Champions Cup News
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Springboks captain Kolisi's verdict on back row switch under Plumtree
Following on from the Sharks back to back-to-back victories in December 2024, former All Blacks assistant coach and current Sharks…
Stormers receive important injury update
Springboks back Manie Libbok, versatile forward Keke Morabe and Ben-Jason Dixon are likely to miss this weekend's important clash …
'I know we rattled them' - Pam Lam reacts to Bristol's defeat to Leinster
Pat Lam says Bristol will give it a “real good go” when they face a second major Investec Champions Cup test in succession aga…
Springbok flyhalf one of two players hospitalised
The Stormers are "running out of cattle" according to head coach John Dobson after two players were hospitalised after the game ag…
Watch: All Black Jordie Barrett scores for Leinster on club debut
All Black recruit Jordie Barrett capped off his club debut for Leinster with a try against Bristol Bears in the 35-12 win.
Everyone is saying the same thing after Jordie Barrett's Leinster debut
Everyone is saying the same thing after Bristol Bears were brought down to earth in their Investec Champions Cup opener by a Leins…
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 21:05
Jordie Barrett and Leinster's 'Bomb Squad' disarm Bristol Bears
Premiership high-fliers Bristol were brought crashing down to earth in their Investec Champions Cup opener as tournament heavyweig…
Leinster player ratings vs Bristol Bears | Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: Leinster shook off a sluggish start to roar into fifth gear in a splendid second half, securing a comman…
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 19:54
Leicester crumble in Bordeaux, Ulster shredded in Toulouse
Bordeaux-Begles mounted a second-half fightback to beat Leicester 42-28 in their opening Investec Champions Cup clash at Stade Cha…
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Bordeaux | Investec Champions Cup
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester came out firing in their Champions Cup opener, putting together a strong first half and…
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 15:31
Franco Smith not getting carried away after Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup boilover
Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith is remaining grounded despite seeing his side open the Champions Cup pool stage with an impres…
The piece of shed history that fires up Joe Heyes
Before Leicester embarked on their windy trip to Bordeaux for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux, Tigers prop …
Jon Newcombe
08 Dec, 8:00
Munster player ratings vs Stade Francais | Investec Champions Cup
Munster Rugby secured a 33 – 7 victory over Stade Francais at Thomond Park to get their Investec Champions Cup campaign off to t…
Philip Bendon
07 Dec, 21:31
Saracens open Champions Cup bid with Bulls win as Munster down Stade Francais
Saracens powered to victory over Bulls as a 27-5 victory marked the start of their Investec Champions Cup campaign. There was an e…
Stade Francais player ratings vs Munster | Investec Champions Cup
Stade Francais player ratings: Stade Français were outplayed and outclassed at Thomond Park, unable to match Munster’s intensit…
Ian Cameron
07 Dec, 19:33
Northampton thump Castres in Champions Cup statement win
Northampton began their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable 38-8 bonus-point victory over Castres.
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Castres | Investec Champions Cup
Last season's Investec Champions Cup semi-finalists Northampton Saints got their new campaign off to a perfect start with a 38-8 b…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec, 17:16
Jake White clarifies 'buffet' comment about Bok rookie
The Bulls’ Director of Rugby, Jake White, has come out in defence of his Springbok back Canan Moodie, saying he never intended t…
'I apologise': Ronan O'Gara explains post-match incident with Bath fans
Ronan O'Gara has apologised for any offence caused by his language after being approached by Bath fans following La Rochelle's nar…
Ian Cameron
07 Dec, 14:38
Johann van Graan and Ronan O'Gara on Bath loss to La Rochelle
Bath boss Johann van Graan was left to reflect on “small margins” after his team lost their opening Investec Champions Cup gam…
La Rochelle player ratings vs Bath | Investec Champions Cup
La Rochelle player ratings: La Rochelle demonstrated why they are two-time Champions Cup winners, showing composure and grit in a …
Ian Cameron
07 Dec, 10:02
Third-quarter surge falls short for Bath as La Rochelle win Champions Cup opener
Bath’s Investec Champions Cup hopes suffered an immediate setback as twice-winners La Rochelle triumphed 24-20 at the Recreation…
Bath player ratings vs La Rochelle | Investec Champions Cup
Bath player ratings: In tough conditions at The Rec, Bath battled bravely but ultimately fell to a disappointing 24-20 Investec Ch…
Ian Cameron
06 Dec, 22:07
'More serious' - Glasgow issue brutal Adam Hastings update
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has confirmed he expects to be without Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings for at least the next three…
Bryn Palmer
06 Dec, 22:00
Jack Nowell: 'Bath should get a backlash from La Rochelle this weekend'
Once a Champions Cup winner with Exeter Chiefs, the England wing returns to the West Country in the colours of serial champions La…
Neil Squires
06 Dec, 20:45
Franco Smith reveals Glasgow Warriors' 'big objective' for Champions Cup
Franco Smith has challenged Glasgow to complement an encouraging start to their United Rugby Championship title defence by mountin…
The 8 teams I predict will make Champions Cup quarter-finals – Andy Goode
There’s always conjecture around the Champions Cup but the best club competition in the world never fails to stir the emotions a…
Jordie Barrett set for Leinster debut as superstars return
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is set to make his much-anticipated Leinster debut on Sunday against Bristol Bears in the Investe…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec, 14:04
England rest rule affects Leicester team selection
Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika has chosen to leave England lock George Martin out of the team for this weekend's trip …
Jon Newcombe
06 Dec, 13:54
Sale Sharks warned to expect 'horrible' experience against URC big dogs
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned his players to expect a “horrible” experience when they open their Investec Champions Cup …
Chris Jones
06 Dec, 10:36
Lawrence Dallaglio: Lions year adds extra spice to Champions Cup
As the closest thing to Test rugby, Lawrence Dallaglio says the Investec Champions Cup gives players a golden opportunity to furth…
Jon Newcombe
06 Dec, 8:00
England needs a new domestic dynasty. Without one they'll never win in Europe again
The likes of Saracens, Leicester and Wasps used to rule in Europe but their star has dimmed and they are playing catch-up
Daniel Gallan
05 Dec, 16:32
Ronan O'Gara goes big as La Rochelle face Bath side missing England stars
Ronan O'Gara has laid to rest any concerns that he may rest some of his La Rochelle stars for their opening match of the Investec …
Josh Raisey
05 Dec, 15:09
Bristol boss Pat Lam issues warning to Champions Cup rivals
Pat Lam believes Bristol are the best prepared they have been for a Champions Cup campaign ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster opener …
Exeter outline their plan to stop a Sharks side loaded with Springboks
Rob Baxter says Exeter are excited to tackle one of the toughest assignments in world rugby on Saturday.
Free-again Jonny Hill 'playing for a contract' after ban
England forward Jonny Hill, who was given a 10-week suspension following an incident involving a Bath fan in June, will signal the…
Chris Jones
04 Dec, 16:18
‘There’s going to be murder’ – words that motivated Lawrence Dallaglio’s Wasps
Always head up and chest out, Lawrence Dallaglio never took a backward step as the proudest of players for England, the Lions and …
Jon Newcombe
04 Dec, 11:28
Saracens acknowledge Springbok factor ahead of Bulls clash
Mark McCall says Saracens have a chance to “react and respond” following their defeat at Newcastle when they face opening Inve…
Ireland trio ruled out of Leinster's Champions Cup opener
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that flanker Will Connors will miss their Investec Champions Cup opener against Brist…
Josh Raisey
03 Dec, 15:30
Leinster issue promising Jordie Barrett injury update
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has eased concerns over the injury new recruit Jordie Barrett suffered for the All Blacks against F…
Ryanair claim Leinster face away match flight chaos this winter
The Irish province are due to play at Bristol on December 8 and at La Rochelle on January 12 in the Investec Champions Cup, while …
Liam Heagney
12 Sep, 16:37
Could Leicester replace colossus Jasper Wiese with ‘Moneyball’ approach?
Leicester may not be able to afford a ready-made replacement but could compensate in other ways for their South African No.8's exi…
Dissenting voices mask the fact rugby fans can watch more live footage than ever
With Premier Sports strengthening their position as the home of rugby, rugby fans are voicing their dissatisfaction at added costs
Neil Squires
21 Aug, 11:30
Champions Cup lands new broadcaster in UK and Ireland in major shake-up
The EPCR have announced that Premier Sports will be the lead broadcaster for the Investec Champions Cup until 2027 in the UK and I…
Northampton Saints to face Leinster this September
Northampton Saints will get an opportunity to exact revenge on Leinster when they face the Irish heavyweights in a preseason match…
Ian Cameron
25 Jul, 10:04
Premier Sports set to swoop in for Champions Cup rights
If bookies had been offering odds on where the next rights to broadcast EPCR’s Champions and Challenge Cups were going they’d …
Brendan Fanning
19 Jul, 17:59
Leinster and La Rochelle to renew rivalry as Champions Cup pools named
A new chapter in the rivalry between Leinster and La Rochelle is set to be written next season after both sides were drawn in the …
Josh Raisey
02 Jul, 11:07
Leinster and Ulster name teams for Irish URC quarter-final
Leinster and Ulster have both announced their teams for Saturday evening's URC quarter-final clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Ian Cameron
07 Jun, 12:24
Super Rugby champion weighs in on the Antoine Dupont 'GOAT' debate
Former Crusaders halfback and six-time Super Rugby champion Bryn Hall has had his say on Antoine Dupont's claim for the greatest o…
Jack Willis' Champions Cup masterclass proves English eligibility rules need a rethink
Imagine what the burgeoning Toulouse tyro could do wearing the white jersey of his country.
Nick Bishop
28 May, 20:07
'I struggle to say Antoine Dupont is the greatest of all time'
Co-hosts Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode are at odds over the claim that Antoine Dupont is the greatest rugby player of all time.
Liam Heagney
28 May, 10:30
How Leinster should learn from Dan Carter after toughest Champions Cup 'lesson' of all
With no Johnny Sexton and no history of clutch drop-goal kickers on the field, Leinster have been left to rue a loss by the finest…
Hope on the horizon for Leinster as Cup final loss brings unexpected silver lining
However, their third successive narrow defeat in the decider could spell trouble for the teams contending in the United Rugby Cham…
Ronan O'Gara on Leinster’s ‘comfort zone’ contributing to yet another final loss
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has reflected on the third-consecutive Leinster final loss, citing their lack of away form as …
Grant Constable
27 May, 11:07
Stephen Jones points finger of blame in Leinster loss
Sunday Times journalist Stephen Jones has pointed the finger of the blame in Leinster's lastest Investec Champions Cup final loss.…
Ian Cameron
26 May, 10:18
Antoine Dupont wins the 2024 Investec Player of the Year
Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont has won the Investec Player of the Year award for the second time following his side's dramatic vi…
Four Leinster talking points after latest Champions Cup final loss
The upside of being stuck on a brutally delayed Avanti train out of Euston that didn’t want to go anywhere fast on Saturday even…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 6:00
The 'devastated' Leinster reaction to latest Champions Cup final loss
Toulouse scaled the summit of European rugby for an unprecedented sixth time after finishing strongly in a 31-22 victory at Totten…
Antoine Dupont assigns Euro masterclass to one skill learned in sevens
Everyone knew Antoine Dupont would be influential in the Investec Champions Cup final, but few would have expected that it would b…
Josh Raisey
25 May, 18:48
Leinster player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Champions Cup final
Leinster player ratings live from Tottenham Stadium: A fifth star on their shirt or confirmation that they are the Spurs of rugby …
Liam Heagney
25 May, 17:07
Antoine Dupont inspires Toulouse to European glory in extra time epic
Matthis Lebel’s try and three Thomas Ramos penalties in the extra period saw the French side over the line in London.
Toulouse player ratings vs Leinster | 2023/24 Champions Cup final
Player ratings: In a game that was a Test match in every way but in name, Leinster and Toulouse delivered a contest befitting the…
Josh Raisey
25 May, 15:34
Perfect Champions Cup final will be won in the mind – Andy Goode
Having the two best teams in the competition in the final is all you can ask for and it should be mouth-watering but it’ll be th…
What Jamison Gibson-Park makes of facing Antoine Dupont again
The two finalists are the most decorated teams in Champions Cup history.
Three talking points as Leinster and Toulouse name cup final teams
With the confirmation on Friday of the respective match day 23s, all is now in readiness for Saturday’s heavyweight Investec Cha…
Liam Heagney
24 May, 13:46
No Toulouse XV changes but bench includes son of ex-Leinster forward
Investec Champions Cup finalists Toulouse have named the same starting team they fielded in their semi-final win over Harlequins i…
Liam Heagney
24 May, 11:30
Three changes for Leinster, who also go with a six/two bench split
The Irish province clung onto a 20-17 victory at Croke Park and they have now reacted by altering one back and two of their pack a…
Liam Heagney
24 May, 11:00
Toulouse must go the distance to slam door on Leinster's five-star tilt
Toulouse have the star quality to cause Leinster more Champions Cup stress if the final goes to the wire.
Brendan Fanning
24 May, 9:09
Brian O'Driscoll: The verdict on the Jacques Nienaber Leinster blitz
O’Driscoll sweetly set the scene for Saturday's appetising blockbuster when popping up on a Zoom call last Wednesday.
Liam Heagney
24 May, 7:28
The Champions Cup final team Brian O’Driscoll wants Leinster to pick
Brian O’Driscoll has recommended Leinster make three changes to their XV for this Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final vers…
Liam Heagney
23 May, 17:14
Ross Byrne has the grandest stage to prove his doubters wrong
Stepping out of Johnny Sexton's shadow was never going to be easy but Leinster's out-half has a day of reckoning in London
Pat McCarry
23 May, 17:03
The 2009 Heineken Cup finalists: Where are they now?
Leinster had watched Munster win two out of three Heineken Cup finals before they booked their place in the Murrayfield final by h…
Neil Fissler
23 May, 16:43
Mick Cleary: 'Stade Toulousain are not without their imperfections and vulnerabilities'
The aristocratic Top 14 side are stacked with superstars and will fancy their chances against a similarly star-studded Leinster si…
Vincent Koch: 'Never think you’re the big dog because they fall the hardest'
The decorated two-time World Cup winner could add more medals to his collection but has a humility that has been earned the hard w…
Daniel Gallan
22 May, 19:30
What to watch in men’s rugby: Titles to be decided in Tokyo and London
Silverware will be handed out in Tokyo and London this weekend, and RugbyPass TV will be there every step of the way.
Martyn Thomas
22 May, 15:25
Toulouse centre handed ban but given Champions Cup final lifeline
Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares has given a three week ban for his dangerous tackle on Harlequins centre Luke Northmore in the…
EPCR name referees for Leinster-Toulouse, Sharks-Gloucester finals
There had been a suggestion, namely from the likes of pundit Andy Goode, that Luke Pearce should be the English official entrusted…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 10:29
The special 'tough f***er' description of Leinster boss Leo Cullen
Hamilton was part of the Leicester squad in the mid-noughties looking to prosper from the retirement of the legendary Martin Johns…
Liam Heagney
14 May, 12:52
Leinster handed Champions Cup final boost as 3 Ireland stars return
Ireland and Leinster lock James Ryan is expected to return to full training this week to put himself in contention to play in the …
Josh Raisey
13 May, 13:51
Brian O'Driscoll fears Toulouse will expose Jacques Nienaber system
Jacques Nienaber is less than one year into his time with Leinster and the results so far are positive.
Josh Raisey
10 May, 15:25
Semi-final citing hands Toulouse a Champions Cup final headache
The Argentine back was a 69th-minute replacement for midfielder Paul Costes but his part in finishing out the 38-26 semi-final vic…
Liam Heagney
10 May, 10:43
Why European rugby is in danger of death-by-monopoly
The emergence of three super clubs may threaten the Investec Champions Cup, but there is a solution.
Ben Youngs: 'The job description of a 9 has changed. Gibson-Park and Dupont are leading the evolution'
It is the most poorly paid position in the Gallagher Premiership but never has the influence of a scrum-half been so high
Neil Squires
09 May, 7:15
Give 'perfect final' to best referee in the business – Andy Goode
With Irish and French referees out of the equation, England's Luke Pearce is surely the frontrunner to get the whistle for the May…
Caelan Doris strikes out as clear Lions captaincy frontrunner
In the absence of Garry Ringrose, the Ireland No 8's leadership credentials may have caught the eye of Lions coach Andy Farrell
Pat McCarry
07 May, 11:53
Fin Smith explains the Leinster 'chaos' that caught out Northampton
The Gallagher Premiership leaders found their way back from a 3-20 early second-half deficit to leave the URC side frantically def…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 9:59
Courtney Lawes hailed as best in the world behind Antoine Dupont
Courtney Lawes may have retired from international rugby, but he showed against Leinster on Saturday in the Investec Champions Cup…
Jacques Nienaber's 'offensive defence' moved Leinster closer to the cherished fifth star
The South African supremo's rearguard action stymied the best attack in England at Croke Park.
Nick Bishop
06 May, 18:11
Freakish Eben Etzebeth stats and other European semi-final feats
The European semi-finals in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup provided a tonne of fascinating statistics for …
Ian Cameron
06 May, 14:39
Joe Marler apologises over 77th minute moment of madness in Toulouse
Joe Marler delivered a straightforward apology after conceding a crucial penalty that hurt Harlequins' chances in the Champions Cu…
Danny Care makes brutal admission as Harlequins exit Europe
Danny Care felt that Harlequins “messed up” in the first half after their Investec Champions Cup hopes were ended by semi-fina…
'Full petulant child' - Costly Joe Marler brainfade enrages fans
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has drawn sharp criticism following his side's Investec Champions Cup loss to Toulouse after conceding …
Ian Cameron
05 May, 18:27
Harlequins player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Champions Cup
On Sunday afternoon Toulouse defeated Harlequins in an enthralling match in front of a fully packed, Stadium de Toulouse. The aren…
Jack Tunney
05 May, 16:51
Toulouse win thrilling Champions Cup try-fest with Harlequins
Toulouse thwarted a thrilling Harlequins fightback to triumph 38-26 and book an Investec Champions Cup final clash against fellow …
Toulouse player ratings vs Harlequins | 2023/24 Champions Cup
Toulouse player rating: The aristocrats of European rugby got it done in end but it didn't come without a scare from Gallagher Pre…
Ian Cameron
05 May, 16:03
The 'most important' thing Leo Cullen said post-game about Leinster
There was even the frivolous revelation that Garry Ringrose is a Spurs fan, as is Cullen’s father, and that the May 25 final at …
Liam Heagney
05 May, 8:30
'It might sound really harsh' - Jackman on Leinster's Achilles' heel
Former rugby Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has raised concerns about Leinster's depth ahead of the Investec Champions Cup final.
Courtney Lawes: 'Disappointing thing is we didn’t really test them'
The 35-year-old had hoped to be leading his Saints out at Tottenham in the May 25 final in his final season at the Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 21:12
James Lowe's frank admission after Champions Cup close shave
James Lowe admitted Leinster had gone close to suffering an almighty upset after reaching the Investec Champions Cup final with a …
Northampton player ratings vs Leinster | 2023/24 Champions Cup
Here, Leinster won again, but there was a world of a difference in how this 17-20 nerve-shredder unfolded in front of 82,300 enthr…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 18:57
Leinster barely survive Croke Park thriller with Northampton
Northampton fell short with a courageous second-half fightback as Leinster emerged 20-17 winners in their Investec Champions Cup s…
Leinster player ratings vs Northampton | 2023/24 Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: How Northampton Saints stayed in this one is hard to fathom, given there was only one side in it for much…
Ian Cameron
04 May, 18:37
Quins create tailor-made plan to down European giants Toulouse
Quins will make a first Champions Cup semi-final appearance in south-west France on Sunday.
Danny Wilson: 'Harlequins certainly won't kick three points in Toulouse'
The Stoop supremo on Glaswegian redemption, the genius of Marcus Smith, and why Quins have to go for broke in France.
Jamie Lyall
03 May, 12:57
Harlequins keep the faith, changing just one of their match day 23
The Londoners beat off Gallagher Premiership leaders Northampton with a 41-32 win at Twickenham last Saturday.
Liam Heagney
03 May, 11:32
Dupont and Ntamack start as Toulouse name team for Quins
France stars Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack have both been named to start as Toulouse named their side to take on Harlequins in…
Ian Cameron
03 May, 11:23
Ludlam and Sleightholme out as Saints make 7 changes for Leinster
Lewis Ludlam and Ollie Sleightholme have been ruled out of Northampton Saints' Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster …
Josh Raisey
03 May, 11:22
Leinster change two, but Ringrose and Keenan remain absent
The Irish province swatted aside their French rivals, winning 40-13 after successive narrow defeats to Ronan O’Gara’s team in …
Liam Heagney
03 May, 11:11
The era-defining moment that set Leinster on the road to success
The elite Irish province started their dominance in 2009 and will be desperate to put out a statement of intent against Northampto…
Makazole Mapimpi: 'My life is somewhere I never thought it would be.'
The popular World Cup winner is a rags-to-riches story and he is desperate to enjoy the hand life has dealt him
Daniel Gallan
02 May, 21:06
'I fell in love with that the minute I got here' - Jack Willis
The England international is chasing domestic and European title success.
The Dallaglio verdict on Saints, Quins in 'shot to nothing' semis
No English club has featured in the decider since Exeter lifted the trophy in the behind-closed-doors October 2020 showpiece again…
Liam Heagney
02 May, 10:36
The 'quite disheartening' reason that has Andrew Porter fired up
Leo Cullen’s men are preparing to host Northampton in the semi-finals of the competition following successive final losses to Ro…
'I haven’t seen any fear this week': Alex Dombrandt talks up Quins
While it is Quins’ first semi-final appearance in the flagship club competition, record five-time winners Toulouse are one victo…
Alex Mitchell: Saints 'are in a very good place at the moment'
Northampton have mirrored the England scrum-half's own rise and will travel with confidence to face Leinster in Dublin.
Neil Squires
01 May, 15:17
Tyrone Green: 'I want my team-mates to expect me to do something special'
The hot-stepping Harlequins full-back could play for England next year if his native South Africa don't want him.
Daniel Gallan
01 May, 11:57
How 'goosebump tone-setter' has Fin Smith set for ‘hostile’ Leinster
Saints will visit the 82,300-capacity Dublin stadium, which is steeped in national symbolism as the site of the 1920 Bloody Sunday…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 6:51
Northampton issue injury update, react to Croke Park history talk
Croke Park was the location of the Bloody Sunday massacre in 1920 – when British forces opened fire and killed 14 people at a Ga…
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr, 16:35
Toulouse back in the pink on and off the field
After hitting rock-bottom in 2017, Europe's most successful club have rediscovered their élan.
Gavin Mortimer
30 Apr, 14:50
Leinster receive injury boost with 2 Ireland stars fit for Northampton
Leinster and Ireland duo Garry Ringrose and Jimmy O'Brien will return to full training this week and will be in contention to face…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 13:58
Leinster sell out 82,300 capacity Croke Park within hours
Tickets for the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park were sold out within hour…
Ian Cameron
19 Apr, 15:13
O'Gara provides subtle dig at booing Leinster fans in perfect retort
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara is "not sensitive" about the frosty reception he received from Leinster fans in their Investec Champ…
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 14:01
Jake White: Let me clear up some things
The flight back to South Africa gave me time to reflect on a pretty intense couple of days, and believe me, I’ve had a few over …
How Leinster neutralised 'long-in-the-tooth' La Rochelle
The Irish province slew their great foe, prompting questions about the serial champions' age profile.
Nick Bishop
18 Apr, 14:40
Leinster set for 'hugely exciting' stadium move next season
Leinster have announced that they will play their home matches in the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup next se…
Josh Raisey
18 Apr, 13:28
The 8 player shortlist for the 2024 Champions Cup Player of the Year
The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Investec Champions Cup Player of the Year.
Ian Cameron
18 Apr, 11:26
The 124kg 'enforcer' Matfield tips to 'take over' from Etzebeth
Leinster knew what was coming their way in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against holders La Rochelle, and they prepar…
Josh Raisey
18 Apr, 11:20
Ryan Baird has unlocked raw power for Leinster and Ireland
In running Leinster's lineouts, the newly powered up, rangy back five forward has added another string to his bow
Pat McCarry
18 Apr, 10:45
How the salary cap forced Quins to find the future of English rugby
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson insists the success of Gallagher Premiership teams in Europe shows the future of English club r…
'If the South Africans are in, they need to be all in'
What is the point in having South African teams in the Champions Cup if they demean it when it comes to the showpiece games?
Neil Squires
17 Apr, 11:37
How the 'ruthless' Premiership is punching far above its weight
Gloucester boss George Skivington believes the success of Premiership clubs in the Investec Champions Cup and the European Challen…
Chris Jones
16 Apr, 15:43
Swashbuckling Hurricanes and Harlequins show scrum still matters
Two traditionally free-wheeling attacking sides have built huge victories on their set-piece excellence.
Nick Bishop
16 Apr, 13:09
Potential Champions Cup eye-gouge creates online storm
A potential eye-gouging incident has gone viral online following Toulouse's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Exet…
Josh Raisey
15 Apr, 13:59
'The Irish go a little too far' - Gibson-Park impresses French, to a point
The French rugby press has lauded Ireland scrumhalf Jamieson Gibson-Park for his standout performances in Leinster's recent Champi…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr, 11:40
What 'hugely proud' Rob Baxter told Exeter players after Champions Cup exit
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said he was “hugely proud” of his players despite seeing them exit the Investec Champions …
Jake White's classy changing room message to victorious Northampton
Bulls director of rugby Jake White hopes Northampton Saints achieve an Investec Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership double thi…
Jack Willis' Toulouse dispose of Exeter to book date with Harlequins
Five-time champions Toulouse booked their place in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup as they disposed of visiting Exet…
UK columnist bemoans 'priceless advantage' afforded to Leinster
Sunday Times columnist Stephen Jones is not that happy at Leinster being allowed to play their "away" Champions Cup semi-final at …
Ian Cameron
14 Apr, 14:40
England star Courtney Lawes had back spasms before mauling Bulls
Courtney Lawes defied a back spasm to lead Northampton into their first Investec Champions Cup semi-final since 2011.
Northampton bash 'B-team' Bulls to bag Champions Cup semi
Northampton feasted on a Bulls team weakened by the absence of their Springbok stars by registering a 59-22 victory at Franklin’…
Emotional Billy Millard 'not surprised' as Harlequins pull off big European win
Harlequins rugby director Billy Millard reflected on a proud and emotional occasion after his team reached the Investec Champions …
'Very pleasing' - Caelan Doris reacts as Leinster book Croke Park semi
Leinster captain Caelan Doris reflected on “a great feeling” after his team stormed into the Investec Champions Cup semi-final…
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara booed at Aviva Stadium
Once hailed as a hero at Lansdowne Road, Ronan O'Gara faced a harsh reception during his side's quarterfinal loss in the Investec …
Ian Cameron
13 Apr, 19:30
Sweet revenge: Leinster end La Rochelle’s bid for Champions Cup three-peat
Leinster emphatically ended La Rochelle’s bid for a hat-trick of Investec Champions Cup titles by beating them 40-13 at the Aviv…
Leinster player ratings vs La Rochelle - Investec Champions Cup 2023/24
Leinster player ratings: Leinster claimed some long-awaited knockout revenge on La Rochelle in a match that promised much but ulti…
Ian Cameron
13 Apr, 18:25
Harlequins stun Bordeaux to bag Investec Champions Cup semi-final berth
Harlequins produced a stunning upset as they reached the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals by beating French heavyweights Bordeau…
Massive red flag raised by weakened Champions Cup teams – Andy Goode
This is the best club tournament in the world and is supposed to be the absolute elite level of competition, so it is disheartenin…
Jake White fronts the press over Bulls 'B-team' selection controversy
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White pushed back strongly against suggestions he is deliberately fielding a ‘B-Team’ in the Cham…
Jan De Koning
12 Apr, 15:53
Exeter name same team to face a Toulouse team forced into one change
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has named an unchanged team to take on Toulouse on Sunday from the one that he believes…
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 15:28
Bulls face wave of criticism after making 13 changes for European QF
Bulls director of rugby Jake White gave plenty of warning that changes were in the offing for their Investec Champions Cup quarter…
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 13:47
Ethan Waller: 'I’d rather bow out with more in the tank than claw onto a career'.
The Northampton prop says he's still in excellent shape but wants to retire now to prioritise his family.
Daniel Gallan
12 Apr, 12:28
Care and Marler out as Cunningham-South returns for Quins vs Bordeaux
The England duo of Joe Marler and Danny Care will not feature for Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against B…
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 12:19
Josh van der Flier benched as Leinster make 2 changes for La Rochelle
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier has dropped to the bench to face Investec Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Saturday in the …
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 11:44
Hendy starts after match-winning heroics as Saints change 3 for QF
Northampton Saints' 21-year-old winger George Hendy is set to start in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Bulls …
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 11:13
'If Dupont wasn't on the planet, we'd say this guy's the best No9'
Being the second-best scrum-half in the world behind Antoine Dupont probably means that in any other era, you would be the best.
Josh Raisey
11 Apr, 16:46
Bulls to field near Bok-less side against Saints - reports
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White is poised to name a significantly altered lineup for the upcoming Champions Cup quarterfinal ag…
Ian Cameron
11 Apr, 16:36
Ronan O'Gara explains strategy behind La Rochelle visit to Cork
Cork to Dublin is a three-hour journey by bus but the former Munster and Ireland out-half preferred to take that approach for this…
Liam Heagney
11 Apr, 10:34
'Star power of individual players can grow overall size of rugby's pie'
It is typical of rugby union, the ultimate team game, that Marcus Smith's individual brilliance is mistrusted in certain quarters
Neil Squires
10 Apr, 16:23
Ronan O’Gara’s latest Leinster mind game may be his best yet
The charismatic Munsterman has the Dubliners in his sights and the mind games have begun
Pat McCarry
10 Apr, 16:09
Mick Cleary: 'Warren Gatland didn’t bother asking Feyi-Waboso who he fancied playing for. Baxter left nothing to chance.'
The Chiefs have nothing to lose when heading to Toulouse and have a puncher's chance of causing an upset
Mick Cleary
10 Apr, 15:57
Jacques Nienaber's quest for a fifth Leinster star burns brightly
Leinster's champion coach and his charges must conquer their white whale, La Rochelle, to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.
Nick Bishop
10 Apr, 12:08
SA Rugby statement: Bulls' R4.1m travel arrangements
The Pretoria franchise defeated Lyon last Saturday in their round-of-16 tie at home at Loftus, but they didn’t know until the fo…
Liam Heagney
10 Apr, 7:58
Cunningham-South one of four Quins players set to return for Bordeaux
Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard is confident his players can bring “a bit of everything” as well as their own speci…
Northampton given hope of a George Furbank return for Bulls clash
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson refused to rule out George Furbank being available for his side’s Investec Champions C…
Inaugural World Club Cup on course for 2028 launch
Rugby union’s inaugural World Club Cup is on course to launch in 2028 as talks over the new competition reach an advanced stage.
Referees for the Champions and Challenge Cup quarters confirmed
The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed the selection of referees for this coming weekend's quarter-final matche…
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 16:08
Leinster issue Healy injury update before Champions Cup final rematch
Leinster are sweating over the fitness of Cian Healy ahead of their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against current holders L…
Josh Raisey
08 Apr, 13:45
Siya Kolisi's comeback lasts just 22 minutes
South Africa's Springbok captain Siya Kolisi had to leave the field after only 22 minutes into his return to rugby during his side…
Ulster hit back to beat Montpellier and claim quarter-final spot
Ulster came from behind to earn a 40-17 victory over 14-man Montpellier and book their place in the last eight.
Henry Arundell's Racing 92 fall to Toulouse in Champions Cup
Toulouse set up a quarter-final clash against Exeter in the Investec Champions Cup thanks to a 31-7 demolition of French rivals Ra…
Sickness in Munster camp not to blame for loss - Beirne
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson insisted it is possible for Saints to challenge on two fronts after reaching the quarter…
Prem top dogs Northampton dispatch Munster to reach Champions Cup quarters
Northampton stormed into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals after two tries by George Hendy broke Munster’s resistance in…
Injury report: Stormers admit Bok's season could be over
The maxim says: ‘Adding insult to injury’. For the Stormers, it was more a case of adding injury to insult. The price they pai…
Jan De Koning
07 Apr, 10:49
Jake White takes aim at SA Rugby after Bulls win
The Bulls booked their spot in the last eight with a 59-19 win over Lyon in Saturday’s Round of 16 match at Loftus Versfeld in P…
Warren Fortune
07 Apr, 8:51
Jannes Kirsten: 'I got hit by the prop, he absolutely humbled me'
Kirsten played 80 Champions Cup/Gallagher Premiership matches across four seasons for Exeter, including a pivotal part in their 20…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr, 8:23
'That’s what you want': Leinster boss Leo Cullen not phased with La Rochelle clash
Player-of-the-match Jamison Gibson-Park pulled the strings for Cullen’s men, scoring a first-half hat-trick of tries to cancel o…
Untidy Leinster set up La Rochelle quarter-final after beating Leicester
Leinster’s Champions Cup title challenge gathered further pace with a 36-22 win over Leicester at the Aviva Stadium as they lock…
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Leinster | Investec Champions Cup 2023/24
Player ratings: Leicester Tigers will come away from Dublin following their 36-22 loss to Leinster feeling they could have done m…
Josh Raisey
06 Apr, 21:09
Leinster player ratings vs Leicester | Investec Champions Cup 2023/24
Leinster player ratings: Leinster overcame a resilient Leicester Tigers side, with their superior firepower paving the way for a c…
Ian Cameron
06 Apr, 20:53
Saracens 'opted out of the fight' in Bordeaux pummelling- Jamie George
Saracens captain Jamie George says they are determined to bounce back in the Gallagher Premiership after suffering an end-of-an-er…
Saracens spat out of Champions Cup by Bordeaux
Saracens bowed out of this year’s Investec Champions Cup despite a brave defensive performance for an hour in a 45-12 defeat at …
Saracens player ratings vs Bordeaux | Investec Champions Cup 2023/24
Player ratings: Saracens had an almighty task trying to beat Bordeaux-Begles in France following their 55-15 shellacking in Janua…
Josh Raisey
06 Apr, 18:41
The Bath update on Finn Russell after star injured in Exeter loss
Bath boss Johann van Graan was left to painfully reflect on injuries suffered by Scotland internationals Finn Russell and Cameron …
'Incredible moment' - Will Skelton lauded over incident against Stormers
Towering La Rochelle second row Will Skelton demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship in his side's tense Investec Champions Cup vict…
Ian Cameron
06 Apr, 17:56
Manie Libbok fluffs lines as La Rochelle squeeze past Stormers
Defending champions La Rochelle scraped through to the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals after Manie Libbok missed a last-gasp…
Russell injured early as Feyi-Waboso inspires Exeter to win over Bath
Bath could not overcome the loss of injured fly-half Finn Russell as Exeter reached the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals by b…
112kg Bath flanker Hill skins England wing Feyi-Waboso over 50 metres
For a player that stands at 1.96 metres and weighs 112 kgs, Bath flanker Ted Hill showed to the rest of Europe that he can shift o…
Josh Raisey
06 Apr, 15:29
Jake White's Bulls trample Lyon in Pretoria
The Bulls have progressed to the quarter-final of the Investec Champions Cup after securing a thumping nine try victory over Lyon …
Ian Cameron
06 Apr, 13:33
Marcus Smith: Harlequins still 'nowhere near' where they want to be
Marcus Smith spoke of Harlequins’ relief after they ended their Investec Champions Cup jinx by defeating Glasgow 28-24 at The St…
Cream rising to top again in Champions Cup – Andy Goode
The Champions Cup has had its detractors in recent years but it’s still the best club competition in the world and the cream is …
Marcus Smith delivers magic as Harlequins down Glasgow late
Marcus Smith provided the magic as Harlequins emerged from a second-half collapse to edge into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-…
Owen Farrell a no show for Saracens against Bordeaux
Saracens will face Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 without star player Owen Farrell.
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 15:03
Munster name banned prop on bench for Northampton
Munster have named banned prop John Ryan on the bench for their round of 16 match against Northampton Saints.
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 13:38
Freddie Steward switches positions as Leicester name team for Leinster
Leicester Tigers have confirmed their lineup for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Leinster.
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 12:05
Keenan returns for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup clash with Leicester
Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced the Leinster Rugby team lineup for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match again…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 11:46
Are English sides underdogs at the business end of Europe?
There maybe six Premiership sides still standing as we head into the Champions Cup knockout stages, but how many will progress fur…
Neil Squires
05 Apr, 8:55
Cadan Murley: “It is a massive chance to make Harlequins history”
Facing Scottish opposition in the Champions Cup is almost as rare as Harlequins' presence in the latter stages of Europe’s premi…
Jon Newcombe
04 Apr, 18:30
Scotland star makes injury comeback for last-16 clash with Harlequins
Sione Tuipulotu will return from injury to make his first Glasgow appearance since January in Friday night’s Investec Champions …
Munster face prop crisis ahead of Northampton clash after latest ban
Munster tighthead prop John Ryan will miss their Investec Champions Cup round of 16 meeting against Northampton Saints at Franklin…
Josh Raisey
04 Apr, 12:43
Mick Cleary: 'It's hard to know why Farrell was never loved in the manner Jonny Wilkinson was'
The Saracens legend will soon be plying his trade in France and England fans should be left with regrets over his treatment
'Having a smack in the face just reminds you of how tough it is'
Exeter players have had clear-the-air discussions following their crushing Gallagher Premiership defeat by Sale – a result that …
Munster dealt RG Snyman injury worry ahead of Northampton clash
Munster duo RG Snyman and Calvin Nash have emerged as doubts ahead of their Investec Champions Cup round of 16 clash against North…
Josh Raisey
02 Apr, 15:20
Lowe wary of Leicester’s Grand Slam deniers
James Lowe expects the ghosts of Ireland’s Grand Slam failure to be re-awoken by Leicester’s triumphant England contingent in …
Jon Newcombe
02 Apr, 8:16
Leinster issue injury update on 7 of their Ireland personnel
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update as his side's preparations for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup Roun…
Ian Cameron
01 Apr, 15:39
Andy Christie: 'Diversity breeds strength in a group rather than weakness'
Between Saracens and Scotland, the burgeoning back-rower draws an inner strength that allows his talent to thrive.
Daniel Gallan
29 Mar, 8:23
Sale statement: Confirmed exit of England midfielder Manu Tuilagi
It was exclusively reported by RugbyPass last Saturday that the midfield powerhouse would stay on in France following that night…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar, 18:29
The loss that showed Pollard why the Boks will always dominate World Cups
Leicester Tigers were taught a sobering lesson in January when they travelled to the Stade Marcel Deflandre to take on reigning In…
Josh Raisey
17 Feb, 17:00
EPCR statement: Josh Caulfield banned after disciplinary appeal
EPCR opted to appeal the disciplinary committee’s decision and Caulfield will now face a stint on the sidelines.
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 11:55
Venues confirmed for 2025 and 2026 European finals
The Investec Champions Cup final is set to return to Cardiff's Principality Stadium next year for the first time since 2014, the E…
Josh Raisey
31 Jan, 13:15
Old timers back in vogue as France favour Springboks' approach
Fabien Galthié opts for experience over youth to help France recover from their World Cup setback.
Gavin Mortimer
31 Jan, 11:04
Garry Ringrose: How rejection bred resilience in Ireland's centre of excellence
The quiet man of Irish rugby has shown defiance in adversity to become a leader for club and country
Watch - Exiled Wales star Joe Hawkins cops ban for hit that hurt him more than ball carrier
Exiled Wales star Joe Hawkins has received a ban for an incident over the weekend in his side's 40-17 loss in the Champions Cup to…
Ian Cameron
25 Jan, 16:07
Champions Cup round of 16 dates and venues confirmed
Harlequins will get the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures underway on Friday April 5 when they host Glasgow Warriors at …
Josh Raisey
25 Jan, 11:53
Curtis Langdon slapped with lengthy ban after red card for kneeing
Northampton Saints hooker Curtis Langdon has been handed an eight week ban, reduced to four, following the red card he received on…
Josh Raisey
24 Jan, 13:16
'Glad I retired': Nigel Owens wades into Bristol red card debate
The Bears lock was sent off last Friday in Galway by French referee Pierre Brousset in the 13th minute of his team’s Investec Ch…
Liam Heagney
24 Jan, 8:23
Gregory Alldritt: 'I couldn't imagine doing things half-heartedly'
France's new captain reveals the values and influences that shaped his winning mentality.
David Beresford
23 Jan, 13:32
Exeter thumping by Bayonne sets up blockbuster with England rival
Exeter crashed to a 40-17 defeat to Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup clash in France.
Battling Bath beaten by Toulouse in Champions Cup
Bath were beaten 31-19 by Toulouse in their Investec Champions Cup clash at Stade Ernest-Wallon as the hosts finished top of Group…
Alex Sanderson says La Rochelle beat Sale Sharks at their own game
Sale boss Alex Sanderson was left to rue missed opportunities and called for more ruthlessness after seeing his side knocked out o…
Sale drop into Challenge Cup as O'Gara's La Rochelle keep title defence alive
Sale dropped into the Challenge Cup after being brushed aside by La Rochelle as the French giants kept alive their bid for hat-tri…
British & Irish Lions lock carted off with gruesome injury
Former England and British and Irish Lions second row Jonny Hill suffered a gruesome injury during Sale Sharks' Champions Cup matc…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan, 13:57
Jake White: 'If you see La Rochelle play Leinster... It’s club rugby on steroids'
Jake White, the Bull’s Director of Rugby, says the Champions Cup is club rugby on steroids but navigating the challenges to comp…
Ireland rookie Tom Ahern hospitalised after ugly red card incident
Munster suffered not only a 26-23 defeat to Northampton Saints at Thomond Park in the Champions Cup on Saturday but also a concern…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan, 11:15
Rhys Carre goes viral after propish mishap
Welsh prop Rhys Carre made headlines this weekend for an unexpected reason after 20-stone Cardiff powerhouse found himself in a co…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan, 10:12
Watch: Son of former Wallabies great Lynagh produces stunning solo try
Louis Lynagh, son of a former Wallabies great and once in line to be an England winger, may have helped reboot his international …
Stormers qualify despite farcical end as Stade's scrum fell apart
With just over 13 minutes remaining Stade Français was reduced to 14 men, when Francisco Gomez Kodela was yellow-carded for repea…
Maro Itoje scores two tries as Saracens beat Lyon to secure European progress
Maro Itoje inspired a second-half fightback as Saracens secured a place in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 by beating Lyon …
14-man Northampton shock Munster to maintain 100 per cent Champions Cup record
Northampton overcame a first-half red card for hooker Curtis Langdon to maintain their 100 per cent Investec Champions Cup record …
Munster player ratings vs Northampton Saints - Investec Champions Cup
Munster player ratings: The men in red have catastrophically fumbled what should have been a routine win against a plucky Northamp…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan, 19:40
Kolisi and Wade shine as Racing 92 dump Cardiff and Ulster out of Europe
Racing 92 qualified for the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase after a 48-26 victory over Cardiff in Paris.
Leicester wait to learn fate as Leinster deprive them of bonus point
Leicester were left to play a waiting game in terms of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase after Leinster toppled t…
'I will sit back and watch his try over a glass of red' – Billy Millard toasts Lynagh try
Harlequins boss Billy Millard will toast Louis Lynagh’s stunning solo try against Ulster over a glass of wine as he waits to see…
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Leinster | Investec Champions Cup
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester started much the brighter of both sides in this Champions Cup clash, but Leinster's tur…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan, 16:32
Mixed news for England as Harlequins' smash and grab tactics send Ulster packing
Harlequins produced the ultimate smash-and-grab victory to register a 47-19 win over Ulster that keeps them in the chase for home …
Late change for Harelquins as Louis Lynagh called in for Ulster
In a late shift for today's Investec Champions Cup game against Ulster Rugby, Harlequins have been forced to replace Cameron Ander…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan, 11:13
'No way': So-called head stamp red card on Ireland prop splits rugby fans
An ugly incident in the Connacht's 27-10 bonus point Pool 1 victory over Bristol Bears at the Dexcom Stadium has split rugby fans …
Ian Cameron
20 Jan, 10:46
Franco Smith hails ‘extraordinary’ performance as Glasgow seal knockout berth
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith praised his players for an “extraordinary” performance as they booked their place in …
Josh Caulfield sees red as Connacht claim Champions Cup win over Bristol
Ireland Sevens star Andrew Smith helped Connacht keep their Investec Champions Cup hopes alive as they beat 14-man Bristol to fina…
Jones and Rowe each outscore Toulon as Glasgow advance in Champions Cup
Two tries apiece from Huw Jones and Kyle Rowe helped Glasgow Warriors to a 29-5 win over Toulon and into the last 16 of the Invest…
Damian Willemse on the move again
Manie Libbok will play his 50th Stormers game in the Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday.
No Frawley as Leinster and Leicester name teams for Champions Cup headliner
Ciaran Frawley will miss Leinster's Investec Champions Cup game with Leicester due to injury as Leinster make two changes to their…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan, 14:26
Mark McCall focussed on 'mini project' after last weekend's thumping
Mark McCall has highlighted Saracens “mini project” comprising their next two games as they look to bounce back in European an…
Crunch European clash prepares returning Scotland duo for Six Nations
Scotland duo Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey have been handed the chance to step up their match fitness ahead of the Guinness Six Nati…
'It serves them well to have us...' - SA teams have improved Europe
If anyone needs a stout defence for the reorganisation of the Champions Cup, the above line by John Dobson is a good place to star…
Daniel Gallan
18 Jan, 12:31
How the big boys of Europe pulverised England's Champions Cup hopefuls
Brutal lessons have been dished out by La Rochelle, Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles.
Recipe for Champions Cup tastes better than Super Rugby right now
Featuring the best of French, South African and British rugby, the Champions Cup is of a high standard, played in front sizable cr…
Hamish Bidwell
17 Jan, 2:52
Looking at which 8 teams can still qualify for the Champions Cup knockouts
Eight clubs have already qualified and eight are to join them as this weekend’s final round of the prestigious Investec Champion…
Leinster sweating over fitness of No10s ahead of Leicester clash
Leinster flyhalves Harry Byrne and Ciaran Frawley are in a race to be fit for their side's visit to Welford Road on Saturday to ta…
Josh Raisey
15 Jan, 16:03
Watch: Russell sends 109kg France lock Woki flying backwards
Finn Russell is known for many things, but massive tackles has never been one of them - on any player, let alone Test locks.
Josh Raisey
15 Jan, 12:02
Watch: Wallaby Will Skelton charges over for unstoppable La Rochelle score
Wallabies captain Will Skelton played the role of hero and villain for La Rochelle as they ran away with a big win over Leicester.
Saracens suffer record European defeat in Champions Cup nightmare
Saracens suffered a record European defeat as Bordeaux fought back to reach the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup following a …
Rampant La Rochelle ignite title defence with demolition of Leicester
Leicester were unable to capitalise on a two-man second-half advantage as they succumbed to a heavy 45-12 defeat to Champions Cup …
'Obviously there have been conversations' - Stuart Lancaster on Owen Farrell
A move to France would make the Saracens star ineligible for England selection.
Henry Arundell reveals plans for England future after loss to Bath
Henry Arundell's Racing 92 suffered an away loss to a determined Bath Rugby outfit in the Champions Cup on Sunday, with the home s…
Grant Constable
14 Jan, 16:47
Barbeary red card doesn't stop Bath fightback against Top 14 leaders
Bath passed the biggest test of their revival yet by toppling Top 14 leaders Racing 92 29-25 in a win that keeps them in the hunt …
Watch: Marcus Smith's impressive performance on 150th appearance
Harlequins scored 40 unanswered points to overcome Cardiff with a bonus-point victory that saw Marcus Smith making his 150th appea…
Grant Constable
14 Jan, 14:23
'We drew the equivalent of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man City'
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt accepted that his side had no answers to a quality performance from Harlequins following their 54…
Harlequins rack up 40 unanswered points in commanding win over Cardiff
Harlequins took a giant stride towards progressing to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a bonus-point victory over Car…
'What a shame': Dupont's masterclass leaves discontent over upcoming move
A masterclass performance from France superstar Antoine Dupont has left a hollow feeling for some as the realisation he won't play…
Leinster blitz Stade Francais to take control of pool as Stormers beat Sale
Leinster continued their 100 per cent start in the Investec Champions Cup with a crushing victory over Stade Francais on Saturday.
'Complete brain fade': Crazy in-goal pass ends in disaster for Stormers
In the Champions Cup clash between the Stormers against Sale, winger Leolin Zas went from hero to zero after his audacious in-goal…
White says how Bulls exploited England duo's absence in Bristol win
Bristol boss Pat Lam was left to reflect on “a huge turning point” of his team briefly going down to 13 players as they lost 3…
Munster beat Toulon for first Champions Cup win as Connacht lose third
Munster boosted their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup with a 29-18 triumph at Toulon on Saturday.
Bristol's knockout hopes in jeopardy after Bulls loss
Bristol’s hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages were dealt a major setback as South African challengers t…
Baxter sends warning to Champions Cup 'big guns' after qualification
Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter praised his side’s resilience after seeing them secure a place in the knockout stages of…
Exeter spared blushes at the death to hold on against Glasgow
Henry Slade’s late touchline conversion of Zack Wimbush’s try secured Exeter a 19-17 victory over Glasgow which sealed their p…
Pearson bags hat-trick as Saints smash Bayonne to book knockout spot
Northampton registered nine tries as they thrashed Bayonne 61-14 at Franklin’s Gardens to secure a place in the Investec Champio…
Glasgow trio give fitness boost to Scotland
Franco Smith is optimistic Glasgow pair Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey will be in contention for the start of Scotland’s Six Nation…
Jacob Stockdale: 'I showed Andy Farrell I'm not a diva'
After two years of frustration, the Ulster flying machine is showcasing his vast talent again.
Jamie Lyall
12 Jan, 12:19
Premiership leaders plotting European conquest after perfect start
With two wins from two already in the Investec Champions Cup this season, Northampton Saints head into their home tie against Bayo…
Josh Raisey
10 Jan, 18:00
'It could be the perfect signing for them to win the Champions Cup'
Owen Farrell could be the final piece in the puzzle for Racing 92 as they search for an elusive Investec Champions Cup title shoul…
Josh Raisey
09 Jan, 15:01
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn ruled out for the rest of the season
Jean Kleyn is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ongoing eye issue, delivering a hammer-blow to bot…
Josh Raisey
08 Jan, 15:53
Referees confirmed for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 4 & 5
The referees for Rounds Three and Four of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been confirmed. The return of EPCR’s tourname…
'They don't need any more help': Dallaglio voices fears over SA sides in Champions Cup
After a season and two rounds of South African sides being in the Investec Champions Cup, a familiar theme has already been establ…
Josh Raisey
21 Dec, 15:56
'The bigger the behemoth, the closer to silverware you get'
Emmanuel Meafou is the latest next-level bruiser primed to hit the Test stage.
Nick Bishop
21 Dec, 12:45
Silver linings for Welsh teams but European struggles a sign of the times
There were consolations in defeat for the four regions but we shouldn't be surprised by their results in Europe
Mark Orders
20 Dec, 17:29
It's time South Africans come to the party in Europe
Ticket sales for Saturday’s clash between the Bulls and Stormers have already passed the 30,000 mark. That’s more than the cap…
Daniel Gallan
20 Dec, 14:57
Tom James lands suspension for striking during cup clash
Northampton’s Tom James has been handed a three-match ban for striking Ben White during a Champions Cup game against Toulon
Grant Constable
20 Dec, 14:35
French leave will broaden Arundell's horizons
Henry Arundell may be off limits to England in Paris but examples abound of young players boosting their careers by moving abroad.
Gavin Mortimer
19 Dec, 15:38
Thomas Ramos avoids citing for cheap shot on Marcus Smith
Toulouse fly-half Thomas Ramos will face no action over an unsavoury attack on opposite man Marcus Smith as his side beat Harlequi…
Josh Raisey
18 Dec, 16:59
Champions Cup: Henry Slade and Damian Penaud rack up some serious stats
England and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade was once again a standout performer in Investec Champions Cup, this time shining in R…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec, 12:41
Bizarre two-ball ending to Leicester's 'game to remember' in Paris
Leicester Tigers made it two from two in Europe in the Investec Champions Cup as they held on for a dramatic 27-24 win over Stade …
Grant Constable
18 Dec, 12:18
'I couldn’t live on painkillers': How latest Graham injury was a blessing in disguise
Darcy Graham has revealed he is finally free of the “constant pain” he has endured for the past year since damaging knee ligam…
Toulouse thumping ‘a tough one to take’ for Harlequins
.Alex Dombrandt admitted Harlequins paid the price for being below their best in their 47-19 Investec Champions Cup defeat by Toul…
Archie Vanes scores hat-trick as Leicester edge out Stade Francais
Archie Vanes crossed for a hat-trick as Leicester withstood late pressure from Stade Francais to seal a battling 27-24 victory at …
Harlequins thrashed by seven-try Toulouse in Investec Champions Cup
Harlequins failed in their bid to record successive wins against French opposition as their Investec Champions Cup campaign stalle…
Graham Rowntree perplexed by Munster Champions Cup flop
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree expressed his 'huge' frustration following his team's 32-24 defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the Inve…
Ian Cameron
17 Dec, 16:57
'Looking at their body language, I questioned whether they were shot' - Rob Baxter
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter feels his side showed “massive character” in overturning a nine-point deficit to defeat Mu…
Exeter Chiefs sting Munster late in Sandy Park thriller
Seventeen points from Henry Slade proved the difference as Exeter defeated Munster 32-24 to register their second narrow Champions…
Ulster hand Stuart Lancaster's Racing 92 second successive Champions Cup defeat
Ulster bounced back from defeat with a 31-15 victory over French Top 14 leaders Racing 92 at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
Alex Sanderson: 'Judge us on competitiveness, great resilience'
The Sharks were rumbustiously competitive in an opening period that they led 13-3 for a stretch; then came the second wave where t…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec, 9:45
Bath win again in Champions Cup after edging thriller with Cardiff
Bath took a major step towards the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase by beating Cardiff 39-32 in an Arms Park thriller.
France star Penaud pokes the Bears as Bordeaux ease past Bristol
Bordeaux-Bègles secured a commanding 36-17 victory over Bristol Bears in the Champions Cup, with France wing Damian Penaud delive…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec, 20:45
Stormers leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup title defence in tatters
The Stormers recorded their first Champions Cup win of the season, beating Stade Rochelais in Cape Town on Saturday.
Leezil Hendricks
16 Dec, 20:13
Sale player ratings vs Leinster | Champions Cup 2023/24
Their determined effort got them 13-3 ahead midway through the opening half before a loaded Leinster finally strutted their stuff …
Liam Heagney
16 Dec, 20:00
Bulls fall agonisingly short in thriller against Lyon
The Bulls continued to apply the pressure with some great variation on attack and a great kicking game and they extended their lea…
Warren Fortune
16 Dec, 19:54
Second-half Leinster power surge proves too much for Sale
The Irish province took over pole position in the group with a hard-fought 37-27 win over Sale in Dublin.
Liam Heagney
16 Dec, 19:39
Leinster player ratings vs Sale | Investec Champions Cup 2023/24
Leinster player ratings: A sleepy and error-ridden start for Leinster saw an under-strength Sale Sharks stake an early claim at th…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec, 19:00
Saracens down Connacht in high-scoring Champions Cup contest
Saracens got their quest for a fourth European title back on track by beating Investec Champions Cup opponents Connacht 55-36 at t…
'I took on their wing on the outside. He didn’t have the legs'
Ally Miller was happy to see Glasgow bounce back from the opening-round defeat in the Investec Champions Cup.
George Furbank double sees determined Northampton dismiss Toulon
Northampton defied a succession of injuries and a determined Toulon to register a 22-19 Investec Champions Cup victory at Franklin…
Glasgow withstand last-gasp Bayonne onslaught for one-point win
Glasgow made light of their set-piece failings to edge out Bayonne 12-11 and put themselves back in the hunt for the round-of-16.
'He wants to be successful with everything he does' - Leyds on O'Gara mentality
La Rochelle winger Dillyn Leyds has opened up on what has given the back-to-back European champions the edge in the last few seaso…
Grant Constable
15 Dec, 16:04
England stars set for first Leicester Tigers appearances this season
Heading into round two of the Investec Champions Cup, Leicester Tigers have been boosted by the return of England duo Anthony Wats…
Josh Raisey
15 Dec, 13:27
George Horne returns as Glasgow prepare for historic clash
Scotland scrum-half George Horne returns from injury as Glasgow bid to revive their Investec Champions Cup campaign in a first-eve…
World Cup winning trio set to make Stormers return for huge La Rochelle clash
The Stormers are set to welcome back the World Cup winning trio of Deon Fourie, Mannie Libbok and Damian Willemse as they seek to …
Josh Raisey
14 Dec, 11:20
Rob Baxter weighs in on Henry Arundell debate
Henry Arundell, Jack Willis and Joe Marchant have all left the Gallagher Premiership.
Are the French falling out of love with Europe?
Could the extra demands of the Top 14 be hindering the efforts of French sides in the Champions Cup?
Gavin Mortimer
14 Dec, 9:24
Ben Earl closing in on return to action with Saracens
England flanker Ben Earl is on course to make his playing return ahead of January’s fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
Billy Vunipola hearing decision rules foul play had 'insufficient force'
The England number eight is free to play immediately following a hearing.
New format and English success breathe life into Champions Cup – Andy Goode
Reports of the death of the Champions Cup are greatly exaggerated, organisers have nailed the format, English clubs had their most…
Saracens' Billy Vunipola faces hearing after Champions Cup red card
England and Saracens No8 Billy Vunipola will appear before an independent disciplinary committee this evening following his red ca…
Josh Raisey
12 Dec, 12:41
'Exeter Chiefs represent the straight-shooting honesty of English rugby'
Rob Baxter's model showed the way on a huge Champions Cup weekend for English clubs.
Nick Bishop
12 Dec, 11:32
Munster statement: Fan and player incident at Thomond Park
Munster have banned a fan from attending home games after an incident with a Bayonne player over the weekend during the Investec C…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec, 17:51
Three England rookies who tore it up in Investec Champions Cup Round 1
In a thrilling start to the Investec Champions Cup, Round 1 delivered outstanding performances that set the tone for the competiti…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec, 17:29
What banned Ronan O'Gara made of Leinster's win over La Rochelle
Disappointed La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has billed Leinster versus La Rochelle as the 'new classic' of European rugby fol…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec, 16:56
Harlequins shock Stuart Lancaster's Racing 92 in Paris
Harlequins clinched victory on French soil, pulling off a superb comeback to defeat Top 14 leaders Racing 92 in Paris.
Dan McKellar implies Leicester got hair dryer treatment at half-time vs Stormers
Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar was pleased to see his half-time words have an effect in the second half of his team’s …
Leicester's Handre Pollard torments Stormers in Investec Champions Cup win
Handre Pollard scored 20 points against a side from his native South Africa as Leicester Tigers ground out a nervy 35-26 victory a…
Leinster's Ciaran Frawley lands 60m penalty to seal epic win over La Rochelle
In a captivating clash at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre, Irish giants Leinster emerged victorious with a memorable 16-9 win over bitt…
Ian Cameron
10 Dec, 17:48
Sale sweep aside Stade Francais in Champions Cup opener
Sale produced a superb second-half show to open their Champions Cup campaign with a 28-5 victory over Stade Francais at AJ Bell St…
Munster rugby fan provokes 130kg giant in ugly on-field confrontation
Footage has emerged of a bizarre scene at Thomond Park during the European Champions Cup match between Munster and Bayonne, which …
Ian Cameron
10 Dec, 15:24
Furious Jake White unleashes scathing rebuke on Bulls fans amidst Owen Farrell controversy
Saracens’ Director of Rugby Mark McCall declined to get dragged into the subject, but his Bulls counterpart Jake White did not h…
Jan De Koning
10 Dec, 13:19
Lancaster: The Russell-like threat Racing face versus Marcus Smith
Smith’s Harlequins are in Paris nine days after they smashed Gallagher Premiership leaders Sale in London.
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 10:30
The turned-down offer Jono Ross made to come out of retirement
The Gallagher Premiership leaders learned in mid-November that they had lost Tom Curry for the season due to his need to have a hi…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 9:58
Munster left smarting after Champions Cup slip-up
Munster have found themselves with European rugby egg on their face after getting shocked by French visitors Bayonne, who staged a…
Johann van Graan: The pitch 'stitching' story behind bossy Bath scrum
What’s the point in Bath having international standard piano shifters such as Beno Obano, Will Stuart and Thomas du Toit on the …
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 8:57
Gus Warr: 'It's trying to be a bit gobby to annoy someone ever so slightly'
That little vignette suggested how the scrum-half Gus Warr is a little bit of a Jack the lad around Carrington, something his boss…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 8:00
McCall refuses to comment on Bulls fans’ treatment of Owen Farrell
Saracens’ director of rugby Mark McCall refused to comment on Bulls fans booing visiting captain Owen Farrell when he was kickin…
Owen Farrell and Saracens suffer Champions Cup defeat to the Bulls
Owen Farrell could not inspire Saracens to victory on his return to action as the Bulls eased to a straightforward 27-16 win in th…
Bath player ratings vs Ulster | Champions Cup 2023/24
We left Bath believing this could be the first season since 2014/15 that the once giants of the English game are potentially a rea…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 18:18
Bath excellent value for first Champions Cup win since January 2018
With the hosts on a 10-game losing streak in this tournament stretching back to January 2018, this victory will be seen as massive…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 17:16
Watch - Blair Kinghorn scores on Toulouse debut with help from Antoine Dupont
Scotland star Blair Kinghorn has got his Toulouse career off to a flyer after scoring on debut for his new side.
Ian Cameron
09 Dec, 16:55
Forgotten England star shines as Exeter Chiefs edge out Toulon
Henry Slade held his nerve to land a match-winning conversion with the game’s final kick as Exeter launched their Investec Champ…
Normally mild-mannered pundit rips into Connacht amid Galway flop
Usually mild-mannered Irish rugby pundit Donncha O'Callaghan unleashed a scathing critique of Connacht during their dismal perform…
Ian Cameron
09 Dec, 13:24
'I don't blame him for doing what he's done' - Jamie George
While readying to deal with the altitude of Pretoria, Saracens and England hooker Jamie George took some time out to have a chat w…
Grant Constable
09 Dec, 11:39
Northampton reaction to breaking 10-game European losing streak
Phil Dowson praised Northampton’s resilience as they won away to Glasgow Warriors for a first victory in 11 Champions Cup appear…
Theo Dan: 'Whenever someone tells me how well I’m doing I still can’t quite take it in'
Twelve months ago the Saracens hooker was playing at Ampthill but in a whirlwind year he won a Premiership trophy and played in a …
Daniel Gallan
08 Dec, 23:05
Fin Smith kicks Northampton to Champions Cup win over Glasgow
Tommy Freeman scored a brace of tries as Northampton opened their Champions Cup campaign with a three-try 28-19 victory away to Gl…
Connacht suffer record loss as Penaud boosts Bordeaux
Connacht made a miserable start to their Investec Champions Cup campaign as they were beaten 41-5 by Bordeaux-Begles in Galway.
'I think we should speak about it' - Maro Itoje on lucrative deals and facing the Bulls
Maro Itoje is fully focussed on the task at hand as his Saracens side get ready to take on the Bulls in Pretoria on in the opening…
Grant Constable
08 Dec, 16:05
A bluffer's guide to French teams in the Champions Cup
Who is in form and who are the players to watch among the eight French teams in Europe's elite competition?
Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster face Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle
Leinster has confirmed its lineup for the upcoming Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, with Harry Byrne winning the race for …
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 13:10
Handre Pollard starts as Leicester name team for Stormers
Springbok hero Handre Pollard is set to face off against his fellow South Africans after he was named at flyhalf in the Leicester …
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 12:43
'It wasn't easy, I can promise you that' - Willie le Roux on RWC semi final
With the Bulls readying to face Saracens in round 1 of the Champions Cup at Loftus Versfeld this coming weekend, Jim Hamilton went…
Grant Constable
08 Dec, 11:59
Why Dan McKellar has found a second home at Welford Road
The Wallabies are reeling from the high-profile defection of Mark Nawaqanitawase but the progress of Dan McKellar should soften th…
Nick Bishop
08 Dec, 11:10
What the Champions Cup means to South African sides
The idea of welcoming South African clubs into the Investec Champions Cup last season was not one that was universally welcomed, b…
Sam Warburton: The 'brute force' recruitment needed by Leinster
Money talks in professional rugby, sadly. It talks. Even Leinster, they have got one of the best academies and have a good player …
Liam Heagney
08 Dec, 8:14
La Rochelle name dream Champions Cup final opponents as they seek the three-peat
Winning the Investec Champions Cup is tough, winning two in a row is tougher and winning three in a row is nigh on impossible, and…
'There's no test for measuring your heart'
Willie le Roux has proven assumptions about his size incorrect time and time again.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Dec, 2:19
Huw Jones now deemed fit despite initial 'very bad news'
Scotland centre Huw Jones returns following a six-week lay-off to start for Glasgow in Friday’s Investec Champions Cup opener at…
Dewi Lake: 'One thing will make the Welsh public feel more positive about the game: winning'
The Ospreys and Wales hooker talks about close friend Jac Morgan, the art of leadership and why some players don't get the praise …
Owain Jones
07 Dec, 17:38
Part apex predator, part immovable bovine - meet the new-look Bulls
Jake White's team are lacing their traditional oomph with flourishes of flair
Daniel Gallan
07 Dec, 15:32
Revitalised Bath have 'puncher's chance' in European quest
After so long in the doldrums, a 'well-balanced' Bath side look 'in reasonable shape' for a tilt at honours
Mick Cleary
07 Dec, 15:21
Owen Farrell set for first appearance since his big announcement
The England skipper will sit out this season’s Six Nations as he takes an international break to prioritise his and his family…
Champions Cup primed for a bold renaissance
The premier domestic club competition in the world has had a tumultuous time in recent years but is predicting a stirring comeback
Tom Bradshaw
06 Dec, 10:19
Leinster reveal the extent of Ross Byrne's arm injury
Leinster are set to be without No10 Ross Byrne until the new year after underwent surgery on an arm injury last week.
Josh Raisey
05 Dec, 15:04
Ireland trio provide timely injury boost for Ulster head of Champions Cup
Ulster will be boosted by the return of three Ireland internationals this week as they prepare to get their Investec Champions Cup…
Josh Raisey
05 Dec, 12:44
Out until 2024: Another World Cup winner is ruled out at Munster
Named Munster player of the year for 2022/23, Jean Kleyn made his 2023/24 seasonal debut in the November 25 URC derby away to Lein…
Liam Heagney
05 Dec, 8:37
Handre Pollard: 'Manie has made such a positive impact for the Boks'
The South African double-World Cup winner believes his injury-enforced lay-offs have given him the mental toughness to succeed
Jon Cardinelli
04 Dec, 17:54
Back your team for reduced ticket prices in unique new promotion
In association with Coup Gagnant, you can now back your team to reach the final of the Investec Champions Cup Final 2024 or EPCR C…
Grant Constable
01 Dec, 8:20
O'Gara facing disciplinary hearing before La Rochelle host Leinster
Ronan O’Gara is set for another disciplinary hearing in France after match officials again took exception to his alleged bad beh…
Liam Heagney
29 Nov, 9:47
The only thing driving Saracens to win more trophies
It has been over four years since Saracens last lifted the Investec Champions Cup, and in that time they have been through a lot. …
Josh Raisey
23 Nov, 10:21
Owen Farrell clears up England retirement rumours
Farrell has raised the possibility that he could still be present for Australia 2027.
Munster statement: Peter O'Mahony steps down as captain
Long-serving Munster skipper Peter O’Mahony has relinquished the captaincy after more than a decade in the role at the Irish pro…
Liam Heagney
22 Nov, 18:21
Sexton ban doesn’t seem outrageous to me – Andy Goode
It won’t go down well in the court of public opinion and social media but I think the independent disciplinary committee got the…
Peyper's full testimony and the other allegations against Johnny Sexton
The full transcript of the EPCR's disciplinary proceeding against Johnny Sexton have been published and they contain the detailed …
Ian Cameron
17 Jul, 12:08
After six hour hearing Sexton faces anxious wait
Johnny Sexton will learn over the coming days if his Rugby World Cup is to be affected by the outcome of his misconduct hearing.
Leinster to face La Rochelle in Round 1 as European fixtures revealed
The European Champions Cup is going to get heavy fast next season, with defending champions Stade Rochelais facing last season's r…
EPCR statement: Johnny Sexton
The EPCR have released a statement regarding former Leinster and current Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton.
Ian Cameron
29 Jun, 15:09
Leicester and Sale given fearsome Heineken Champions Cup pool
English challengers Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks have landed a fearsome pool draw in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup.
EPCR statement: Champions Cup pool stage shake-up
The Heineken Champions Cup will return to a multi-pool format next season.
EPCR statement: Reprieve for Bristol after London Irish suspension
Pat Lam’s Bristol have been handed a Heineken Champions Cup reprieve as the Bears have been awarded the place in the 2023/24 tou…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 13:21
Disciplinary hearing vindicates latest Peyper red card decision
South African referee Jaco Peyper has had his latest Dublin red card decision vindicated at a disciplinary hearing.
Liam Heagney
25 May, 8:38
Why the Wallabies cannot do without Will Skelton at the World Cup
Will Skelton has sent Eddie Jones a timely reminder of what Australian rugby is missing.
Nick Bishop
24 May, 17:27
La Rochelle complete the modern-day miracle
It's been a challenging season in rugby but the Heineken Cup final showed the game can reach parts few other sports can on a breat…
Garry Doyle
Jamie Lyall
Owain Jones
22 May, 12:20
Cause emerges for Heineken Cup Final tunnel incident
The root cause of an altercation during the half-time at the Heineken Champions Cup Final on Saturday is being reported.
Ronan O’Gara: 'Yes, of course, I want to coach Ireland'
Holders La Rochelle fought back from 17-0 down to beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin.
The 'special day' promise Leo Cullen has made about beaten Leinster
Only a heart of stone would have felt nothing for Leo Cullen when he tried to give rhyme and reason for his Leinster team’s late…
Liam Heagney
21 May, 9:26
EPCR probe halftime altercation involving O'Gara, Sexton and others
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has said that it will be investigating an alleged tunnel altercation...
The 'belt the s*** out of you' reason keeping La Rochelle honest
There are numerous great rugby raconteurs... and then there is Ronan O’Gara, a ringmaster who habitually speaks his mind, beauti…
Liam Heagney
21 May, 8:07
Wallabies star Will Skelton praised for welfare-first sportsmanship in European final
An act of selfless sportsmanship by Wallabies star Will Skelton concerning the welfare of Leinster's lock James Ryan has been prai…
The Leinster red card reaction and why they turned down kick at goal
Vanquished Leinster have shared their thoughts on why they turned down the opportunity to kick at the Aviva Stadium posts from lon…
Liam Heagney
20 May, 21:21
O'Gara: 'We're seen as the little team but that’s about to change'
Back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup champions La Rochelle cried foul in the aftermath of their remarkable comeback victory over Le…
Liam Heagney
20 May, 20:28
La Rochelle accuse James Ryan of disrespecting team at coin toss
La Rochelle have accused Leinster second row James Ryan of 'disrespecting' the side after a slight at the coin toss prior to today…
Ian Cameron
20 May, 19:34
'Devastation is probably the word... It’s an agonising defeat'
Leo Cullen spoke of Leinster’s “devastation” as they were beaten 27-26 by La Rochelle in Saturday’s Champions Cup final at…
Leinster choke as La Rochelle fightback secures Champions Cup trophy
The Irish province ran in three tries inside the opening 12 minutes but were overhauled by their French opponents in the second ha…
Leinster player ratings vs La Rochelle | 2023 Champions Cup final
Leinster player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: A fifth star for the hosts or two in a row for the visitors?
Liam Heagney
20 May, 18:17
La Rochelle player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 Heineken Champions Cup
La Rochelle player ratings: They may have started slowly but Ronan O'Gara side collective grew into the game, which at one stage l…
Ian Cameron
20 May, 17:49
Pressure on Leinster to show they aren’t the new Clermont – Andy Goode
They may be facing the formidable reigning champions but Leinster are heavy favourites everywhere you look and the pressure really…
Opinion - Why many people hate Leinster
Not all champions are loved by the masses. Floyd Mayweather, Novak Djokovic, Manchester City, the New England Patriots; no matter …
Daniel Gallan
20 May, 8:02
The 'profound' Leinster verdict on the departing Stuart Lancaster
Jamison Gibson-Park says Stuart Lancaster will be dearly missed as Leinster bid to give the former England head coach a fitting se…
Lowe back as Leinster, La Rochelle name Champions Cup final teams
Leinster and La Rochelle have named their teams for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final in Dublin, the Irish province making…
Liam Heagney
19 May, 11:12
'It’s one of those things that’s mentioned all the time'
Leinster lost last year’s final following a last-gasp try in Marseille.
The reason why Brian O'Driscoll backs Leinster to beat La Rochelle
Three-time Heineken Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll has predicted that Leinster will win this Saturday’s Champions Cup final remat…
Liam Heagney
18 May, 7:01
Brian O’Driscoll explains why he rates Ronan O’Gara as a coach
It’s now 10 years since the legendary Leinster midfielder Brian O’Driscoll and Ronan O’Gara last shared a dressing room as I…
Liam Heagney
17 May, 11:25
O'Driscoll: Verdict on Ross Byrne in post-Sexton era at Leinster
Brian O’Driscoll has given his verdict on Ross Byrne as the starting out-half for Leinster in this Saturday’s repeat Heineken …
Liam Heagney
17 May, 7:49
Can Leinster be classed as a true European great?
The Top 14 towers over the URC which is why a double is a far more meaningful feat in France
Gavin Mortimer
16 May, 17:30
The O'Driscoll verdict on Peyper getting Champions Cup final gig
Brian O’Driscoll has had his say on this weekend’s latest Leinster versus La Rochelle European encounter having a South Africa…
Liam Heagney
16 May, 11:45
'Query is do you take Caelan Doris out of his best position at No8?'
Legendary Leinster midfielder Brian O’Driscoll has named the team he wants Leo Cullen to select for this Saturday’s Heineken C…
Liam Heagney
16 May, 10:52
Leinster list 5 stars 'available' for La Rochelle
Following on from their heartbreaking, shock loss to Munster in the URC semi-final, Leinster have listed five injury concerns as '…
Ian Cameron
15 May, 14:01
Kerr-Barlow: 'I'd say it's a pretty extraordinary pathway to take'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow was running a half-hour late last Thursday for his Zoom appointment – but with very good reason.
Liam Heagney
14 May, 8:00
Reality bites Sharks after a season of underachievement
An underwhelming season in Durban has seen a new coach recruited and promises that brighter days lie ahead
Daniel Gallan
10 May, 6:54
EPCR statement: South African named as Champions Cup final referee
History will be made at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on May 20 when Jaco Peyper becomes the first South African to referee an EPCR fina…
Liam Heagney
09 May, 13:29
Champions Cup heartache for Bristol as win over Gloucester not enough
Bristol missed out on a Heineken Champions Cup spot for next season despite a hard-fought 36-21 win over local rivals Gloucester a…
EPCR statement: The Charles Ollivon red card hearing verdict
Former France skipper Charles Ollivon has been cleared to play for Toulon in their upcoming Challenge Cup final versus Glasgow in …
Liam Heagney
03 May, 14:23
'Thanks for that' - Jack Nowell exits interview after cheeky question
Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell responded with humour when caught off guard with a cheeky observation from BT Sport's Sonja McLau…
Ian Cameron
01 May, 10:27
'I am going to miss these guys because they are amazing players'
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter expressed excitement about the club’s future after an era ended...
Exeter’s European hopes dashed as dominant La Rochelle set up repeat final
Defending Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle set up a repeat of last year’s final against Leinster with a 47-28 victory …
'Atmosphere's cooking': The Will Becconsall Exeter breakthrough
It’s been quite the crazy leap for rookie Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall in recent weeks. There was the 20-year-old on…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 9:00
Leo Cullen trying to keep a lid on the hype after Leinster reach another final
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is determined to keep a lid on the hype surrounding his side after seeing off Toulouse...
Leinster thrash Toulouse to reach another Heineken Champions Cup final
Ruthless Leinster reached another Heineken Champions Cup final after they scored 28 points during two sin-bin periods to beat Toul…
Leinster player ratings vs Toulouse | Heineken Champions Cup 2023
Leo Cullen's side were strong favourites with the bookies leading into the game, but the subplot to this Heineken Champions Cup se…
Ian Cameron
29 Apr, 14:51
'I heard some of their comments this week about that, how they got things wrong'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen expects Toulouse to take his team on physically in Saturday’s clash of the Heineken Champions Cup…
Josh van der Flier returns in Leinster team to play Toulouse
Ireland's back row Josh van der Flier is set to make a comeback from injury for the Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final match betwee…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr, 13:30
Rob Baxter's frank admission on task that awaits Exeter in Bordeaux
Rob Baxter accepts that Exeter will need to get “an awful lot right” when they tackle Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochel…
Exeter ready themselves for one last hurrah before break-up
The Chiefs have had an inglorious season but one last heroic effort could extend the most emotional of goodbyes
Mick Cleary
27 Apr, 17:11
Why are Leinster so far ahead of the chasing pack?
The brains trust of Irish Rugby is ensconced in Dublin and expressed through the brilliance of Leinster who dominate in all facets
Russell Forbes
26 Apr, 17:09
Wales lock set to miss Champions Cup semi-final after red card
Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins is set to miss Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against title holders La Rochelle afte…
Josh Raisey
26 Apr, 14:20
'One of the most exciting venues in the world': EPCR name '24 Euro finals venue
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host next season’s finals of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup...
England backrow star Jack Willis has swapped crestfallen Wasps for European royalty in Toulouse and he is loving his new life in F…
Gavin Mortimer
25 Apr, 14:00
Jack Willis pleads with the RFU for change after leaving England for France
The 26-year-old’s Test future is in the air after recently agreeing a three-year contract extension with Toulouse..
Test duo in race against time to make Leinster's semi-final against Toulouse
Leinster's Josh van der Flier and Ryan Baird are currently in a race against time to prove their fitness ahead of their Heineken C…
Ian Cameron
24 Apr, 13:38
Why the Premiership clubs can no longer compete with Europe's finest
Greater endeavour on attack has not proven profitable for Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup.
Nick Bishop
23 Apr, 14:33
'I immediately regretted that moment, that was the rude awakening'
Ultan Dillane roared with laughter when asked by RugbyPass what backline position he might play if La Rochelle ever allowed him th…
Liam Heagney
23 Apr, 8:05
Francke Horn: 'I could hardly breathe... my heart was damaged'
The Lions fulcrum nearly had his career ended by a heart condition but has become of the URC's top performing back-rows.
Jaco Peyper to make Heineken Champions Cup bow
South African referee Jaco Peyper is set to make his debut in the Heineken Champions Cup's debut in the semi-finals of the tournam…
Ian Cameron
20 Apr, 11:53
Change is needed if SA teams are to compete in Champs cup
In the wake of a chastening weekend for South African rugby, a plethora of excuses were bandied about on social media to help expl…
Daniel Gallan
14 Apr, 8:18
Jake White's radical idea to make South Africa a Champions Cup force
Bulls boss Jake White has claimed a radical rethink must happen if teams from South Africa are to dominate in the Heineken Champio…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr, 12:55
How South Africa's franchises can conquer Europe
Heineken Cup glory was blocked by French and English teams but in their inaugural season, no one in South Africa is seeing it as a…
Jon Cardinelli
13 Apr, 11:15
Exeter explain 'ridiculously simple' reason why rookies are thriving
Thirteen days earlier, you would have got long odds on Exeter reaching the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals, but their Gallagher…
Liam Heagney
12 Apr, 12:31
The thing that Leo Cullen won't apologise for... and he's right
Leo Cullen wasn’t having any of it, Anglo-Irish potshots about the dominance of the Leinster operation.
Liam Heagney
10 Apr, 7:53
Vunipola blow for England and Saracens
Billy Vunipola's chances of featuring at the Rugby World Cup in France have taken a major blow after the No.8 was stretchered off …
Ian Cameron
09 Apr, 20:29
'Scandalous' video of Lions players flying conditions goes viral
A viral video over the weekend has shed light on the cramped conditions that some Lions rugby players have had to endure when trav…
Ian Cameron
09 Apr, 19:27
'I'm not sure if they are the best team in Europe' - Mark McCall
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has pledged to use the lessons learned from his side’s 24-10 Heineken Champions Cup quart…
Renowned UK rugby scribe rips into Stormers 'excuse' making
Sunday Times rugby union correspondent Stephen Jones has lambasted the excuses being made by South African fans after the Stormers…
Ian Cameron
09 Apr, 18:25
What people are saying about Austin Healey's latest TV commentary effort
Former England international and BT Sport commentator Austin Healey has been criticized for his supposedly biased commentary durin…
Ian Cameron
09 Apr, 17:47
Dai Young calls Benetton 'a very good team' after Cardiff's quarter-final exit
Cardiff’s director of rugby Dai Young called Benetton “a very good team” after they made history by becoming the first Itali…
'He blew his nose and his eye didn't pop out, but it was a horrible one'
Stormers head coach John Dobson admitted that his team missed Deon Fourie’s influence in their Champions Cup quarterfinal agains…
Warren Fortune
09 Apr, 9:17
'Everybody outside the club has been talking about the how the castle is crumbling'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed “a great performance” by the Chiefs after they cruised into this season’s Heineken Champions C…
Glasgow beat Lions to end all SA involvement in Europe
Springbok Franco Smith snuffed out the last hope South Africa had of its continued participation in Europe.
Sharks and Toulouse dished up some preposterous tries this afternoon
In a thrilling Champions Cup quarter-final clash between Toulouse and the Sharks, both teams scored outrageous tries in the South …
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 16:57
Toulouse face Leinster in Champions Cup after landing Sharks
Toulouse booked their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final spot with a 54-20 victory over Sharks at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Dan Biggar's Toulon sweep aside Challenge Cup champs Lyon
In an impressive display at the Stade Félix Mayol, RC Toulon secured a spot in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with a commanding 48…
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 14:45
The Leinster update on Friday's tear-jerking Ryan Baird injury
It was sweetness and light post-game with Leinster on Friday night amid the fuzzy warmth of the battering given to Leicester, but …
Liam Heagney
08 Apr, 10:40
'Pretty clear facts' exasperate Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth
It’s a rough gig, getting anointed first-time head coach in an emergency. Just ask Richard Wigglesworth. There he was in midweek…
Liam Heagney
08 Apr, 9:02
Scarlets shock 14-man Clermont in Challenge Cup boilover
Scarlets scored a late converted try to claim a thrilling 32-30 victory over 14-man Clermont to reach the semi-finals of the Europ…
Leicester fight fades as Leinster romp into Champions Cup semis
Leinster moved within 80 minutes of a Heineken Champions Cup final on home soil after seeing off Leicester Tigers’ challenge wit…
Leinster player ratings vs Leicester | 2023 Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's Leinster came into this one with heavy favourites against a Leicester Tigers side that have …
Ian Cameron
07 Apr, 21:10
Leicester player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 Champions Cup
Leicester player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: Despite their recent flourish in form with Handre Pollard finding his groove, th…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr, 21:00
Saracens make just one change for La Rochelle
Saracens have made just one change to the starting line-up from the side that beat the Ospreys last weekend for their Heineken Cha…
Ian Cameron
07 Apr, 11:34
Exeter make one XV change, Stormers two for quarter-final clash
Exeter have confirmed that their team for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at home to the Stormers contains just …
Liam Heagney
07 Apr, 11:20
EPCR statement: Champions Cup semi-finals venues
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced the potential venues for the semi-finals, based on the clubs with the highes…
Ian Cameron
06 Apr, 14:29
Leinster make 2 changes for Leicester Champions Cup clash
Garry Ringrose and Caelan Doris are set to return to the Leinster's lineup for their Champions Cup match against Leicester at the …
Ian Cameron
06 Apr, 11:37
New role for Freddie Steward in Dublin return 20 days after red card
Freddie Steward will occupy a very role different from his usual position as the Leicester full-back when he makes his return to D…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 11:24
Stormers' Deon Fourie has explained his 'scuffle' with Joe Marler
Veteran Stormers forward Deon Fourie has got Joe Marler off the hook following allegations of skullduggery by the out-of-favour En…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 9:55
The John Dobson visit to Exeter that Rob Baxter hasn't forgotten
Rob Baxter has paid tribute to the success that John Dobson has enjoyed at the Stormers, the South African franchise that will tak…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 9:01
Ben Youngs: Why Springboks' Handre Pollard is thriving at Leicester
Long-serving scrum-half Ben Youngs has spoken about the silver lining of falling down the pecking order with England – getting t…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 16:23
Georges-Henri Colombe banned for 'reckless act' versus Gloucester
La Rochelle prop Georges-Henri Colombe has been banned following his ugly yellow-carded clearout on Gloucester’s Ruan Ackermann …
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 15:09
No Zach Mercer ban as his red card at Exeter has been rescinded
England prospect Zach Mercer has had the controversial red card he picked up at Exeter last Sunday rescinded at a midweek discipli…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 14:46
South African coach calls out 'not so kosher' Joe Marler incident
Out-of-favour England prop Joe Marler has been criticised by ex-Springboks assistant Swys de Bruin for some of his antics with Har…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 11:39
The lessons Jimmy Gopperth gave a 14-year-old Charlie Atkinson
Jimmy Gopperth has shed light on his strong rapport with Leicester teammate Charlie Atkinson – despite their 18-year difference …
Liam Heagney
04 Apr, 14:14
Travel headaches complicate Sharks and Stormers' quarter-final prep
Former France international hooker Yannick Bru has revealed the Sharks players and staff will travel economy class on two differen…
Chris Jones
04 Apr, 11:11
Ugly La Rochelle clearout on Ruan Ackermann has resulted in citing
Last Saturday’s ugly-looking breakdown clearout on Gloucester’s Ruan Ackerman will have a disciplinary hearing sequel as La Ro…
Liam Heagney
04 Apr, 10:26
Champions Cup: 22 standout players from the Round of 16
The Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 featured some impressive individual performances, with several players standing out in key …
Ian Cameron
03 Apr, 14:38
'It was just on me' - Rhys Webb cops dire blunder on chin
Ospreys scrumhalf Rhys Webb has taken responsibility for a botched quick lineout that all but sealed a Saracens victory in the two…
Toulouse swat aside Bulls to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Toulouse turned on the style in the second half to beat Bulls 33-9 and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.
Ospreys blunder gifts Saracens Champions Cup quarter-final spot
Saracens pounced on a terrible blunder by the Ospreys to clinch a 35-20 victory at StoneX Stadium that secured their place in the …
Quick lineout goes horribly wrong for Ospreys' Rhys Webb
In a nightmare moment for Wales international Rhys Webb, Ospreys handed Saracens five easy points after a quick lineout back-fired…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr, 16:21
Sam Simmonds 'looked almost impossible to handle'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed Sam Simmonds as a player “almost impossible to handle” following the Chiefs’ dramatic Heineken…
Exeter reach last 8 on countback after incident packed Montpellier draw
Exeter reached the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals on try count after extra-time following a dramatic 33-33 draw with Montpe…
Zach Mercer red 'wrecks' Champions Cup thriller
Montpellier's Zach Mercer was shown a red card by referee Andrew Brace for a tackle on Exeter Chiefs' forward Christ Tshiunza in t…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr, 13:28
Bok pair among star players Sharks are sweating over
The Sharks could be forced to make some big changes for their Champions Cup quarterfinal next weekend.
'Johnny Sexton is now selling tickets for the game next week'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen has quipped that the unavailable Johnny Sexton has taken on the new role of ticket seller in an effort to…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 20:21
Late La Rochelle try denies Gloucester huge Champions Cup upset
Gloucester were knocked out of the Heineken Champions Cup after holders La Rochelle snatched a dramatic 29-26 victory with a late …
Forwards-dominated all-Irish contest goes the way of Leinster
Leinster are the last Irish province standing in the Heineken Champions Cup after handing Ulster a 30-15 last-16 defeat at the Avi…
Leinster player ratings vs Ulster | 2023 Champions Cup round-of-16
Leinster player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: From green to blue with another visiting team beaten in Dublin – life is rather…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 18:35
Harlequins knocked out of Champions Cup by Stormers
Harlequins crashed out of the Heineken European Champions Cup despite an attempted late fightback against the Stormers in Cape Tow…
Dan Biggar's Toulon put the Cheetahs to the sword
RC Toulon secured a comfortable 36-21 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in their Challenge Cup encounter at the Stade Mayol.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr, 15:17
The two areas that 'pleased' Graham Rowntree despite Munster exit
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree claimed he was pleased with certain aspects of his team's performance in their loss at the Shar…
'Worst Munster team in living memory' - Irish fans react to Sharks loss
Irish rugby fans have been left to bemoan a worrying Munster capitulation in the Heineken Champions Cup, after they shipped a 50-p…
Ian Cameron
01 Apr, 14:54
Seven-try Sharks power past Munster to create Champions Cup history
The Sharks made history as the first South African team to reach the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup as their forward…
Alex Dombrandt: 'It would be silly not to get excited for it'
It’s quite the run of England and Harlequins games for Alex Dombrandt at the minute. Twickenham versus France, Aviva Stadium ver…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 8:25
Wiese try secures Leicester's arm wrestle win over Edinburgh
Jasper Wiese scored the game’s only try on a wet night at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as Leicester Tigers reached the quarter-fi…
World Cup winner RG Snyman to start his first match in 32 months
Springboks lock RG Snyman is poised to start his first Munster match since his injury-ruined debut for the club in August 2020.
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 12:15
England skipper Owen Farrell has shrugged off latest injury scare
Saracens’ optimism regarding last weekend’s injury suffered by England skipper Owen Farrell has paid off as the out-half has r…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 11:45
Steve Diamond reveals midweek Edinburgh training ground fight
New Edinburgh consultant Steve Diamond has revealed that a training ground fight has left the Scottish club spoiling for a Heineke…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 9:01
Harlequins: The Louis Lynagh return and Evans with England latest
Louis Lynagh is primed for Harlequins selection for the first time since last June after playing his first match in nine months la…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 17:14
Exeter explain the reason why Cowan-Dickie recovery is taking its time
Rob Baxter has shared his thoughts on the situation with Luke Cowan-Dickie, the injured Exeter hooker who hopes to play for Englan…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 12:19
Leicester change six and prime ex-Wasps back for debut off bench
Richard Wigglesworth has made six changes to his Leicester team for Friday night’s Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16 clash at h…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 11:24
The Rob Baxter verdict on the shock Stuart Hogg retirement call
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has given his reaction to Monday’s shock decision by Scotland international Stuart Hogg to retire from ru…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 8:59
'Mr Saracens' compliment highlights huge challenge facing Ospreys
Toby Booth believes his Ospreys side will face the best team in England by some distance when they tackle Heineken Champions Cup r…
Saracens issue an update on extent of the Owen Farrell injury
Saracens are hopeful that Owen Farrell will be fit for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16 clash with the Ospreys.
The English star boshing his way through Europe and 9 other Champions Cup stats
The Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 is set to take place this weekend, featuring the top teams from Europe's elite rugby compet…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar, 11:46
'It was like two buses hitting each other, a full-on car crash'
The gruesome moment when Lawrence Dallaglio and Paul Volley clashed heads and awkwardly played on in a 2004 Heineken Cup quarter-f…
Liam Heagney
14 Feb, 10:01
'It was proper animalistic behaviour, the English were in town'
Tom Voyce has recalled the intimidating cauldron Wasps found themselves in when playing Munster in the famed 2004 Heineken Cup sem…
Liam Heagney
14 Feb, 9:18
Eben Etzebeth one of four Sharks players up for European POTY award
That collective prominence has now been recognised on an individual basis as four Cell C Sharks players - including Eben Etzebeth …
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 13:06
Exeter revisit 'very powerful emotions' of Saracens' salary scandal
Rob Baxter has revisited how the fallout over the Saracens salary cap saga helped to fuel Exeter to win their 2019/20 Gallagher Pr…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan, 9:49
Seismic defensive shifts are on the horizon with new tackle laws
Rugby defences are going to have to make big changes with the new tackle laws.
Nick Bishop
25 Jan, 14:31
URC chief's verdict on 15 of its 16 teams progressing in Europe
It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT URC. “It’s ei…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan, 13:28
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