Leon MacDonald praises Beauden Barrett : PlanetRugby
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald sang Beauden Barrett’s praises after the All Black delivered a fine performance during his team’s 54-17 victory over the Rebels...
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Five takeaways from Rebels v Blues : PlanetRugby
Following the Blues’ 54-17 win over the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific, Planet Rugby selects five takeaways from the action. Game of two halves...
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...
The seven referees in contention to officiate the Final : PlanetRugby
For rugby officials, their career pinnacle is being appointed to deliver a World Cup Final. With the ever-increasing scrutiny from the media and the authorities...
Five takeaways from Blues v Crusaders : PlanetRugby
Following the Crusaders’ 34-28 triumph over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the action. Richie Mo’unga outshines Beauden...
MacDonald wants Blues to step up for the Crusaders : PlanetRugby
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald is happy with how his team is trending but feels they need to take it a step further against the...
All Black signs new Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby deal : PlanetRugby
All Blacks utility forward Scott Barrett has re-committed to New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Taranaki after signing a contract through to 2025. Barrett has...
Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam : PlanetRugby
It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after...
England with work to do in second Test after New Zealand fight back
After bowling New Zealand out for 209 in the morning session, England opted to enforce the follow-on before a spirited second-innings effort from the Kiwis...
New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook and Joe Root ride to rescue with stunning partnership
E nglish cricket fans have never had it so good. On day one here, a stunning 184 not out from Harry Brook and a century...