Springbok Manie Libbok hooks late match-winner as La Rochelle down injury-ravaged Stormers

A late missed conversion from Manie Libbok denied the Stormers a win over La Rochelle as the Champions Cup holders held on for a 22-21 victory.

Stormers v La Rochelle: Five takeaways as Champions Cup holders get out of jail after Springbok’s late miss

Our five takeaways from La Rochelle's 22-21 win over the Stormers in the Champions Cup last-16.

Stormers player ratings: ‘Outrageously brilliant’ Springbok’s efforts fall short in heart-breaking Champions Cup defeat

Our Stormers' player ratings from their narrow defeat to La Rochelle.

La Rochelle player ratings: ‘Immense’ Will Skelton ‘eventually overwhelms’ Stormers as big men rescue the champions

The player ratings for La Rochelle following their narrow 22-21 victory over the Stormers in the Champions Cup.

Springboks hopeful scores twice as Bulls thrash abysmal Lyon in historic Champions Cup win

The Bulls were impressive in dismantling Lyon in the Champions Cup.

Edinburgh and Ospreys among winners as home teams continue Challenge Cup sweep

There were wins for Edinburgh, Ospreys, Benetton and Clermont over Bayonne, Sale Sharks, the Lions and Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.

Gloucester survive late scare against Castres to secure Challenge Cup quarter-final spot

Gloucester booked their place in the last-eight of the Challenge Cup after beating Castres 30-25 in a three-try success at Kingsholm on Friday.

Matthieu Jalibert and Owen Farrell miss crunch Champions Cup clash as Saracens star sustains ‘minor injury’

A hammer blow for both teams ahead of the crunch Investec Champions Cup clash.

Emile Ntamack in awe of son Romain’s incredible ‘mindset’ after ‘devastating’ injury killed World Cup ‘dream’

Planet Rugby reporter Alex Spink spoke exclusively to France legend Emile Ntamack about his son's Rugby World Cup heartbreak and much more.

Hugo Keenan and RG Snyman passed fit for Irish giants but Owen Farrell out of Champions Cup showdown

The teams have been named for the Champions Cup last-16 ties.

Iain Henderson back to lead Ulster while Bundee Aki returns for Connacht in Challenge Cup

Check on the team news for the Challenge Cup round of 16 games, with one game on Friday, four on Saturday and three taking place on Sunday.

‘Get yourself up’ – Bulls eager to bounce back from Leinster drumming

Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee wants his team to rise up against Lyon after a disappointing result in Dublin against Leinster last weekend.

‘It became very clear to me’ – Antoine Frisch declares his international allegiance

Munster centre Antoine Frisch has decided whether he will play for Ireland or France.

France’s Six Nations star to miss crunch head to head with Antoine Dupont

Antoine Dupont and Nolann Le Garrec will not face off in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie between Toulouse and Racing 92 on Sunday.

Disgraced France forward handed suspended prison sentence for domestic violence conviction

A France international has been handed a suspended prison sentence for domestic violence.

Star forwards return to bolster Gloucester’s pack for Challenge Cup clash with Castres

The Challenge Cup knockout stages start with an Anglo-French contest as Gloucester take on Castres at Kingsholm for a place in the last eight.

Siya Kolisi praises ‘one in many generations’ superstar Antoine Dupont

Racing 92 flank Siya Kolisi was full of praise for Antoine Dupont and Toulouse ahead of the Champions Cup knockout clash.

Siya Kolisi responds to possibly losing Springboks captaincy after Rassie Erasmus’ comments

Siya Kolisi has responded to Rassie Erasmus' comments on the future of the Sprinboks' captaincy.

Champions Cup talking points: ‘Finally’ heating up, ‘lethal’ Toulouse pair, title-winning credentials and officiating peace

Before the action gets underway, Planet Rugby gives you some intriguing storylines to follow this weekend.

‘It’s a massive occasion’ – Damian Willemse welcomes pressure ahead of crunch La Rochelle clash

Classy Stormers Damian Willemse is embracing the pressure ahead of a huge clash with La Rochelle in the Champions Cup last 16.

Sam Whitelock: 42 stats and facts from the All Blacks legend’s career

The numbers behind Sam Whitelock's incredible career.

Sam Whitelock: Most capped All Black of all-time and his trophy ladened 17-year career

Sam Whitelock has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2023/24 season.

‘Immortal’ All Blacks great Sam Whitelock makes shock retirement call after rejecting Scott Robertson’s opportunity

One of the game's all-time greats, Sam Whitelock, will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season.

How Antoine Dupont dominated the Investec Champions Cup pool stage

The Investec Champions Cup heads into the knockouts and Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the top individual performers.

Form guide: How every Investec Champions Cup last-16 club has fared recently

A look at every Investec Champions Cup last-16 club's recent form as the tournament returns for the highly anticipated knockout stages.

Stormers expect La Rochelle to ‘come with all the firepower’ in Champions Cup rematch

Ben Loader expects a huge battle when the Stormers host La Rochelle in their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

Explainer: How the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages work

In light of the prestigious club competition entering the knockout phase, we take a look at the format and who might play who in the next stage.

Stormers preparing for Test match intensity against ‘one of the best club teams in the world’

John Dobson said the Stormers are preparing for a clash of Test match intensity when they host La Rochelle in Saturday's Champions Cup clash in Cape Town.

Henry Arundell scores SENSATIONAL team try for Racing 92 in first minute

Watch an incredible first-minute try for Racing 92 that was finished by England international Henry Arundell.

All Blacks and France in tug-of-war for teenage sensation as Hurricanes starlet ‘wanted’ by five Top 14 giants

A transfer saga is hotting up as clubs in France battle to bring in a much sough-after New Zealand-based talent.