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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
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
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
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.

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
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
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
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
Rugby Transfers: Scottish southern hemisphere raid continues, South African prop makes call on future and Northampton Saints bolster ranks
Louis Chapman Coombe 30 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Scottish southern hemisphere raid continues, South African prop makes call on future and Northampton Saints bolster ranks

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
Springboks greats: The worrying issue as ‘stacked’ Sharks have another ‘extremely disappointing’ season and only have themselves to ‘blame’
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2026

Springboks greats: The worrying issue as ‘stacked’ Sharks have another ‘extremely disappointing’ season and only have themselves to ‘blame’

Schalk Burger believes that the Sharks only have themselves to blame for 'another disappointing season'.

Sharks
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
Fly-half is not the Sharks ‘only issue’ as Springboks greats react to James O’Connor rumours after ‘unacceptable’ season
Jared Wright 29 Apr 2026

Fly-half is not the Sharks ‘only issue’ as Springboks greats react to James O’Connor rumours after ‘unacceptable’ season

A new fly-half won't fix the Sharks' attacking woes according to former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger.

Sharks
Springboks prop set to find out doping fate after crucial update revealed
Colin Newboult 29 Apr 2026

Springboks prop set to find out doping fate after crucial update revealed

Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to find out his fate.

South Africa
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
Rugby Transfers: Ospreys lose soon-to-be Welsh qualified back, Newcastle Red Bulls tie down ex-Scotland U20s ace and Wales stars make decision on futures
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Ospreys lose soon-to-be Welsh qualified back, Newcastle Red Bulls tie down ex-Scotland U20s ace and Wales stars make decision on futures

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
Ulster v Exeter latest: Richie Murphy handed major injury boost while Test trio primed for Chiefs return
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Ulster v Exeter latest: Richie Murphy handed major injury boost while Test trio primed for Chiefs return

Ulster and Exeter Chiefs have some key men back in contention this weekend.

Challenge Cup
Rugby Transfers: Latest ‘kilted Kiwi’ on the move, Stormers coach heads north and Fiji Test ace makes France swap
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Latest ‘kilted Kiwi’ on the move, Stormers coach heads north and Fiji Test ace makes France swap

The latest round-up of transfers, contract renewals and rumours from across the globe!

Features
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.

Investec Champions Cup
Benetton confirm seven players leaving, including Italian star and an ex-All Black
Liam Heagney 27 Apr 2026

Benetton confirm seven players leaving, including Italian star and an ex-All Black

Italian club Benetton have confirmed that seven players will leave at the end of their disappointing season in the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship
Who’s hot and who’s not: Bath B team ‘fireworks’, latest Noah Caluori ‘treat’, Super Rugby’s ‘super popularity’ and ‘wretched’ Harlequins
Liam Heagney 27 Apr 2026

Who’s hot and who’s not: Bath B team ‘fireworks’, latest Noah Caluori ‘treat’, Super Rugby’s ‘super popularity’ and ‘wretched’ Harlequins

Johann van Graan rolled the dice at the weekend, figuring it would be best for his double-chasing club to rest up his squad’s front-line players ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final.

Who's hot and who's not
Rugby Transfers: Bulls continue to raid Sharks’ stocks as JP Pietersen starts ‘talks’ with James O’Connor and Italian fly-half
Jared Wright 27 Apr 2026

Rugby Transfers: Bulls continue to raid Sharks’ stocks as JP Pietersen starts ‘talks’ with James O’Connor and Italian fly-half

Our latest rugby rumours and transfers update focuses on South African team news concerning the Sharks and the Bulls.

South Africa
Scarlets v Bulls: Five takeaways as Handre Pollard and Springbok-laden bench ‘come up in the clutch’ to complete successful fortnight in Wales
Jared Wright 25 Apr 2026

Scarlets v Bulls: Five takeaways as Handre Pollard and Springbok-laden bench ‘come up in the clutch’ to complete successful fortnight in Wales

Five takeaways as the Bulls clinched a narrow victory over the Scarlets.

United Rugby Championship
Munster v Ulster: Five takeaways as John Hodnett ‘steals the show’ as hosts bolster play-off hopes with emphatic win
David Skippers 25 Apr 2026

Munster v Ulster: Five takeaways as John Hodnett ‘steals the show’ as hosts bolster play-off hopes with emphatic win

Our five takeaways from Munster's 41-14 victory over Ulster in their United Rugby Championship clash at Thomond Park on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship
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