David Skippers

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | David Skippers

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!Northampton Saints: Who saw that coming? Northampton shocked us all as they produced one of the performances of the past few years, against the odds, to knock out heavy favourites Leinster in Dublin.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | David Skippers

After an impressive 35-18 triumph over Toulouse in their Investec Champions Cup encounter at the Matmut Atlantique, here’s how the Bordeaux-Begles squad performed on Sunday. Backline brilliance15 Romain Buros: The 27-year-old was in the thick of the action from the outset as he gave his side good attacking momentum from the back and was brave under the high ball throughout.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | David Skippers

Following Lyon’s 29-15 triumph over Racing 92 in their Challenge Cup semi-final at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Sunday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the action. The top lineFrom the outset the contrasting styles between these sides were evident as Lyon opted for an enterprising style of play in which they gave the ball plenty of air, while Racing went for a more direct approach where they opted to kick more before launching attacks.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | David Skippers

Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell couldn’t hide his delight after the Premiership outfit advanced to the Investec Champions Cup final courtesy of a 37-34 triumph over Leinster on Saturday. As the scoreline suggests, this was a thrilling encounter at the Aviva Stadium with both sides scoring five tries apiece although Northampton got the rub of the green during the early exchanges and held a 27-15 lead at half-time.

1 week ago | planetrugby.com | David Skippers

Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom’s father has revealed that his son is “safe and well” despite an arrest warrant being issued for him after he was found guilty of misusing corporate funds. In March, it was reported in the French media that Elsom received a prison sentence of two years while he also has to pay a fine of 100,000 euros – half of which was suspended.