Colin Newboult

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | Colin Newboult

New Zealand Rugby have urged people “not to take part” in a rugby-style game which saw a 19-year-old lose his life earlier in the week. Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a serious head injury while taking part in a ‘Run It Straight’ challenge, which sees two players – one attacker and one defender – run into each other to either make a tackle or score a try.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | Colin Newboult

All Blacks great Murray Mexted has singled out a Highlanders forward for praise and believes that he has put himself in contention for the France series. Lock Fabian Holland has enjoyed a superb campaign for the South Island outfit despite the team’s struggles and could well find himself featuring for Scott Robertson’s side later this year. The 22-year-old, who was rather aptly born in the Netherlands, qualifies through residency and has impressed with his work in both the loose and the tight.

1 week ago | msn.com | Colin Newboult

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1 week ago | planetrugby.com | Colin Newboult

Former All Black Stephen Donald is very confident that Super Rugby’s best would overcome the likes of Leinster following the announcement of a Club World Cup. It was revealed at the weekend that a competition involving the best club sides in the world has been scheduled for 2028. The intention is to find the best non-international outfit every four years, which would help end the debate about who has the premier team.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | Colin Newboult

Leinster and Ireland great Shane Horgan has expressed doubt about Jacques Nienaber’s defensive system and believes that it is not “an ideal basis” for winning the Investec Champions Cup. The Irish province go into the knockout stages of the United Rugby Championship under pressure following their Champions Cup disappointment. Having remained trophy-less for the past four years, the URC has taken on added importance following their loss to Northampton Saints earlier this month.