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Champions Cup dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage for Round of 16 clashes

The dates, venues, kick-off times and television coverage for the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 games has been confirmed by EPCR.

Law discussion: Should Joe McCarthy and Josh McKay’s Champions Cup tries have stood?

Our latest law discussion piece looks at a try awarded for Leinster against Leicester Tigers and a try not given for Glasgow Warriors against Toulon.

The long list of potential replacements for Owen Farrell at Saracens

Who could replace Owen Farrell at Saracens? Here are some of the options.

Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week: Six Nations stars dominate in exhilarating final round of pool stage action

Our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after the final round of pool stage action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL move, Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies appointment and Elton Jantjies’ fall from grace

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

‘Ridiculous’ Champions Cup format slammed after round of 16 fixtures revealed

Fans and pundits are not pleased after the confirmation of the Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures.

Investec Champions Cup round-of-16 ties revealed after thrilling weekend

Check out the draw for the Champions Cup last-16.

New Ireland captain headlines Andy Farrell’s injury concerns ahead of Six Nations

Ireland's injury list looks to have grown following this weekend's Champions Cup action.

Ireland quartet cross as unbeaten Leinster seal home comforts with win at Leicester Tigers

A late try from Caelan Doris helped Leinster map out a home route to the Investec Champions Cup final after they won 27-10 at Leicester Tigers.

Leicester Tigers v Leinster: Five takeaways as Ireland-laden XV grind out victory as a fifth star is in sight

Our takeways from the Investec Champions Cup clash between Leicester Tigers and Leinster.

New England captain ruled out injured for Saracens while Manie Libbok reaches milestone

Check on the team news for all the games in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage, with plenty riding on this weekend's clashes.

Winners and losers from Ireland’s Six Nations squad, including Jonathan Sexton’s replacement

Our winners and losers from the Ireland Six Nations squad.

Champions Cup Team of the Week: French stars dominate with a healthy English contingent

Our Champions Cup Team of the Week following the weekend's action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Andy Farrell’s Lions call, French duo dazzle as Saracens suffer record loss in Champions Cup

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

Jacques Nienaber opens up on his relationship with Rassie Erasmus after leaving Springboks

Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus created one of the great South Africa coaching duos.

Jordan Larmour makes Ireland statement as seven-try Leinster hammer Stade Francais

Jordan Larmour was in fine form as Leinster hammered Stade Francais.

Ireland handed fitness boost ahead of Six Nations while Leicester Tigers bench Springboks in key Champions Cup round

Round Three of the Champions Cup is packed full of intriguing matches with Toulon v Munster, Ulster v Toulouse and Bath v Racing 92 standing out.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Owen Farrell links, Northampton’s comeback and struggling Sharks

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

Ireland international set for stunning switch to Wales this Six Nations – report

Wales could turn to a former Ireland captain as a playing option during this year's Six Nations, with the player becoming eligible in mid-February.

Champions Cup match officials announced for Rounds Three and Four

The match officials for Rounds Three and Four of the Champions Cup have been announced, with the action set to make or break teams' knockout hopes.

Ireland legend urges Andy Farrell to include ‘rare talent’ in Six Nations squad

Ireland great Keith Wood believes that head coach Andy Farrell must include Leinster’s rising fly-half star in his squad for the 2024 Six Nations.

Ulster expose key weakness in ‘susceptible’ Jacques Nienaber-led Leinster defence

Ulster could have found the key to unlocking the Leinster defence, which is under the guidance of former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber.

Ulster claim famous win at Leinster while Dragons victory puts Sharks bottom

There were priceless wins for Ulster and the Dragons over Leinster and Scarlets respectively in the United Rugby Championship late games on Monday.

Ireland stars return for Munster in the United Rugby Championship while Wales duo bring up 100

2024 kicks off with four derby games taking place in the United Rugby Championship that include Connacht v Munster and Leinster v Ulster.

Rising Ireland star prepared to ‘fight’ RG Snyman for Leinster role

Springbok RG Snyman will be competing with the likes of Joe McCarthy and James Ryan for a starting role at Leinster.

Five storylines to watch in the URC including the Coastal Derby, surprise package and 1872 Cup

Ahead of yet another intriguing round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at five storylines to follow this weekend.

Springboks lock RG Snyman put ‘money pathway over reputation’ with shock Leinster move

Munster supporters and ex-players have voiced their displeasure after RG Snyman signed for Leinster.

Ireland great suggests changes to ‘unfair’ IRFU system in the wake of RG Snyman’s transfer saga

Former Ireland players Donncha O’Callaghan and Bernard Jackman debate whether the IRFU needs to change following the RG Snyman deal.

How Leinster’s win over Munster had Jacques Nienaber’s fingerprints all over it

Leinster’s Joe McCarthy praised the influence of the defensive and 6-2 split in their narrow 9-3 win over Munster at Thomond Park.

Leinster muscle their way to victory over Munster in bruising Thomond Park encounter

Leinster completed the double over Munster in the 2023/24 season after they secured a 9-3 win at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.