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This is the current revision of this page, as edited by Satchie1 (talk | contribs) at 10:24, 8 April 2024 (Changed the URL on the third citation to go more directly to the relevant reference. Original URL was to the "About Us" page on Planet Sport, new URL goes more directly to the page within About Us that lists the sites owned by Planet Sport.). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this version.

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Planet Rugby
Formation1999
TypeNewsite / Forum
HeadquartersEngland, UK
Location
  • World
Membership
approx. 13,000
Official language
English
OwnersPlanet Sport

Planet Rugby is a website and forum providing news and discussion for rugby union fans of all nationalities. Published since 1999, Planet Rugby is owned and operated by Planet Sport based in Leeds.[1]

BSkyB acquired the site along with many other sites owned by 365 Media Group for £96 million in December 2006.[2]

BSkyB sold the sites in 2014 and Planet Rugby is now part of the Planet Sport group.[3] It also runs a rugby forum.[4]

The site provides news items from Premiership Rugby, Top 14 rugby, Super Rugby, United Rugby Championship, Six Nations, The Rugby Championship, Currie Cup, international rugby and other competitions from around the world.

References

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  1. ^ "Terms and Conditions".
  2. ^ Company invests in online sports, gambling
  3. ^ "Planet Sport - About Us | Entertaining and engaging media content".
  4. ^ https://forum.planetrugby.com/