English Champ breaks away from PREM and aligns with France
Champ Rugby has moved with the times and adopted the Top 14 try bonus system to reflect the growing trend of high-scoring matches.
Jon Newcombe
14 Sep 2026, 7:54
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Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
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Former Gloucester star Tom Savage swaps Super Rugby for the Champ
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Jon Newcombe
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Footage emerges of Leinster-Stormers tunnel tussle at Aviva Stadium
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Ian Cameron
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John Dobson apologises for Stormers player's action in URC semi-final
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Ian Cameron
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Leinster send ill-disciplined Stormers packing to book repeat URC final with Bulls
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PA
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Opinion
Stormers player ratings vs Leinster | 2026 URC semi-final
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Ian Cameron
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