Leinster get perfect Champions Cup start with win over Clermont
Leinster began their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive 48-23 victory over Clermont ASM at Stade Marcel-Michelin, …
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2026, 13:12
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Leinster player ratings vs Clermont | 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup
Leinster player ratings: As a new Investec Champions Cup season kicked off, Leinster Rugby headed into Clermont’s formidable Sta…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2026, 9:04
Joey Carbery to end Leinster exile as Leo Cullen makes 6 changes for Clermont
Leinster's prodigal son Joey Carbery is set for his first involvement since returning to the province after being named among the …
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2026, 4:26
Ex-champ Sharks name depleted side for EPCR Challenge Cup trip to France
Former EPCR Challenge Cup winners the Sharks will begin their 2026/27 campaign with a significantly altered squad when they travel…
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2026, 4:10
What the future holds with Premier Sports' EPCR deal entering its final year
In what could be their final season as rights holders, the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night a…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2026, 4:20
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
Full list of winners at French rugby awards as Jack Willis retains title
Overlooked England international Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year at La Nuit d…
Francisco Isaac
28 Sep 2026, 23:45
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
Waisea Nayacalevu makes drastic position switch on debut for new club
Former Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu will make his debut for Rugby Olympique de Grasse, but in an unusual role: at no.8 for the F…
Francisco Isaac
20 Sep 2026, 4:41
Club-by-club Top 14 salary cap figures revealed for 2026/27 season
With the Top14 already underway, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby has released the salary cap figures for each club for the 2026/2…
Francisco Isaac
09 Sep 2026, 5:25
Opinion
Top 14 season 2026-27 preview: Which teams are tooled up to stop another Toulouse title?
The French top tier has flexed over the past two seasons, but Toulouse have been the one constant. Will the champions make history…
James Harrington
02 Sep 2026, 1:38
French rugby clubs handed massive cash windfall running to over 100 million
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has announced the distribution of €126.5m among the 30 clubs competing in the Top 14 and Pro …
Francisco Isaac
27 Aug 2026, 8:22
France and Toulouse star Francois Cros set to join Top 14 rivals
France flanker Francois Cros is reportedly set to leave Toulouse after the 2027 Rugby World Cup and join Top 14 rivals Lyon on a t…
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2026, 5:00
Opinion
ProD2 season 2026-27 preview: Club-by-club guide as French second tier kicks off
With squad overhauls and coaching changes, how will all 16 teams fare heading into a new campaign in France's second tier?
James Harrington
25 Aug 2026, 8:56
Report: Average Pro D2 budget hits €11 million
With the Pro D2 starting this Thursday, French media outlet Midi Olympique has revealed the budgets of each one of the 16 sides co…
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2026, 6:01
Australian-born USA Eagles prop seals France move as medical joker
USA Eagles prop Charlie Abel has sealed a return to European rugby 10 years after first playing in France, signing with Pro D2 out…
Finn Morton
18 Aug 2026, 16:42
