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Ian Foster has confirmed his first coaching job since leaving the All Blacks.

International

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett to make Leinster switch as long-term future secured

All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett will be moving to Leinster in 2024 on a six-month deal as part of a new long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby.

Hurricanes

Alex Spink 15 Apr 2024

Ex-England centre urges Red Rose to follow South Africa's lead and has his say on Bulls decision

Former European Professional Club Rugby boss Simon Halliday talks to Alex Spink about England's selection policy, South Africa's inclusion and more.

Bulls

James While 15 Apr 2024

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: 'Freakish' Ireland winger and the Harlequins 'architect' light up wild quarter-finals

Following a thrilling quarter-final stage in the Investec Champions Cup, we have had our discussion and present to you our Team of the Week.

Bordeaux Begles

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

'The best is yet to come' - Dan Sheehan inks new Ireland and Leinster deal

Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed.

International

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

England legend doubles down on Bordeaux and Springboks size concern despite Harlequins' 'unlikely' win

Former England hooker Brian Moore insists that Harlequins have not proved him wrong by defeating Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

Munster name fully-loaded squad for two-game South Africa tour

Munster have been buoyed by fitness boosts for several players, including RG Snyman, Oli Jager and Calvin Nash, ahead of their trip to South Africa.

Munster

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Leinster boss sends warning to EPCR after previous Champions Cup semi-finals tarnished

EPCR will organise the semi-finals after Leinster took on the responsibility for their round-of-16 and quarter-final games.

Champions Cup

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

Who's hot and who's not: Superstars shine in Champions Cup, Peter O'Mahony signs on and chaos in Super Rugby Pacific… again

Find out what's made Who's hot and who's not this week!

Who's hot and who's not

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Ireland centre calls out Ulster legend for 'childish' social media post after chastening Challenge Cup exit

Ulster players past and present have been involved in a social media spat following the province's defeat in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Ulster

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week: 'Remarkable' TJ Perenara and a Sevens convert catch the eye

We put our heads together to select a Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week.

Super Rugby

Lawrence Nolan 15 Apr 2024

Beauden Barrett and Marika Koroibete score doubles while Bryn Gatland's costly miss dents Kobelco Kobe Steelers hopes

Marika Koroibete and Beauden Barrett scored two tries apiece while Viliame Takayawa grabbed four in the latest round of League One action in Japan.

Japan

Adam Kyriacou 15 Apr 2024

South African forward who loves the 'dark arts' to make Premiership switch

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of South African prop Luan de Bruin, who will join the Premiership club at the end of the season.

Newcastle

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

'Hopefully you get the double' - Jake White's classy speech to Northampton Saints in the wake of controversial Champions Cup week

Jake White was praised for a lovely moment in Northampton Saints' dressing room after the Bulls' 59-22 defeat in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Bulls

Colin Newboult 15 Apr 2024

Super Rugby Pacific conclude racism investigation after claim 'could not be substantiated'

An investigation into alleged racist abuse during a Super Rugby Pacific match has been concluded.

Super Rugby

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

'I've recently been diagnosed' - Blues star reveals cancer battle

Blues second-row Cameron Suafoa will step away from the game to battle cancer after revealing the news on social media this weekend.

Blues

Dylan Coetzee 15 Apr 2024

Toulouse a 'happy camp' but the job not done yet in the 'special competition'

The spirits in the Toulouse camp are high after advancing to the Champions Cup semi-finals but the squad knows the job is not done yet.

Toulouse

Planet Rugby 14 Apr 2024

Blair Kinghorn brace helps Antoine Dupont's Toulouse ease past Exeter Chiefs in Champions Cup quarter-final

Blair Kinghorn and Antoine Dupont were among the try scorers for Toulouse as they beat Exeter Chiefs 64-26 in their Champions Cup quarter-final.

Champions Cup

James While 14 Apr 2024

Toulouse v Exeter: Five takeaways from Champions Cup quarter-final of two halves as 'outstanding' lock dominates Chiefs

Following a 64-26 win for Toulouse over Exeter Chiefs in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final, here's James While's takeaways from the game.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Champions Cup: Semi-final ties and dates confirmed

The Champions Cup semi-final dates, venues and kick-off times have been revealed following Harlequins, Leinster, Northampton and Toulouse's wins.

Champions Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Exeter Chiefs player ratings: England trio can hold heads high after sobering Champions Cup loss

Following their 64-26 defeat to Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Ernest Wallon, here's how we rated the Exeter Chiefs squad.

Exeter Chiefs

David Skippers 14 Apr 2024

Toulouse player ratings: Blair Kinghorn and Jack Willis shine in statement win over Exeter Chiefs

How Toulouse's players rated in their Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Exeter Chiefs at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday.

Stade Toulousain

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Six Nations star scores as Benetton beat Connacht to make Challenge Cup semi-finals

Italy star Tommaso Menoncello scored one of Benetton's five tries as they saw off Connacht 39-24 to progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Challenge Cup

David Skippers 14 Apr 2024

Challenge Cup: Semi-final ties and dates revealed

The semi-finalists for the 2023/24 Challenge Cup have been confirmed with the Sharks facing Clermont at Twickenham Stoop while Gloucester will host Benetton at Kingsholm.

Challenge Cup

Adam Kyriacou 14 Apr 2024

Leinster captain Caelan Doris hails 'unbelievable' star after Champions Cup win over La Rochelle

Leinster captain Caelan Doris has labelled Jamison Gibson-Park "unbelievable" after the scrum-half steered the team into the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Leinster

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

Springboks prop Ox Nche to add a new string to his bow in latest Rassie Erasmus experiment

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is looking to add versatility to Ox Nche's game as he plans for the 2024 Test season.

South Africa

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

'I'm just getting old' - Courtney Lawes reveals pre-game back issue ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final

Northampton Saints star Courtney Lawes suffered a back spasm in the build-up to their Champions Cup quarter-finals against the Bulls.

Northampton Saints

David Skippers 14 Apr 2024

Leinster boss identifies game-changing moment in Champions Cup triumph over La Rochelle

Leinster boss Leo Culen has identified the turning point from their 40-13 Champions Cup quarter-final win over La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Leinster

James While 14 Apr 2024

'We have to pay our school fees!' - Jake White responds to Champions Cup drumming

After the Bulls' heavy defeat at Franklin's Gardens, Planet Rugby's James While caught up with their director of rugby Jake White.

Bulls

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

Harlequins boss 'not surprised' by first Champions Cup semi-final

Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard is delighted for his team to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time ever.

Harlequins

Dylan Coetzee 14 Apr 2024

EPCR bosses demand explanation for Bulls selection after Champions Cup washout - report

According to reports, European Professional Club Rugby have demanded an explanation from the Bulls around their team selection against Northampton Saints.

Bulls

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Nine-try Northampton Saints hammer depleted Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster

Northampton Saints were too good for an under-strength Bulls outfit as they ran out 59-22 winners in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Leinster banish Champions Cup ghosts as La Rochelle's three-peat dream emphatically ended

Leinster put their recent woes against La Rochelle to bed as they dominated the reigning Champions Cup holders in a 40-13 victory in Dublin.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Harlequins win 83-point thriller at Bordeaux-Begles in history-making Champions Cup win

Harlequins will compete in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup for the first time in their history after they stunned Bordeaux-Begles 42-41.

Champions Cup

James While 13 Apr 2024

Northampton v Bulls: Five takeaways as 'absolutely immense' Saints send 'depleted' visitors packing

James While's takeaways as Northampton Saints sent the Bulls packing.

Champions Cup

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

Northampton player ratings: 'Classy' England half-backs show international quality to propel Saints into Champions Cup semi-finals

Northampton Saints' player ratings following their 59-22 victory over the Bulls in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Champions Cup

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Bulls player ratings: Next Springbok eight shines despite Jake White's second-string side's collapse

Our Bulls' player ratings in defeat to Northampton Saints.

Bulls

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

Leinster v La Rochelle: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup quarter-final as Jacques Nienaber's influence telling in Irishmen's 'relentless' display

Planet Rugby's five takeaways from Leinster's impressive 40-13 victory over La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.

Champions Cup

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Leinster player ratings: James Lowe's five try involvements and 'sensational' Jamison Gibson-Park sinks Champions Cup holders

Our Leinster player ratings after an emphatic victory over champions La Rochelle.

Leinster

Adam Kyriacou 13 Apr 2024

La Rochelle player ratings: Ronan O'Gara's charges comfortably outplayed as Will Skelton nullified and champions dethroned

Our player ratings for La Rochelle after their Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Leinster.

La Rochelle

James While 13 Apr 2024

Bordeaux-Begles v Harlequins: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup quarter-final as 'brave and daring' Quins win a 'match for the ages'

Our five takeaways from Harlequins' thrilling 42-41 triumph over Bordeaux-Begles in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Champions Cup

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Wallabies legend gives honest assessment of Michael Hooper's Sevens switch

Ex-Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell is backing Michael Hooper to be successful at Sevens as he bids to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics later this year.

Australia

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

Harlequins player ratings: No Danny Care or Joe Marler, no problem as inexperienced stand-ins produce 'incredible efforts'

Harlequins' player ratings following their dramatic 42-41 victory over Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Harlequins

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Bordeaux player ratings: Front-row bullied as Romain Buros' 'blockbuster' in vain in Champions Cup epic

Our Bordeaux player ratings following an epic Investec Champions Cup clash.

Bordeaux Begles

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

Bulls in hot water with EPCR over controversial Champions Cup team selection - report

The Bulls could be in trouble for fielding a weakened side in the Champions Cup against Northampton Saints.

Champions Cup

Planet Rugby 13 Apr 2024

Sharks hold off Edinburgh to set up date with Clermont in Challenge Cup semi-finals

The Sharks and Clermont Auvergne booked their spots in this year's Challenge Cup semi-finals when they beat Edinburgh and Ulster respectively.

Challenge Cup

Jared Wright 13 Apr 2024

Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi recreate historic Rugby World Cup final try

We have seen this before!

Sharks

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

Zach Mercer's bold claim after Gloucester's Challenge Cup triumph over Ospreys

Number eight Zach Mercer believes Gloucester will have had a "decent" season if they manage to lift the 2023/24 Challenge Cup.

Challenge Cup

David Skippers 13 Apr 2024

TJ Perenara equals Super Rugby try-scoring record in Hurricanes' victory over Chiefs

TJ Perenara equalled Super Rugby's all-time try-scoring record as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington on Saturday.

Hurricanes

Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2024

'Inside job again' - Dan Carter's cheeky suggestion after Wallabies' 'world-class' coaching appointments

The appointment of Joe Schmidt and Mike Cron to the Wallabies set-up may have left Dan Carter slightly worried.

Australia