Alan Quinlan slams ’embarrassing’ Harlequins and ‘overhyped’ Premiership : Planet Rugby

Munster great Alan Quinlan has absolutely hammered the performance of Harlequins in their defeat to Leinster and also questioned the overall quality of the Premiership. The Londoners were demolished 62-0 by the Irish giants as Danny Wilson’s men barely fired a shot at Croke Park on Saturday. It turned into an embarrassing afternoon for Quins … Read more

Champions Cup team news: Sam Prendergast and Marcus Smith clash : Planet Rugby

The Investec Champions Cup action returns this weekend with the last-16 games, including defending champions Toulouse’s clash against Sale Sharks on Sunday. The schedule begins with Northampton Saints v Clermont on Friday before Toulon host Saracens, Leinster face Harlequins, Castres host Benetton, La Rochelle meet Munster and Glasgow Warriors welcome Leicester Tigers to Scotstoun in … Read more

Leinster: Josh van der Flier reveals Jacques Nienaber’s ‘real USP’ : Planet Rugby

As Leinster’s second string recorded a statement win in Durban over the weekend against the Sharks, it’s all change for the Irish province as their attention turns towards the Investec Champions Cup and an appointment with Harlequins in the Round of 16. Planet Rugby’s James While caught up with a great of Irish rugby, the … Read more

Wales: Warren Gatland’s ally Rob Howley departs, Matt Sherratt recalls trio : Planet Rugby

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt has quickly stamped his mark on the squad and called up three much-publicised snubs from the early rounds of the Six Nations. Sherratt, who has replaced the outgoing Warren Gatland following a disappointing start to this year’s Championship, is tasked with turning around the country’s fortunes. Gatland had been … 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