Ex-All Blacks stand-off Richie Mo’unga is in trouble
It’s official. Richie Mo’unga and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, the defending Japan Rugby League One champions, are in trouble.
Matt McILraith
26 Apr 2026, 11:35
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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
All Blacks Aaron Smith and TJ Perenara are set to renew their rivalry
Springbok team-mates Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith will go head-to-head tomorrow night as the regular season in Japan Rugby League…
Matt McILraith
23 Apr 2026, 1:56
Dave Rennie has last laugh over two ex-All Blacks coaches
Incoming All Black coach Dave Rennie got the better of his predecessors as Kobelco Kobe Steelers gained an important 38-24 win ove…
Matt McILraith
18 Apr 2026, 7:02
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
Ex-All Blacks boss Steve Hansen confronts Dave Rennie
All Black coaches past and present take centre stage on Saturday as Japan Rugby League One returns after its final regular season …
Matt McILraith
16 Apr 2026, 1:43
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
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
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
