Planet Rugby
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| Formation | 1999 |
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| Type | Newsite / Forum |
| Headquarters | England, UK |
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Membership | approx. 13,000 |
Official language | English |
| Owners | BSkyB, 365 Media Group |
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, , Currie Cup, international rugby and other competitions from around the world.
References[]
Categories:
- Internet forums
- British sport websites
- Rugby football websites
- Rugby union mass media
- Sport Internet forums