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
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey mega-deal could see multiple players axed
Others are looking to re-sign their star players — as is the case with Union Bordeaux Bègles and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Francisco Isaac
13 Apr 2026, 6:19
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
Confirmed: Who faces who and where in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semis
After another grandstand weekend of European rugby, the semi-finals of both the Investec Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup have …
Ian Cameron
12 Apr 2026, 9:40
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
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
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
LLB and Bordeaux send Leicester Tigers packing with Champions Cup hiding
Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick as Bordeaux ran in nine tries and thumped Leicester 64-14 in the Investec Champions Cup at Stade …
PA
05 Apr 2026, 9:21
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
Radwan returns, Wallaby replaces in-form Leicester star for Bordeaux mission
Adam Radwan will return to the Leicester Tigers starting XV for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup trip to Bordeaux-Begles, while J…
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2026, 5:40
