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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We have seen this before!

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.

Santiago Carreras kicks Gloucester into Challenge Cup semi-final after hard-fought win over Ospreys

Gloucester outside back Santiago Carreras kicked 18 points as the Premiership side beat the Ospreys 23-13 in the Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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.

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.

Peter O’Mahony’s contract saga ends as Ireland captain confirms future

Peter O'Mahony has extended his career by at least one more season.

Springbok returns bolster Sharks and Ulster packs for Challenge Cup play-offs

The lineups for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals have been announced.

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.

Scotland fly-half makes Gloucester return for Challenge Cup showdown with Ospreys

Check on the team news for Friday's highly anticipated Challenge Cup quarter-final between Gloucester and the Ospreys at Kingsholm.

‘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.