Northampton Saints ran a nine try riot as they defeated Bulls 59-22 at cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens to reach the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

The French side have already dispatched Saracens twice in this season's Champions Cup but Harlequins head to Bordeaux undeterred in their quest for victory.

TRU writer Brendan McGilligan heard from the La Rochelle camp as they prepare to renew acquaintances with Leinster in the last eight of the Investec Champions Cup.

Donnacha Ryan contends that La Rochelle's historical success against Leinster doesn't necessarily confer a psychological advantage onto the French team ahead of their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final.

After losing the last two finals to Les Bagnards by a combined total of four points, Leinster will be looking to overcome their European rivals this weekend.

Leinster boss Leo Cullen insisted that his side will not be short of motivation as they face La Rochelle in the quarter-final of the Investec Champions Cup in the upcoming weekend.

George Hendy scored a double as Northampton Saints edged out Munster 24-14 in the round of 16 clash in the Investec Champions Cup at cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Garden on Sunday.

Northampton will be losing some of their most experienced names at the end of the season but with European and Premiership ambitions still burning bright, players such as Moon are dreaming of the perfect farewell.

Jamison Gibson-Park scored a hat-trick as Leinster defeated Leicester Tigers with a 36-22 margin to reach the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

Bordeaux Begles scored six tries as they trounced Saracens 45-12 in the round of 16 clash in the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Saturday.

Harlequins have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup as they edge out Glasgow Warriors 28-24 in the round of 16 clash at Twickenham Stoop on Friday.

Baxter and Harlequins coach Danny Wilson are targeting a piece of history when they meet Glasgow in the Champions Cup this weekend.

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith wants his side to maintain consistency as they face Harlequins in the round of 16 Investec Champions Cup game against Harlequins on Friday at Twickenham Stoop.

La Rochelle’s contact skills coach and former Munster forward chats to TRU’s Ciara Fearn about all things Ireland, France, Ronan O’Gara and the Top 14.

Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins has been handed a three-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded European Champions Cup game against Bayonne.

A home tie in the Champions Cup banked and with them going well in the Premiership, things seem to be on the up at Sandy Park - and Exeter Chiefs' budding relationship with the university recently hit another high point.

Toulouse have confirmed the top spot in Pool 2 as they defeated Bath Rugby 31-19 in the final group stage of the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday.

Bayonne ran a six-try riot as they went on to defeat Exeter Chiefs 40-17 in the final group stage game in the ongoing Investec Champions Cup at Stade Jean Dauger on Sunday.

Saracens scored four second half tries as they defeated Lyon 39-24 at the StoneX Stadium to make it to the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.

Northampton Saints successfully overcame a red card to Curtis Langdon as they edged out Munster 26-23 in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup at Thomond Park on Saturday.