French rugby amend one law and propose two further changes
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, in collaboration with the French rugby union, have decided to make two changes for the future, while…
Francisco Isaac
27 Apr 2026, 5:28
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Sergio Parisse leaves World Rugby panel as Grand Slam winner and Puma join
Former France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili and former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have joined the voting panel for the World Rug…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2026, 4:00
Opinion
‘You can’t build a dynasty without a strong DNA - Toulouse’s is stronger than Bordeaux’s'
Are Bordeaux able to build sustained success like their great rivals, or will they go the way of La Rochelle?
Gavin Mortimer
24 Apr 2026, 7:57
Opinion
Five legendary European semi-final upsets: Ronan O'Gara features heavily
We are a few days away from more European drama, as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals are about to go …
Francisco Isaac
23 Apr 2026, 3:38
LNR report reveals eye-watering Toulouse budget
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has published its official report for the 2024/2025 season, covering Top 14 and Pro D2 club bud…
Francisco Isaac
17 Apr 2026, 2:29
Dorian Aldegheri's costly red card results in ban
Toulouse and France tighthead prop Dorian Aldegheri has been banned for three weeks following his 20-minute red card against Borde…
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 7:40
Analysis
Why UBB are edging the battle of dynasties in European rugby
Bordeaux's Champions Cup win over Toulouse was the latest chapter in an unfolding storyline between the two French rivals.
Nick Bishop
15 Apr 2026, 0:57
Robbie Deans handed coaching gig on eve of Harlequins start date
Robbie Deans has been added to the Barbarians coaching setup for their summer fixture against Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham…
Jon Newcombe
14 Apr 2026, 1:55
Opinion
Six England internationals make our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - QFs
The Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals produced a weekend of tight contests and high-quality performances, with several games h…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr 2026, 3:59
Bordeaux roar into Champions Cup semis as Toulouse self sabotage
Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux battled past Toulouse 30-15 to set up a semi-final against Bath.
PA
12 Apr 2026, 9:13
Damian Penaud switches position for UBB, Toulouse make one change
Damian Penaud will line up in the centre for Union Bordeaux Bègles after switching position for the visit of Stade Toulousain in …
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2026, 7:05
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Are we about to witness two of the greatest Champions Cup quarter-finals?'
Even those with the longest memories will struggle to recall better ties in prospect than Bath v Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles v…
Mick Cleary
10 Apr 2026, 3:34
Opinion
Is Antoine Dupont no longer undroppable?
The iconic Frenchman has taken time to recover from a serious knee injury and there are murmurs he is no longer an automatic pick
Gavin Mortimer
10 Apr 2026, 3:05
Opinion
A love letter to rugby union's most misunderstood artists
In 50 years’ time, when future rugby fans look back on the highest-scoring men’s Six Nations in history, what will be their st…
Daniel Gallan
09 Apr 2026, 9:40
Analysis
Who will win the Champions Cup quarter-finals? What the stats say
If two of the last-eight European ties seem relatively easy to forecast, two others could be real nailbiters.
Nick Bishop
08 Apr 2026, 9:38
Six Nations stadiums named as possible Champions Cup semi-final venues
EPCR, the organiser of the Investec Champions Cup, has confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s semi-finals.
Jon Newcombe
08 Apr 2026, 2:20
