Who’s hot and who’s not: Ospreys, Pivac, Nations Championship

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 the weekend. THEY’RE ON FIRE! Wayne Pivac: Fans of the PRO12 (now the United Rugby Championship) should be very excited that the Kiwi will be back in the tournament next … Read more

Glasgow player ratings v Stormers: Sione Tuipulotu and Henco Venter star : Planet Rugby

Following an impressive 36-18 victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final at Scotstoun on Friday, here are the player ratings for Glasgow Warriors. 15 Josh McKay: Always a threat with ball in hand, taking some outstanding lines off the shoulder of Glasgow’s key playmakers, while also looking to create with his … Read more

Glasgow Warriors v Stormers: Five takeaways as snubbed Lions impress : Planet Rugby

Following a 36-18 win for Glasgow over the Stormers in Friday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final, here’s our five takeaways from Scotstoun. The top line Franco Smith’s outfit booked their ticket to the semi-finals of the competition as they pulled clear from the Stormers in the second half in a thoroughly deserved victory. Scores from … Read more

Stormers player ratings v Glasgow: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu struggles : Planet Rugby

Following a disappointing 36-18 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final at Scotstoun on Friday, here are the player ratings for the Stormers. 15 Warrick Gelant: Tried his hardest in a losing cause, attempting some intelligent chip kicks through and winning a breakdown turnover, but Gelant was well shackled. 5 14 … Read more

Lions star Huw Jones out of Glasgow Warriors’ URC clash Stormers : Planet Rugby

British & Irish Lions centre Huw Jones has been ruled out of Glasgow Warriors’ fixture against the Stormers due to an Achilles injury, it has been confirmed. Jones was not named in the Warriors squad for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final at Scotstoun on Friday night in a huge blow to the Scottish side’s … Read more

Leinster player ratings: RG Snyman stars and Jordie Barrett a ‘class apart’ : Planet Rugby

Following a 36-12 victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. 15 Henry McErlean: His kicking from the back was impressive, with one excellent effort securing a 50/22, while he was also lively with ball in hand. 7 14 Andrew … Read more

Who’s hot and who’s not: Damian Penaud stars in Champions Cup finale : Planet Rugby

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 the weekend. THEY’RE ON FIRE! Investec Champions Cup pool toppers: A massive congratulations to Bordeaux-Begles, Leinster, Northampton Saints and Toulon who topped their respective pools after four rounds of action. … Read more

South African teams learn ‘HARSH’ Champions Cup lesson : Planet Rugby

Damian Penaud put the final pin in any hope of a South African team making the Investec Champions Cup as he ran in a mind-boggling six tries in a 66-12 victory over the Sharks. Ahead of kick-off on Sunday, the Durbanites were the last SA team with any chance of making the last-16 of the … Read more