Munster player ratings v Bordeaux: Jack Crowley ‘hot and cold’ in loss : Planet Rugby

Following Munster’s 47-29 defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup quarter-finals, here is how we scored Ian Costello’s men from the Stade Chaban-Delmas.  Munster player ratings v Bordeaux Bègles 15 Thaakir Abrahams: There’s something about South African backs in scrum caps, isn’t there. Just looked very threatening whenever he touched the ball, and matched that with some sturdy … Read more

Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Few positives for visitors in Leinster loss : Planet Rugby

After an embarrassing 52-0 defeat against Leinster in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium, here’s how the Glasgow Warriors squad performed on Friday. Backline fail to fire 15 Kyle Rowe: The Scotland flyer was solid under the high ball and went on some attacking runs but made little headway as he was … Read more

Mike Tindall worried Steve Borthwick ‘killed’ Marcus Smith’s Lions hopes : Planet Rugby

Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall admits that Marcus Smith could have harmed both his Lions and England hopes looking ahead to the Australia tour. The Harlequins star was one of the best fly-halves in the world in 2024 and looked nailed on to be in Andy Farrell’s squad for the trip Down Under. However, … Read more

2025 Bahrain Grand Prix – Free Practice 2 F1 results (Sakhir)

Here are the complete F1 results from the second free practice session (FP2) at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the fourth round of the F1 2025 season at the Sakhir circuit. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the pace in second practice in Bahrain, with his quickest time of 1:30.505 just 0.154 seconds faster than Lando Norris. … Read more

Leinster player ratings v Glasgow: Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman shine : Planet Rugby

Following a dominant 52-0 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, here are the player ratings for Leinster. 15 Hugo Keenan: Brilliant lines, superb passing and a player who ultimately showed his class in all aspects of the game. 8 14 Tommy O’Brien: Made his first … Read more

Champions Cup teams: Louis Bielle-Biarrey returns to face Munster : Planet Rugby

It’s quarter-final time in the Investec Champions Cup and blockbuster matches are set to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as teams battle to make the last four. Leinster v Glasgow Warriors kicks off the weekend on Friday evening before Bordeaux-Begles host Munster and Northampton Saints meet Castres in Saturday’s two fixtures. Then on … Read more

Norris Challenges Verstappen to McLaren Test | F1 Rivalry

Norris Challenges Verstappen to McLaren Test, Predicts Disappointment Table of Contents Norris Challenges Verstappen to McLaren Test, Predicts Disappointment “Let Him Try, He’ll Be Surprised” – Norris Responds to Verstappen’s Claims Bahrain Grand Prix: A Potential Reset for the Field? Norris Challenges Verstappen to McLaren Test | F1 Rivalry Heats Up The Gauntlet Thrown: What … Read more

Sebastien Chabal makes stunning mental health revelation : Planet Rugby

Legendary France loose forward Sebastien Chabal has revealed that he is suffering from significant memory loss after his retirement from the game, possibly due to concussions. Earlier this week, the YouTube channel Legend – which is hosted by French media personality Guillaume Pley – published an interview with Chabal where he made the stunning revelations … Read more

Champions Cup: Leinster drop four Ireland stars for Glasgow quarter-final : Planet Rugby

Leinster have dropped Ireland captain Caelan Doris to the bench in a surprising move ahead of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday. The number eight started their round-of-16 match against Harlequins last weekend but he has been selected among the replacements for their match with Glasgow Warriors. That means Jack Conan has shifted from … Read more