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Andy Goode doubles down on French TV director criticism: ‘It was clear as day’
Jared Wright 05 May 2026

Andy Goode doubles down on French TV director criticism: ‘It was clear as day’

Andy Goode has doubled down on the criticism of the French TV director during the Champions Cup semi-final between Bordeaux and Bath.

Investec Champions Cup
Clive Woodward calls out ‘one defining difference’ that hindered Bath and claims fixing it should be ‘biggest priority’ for the RFU
Liam Heagney 04 May 2026

Clive Woodward calls out ‘one defining difference’ that hindered Bath and claims fixing it should be ‘biggest priority’ for the RFU

Ex-England boss Clive Woodward has run the rule over Bath’s Investec Champions Cup exit, claiming the prime reason for their loss is a weakness that extends to Steve Borthwick’s Test side.

Investec Champions Cup
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
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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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
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
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.

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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
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.

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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
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
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
Finn Russell likened to two Springboks legends ahead of Champions Cup showdown as Bath great hails ‘rare ability’
Alex Spink 30 Apr 2026

Finn Russell likened to two Springboks legends ahead of Champions Cup showdown as Bath great hails ‘rare ability’

Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan has likened Finn Russell to two Springboks legends.

Bath
Garry Ringrose ‘excited and motivated’ to get a chance to exorcise 2025 Investec Champions Cup semi-final demons against Toulon
David Skippers 29 Apr 2026

Garry Ringrose ‘excited and motivated’ to get a chance to exorcise 2025 Investec Champions Cup semi-final demons against Toulon

Garry Ringrose has revealed that he feels "energised" that Leinster are in the running to win trophies at the business end of the 2025/26 season.

Leinster
Ireland great singles out ‘heavy lifting’ that will decide Leinster semi-final and highlights ‘man-mountain’ Munster player thriving in a ‘lost art’
Liam Heagney 29 Apr 2026

Ireland great singles out ‘heavy lifting’ that will decide Leinster semi-final and highlights ‘man-mountain’ Munster player thriving in a ‘lost art’

Former Ireland midfielder Gordon D’Arcy has identified the area that will decide whether Leinster reach their fourth Investec Champions Cup final in five seasons or lose out at the semi-final stage for the second season in a row.

United Rugby Championship
Leinster admit ‘alarm bells’ ringing over Tadhg Furlong but Ireland back returns after nine weeks on the sidelines
Liam Heagney 27 Apr 2026

Leinster admit ‘alarm bells’ ringing over Tadhg Furlong but Ireland back returns after nine weeks on the sidelines

Leinster have been given another headache at prop with Tadhg Furlong now a doubt for next Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final along with Andrew Porter.

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