5 takeaways from Andy Farrell’s picks
Following the announcement of Andy Farrell’s France squad for the 2026 Six Nations Championship, here are our five…
Wallaby duo break into top 20 while England’s resurgence dominates
The official Planet Rugby Top 50 men’s players of 2025 continues. In the run-up to the new year,…
Ex-ref boss warns World Rugby the ‘south’s law ideas’ will ruin World Cup
Former Irish referees boss Owen Doyle has warned World Rugby that the Southern Hemisphere’s law tweaks could ruin…
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 vindicated as Etzebeth’s gouge ends ‘ridiculous arguments’
Matt Williams has slammed Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge on Alex Mann as a ‘dog act’, but the former Leinster…
Will the Springboks dominate again? Pick your pack!
As we wind down to the end of 2025, we open up the polls to let you vote…
Moore ‘confused’ by World Rugby’s disciplinary process after Etzebeth ban
Former England and British & Irish Lions hooker Brian Moore admits to being puzzled by World Rugby’s disciplinary…
Was Eben Etzebeth’s ban harsh? The 16 worst eye-gouging suspensions
Following the confirmation that Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 matches, we review previous eye-gouging bans and…
13 stars who could switch Test allegiances
Following the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we take a look at 13 players who could…
Ireland great claims Eben Etzebeth’s actions based on Springboks mentality
Former Ireland captain Donal Lenihan has claimed that Eben Etzebeth’s actions were based on the Springboks’ “belligerent defiance”,…
Ex-Irish ref boss demands severe punishment for Eben Etzebeth
Former Irish referee boss Owen Doyle has demanded that Eben Etzebeth receives a severe punishment for his eye…
Nigel Owens confirms officials’ error after Curry’s hit
Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi was clearly frustrated as his side fell agonisingly short of an epic come-from-behind victory…