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Champions Cup: South African participation confirmed with Cheetahs added to the Challenge Cup
June 2 2022, 11:16 am

The Stormers, Sharks and Bulls will play in the Champions Cup next term, while the Lions and Cheetahs will compete in the Challenge Cup.
Exclusive: Northampton Saints legend Tom Wood speaks to Planet Rugby following his retirement
May 31 2022, 12:34 pm

After announcing his retirement from playing, the superb Northampton Saints back-row Tom Wood talked to Planet Rugby writer James While.
Five takeaways from Champions Cup and Challenge Cup as France dominate while British clubs left trailing
May 30 2022, 12:24 pm

The five things we learned from Europe’s major cup competitions.
Who’s hot and who’s not: France dominate Europe, Richie Mo’unga boost for All Blacks and confusion at Bath
May 30 2022, 9:33 am

Check who’s hot and not following the week’s on and off-field action.
Challenge Cup: Lyon’s triumph in final perfect send-off for Pierre Mignoni says Baptiste Couilloud
May 28 2022, 8:15 am

Baptiste Couilloud believes Lyon’s win over Toulon in Friday’s European Challenge Cup final was just reward for departing coach Pierre Mignoni.
Challenge Cup final highlights: Lyon power past Toulon to seal triumph
May 28 2022, 7:30 am

The video highlights from Lyon v Toulon in the Challenge Cup final.
Challenge Cup: Lyon dominate Toulon to win first-ever European title
May 27 2022, 10:13 pm

Lyon won their first European trophy after they produced a fine display to defeat fellow French team Toulon 30-12 in the Challenge Cup final.
Challenge Cup: Jordan Taufua and Cheslin Kolbe bolster Lyon and Toulon respectively for European final clash
May 26 2022, 12:16 pm

The teams have been named for the European Challenge Cup final as Lyon and Toulon go head-to-head in an all-French clash in Marseille.
Champions Cup: Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to host both European finals in 2023
May 19 2022, 10:28 am

The Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals, it’s been announced by European Professional Club Rugby.
Champions Cup: Wayne Barnes to referee final while Luke Pearce gets Challenge Cup whistle
May 18 2022, 12:13 pm

English officials Wayne Barnes and Luke Pearce have been handed the refereeing whistles for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals.