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
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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
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
Opinion
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
Toulouse hunt Bears to European extinction, Glasgow slaughter Bulls
Glasgow won a gruelling Investec Champions Cup clash against Bulls to move into the quarter-finals.
PA
04 Apr 2026, 12:26
My prediction for all 8 Champions Cup Round-of-16 games - Andy Goode
Whether it’s through a natural consequence of the stronger teams having earned higher seedings or certain sides resting stars, i…
Andy Goode
03 Apr 2026, 7:12
'Not at full strength' Bristol brace for giants they 'have never played'
Pat Lam admits that the odds are stacked against his injury-hit Bristol Bears squad going to runaway Top 14 leaders Toulouse in th…
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2026, 7:39
Rugby World Cup qualifiers head to Americas in July for 2026 Nations Cup
The inaugural Nations Cup will be played in nine towns and cities across North and South America this July. November's fixtures an…
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 8:29
Grand Slam winner's son signs first pro deal with O'Gara's La Rochelle
Sacha Élissalde, son of former Toulouse and France scrum-half Jean-Baptiste, has signed his first pro deal with Ronan O'Gara's La…
Josh Raisey
31 Mar 2026, 4:09
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
Opinion
How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers
When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…
Gavin Mortimer
24 Mar 2026, 6:50
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
Toulouse boss condemns ugly scenes involving Romain Ntamack
Romain Ntamack made his return to action on Sunday, starting in Toulouse's 44-20 loss to Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 having miss…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2026, 3:43
Snubbed France star Damian Penaud switches position for Bordeaux
Bordeaux-Bègles, in search of points in the fight for the Top 14 final stages, will field their international fly-half Matthieu J…
Willy Billiard
22 Mar 2026, 5:08
Spain hope to include iconic stadium in Rugby World Cup bid
The Spanish Rugby Union is close to reaching an agreement that would see rugby internationals played at the iconic Santiago Bernab…
Francisco Isaac
20 Mar 2026, 7:27
