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Dragons player ratings v Montpellier: Back-rower’s tenacity leads ‘resistance’ in proud team display
Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Dragons player ratings v Montpellier: Back-rower’s tenacity leads ‘resistance’ in proud team display

Following an 18-12 loss to Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Septeo on Sunday, here are the player ratings for the Dragons.

Challenge Cup
Montpellier v Dragons: Five takeaways as ‘talons’ slip in final moments of ‘ferocious’ contest
Jack Tunney 03 May 2026

Montpellier v Dragons: Five takeaways as ‘talons’ slip in final moments of ‘ferocious’ contest

Montpellier defeated the Dragons 18-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday to secure their place in the final in Bilbao at the end of the month.

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Montpellier player ratings v Dragons: ‘Fulcrum of the pack’ plays key role in war of attrition settled by ‘plenty of snipe’
Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Montpellier player ratings v Dragons: ‘Fulcrum of the pack’ plays key role in war of attrition settled by ‘plenty of snipe’

Following an 18-12 victory against Dragons in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Septo on Sunday, here are the player ratings for Montpellier.

Challenge Cup
Leo Cullen hits out at the media with ‘boot’ accusation after Leinster reach latest Champions Cup final
Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Leo Cullen hits out at the media with ‘boot’ accusation after Leinster reach latest Champions Cup final

Leo Cullen has come out swinging after Leinster's progress to the Investec Champions Cup final, bemoaning media critics he believes are quick to put the boot into his team.

Investec Champions Cup
‘This is our story’ – Johann van Graan credits success on return of a ‘champion’ as Bath look to take their ‘moment in time’
Alex Spink 03 May 2026

‘This is our story’ – Johann van Graan credits success on return of a ‘champion’ as Bath look to take their ‘moment in time’

When Johann van Graan joined Bath, one of his first moves was to watch a video of them playing in Bordeaux.

News
Sir Steve Hansen: The All Blacks looked like they didn’t have ‘any idea’ how to play against the Springboks
Jared Wright 03 May 2026

Sir Steve Hansen: The All Blacks looked like they didn’t have ‘any idea’ how to play against the Springboks

The All Blacks looked like they had no 'idea' who to play against the Springboks in Wellington last year, according to Sir Steve Hansen.

New Zealand
Julian Savea opens up on All Blacks’ fortunes and gives blunt verdict on brother Ardie’s captaincy credentials
David Skippers 03 May 2026

Julian Savea opens up on All Blacks’ fortunes and gives blunt verdict on brother Ardie’s captaincy credentials

Julian Savea has opened up on the recent coaching changes in the All Blacks camp and given his verdict on his brother, Ardie's, chances of captaining the men in black.

New Zealand
Sir Steve Hansen: New NZ Rugby board ‘can’t be questioned’ after ‘best ever’ process to appoint an All Black coach
Jared Wright 02 May 2026

Sir Steve Hansen: New NZ Rugby board ‘can’t be questioned’ after ‘best ever’ process to appoint an All Black coach

The new NZ Rugby board has received glowing praise from former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen.

New Zealand
Ulster v Exeter: Five takeaways as ‘canny coach’ gamble pays off against ‘out of steam’ Chiefs
Liam Heagney 02 May 2026

Ulster v Exeter: Five takeaways as ‘canny coach’ gamble pays off against ‘out of steam’ Chiefs

Following Ulster’s 29-12 win over Exeter in their EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Affidea Stadium on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways.

Challenge Cup
Ulster player ratings: Ireland star continues ‘best-ever season’ as Rassie Erasmus will take ‘keen interest’ in ‘magnificent’ Springboks hopeful
Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Ulster player ratings: Ireland star continues ‘best-ever season’ as Rassie Erasmus will take ‘keen interest’ in ‘magnificent’ Springboks hopeful

Ulster player ratings following their victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Challenge Cup semi-final.

Ulster
Exeter player ratings: Penalties ‘tarnish’ an A* performance from Wallabies star while ‘genuinely exciting’ young talent shines
Jack Tunney 02 May 2026

Exeter player ratings: Penalties ‘tarnish’ an A* performance from Wallabies star while ‘genuinely exciting’ young talent shines

Exeter were outclassed by a rampant Ulster side on Saturday, finding themselves booted out of the Investec Challenge Cup semi-finals.

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Ulster demolish Exeter Chiefs to make first European final in 14 years 
Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Ulster demolish Exeter Chiefs to make first European final in 14 years 

Ulster will play either Montpellier or the Dragons in the Challenge Cup final after they produced a dominant display to beat Exeter Chiefs in the last-four.

Challenge Cup
Leinster player ratings: Andrew Porter dispels ‘concerns’ with ‘fantastic showing’ but Sam Prendergast’s ’embarrassing’ defence almost costly
Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Leinster player ratings: Andrew Porter dispels ‘concerns’ with ‘fantastic showing’ but Sam Prendergast’s ’embarrassing’ defence almost costly

Leinster player ratings following their victory over RC Toulon in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final.

Leinster
Leinster v Toulon: Five takeaways as ‘scrum master’ delivers but comfortable-looking home win ends with ‘nervous final few minutes’
Liam Heagney 02 May 2026

Leinster v Toulon: Five takeaways as ‘scrum master’ delivers but comfortable-looking home win ends with ‘nervous final few minutes’

Following Leinster's 29-25 win over Toulon in their Investec Champions Cup clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the intense action.

Investec Champions Cup
Toulon player ratings: Mixed performances from English duo while ‘exiled’ France star ‘spearheaded’ comeback effort
Jack Tunney 02 May 2026

Toulon player ratings: Mixed performances from English duo while ‘exiled’ France star ‘spearheaded’ comeback effort

Toulon forced a spirited comeback to come within just five points of victory over Leinster on Saturday, falling at the penultimate European hurdle.

Investec Champions Cup
Leinster advance to Investec Champions Cup final after narrow triumph over Toulon
David Skippers 02 May 2026

Leinster advance to Investec Champions Cup final after narrow triumph over Toulon

Leinster have advanced to this season's Investec Champions Cup final after claiming a hard-fought 29-25 triumph over Toulon in Saturday's semi-final in Dublin.

Investec Champions Cup
Nigel Owens weighs into Ethan Hooker controversy as former Test ref slams South Africans’ ‘unacceptable abuse’ of Welsh wing
Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Nigel Owens weighs into Ethan Hooker controversy as former Test ref slams South Africans’ ‘unacceptable abuse’ of Welsh wing

Springboks star Ethan Hooker suffered a serious injury after Luke Morgan's cheap shot.

Sharks
Bristol Bears CEO accused of ‘forgetting his roots’ after ‘car-crash’ interview calling club a ‘marketing agency’, but was he right?
Jack Tunney 02 May 2026

Bristol Bears CEO accused of ‘forgetting his roots’ after ‘car-crash’ interview calling club a ‘marketing agency’, but was he right?

Bristol Bears CEO Tom Tainton has received backlash from fans over comments he made at SportPro London earlier this week.

Bristol
Finn Russell embraces football compliment ahead of Investec Champions Cup semi-final and highlights ‘one of Bordeaux’s big strengths’
David Skippers 02 May 2026

Finn Russell embraces football compliment ahead of Investec Champions Cup semi-final and highlights ‘one of Bordeaux’s big strengths’

Finn Russell has opened up on what he expects from Bath's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Bordeaux and compared it to a much-talked about recent football clash.

Bath
Alan Quinlan slams ‘tone deaf’ Munster who should have ‘not gone near’ Roger Randle
Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Alan Quinlan slams ‘tone deaf’ Munster who should have ‘not gone near’ Roger Randle

Alan Quinlan is unimpressed with how Munster handled the Roger Randle situation.

Munster
Dave Rennie is ‘no dummy’ as ex-All Blacks coach pinpoints the ‘advantageous’ position New Zealand is in
Jared Wright 02 May 2026

Dave Rennie is ‘no dummy’ as ex-All Blacks coach pinpoints the ‘advantageous’ position New Zealand is in

Dave Rennie's coaching highs and lows will be advantageous for the All Blacks, according to Sir Steve Hansen.

New Zealand
The ‘desperation’ James Ryan feels ‘to do something special’ and the ‘line in the sand moment for Leinster’ that he has never forgotten
Liam Heagney 02 May 2026

The ‘desperation’ James Ryan feels ‘to do something special’ and the ‘line in the sand moment for Leinster’ that he has never forgotten

Having missed out on Leinster's last two semi-final appearances through injury, the 29-year-old is eager to get back at it against Toulon.

Investec Champions Cup
Prince William pays tribute to ‘very best’ star following retirement announcement
Jack Tunney 02 May 2026

Prince William pays tribute to ‘very best’ star following retirement announcement

Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, Prince William, paid tribute to rugby legend George North, who has recently announced his impending retirement from the game.

News
Leinster vs Toulon: How to watch Investec Champions Cup on live stream and TV
Stephen Hurrell 01 May 2026

Leinster vs Toulon: How to watch Investec Champions Cup on live stream and TV

Leinster will play a remarkable seventh Investec Champions Cup in a row when they take on Toulon on Saturday, 2 May.

News
Bordeaux-Begles vs Bath: How to watch Investec Champions Cup on live stream and TV
Stephen Hurrell 01 May 2026

Bordeaux-Begles vs Bath: How to watch Investec Champions Cup on live stream and TV

Bath will take on reigning champions Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday, 3 May.

Investec Champions Cup
‘Everyone agrees that we want a winner’ – SA Rugby official reveals what will happen if Greatest Rivalry series is drawn
David Skippers 01 May 2026

‘Everyone agrees that we want a winner’ – SA Rugby official reveals what will happen if Greatest Rivalry series is drawn

An SA Rugby official has revealed that Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and All Blacks will not end with the teams sharing the spoils.

South Africa
Bordeaux’s fate lies in the hands of a former maths teacher who has never played rugby
Alex Spink 01 May 2026

Bordeaux’s fate lies in the hands of a former maths teacher who has never played rugby

An Irish former maths teacher who has never played rugby holds the key to victory when Bordeaux play Bath in Sunday’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final.

News
Challenge Cup semi-finals: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
David Skippers 01 May 2026

Challenge Cup semi-finals: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

The EPCR Challenge Cup reaches the semi-finals stage this weekend with the first match scheduled for Saturday, and the second one for Sunday.

Challenge Cup
Investec Champions Cup semi-finals: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Colin Newboult 01 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup semi-finals: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

Leinster, RC Toulon, Union Bordeaux-Begles and Bath Rugby are vying for a place in the Investec Champions Cup final.

Investec Champions Cup
Rob Baxter admits to ‘wake-up call’ ahead of Exeter Chiefs European semi-final as next stage will ‘define’ season
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 May 2026

Rob Baxter admits to ‘wake-up call’ ahead of Exeter Chiefs European semi-final as next stage will ‘define’ season

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter believes his side's season will be defined in the next month, despite their already vast improvement from last campaign. 

Exeter Chiefs
Hurricanes v Crusaders: Five takeaways as All Blacks scrum-half duel catches the eye while Leicester Fainga’anuku’s progress in new role continues
David Skippers 01 May 2026

Hurricanes v Crusaders: Five takeaways as All Blacks scrum-half duel catches the eye while Leicester Fainga’anuku’s progress in new role continues

Our five takeaways from the Hurricanes' 38-31 victory over the Crusaders in their Rugby Pacific encounter in Wellington on Friday.

Super Rugby
Crusaders player ratings: Leicester Fainga’anuku ‘magnificent’ to hint at Ardie Savea ‘challenge’ but fellow All Black’s ‘unforgivable’ decision costly
Colin Newboult 01 May 2026

Crusaders player ratings: Leicester Fainga’anuku ‘magnificent’ to hint at Ardie Savea ‘challenge’ but fellow All Black’s ‘unforgivable’ decision costly

Crusaders player ratings following their defeat to the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders
Hurricanes player ratings: Cam Roigard ‘absolute class’ as rising star’s standout moment shows why All Blacks will ‘regret’ his departure
Colin Newboult 01 May 2026

Hurricanes player ratings: Cam Roigard ‘absolute class’ as rising star’s standout moment shows why All Blacks will ‘regret’ his departure

Hurricanes player ratings following their victory over the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.

Hurricanes
Ex-All Black’s move to Munster is cancelled after backlash to historical rape allegation
David Skippers 01 May 2026

Ex-All Black’s move to Munster is cancelled after backlash to historical rape allegation

Munster have confirmed that ex-All Blacks wing Roger Randle will not be joining them as an attack coach.

Munster
Hurricanes v Crusaders: Result, match details, stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 01 May 2026

Hurricanes v Crusaders: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

Check out what happened between the Hurricanes and Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific clash.

Super Rugby
Legendary All Blacks coach’s verdict on Super Rugby standards as New Zealand ‘miss’ South Africa but Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour creates opportunity
Jared Wright 01 May 2026

Legendary All Blacks coach’s verdict on Super Rugby standards as New Zealand ‘miss’ South Africa but Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour creates opportunity

Sir Steven Hansen says that New Zeland teams do 'miss' testing themselves against South Africa in Super Rugby.

New Zealand
New Zealand must ‘accept the reality’ of losing players as Sir Steve Hansen weighs in on latest exodus
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2026

New Zealand must ‘accept the reality’ of losing players as Sir Steve Hansen weighs in on latest exodus

Sir Steve Hansen comments on the latest exodus of New Zealand players and what NZ Rugby can do about it.

New Zealand
Gareth Steenson warns Ulster of huge Exeter ‘motivation’ after the ‘cruellest thing’ on Chiefs’ ‘greatest day’
Alex Spink 30 Apr 2026

Gareth Steenson warns Ulster of huge Exeter ‘motivation’ after the ‘cruellest thing’ on Chiefs’ ‘greatest day’

Gareth Steenson has warned Ulster that Exeter Chiefs will be desperate to reach a European final for their supporters.

Challenge Cup
Brian O’Driscoll: Why Leinster’s underwhelming performances can benefit Irish giants in Champions Cup semi-final despite ‘nervousness’
Colin Newboult 30 Apr 2026

Brian O’Driscoll: Why Leinster’s underwhelming performances can benefit Irish giants in Champions Cup semi-final despite ‘nervousness’

Brian O'Driscoll believes that Toulon will sense an opportunity against Irish giants Leinster this weekend.

Leinster
England discard reveals All Blacks discussion after it ‘didn’t work out’ under Steve Borthwick
Colin Newboult 30 Apr 2026

England discard reveals All Blacks discussion after it ‘didn’t work out’ under Steve Borthwick

An England international had talks about switching allegiances to New Zealand.

New Zealand
Matt Williams claims Leinster boss Leo Cullen would have been ‘kicking every bum in the club’ this week with Toulon smelling ‘some blood in the water’
Liam Heagney 30 Apr 2026

Matt Williams claims Leinster boss Leo Cullen would have been ‘kicking every bum in the club’ this week with Toulon smelling ‘some blood in the water’

Matt Williams has warned Leinster that Toulon will arrive in Dublin for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final “smelling some blood” and feeling they have a potential route to the final in Bilbao.

Investec Champions Cup
Ben Youngs’ Investec Champions Cup: Semi-final predictions, Toulon’s Anglo-Saxon spine and the genius of Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Ben Youngs 30 Apr 2026

Ben Youngs’ Investec Champions Cup: Semi-final predictions, Toulon’s Anglo-Saxon spine and the genius of Louis Bielle-Biarrey

In his latest Investec Champions Cup column for Planet Rugby, For The Love Of Rugby co-host Ben Youngs predicts the winners of this weekend’s semi-finals, highlights why Toulon is a favourite destination for ex-England players and explains what makes Louis Bielle-Biarrey such a special player.

Investec Champions Cup
Exeter blow as England hopeful cops ban for red-carded ‘split-second response to pain and frustration’
Liam Heagney 30 Apr 2026

Exeter blow as England hopeful cops ban for red-carded ‘split-second response to pain and frustration’

Exeter Chiefs’ double hopes have been dented by the suspension handed down to Ethan Roots following his 20-minute red card in last Sunday's PREM Rugby loss at Gloucester.

Challenge Cup
Rugby World Cup winner’s ‘beware the underdog’ warning to Rassie Erasmus and Springboks ahead of much-anticipated All Blacks series
Colin Newboult 30 Apr 2026

Rugby World Cup winner’s ‘beware the underdog’ warning to Rassie Erasmus and Springboks ahead of much-anticipated All Blacks series

The All Blacks must not be written off, according to a Springboks Rugby World Cup winner.

South Africa
Wallabies v All Blacks Anzac Test ‘almost certain’ as Dave Rennie’s role revealed in NZR’s change of heart
Colin Newboult 30 Apr 2026

Wallabies v All Blacks Anzac Test ‘almost certain’ as Dave Rennie’s role revealed in NZR’s change of heart

A three-Test Bledisloe Cup is set to return with NZ Rugby likely to give the go-ahead for the landmark clash.

New Zealand
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