Match officials announced for EPCR quarter-finals
Irish official Andrew Brace has been handed the first of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, after EPCR, the competition's …
Jon Newcombe
06 Apr 2026, 8:55
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Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round of 16
All eight home sides prevailed in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16, but there was nothing routine about it.
Josh Raisey
06 Apr 2026, 4:23
Confirmed: Who plays who in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals
Home advantage ruled as the Round of 16 concluded, confirming the eight sides that will contest the quarter-finals of this seasonâ…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2026, 12:11
Faletau, Radwan and Baird among over 20 internationals registered to EPCR
The return of Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau is one of a number of eye-cathcing EPCR registrations ahead of the knockout stages of Eur…
Ian Cameron
30 Mar 2026, 3:46
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle season in tatters after catastrophic triple whammy
La Rochelle’s season suffered a major blow on Saturday as three key players were injured during the 26-15 defeat to Bayonne, lea…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2026, 4:52
EPCR confirm Round of 16 match officials for Champions/Challenge Cup
Referees from six different countries will be in charge of the Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures taking place the weekend after n…
Jon Newcombe
24 Mar 2026, 3:57
Italy coach Andrea Moretti agrees Top 14 job ahead of next season
Bayonne have recruited Italy forwards coach Andrea Moretii on a two-year deal ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2026, 8:18
Argentina to launch bid to host Rugby World Cup 2035
The Argentina Rugby Union announced on Tuesday that it intends to officially bid for the hosting rights for Rugby World Cup 2035.
Jon Newcombe
18 Mar 2026, 1:39
Nations Championship fixtures and venues confirmed for November
Venues have been announced for all but four of the 18 matches in the Nations Championship 'Northern Series' scheduled to take plac…
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 3:20
French flanker cops monster 19-week ban for 'brutality' just weeks after 7-week ban
Provence flanker Guillaume Piazzoli has been handed a 19-week ban after pleading guilty to an act of foul play during Provence’s…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2026, 8:34
Ex-England full-back Nick Abendanon earns new deal
The former Bath, Clermont Auvergne and Vannes player will be staying on at Bayonne as defence and skills coach for two more season…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 7:28
France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak
Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 3:50
No change to laws as rugby stakerholders focus turns to fan experience
Global rugby leaders have agreed there will be no immediate changes to the laws of the game, as attention shifts towards improving…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2026, 2:02
Manu Tuilagi comes to the defence of England amid Six Nations woes
After a month on the sidelines, Manu Tuilagi will return to action on Saturday for Bayonne against Clermont in the opening fixture…
Anthony Tallieu
26 Feb 2026, 8:28
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Mark Robinson: 'I want to make sure we focus on what our fans are really looking for.'
The ex-New Zealand rugby chief executive is coming into a wide-ranging role with World Rugby that will help him shape the future o…
Owain Jones
20 Feb 2026, 7:09
Bayonne issue statement after axeing Grégory Patat mid-season
Despite a sensational 2024/25 season, when Bayonne qualified for the Top 14 semi-finals for the first time in 42 years, Grégory P…
Francisco Isaac
19 Feb 2026, 2:33
