Planet Rugby 20 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Alex Cuthbert’s Six Nations return in danger Alex Cuthbert and Jacob Umaga were among five recipients of bans for head-high contact. It's a blow for the Wales wing before the Six Nations. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 20 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Harlequins and Castres ring the changes for Friday’s clash The teams have been named for this Friday's Champions Cup game as Harlequins and Castres go head-to-head in their match at the Stoop. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 20 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Toulouse hit by Covid outbreak ahead of Cardiff clash A series of Covid positive tests has hit the Toulouse camp ahead of this weekend's European Champions Cup pool clash with URC outfit Cardiff. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 19 Jan 2022 United Rugby Championship: Stephen Larkham hits back at Munster critics Stephen Larkham was on the defensive about his Munster team's style of play during the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup. Munster
Planet Rugby 19 Jan 2022 Ireland: Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan to be fit for Six Nations Ireland's Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan will be fit for the start of the Six Nations Championship, Leinster coach Felipe Contepomi has said. Ireland
Lawrence Nolan 18 Jan 2022 Loose Pass: Making sense of the Champions Cup weekend Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Adam Kyriacou 17 Jan 2022 Who’s hot and who’s not: Marcus Smith, Munster, Wasps and Antoine Dupont Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Planet Rugby 17 Jan 2022 Six Nations: Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert both fit France half-back duo Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert are both poised to be fit for the start of the Six Nations, it has been reported. Six Nations
Planet Rugby 17 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Video highlights from Round Three Watch the video highlights from Round Three of the Champions Cup. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 17 Jan 2022 Sale Sharks: Alex Sanderson ‘proud but angry’ after defeat to Clermont Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson was pleased with his side's intensity but was left disappointed by their Champions Cup defeat to Clermont. Sale Sharks
Planet Rugby 17 Jan 2022 Leinster: Leo Cullen delighted after dominant win over Montpellier Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised his players after they racked up a dominant 89-7 European Champions Cup triumph over Montpellier. Leinster
Planet Rugby 17 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Scarlets boss refuses to hide behind excuses Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel says there can be no excuses for the 45-10 thrashing they received from Bordeaux in France in the Champions Cup. Scarlets
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Ulster book knockout spot after beating Northampton while Bordeaux-Begles thump Scarlets Ulster made it three wins from three in the Champions Cup after they edged Northampton 24-20 while Bordeaux-Begles beat Scarlets 45-10. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: 13-try Leinster thrash hapless Montpellier Leinster secured their second win of this season's European Champions Cup after they thrashed a dreadful Montpellier side 89-7 on Sunday. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Clermont edge Sale Sharks in tight game Clermont claimed their first win of the Champions Cup campaign after they beat Sale Sharks in a hard-fought game at Stade Marcel Michelin. Champions Cup
Adam Kyriacou 16 Jan 2022 Sunday Social: More Marcus Smith genius, kit clashes and old friends link up It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. Features
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Steve Borthwick: Leicester Tigers boss praises his team’s ‘incredible’ spirit Leicester coach Steve Borthwick heaped praise on his team’s fight as they claimed a comeback 29-28 Champions Cup win over Connacht. Leicester Tigers
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter seeks consistency after win over Glasgow Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is hoping his side can maintain the levels they showed in the Champions Cup win over Glasgow Warriors. Exeter Chiefs
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors to ‘come back stronger’ after heavy loss to Exeter Chiefs Ross Thompson is confident that Glasgow will respond positively and immediately to their loss to Exeter in the Champions Cup on Saturday. Glasgow Warriors
Planet Rugby 16 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Ospreys’ fast start gave Racing 92 a ‘real fright’ Ospreys director of rugby Toby Booth believes his team gave Racing 92 a scare before the French giants won 25-10 in the Champions Cup. Ospreys
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Harry Randall shines as Bristol beat Stade Francais Bristol secured their first on-field victory in this season's European Champions Cup after they recorded a 28-17 win over Stade Francais. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Exeter gain revenge over Glasgow while La Rochelle hammer Bath 2020 European Champions Cup victors Exeter Chiefs secured their second win of this year's competition after thrashing Glasgow 52-17. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers snatch late win at Connacht while Racing 92 beat Ospreys There were wins for Leicester Tigers and Racing 92 over Connacht and Ospreys in the Champions Cup games in Ireland and Wales on Saturday. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: 14-man Wasps stun holders Toulouse as Alfie Barbeary stars Wasps recovered from a first-half red card to full-back Jacob Umaga to defeat Champions Cup holders Toulouse 30-22 in Coventry on Saturday. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Wasps win over Toulouse delights ‘proud’ Lee Blackett Wasps boss Lee Blackett saluted his Champions Cup heroes after they overcame the red card shown to Jacob Umaga to dispatch holders Toulouse. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Marcus Smith: Harlequins fly-half relieved after dramatic Champions Cup win at Cardiff Marcus Smith revealed his sense of relief after he masterminded Harlequins' stunning late Champions Cup fightback against Cardiff. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 15 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Munster boss Johann van Graan hails ‘phenomenal’ Gavin Coombes Munster boss Johann van Graan was proud of his side after they came from behind to make it three successive wins in the Champions Cup. Munster
Planet Rugby 14 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Marcus Smith fires Harlequins past Cardiff while Munster win at Castres There were wins for Harlequins and Munster over Cardiff and Castres in the Champions Cup encounters which took place in Wales and France. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 14 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers leave out George Ford for Connacht trip Teams have been named for the European Champions Cup games on Saturday and Sunday, which includes Leinster's clash with Montpellier. Champions Cup
James While 14 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Five storylines to follow in the European weekend Storylines to follow in Round Three of the European Champions Cup. Champions Cup