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With help from stattos from around the globe, Planet Rugby has taken a look back at the best - and worst - of 2021 expressed in numerical form. The post The Year in Numbers appeared first on PlanetRugby.

The United Rugby Championship has released a new schedule to fit back in the Covid-hit tours to South Africa. The post URC picks up the pieces appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Jonny Hill is the latest England international to agree a move north to Sale Sharks after signing a long-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Lions and England lock Jonny Hill will join the club from Premiership rivals Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season. The post England lock Jonny Hill swaps Exeter for Sale appeared first on Pl...

South African rugby writer Jon Cardinelli talks about Handré Pollard's switch to Premiership side Leicester Tigers and the Springboks' fly-half issues. The post Opinion: Boks must address fly-half issue in 2022 appeared...

Check who's hot or not following the week's on and off-field action. The post Who’s hot and who’s not! appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Union Bordeaux-Begles head coach Christophe Urios has extended his contract with the French Top 14 side until the end of the 2024/5 season. The post Christophe Urios stays at UBB appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Munster head coach Johann van Graan is delighted that their players and staff will return to the training ground after isolating in South Africa. The post ‘It’s taken an emotional toll’ - Johann van Graan appeared ...

Spanish international player Pohutukawa Leauma is in a critical condition in hospital after an accident following their 52-7 victory over Holland. The post Spanish international critical in hospital appeared first on Pla...

Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder is joining the Wellington-based Hurricanes on a short-term contract while he awaits the birth of his baby. The post Nehe Milner-Skudder rejoins Hurricanes appeared first on PlanetRugb...

Tonga centre Malakai Fekitoa has revealed the support he has received by switching countries and believes many others could follow his path. The post Malakai Fekitoa hoping to inspire others to follow his path appeared f...

A crowdfunding page set up to help Ospreys hooker Ifan Phillips, who has had his leg amputated after an accident, has reached almost £60,000. The post Crowdfunding appeal raises over £58k for Ifan Phillips appeared fir...