French stars shine as Leicester Tigers ka-Pau'ed in Champions Cup
Ollie Chessum made a try-scoring return from injury but Leicester Tigers fell short in their opening Champions Cup clash with Pau …
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18 Oct 2026, 7:15
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The Johann van Graan verdict on Bath's shock loss to Stuart Hogg's Montpellier
Bath boss Johann van Graan lamented a costly combination of inaccuracy and unforced errors after his side's Investec Champions Cup…
Ian Cameron
18 Oct 2026, 5:10
Montpellier down Bath through Taofifenua double, Munster honour Foley
Donovan Taofifenua crossed in the corner to hand Montpellier the lead before he then intercepted Finn Russell’s pass to deliver …
PA
17 Oct 2026, 15:38
Double scrum-half boost for Bath as Spencer returns vs Montpellier
England international Spencer makes his first appearance of the season, having undergone shoulder surgery in the summer.
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 3:59
Archie van der Flier's form prompts questions about Test allegiance
A few years ago, van der Flier was playing uni rugby for Nottingham, whilst appearing for the city's Champ side on loan from Leice…
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 3:08
Opinion
My South African darkhorse for this season's Champions Cup - Andy Goode
The opening weekend of the Champions Cup is one of the highlights of the rugby calendar and these early rounds are absolutely pivo…
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2026, 8:47
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
Analysis
How humble Pau are slowly turning into Top 14 powerhouse
Pau head coach Sébastien Piqueronies is slowly building a serious Top 14 outfit, not through superstars, but great coaching
Gavin Mortimer
14 Oct 2026, 3:17
Opinion
Three takeaways from the 2026 Super Rugby AUS competiton
While the Force are the deserved winners, a lot has been gained by all four franchises from this albeit short competition.
John Ferguson
04 Oct 2026, 18:35
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
Eight-Test Wallaby returns as Brumbies chase breakthrough win
Eight-Test Wallabies rake Lachlan Lonergan is back in the ACT Brumbies matchday squad after minor off-season surgery.
Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 21:37
Reds back two 21-year-old ‘power’ forwards for Brumbies clash
Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has brought two 21-year-old forwards to the run-on side to face the ACT Brumbies.
Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 21:21
Brumbies welcome back Wallabies lock for Super Rugby AUS clash out west
Capped Wallabies lock Nick Frost has been named in the ACT Brumbies starting side for the second-round Super Rugby AUS clash.
Finn Morton
15 Sep 2026, 21:22
James O’Connor set for Western Force return in team to play Brumbies
Wallabies veteran James O’Connor will wear Western Force colours for the first time since 2011 after being named on the bench.
Finn Morton
15 Sep 2026, 21:12
