‘Bok selectors have difficult decisions to make’ says Jacques Nienaber : PlanetRugby
After his side sealed a deserved 24-13 triumph over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber’s next task is to name...
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Tries and separation on Super Saturday : PlanetRugby
Two similar incidents on Saturday with two very different outcomes and processes which illustrate everything complicated about how officials adjudicate touching down for a try....
Five takeaways from Scotland v France as World Cup favourites stunned : PlanetRugby
Following Scotland’s narrow 25-21 victory over France in the Rugby World Cup warm-up, here are our five takeaways from an enthralling encounter. Sluggish Scottish start...
All Blacks’ fightback floors the Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup thriller in Dunedin : PlanetRugby
The All Blacks recovered from being 3-17 down at half-time to beat the Wallabies 23-20 in a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium...
Predicting the Springboks’ 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup : PlanetRugby
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber is set to name his Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday, August 8, as South Africa look to defend their...
Forwards, backs and versatility value : PlanetRugby
With Rugby World Cup squads set to be announced in the coming days, we take a look at how head coaches will be using their...
All Blacks’ dominance to continue : PlanetRugby
Although the All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st successive year, after last week’s win in Melbourne, they will be hoping to...
Marcus Smith at 10 as England hand out three new caps for Wales clash : PlanetRugby
England head coach Steve Borthwick has given the fly-half jersey to Marcus Smith for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at the...
Leigh Halfpenny hits 100, Jac Morgan to captain Wales against England : PlanetRugby
Wales veteran Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his 100th Test appearance for his country when they take on England in their Rugby World Cup...
‘I’d say it’s a worry for him’
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell believes suspended skipper Johnny Sexton will find missing their Rugby World Cup warm-up matches “a worry”. A lack of game...