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‘A complete aberration’ – France legend blames South Africa for ‘rubbish’ Champions Cup

Ex-France wing Philippe Saint-Andre has unleashed a stinging attack following the introduction of South African sides into the Champions Cup.

England international helps Montpellier sink Newcastle while Lions pick up win at Perpignan

There were away wins for Montpellier and the Lions as they overcame Newcastle Falcons and Perpignan in the Challenge Cup action on Sunday.

Eben Etzebeth, Sam Simmonds and George North all feature in opening Challenge Cup round

Check on the team news for this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Scarlets claim derby spoils over 14-man Cardiff while Lions power past Dragons

The Scarlets claimed bragging rights in their derby against Cardiff as they sealed a 29-23 win while the Lions clinched a 49-24 victory over the Dragons.

More Springboks make URC returns while Mack Hansen and Josh Adams also back in action

Check on the team news ahead of Round Seven of the United Rugby Championship season, which sees several Springboks return to action.

Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up

Things are heating up with plenty of local derbies to come, and ahead of the action Planet Rugby selects five storylines to follow this weekend.

URC stock take: Which South African team is best placed ahead of local derbies?

Planet Rugby takes stock of where all the South African teams are at this stage and what is required with the local derby season on the horizon.

Rugby World Cup winner scores on debut as Bulls and Lions run riot in the URC

Double Rugby World Cup winner Willie le Roux sparkled on debut for the Bulls, scoring in their 53-27 rout against Connacht on Saturday.

WATCH: Gargantuan ex-Springbok forward channels inner Handre Pollard to nail perfect conversion kick

Former Springboks hardman Willem Alberts showed off his kicking skills when he nailed a conversion for the Lions in their 61-19 win over Zebre.

Rugby World Cup winners return for South African sides whilst Leinster load up for Munster

Check on the team news ahead of Round Six of the United Rugby Championship that includes a gruelling inter-pro derby between Leinster and Munster.

Five storylines in the URC as Irish giants clash and South African sides look to stabilise

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship action, Planet Rugby selects five storylines to keep an eye on during the next round of action.

Springboks Rugby World Cup winner tragically dies in car accident

The 58-year-old was a member of the 1995 Springboks team that famously won the Rugby World Cup on home soil.

South African URC teams stumble in Europe as Edinburgh and Ulster win

Friday evening's United Rugby Championship action saw Edinburgh and Ulster claim wins over the Bulls and Lions while Zebre sealed a draw against Cardiff.

Peter O’Mahony leads Munster in URC final replay as Irish stars return across the board

Check on the team news ahead of Round Five of the United Rugby Championship season, which includes Munster taking on the Stormers.

Scotland captain returns for Edinburgh against pace-setting Bulls in one of three URC games on Friday

Check on the team news for the three United Rugby Championship games that take place on Friday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Finn Russell shines, World Rugby hampering sport’s growth and poor results for SA URC teams

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Glasgow Warriors claim maximum at Ospreys while Lions and Benetton pick up shock victories

Glasgow Warriors, the Lions and Benetton picked up United Rugby Championship victories over Ospreys, Scarlets and the Stormers on Saturday.

Internationals return from Rugby World Cup duty with Dan Sheehan leading Leinster for the first time

Check on the team news for Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, with three games on Friday, four on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Jack Carty returns to captain Connacht in home derby against Ulster

Check on the team news and our predictions for Round Three of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Leinster bounce back with bonus-point win over Sharks while Edinburgh pip the Lions

Leinster proved too strong for the Sharks to get their campaign on track while Edinburgh edged out the Lions in Saturday's late URC games.

Ex-Springbok set for Sharks debut at Leinster while URC match winner returns for Munster

Check out all of the team news ahead of Round Two of the United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship: Ben Healy shines on debut for Edinburgh while Connacht, Stormers and Ulster win

Debutant Ben Healy guided Edinburgh to victory over the Dragons while Connacht, the Stormers and Ulster also sealed wins over the Ospreys, Lions and Zebre respectively.

WATCH: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s MIND-BLOWING football skills before scoring a try

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored an outstanding try for the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship win over the Lions in Johannesburg.

United Rugby Championship: 200 up for Justin Tipuric as some Rugby World Cup stars feature

Check on all the team news ahead of the opening United Rugby Championship weekend.

Star players, ins and outs and more: Team-by-team guide for United Rugby Championship season

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship confirm Champions Cup qualification changes

The URC will now introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting this season.

Springboks, Bulls and Stade Francais legend joins Lions’ backroom staff

Ex-Bulls, Stade Francais and Springboks fly-half Morne Steyn has joined the Lions' backroom staff as a kicking consultant ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: New Cardiff boss, Stormers signings, Los Pumas moves and more

Five headline rugby rumours and transfers including Cardiff Rugby's search for a new head coach, the Stormers signing spree and Los Pumas moves.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

Concern for United Rugby Championship as broadcaster Viaplay hits financial trouble

The United Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future in the short-term after its UK broadcaster, Viaplay, announced their intention to sell off those rights.