Bath player ratings v Edinburgh: ‘Barnstorming’ Barbeary shines

Following Bath’s 63-10 win over Edinburgh in round four of the Investec Champions Cup, here is how we scored Johann van Graan’s men. Bath player ratings v Edinburgh 15 Tom de Glanville: Back in the starting XV this week but it wasn’t as fruitful a night he would have hoped. Little eye-catching to report but … Read more

Challenge Cup final: Bath pick Will Stuart over Du Toit, Lyon drop Radradra : Planet Rugby

Bath have made four changes from the team that defeated Leicester Tigers for their Challenge Cup final against Lyon on Friday night. They are split equally between forwards and backs, with two being in the backline and Johann van Graan making as many changes up front. At full-back, Tom de Glanville returns to the side … Read more

Champions Cup Team of the Week: RG Snyman and Damian Penaud star : Planet Rugby

A thrilling final pool round of the Investec Champions Cup saw records tumble and now that the dust has settled on the action we’ve picked our Team of the Week. Damian Penaud destroyed the Sharks with a brilliant double hat-trick for Bordeaux, whilst Toulouse eviscerated Leicester, scoring 80 points in one of the great performances. … Read more

Who’s hot and who’s not: Damian Penaud stars in Champions Cup finale : Planet Rugby

It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend. THEY’RE ON FIRE! Investec Champions Cup pool toppers: A massive congratulations to Bordeaux-Begles, Leinster, Northampton Saints and Toulon who topped their respective pools after four rounds of action. … Read more

Bath v Clermont Auvergne: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup clash : Planet Rugby

Following a 40-21 victory for Bath over Clermont Auvergne, here are our five takeaways from the Investec Champions Cup encounter at the Rec on Sunday. The top line A spirited display by ASM Clermont, who played much of the match with 14 men, was simply not enough to repel a classy display from Johann van … Read more