Bordeaux only manage to keep pace with Gloucester in Champions Cup thriller
A brace by Will Trenholm was not enough to prevent Gloucester from falling agonisingly short of downing Champions Cup holders Bord…
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16 Oct 2026, 14:29
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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
Tameifuna shifts outside of front-row as Bordeaux forced into bizarre calls
Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles have been forced into an unconventional selection for the start of th…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2026, 4:51
French lose another big gun for Nations Championship and vital Bok meeting
France have suffered another major blow ahead of their Nations Championship campaign, with Toulouse lock Thibaud Flament ruled out…
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2026, 9:19
Skivington warns his improved Gloucester side that 'ultimate test' awaits
Gloucester boss George Skivington has dubbed Friday’s visit to Kingsholm by back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux…
Neil Fissler
14 Oct 2026, 7:58
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
Tom Willis steps up to dominate Top 14 in Jack's absence
Jack Willis may remain sidelined with a leg injury, but his brother, Tom, has ensured that the Willis family continues to wreak ha…
Josh Raisey
12 Oct 2026, 4:35
Analysis
Can late-bloomer Maxime Lucu be France’s number one No.9 in Nations Championship?
With Antoine Dupont no longer an automatic choice at scrum-half, Bordeaux's Maxime Lucu could take centre stage in November.
Nick Bishop
07 Oct 2026, 8:47
World Rugby announce new crackdown on two dangerous tackles
World Rugby have moved to outlaw two dangerous tackle techniques, with changes covering the 'hip drop' and 'knee drop' set to come…
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2026, 3:00
Analysis
'Rugby needs to be demystified to attract new fans and fresh investment'
The inaugural Nations Championship represents the first major opportunity to embrace private investment, but only if the game is a…
Nick Bishop
06 Oct 2026, 4:51
Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2026, 0:41
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
Opinion
‘The RWC countdown clock is ticking. The permutations are endlessly fascinating. England are in a critical phase.’
South Africa are in that good place again, a potential Wallabies resurgence is on the cards but England's form has been variable.
Mick Cleary
01 Oct 2026, 4:30
Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
Henry Lee
30 Sep 2026, 21:09
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
