

International

Autumn Nations Series: Seven things we learned as ‘written off’ Wallabies excel while ‘clunky’ Ireland disappoint

Louis Chapman Coombe 19 Nov 2024

Autumn Nations Series: Seven things we learned as ‘written off’ Wallabies excel while ‘clunky’ Ireland disappoint

International

David Campese’s Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: ‘Outstanding’ Wallabies rewarded but Springboks edge representation battle as ‘world class’ star recognised

David Campese 18 Nov 2024

David Campese’s Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: ‘Outstanding’ Wallabies rewarded but Springboks edge representation battle as ‘world class’ star recognised

International

World Rugby Awards: Springboks dominate nominations, Antoine Dupont up for top gong

Jared Wright 18 Nov 2024

World Rugby Awards: Springboks dominate nominations, Antoine Dupont up for top gong

South Africa

Italy survive Georgia scare with record-breaking comeback win

Louis Chapman Coombe 17 Nov 2024

Italy survive Georgia scare with record-breaking comeback win

International

World rankings: All Blacks and Ireland eye top spot while Springboks could send England to an all-time low

Jared Wright 15 Nov 2024

World rankings: All Blacks and Ireland eye top spot while Springboks could send England to an all-time low

International

World rankings: Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland chase top spot, England could hit new low as top 10 primed for a major shake-up

Jared Wright 08 Nov 2024

World rankings: Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland chase top spot, England could hit new low as top 10 primed for a major shake-up

International

World rankings: All Blacks can close the gap on Springboks while Fiji target an equal all-time high

Jared Wright 01 Nov 2024

World rankings: All Blacks can close the gap on Springboks while Fiji target an equal all-time high

International

Jared Wright 24 Oct 2024

2024 World Rugby Awards: Star-studded voting panels, criteria and date confirmed for the prestigious event

International

Controversial 20-minute red cards, with a tweak, to feature in the November Tests along with shot clocks and NFL-style ref mics

Jared Wright 18 Oct 2024

Controversial 20-minute red cards, with a tweak, to feature in the November Tests along with shot clocks and NFL-style ref mics

International

Springboks’ opponents for 2025 mid-year internationals revealed – report

David Skippers 13 Oct 2024

Springboks’ opponents for 2025 mid-year internationals revealed – report

South Africa

Match officials for November internationals announced as Hollie Davidson one of six to referee two matches

Adam Kyriacou 11 Oct 2024

Match officials for November internationals announced as Hollie Davidson one of six to referee two matches

International

Hoskins Sotutu receives blunt message about European tour ‘expectation’ after All Blacks snub

Colin Newboult 09 Oct 2024

Hoskins Sotutu receives blunt message about European tour ‘expectation’ after All Blacks snub

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

World Rankings: Why the Springboks remain second despite winning the Rugby Championship

Jared Wright 01 Oct 2024

World Rankings: Why the Springboks remain second despite winning the Rugby Championship

Rugby Championship

Autumn Nations Series: Fixtures and kick-off times for Test rugby’s end-of-year action

Dylan Coetzee 30 Sep 2024

Autumn Nations Series: Fixtures and kick-off times for Test rugby’s end-of-year action

International

Nick Easter: The Team of My Life including ‘most complete’ Springboks star, ‘sensational’ All Blacks great and ‘underused’ England rock

James While 27 Sep 2024

Nick Easter: The Team of My Life including ‘most complete’ Springboks star, ‘sensational’ All Blacks great and ‘underused’ England rock

International

Springboks surrender top spot in the world rankings, Australia drop to joint all-time low

Jared Wright 22 Sep 2024

Springboks surrender top spot in the world rankings, Australia drop to joint all-time low

International

Rugby Transfers: Will Racing 92 replace Siya Kolisi, Ronan O’Gara lands superstar’s signature and Damian McKenzie latest

Jared Wright 13 Sep 2024

Rugby Transfers: Will Racing 92 replace Siya Kolisi, Ronan O’Gara lands superstar’s signature and Damian McKenzie latest

Top 14

Springboks risk a plunge down the world rankings against the All Blacks

Jared Wright 06 Sep 2024

Springboks risk a plunge down the world rankings against the All Blacks

International

World rankings: Springboks cement top spot, All Blacks lose ground

Jared Wright 01 Sep 2024

World rankings: Springboks cement top spot, All Blacks lose ground

International

International power rankings: Defeat to ‘gutsy’ Ireland costs ‘mighty’ Springboks at the top

Louis Chapman Coombe 31 Jul 2024

International power rankings: Defeat to ‘gutsy’ Ireland costs ‘mighty’ Springboks at the top

International

Australia exploit loophole to free banned star up for Springboks clash

Jared Wright 24 Jul 2024

Australia exploit loophole to free banned star up for Springboks clash

Australia

Loose Pass: England’s ‘missing trick’, anthem ‘killing’ and getting Tier 2 nations through the backdoor

Lawrence Nolan 23 Jul 2024

Loose Pass: England’s ‘missing trick’, anthem ‘killing’ and getting Tier 2 nations through the backdoor

Loose Pass

International Team of the Week: ‘Genius’ Italian and the world’s best rewarded for blockbuster performances

Dylan Coetzee 22 Jul 2024

International Team of the Week: ‘Genius’ Italian and the world’s best rewarded for blockbuster performances

International

‘That’s tier 1 from Georgia’ – GLORIOUS 102m try leaves fans awestruck, reignites Six Nations debate

Jared Wright 20 Jul 2024

‘That’s tier 1 from Georgia’ – GLORIOUS 102m try leaves fans awestruck, reignites Six Nations debate

Georgia

Wallabies v Georgia: Five takeaways from Sydney as ‘three engines’ drive Australia to victory over impressive Lelos

Adam Kyriacou 20 Jul 2024

Wallabies v Georgia: Five takeaways from Sydney as ‘three engines’ drive Australia to victory over impressive Lelos

Australia

Wallabies player ratings: ‘Massively important’ back-row stars shine as Filipo Daugunu sees red

Dylan Coetzee 20 Jul 2024

Wallabies player ratings: ‘Massively important’ back-row stars shine as Filipo Daugunu sees red

Australia