South Africa open World Championship with a century of points while New Zealand match abandoned following lightning strikes
The 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship has begun in Georgia, with South Africa once again taking the…
World Rugby announce ‘significant’ change to world rankings formula
World Rugby have announced a significant update to how teams will earn world rankings points, with the changes…
Sun is yet to set on England empire
THE sun, it seems, has yet to set on one section of England’s empire. Bristol’s Benhard Janse van…
Former France, England duo called up by Fiji for Nations Championship
Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa and ex-England No.8 Nathan Hughes have been given a chance to revive their…
Ex-France, England pair included by Fiji for Nations Championship
Fiji have named a Nations Championship squad that includes first-time calls for a pair of ex-French and English…
Bristol Bears 53-12 Gloucester: Fitz Harding directs a demolition derby
Bristol Bears ………………. 53ptsTries: Marmion 3, Ravouvou 13, 16; Harding 32, penalty 37 Jordan 44, Oghre 55Conversions: Williams…
Coach killers in the Six Nations while Nations Championship decision leaves a sour taste
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with coach killers, skewed landscapes and the downward reach of…
Fiji to play ‘home’ Nations Championship game in Scotland
Fiji’s “home” fixture against Scotland in the new Nations Championship is to be played in Edinburgh at Murrayfield…
Bill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new…
‘Ominous’ Springboks lead the way
With 2025 drawing to a close, Planet Rugby takes a look at the international power rankings from the…