Harlequins again address recurring Marcus Smith talking point
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14 Dec 2025, 9:25
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England star leads Harlequins to crushing Champions Cup win over French lighthweights
Marcus Smith pulled the strings as Harlequins registered the first victory of their Investec Champions Cup campaign by overwhelmin…
PA
14 Dec 2025, 7:17
All 23 players registered and deregistered ahead of this weekend's European fixtures
European squads have been tweaked and trimmed ahead of Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with 23 playe…
Ian Cameron
12 Dec 2025, 4:07
Pat Lam wary situation out of Bristol's hands could scupper ideal position
Pat Lam has called on Bristol fans to forget the graveyard scheduling and turn out to help take them to the brink of the Investec …
Neil Squires
10 Dec 2025, 10:55
Stamp and controversial 20-minute red results in ban for Stormers lock
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been banned for one game following his 20-minute red card for stamping against Bayonne in the Investe…
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2025, 9:28
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week
The first round of the Investec Champions Cup is complete and it was a weekend that had a mix of shocks and some equally unsurpris…
Josh Raisey
08 Dec 2025, 4:04
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France
George Hendy’s late try ensured a winning start for last season’s beaten Investec Champions Cup finalists Northampton as they …
PA
07 Dec 2025, 7:55
Ronan O'Gara in more trouble after La Rochelle pick up unwanted record
The former Ireland fly-half was sent off approaching the hour mark of his side's high-scoring loss to Pau in the Top 14.
Jon Newcombe
01 Dec 2025, 1:47
Bayonne and Stormers to feature in Investec Champions Cup first
EPCR has confirmed the referee appointments for Rounds 1 and 2 of 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with hist…
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 2:59
In demand Manu Tuilagi settles his future until 2027 World Cup
Bayonne have staved off any suitors for former England centre Manu Tuilagi by agreeing a new deal which will run until 2027.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2025, 8:59
Ex-France star Maxime Machenaud learns brutal extent of injury
Bayonne scrum-half Maxime Machenaud is facing months on the sidelines after sustaining severe injuries to his knee and ankle in th…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 4:00
Machenaud sends defiant message as fears mount after heartbreaking scenes
Bayonne scrum-half Maxime Machenaud will learn the full extent of his knee injury today, but has vowed to return despite now being…
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2025, 8:00
Zach Mercer one of two Englishmen in Top 14 team of the week
After scoring a try in Toulon's Top 14 first-round victory over Montpellier, Zach Mercer's barnstorming return to France has conti…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2025, 6:17
Analysis
Top 14 season preview: More Test stars head to France but can anyone topple Toulouse?
France's top-flight campaign kicks off this weekend with at least 11 of the 14 clubs holding play-off ambitions.
James Harrington
04 Sep 2025, 0:48
Eye-watering Toulouse budget dwarfs European champions'
French outlet Midi Olympique have published the overall budgets of each of the 14 sides in the Top 14, with Toulouse, Lyon and S…
Francisco Isaac
27 Aug 2025, 8:25
Analysis
Country by country guide to the Top 14 Foreign Legion
The Top 14’s engines are already purring, and with a new season comes a heavy load of overseas talent ready to take the stage.
Francisco Isaac
14 Aug 2025, 6:50
