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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Glasgow Warriors boss scoops top award after stunning debut season : PlanetRugby
Glasgow Warriors boss Franco Smith has been named the United Rugby Championship (URC) Coach of the Season in his first campaign in charge of the...
John Dobson says Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff is ‘irreplaceable’ : PlanetRugby
In the second part of our interview with John Dobson, the Stormers head coach admitted that he is dreading losing the services of his captain...
Stormers coach on his incredible journey and URC success : PlanetRugby
On the eve of the Stormers’ second successive final in the United Rugby Championship (URC), Planet Rugby writer David Skippers spoke to the Cape Town-based...
Munster delight in Dublin as URC semi-finals deliver : PlanetRugby
It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action....
Leinster, Tom Stewart and Sharks amongst our recipients : PlanetRugby
Following the conclusion of the United Rugby Championship (URC) regular-season, we bring you Planet Rugby’s awards for the 2022/23 campaign. There is of course the...
Springboks captain set for Rugby World Cup heartbreak? : PlanetRugby
The Springboks could be on the verge of a disastrous update regarding the fitness of captain Siya Kolisi after he injured his knee over the...
‘Hungry’ Bulls have momentum going into playoff with the Stormers : PlanetRugby
“Hungry” Bulls are embracing their quarter-final match against the Stormers after ruthlessly taking Leinster apart with a 62-7 win. It was a stunning performance from...
Zebre STUNNED after ‘shocker’ of a cross-kick nutmegs winger : PlanetRugby
A dead rubber often produces entertaining matches, and the Lions’ United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Zebre Parma was no exception. The 13-try thriller at...
Ulster defeat Edinburgh to edge Stormers for second spot : PlanetRugby
The United Rugby Championship top three is locked as Leinster finish the regular season in first place, Ulster in second, and the Stormers in third....