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.

England internationals steer Exeter Chiefs to nail-biting Champions Cup win over Bath

Exeter Chiefs were made to dig deep to defeat Bath Rugby 21-15 in their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash at Sandy Park on Saturday.

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.

Bulls v Lyon: Five takeaways as ‘world-class’ Springbok stars again while disinterested French bow out of the Champions Cup

Our takeaways from the Bulls' round of 16 victory over Lyon 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.

RG Snyman ruled out for Munster adding to mind-blowing stat

RG Snyman's numbers at Munster are not pretty.

Finn Russell suffers concerning injury after awkward breakdown clearout during Champions Cup clash

A blow for Finn Russell, Bath and potentially Scotland.

Marcus Smith shines as Harlequins win Champions Cup thriller against Glasgow Warriors

Marcus Smith shone for Harlequins in their 28-24 victory over Glasgow Warriors that books their passage into the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Harlequins v Glasgow: Five takeaways as ‘marvellous’ Marcus Smith inspires famous Champions Cup win over wasteful Warriors

Our five takeaways from a thrilling Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stoop.

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.

‘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.

Glasgow Warriors welcome star Scotland centre back as Harlequins beef up pack for Champions Cup knockout

The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 action gets underway on Friday with Harlequins facing Glasgow Warriors at the Twickenham Stoop.

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.

Munster lose another prop as dangerous clear-out results in ban despite yellow card

Another blow to Munster ahead of the Investec Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints.

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.

Stormers star still dreams of playing for England despite ‘taboo’ move

Stormers wing Ben Loader has not given up on his dream of playing for England, despite making the move to Cape Town this season.

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.

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.

Saracens dealt hammer blow ahead of Champions Cup tie as in-form back-row suffers season-ending injury

Saracens have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Investec Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Bordeaux-Begles at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

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.

Quiz: Can you name all the clubs that have won the Champions Cup?

We challenge you to name every club that has won the top flight of European Rugby.

Leinster sweating on Ireland stars ahead of Champions Cup showdown with Leicester Tigers

Leinster will be sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 fixture with Leicester Tigers.

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.