URC considers draft system to create a more ‘competitive’ league : PlanetRugby
The United Rugby Championship is looking to introduce a draft system to improve the league’s competitiveness. This season, Leinster lost just one game and drew...
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‘Of course I want to coach Ireland’ admits La Rochelle boss : PlanetRugby
La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara admits he wants to coach Ireland but believes that right and honour has to be earned. The Irishman is certainly...
Five players to watch in the Champions Cup final : PlanetRugby
Ahead of the Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium, we pick out five players to watch on Saturday. Two...
Caelan Doris claims top award after ‘phenomenal’ season : PlanetRugby
Leinster and Ireland back-row Caelan Doris’ outstanding form has been recognised by his peers after he was crowned the Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the...
Freddie Steward hails ‘brilliant’ orange card idea : PlanetRugby
Full-back Freddie Steward believes that introducing an ‘orange card’ would benefit the sport after he was controversially sent off in England’s final Six Nations encounter....
Springboks captain hails ‘special’ Munster and RG Snyman : PlanetRugby
Springboks and Sharks captain Siya Kolisi hailed RG Snyman for battling back from his injury struggles and Munster for sticking by the lock. Speaking ahead...
The five most feared back-rows in Test rugby : PlanetRugby
With the Rugby World Cup but a matter of months away, Planet Rugby will be taking a deep dive into the various units of a...
Six Nations: Johnny Sexton is Ireland’s greatest player
Head coach Andy Farrell labelled Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s greatest player ever after the veteran led the side to a 29-16 win over England and...
Five takeaways from Ireland v England : PlanetRugby
Following a 29-16 victory for Ireland over England in their Six Nations fixture, here’s our five takeaways from the match at the Aviva Stadium on...
Forward pack fronts up against Ireland : PlanetRugby
England fell to a 29-16 defeat to Six Nations Grand Slam winners Ireland in the tournament’s final round. Here are the Red Rose player ratings...