‘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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

19 stars who can prove their Test credentials in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

There are some players on the cusp of international selection and we took a closer look at some stars whose Test prospects could be boosted by strong performances.

Champions Cup teams: Five takeaways as French powerhouses flex their depth, Leinster’s bold call and Bulls shift focus

Following the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final team announcements, here are our takeaways from the squads named.

Seven must-watch head-to-heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals, including Jamison Gibson-Park v Tawera Kerr-Barlow

We pick out seven head-to-heads to watch this weekend in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Former England wing hails Northampton’s ‘want to entertain’ and the Six Nations game that was ‘a long time coming’

Planet Rugby writer Alex Spink sat down with former England and Northampton Saints wing Jon Sleightholme ahead of the Champions Cup weekend.

England and France stars out of opening Champions Cup quarter-final while Bulls prioritise URC as Springboks left at home

The 2023/24 Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals will take place this weekend, with three games scheduled for Saturday and one on Sunday.

‘It’s a slap in the face’ – Jake White defends Bulls selection for Champions Cup quarter-final

Bulls boss Jake White passionately defended his team selection for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Northampton Saints this weekend.

Bulls leave 11 Springboks at home for crunch Champions Cup play-off

Jake White has opted to leave 10 of his Springboks at home with another sidelined.

Respected Premiership boss warns that a Club World Cup could ‘easily create bigger issues’

Rob Baxter has his reservations about a possible Club Rugby World Cup.

Possible Champions Cup semi-final venues confirmed

Ahead of the weekend's Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, the EPCR have revealed the possible venues for the tournament's semi-finals.

‘We take every game on its merits’ says Donnacha Ryan on La Rochelle v Leinster clash

La Rochelle forwards coach Donnacha Ryan has downplayed his team's superb record in Champions Cup knockout matches against Leinster.

‘I had to go off’ – Bulls star hails Courtney Lawes’ physicality ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final

Bulls loose forward Nizaam Carr praised Northampton and England legend Courtney Lawes ahead of their quarter-final this weekend.

Champions Cup talking points: ‘Painfully’ predictable home advantage, ‘different level’ Toulouse and Harlequins’ miracle

Before the action gets underway, Planet Rugby has put together some intriguing storylines for you to keep an eye on as the drama unfolds this weekend.