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All Blacks hero weighs in on Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘copycat’ Springboks argument after Scott Robertson ‘went away’ from New Zealand’s ‘strength’
Colin Newboult 04 May 2026

All Blacks hero weighs in on Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘copycat’ Springboks argument after Scott Robertson ‘went away’ from New Zealand’s ‘strength’

There is a feeling the Scott Robertson tried to copy the trends set by the Springboks, but that will change according to an All Blacks hero.

New Zealand
Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Most influential individual’ of the semi-finals as Bordeaux dominate with monumental ‘behemoth’
James While 04 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Most influential individual’ of the semi-finals as Bordeaux dominate with monumental ‘behemoth’

Following two thrilling semi-final in the Investec Champions Cup, here is our team of the week.

Investec Champions Cup
Law discussion: How much influence do TV directors have on the modern TMO
Jared Wright 04 May 2026

Law discussion: How much influence do TV directors have on the modern TMO

French TV directors are in the spotlight again after Bath's defeat to Bordeaux but how much influence do they really have?

Investec Champions Cup
Brian O’Driscoll SLAMS ‘farcical’ French TV while Austin Healey gives ‘robbed’ verdict after controversial Champions Cup semi-final
Jack Tunney 04 May 2026

Brian O’Driscoll SLAMS ‘farcical’ French TV while Austin Healey gives ‘robbed’ verdict after controversial Champions Cup semi-final

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has weighed in on the fiery debate surrounding Bath's semi-final loss to Bordeaux on Sunday.

Investec Champions Cup
Bernard Jackman responds to Leo Cullen’s outburst as Leinster boss ‘trying to create a narrative’
Colin Newboult 04 May 2026

Bernard Jackman responds to Leo Cullen’s outburst as Leinster boss ‘trying to create a narrative’

Leo Cullen accused the media of treating Leinster unfairly in the aftermath of their victory over Toulon.

Leinster
Johann van Graan hints at dodgy French TV antics after ‘three headshots’ go unpunished in Champions Cup defeat
Jared Wright 04 May 2026

Johann van Graan hints at dodgy French TV antics after ‘three headshots’ go unpunished in Champions Cup defeat

Johann van Graan has hit out at the fact that three high tackles on Alfie Barbeary went unpunished during the Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux.

Investec Champions Cup
Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘no carte blanche’ verdict on selecting overseas All Blacks with Brodie Retallick exception despite ‘conundrum’
Jared Wright 04 May 2026

Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘no carte blanche’ verdict on selecting overseas All Blacks with Brodie Retallick exception despite ‘conundrum’

Sir Steven Hansen has staunchly opposed the idea of selecting overseas-based players for the All Blacks.

New Zealand
Ex-England captain claims Bath can feel ‘hard done by’ as French TV labelled a ‘joke’ following semi-final controversy
Alex Spink 03 May 2026

Ex-England captain claims Bath can feel ‘hard done by’ as French TV labelled a ‘joke’ following semi-final controversy

In a game of such tight margins they looked to be treated extremely harshly by a combination of referee, TMO and French TV director.

News
All Blacks have been through these ‘patches before’ as legendary coach rues the ‘chipping away’ of the jersey’s lure
Colin Newboult 03 May 2026

All Blacks have been through these ‘patches before’ as legendary coach rues the ‘chipping away’ of the jersey’s lure

Is playing for the All Blacks now not the be-all and end-all for New Zealand youngsters?

New Zealand
Bordeaux player ratings: More ‘magic’ from an incredible halfback while rampaging youngster makes ‘mincemeat’ of Bath’s best
Jack Tunney 03 May 2026

Bordeaux player ratings: More ‘magic’ from an incredible halfback while rampaging youngster makes ‘mincemeat’ of Bath’s best

Bordeaux Begles are through to the Investec Champions Cup final after a thoroughly entertaining 38-26 victory over Bath.

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Bordeaux v Bath: Five takeaways as ‘usual suspects’ show up for defending champions and ‘TV chicanery’ causes annoyance
Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Bordeaux v Bath: Five takeaways as ‘usual suspects’ show up for defending champions and ‘TV chicanery’ causes annoyance

Following Bordeaux’s 38-26 win against Bath in the Investec Champions Cup clash at Stade Atlantique on Sunday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the terrific action.

Investec Champions Cup
Bath player ratings: Lethal finisher ‘truly terrific’ while world class playmaker delivers ‘shocking’ defensive display in semi-final loss
Jack Tunney 03 May 2026

Bath player ratings: Lethal finisher ‘truly terrific’ while world class playmaker delivers ‘shocking’ defensive display in semi-final loss

Bath were shown the Investec Champions Cup exit door by Bordeaux Begles on Sunday, losing 38-26 in the semi-final.

News
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.

News
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
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Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Most influential individual’ of the semi-finals as Bordeaux dominate with monumental ‘behemoth’

04 May 2026
Bath's Alfie Barbeary and an inset of Bordeaux's Adam Coleman's tackle during the Champions Cup semi-final.

Law discussion: How much influence do TV directors have on the modern TMO

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Springboks' Damian Willemse is tackled by All Blacks' Finlay Christie and an inset of Jean de Villiers.

Springboks legend: Why the All Blacks should win the Greatest Rivalry series if it ends 2-2

06 May 2026
England head coach Steve Borthwick and an inset of Sir Clive Woodward.

Sir Clive Woodward blasts RFU review that only ‘questions the credibility’ of Steve Borthwick

06 May 2026
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Joe Schmidt makes bold revelation on Les Kiss’ involvement in Wallabies selection process

05 May 2026
All Blacks forward Ardie Savea and an inset of head coach Dave Rennie.

All Blacks legend believes Ardie Savea is the ‘perfect’ captain as World Cup hero argues debate is ‘overhyped’ and doesn’t matter

05 May 2026
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an inset of Steven Kitshoff.

Steven Kitshoff predicts next Springboks captain ahead of Siya Kolisi’s retirement but there is one problem

05 May 2026

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