Leo Cullen urges Leinster to improve breakdown and composure after Harlequins win.
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Northampton Saints began their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a dramatic 35-27 away win over Section Paloise at Stade du Hameau.
Bristol Bears kicked off their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a narrow 17–16 win away against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets.
Bath Rugby delivered a commanding performance against Munster Rugby at The Recreation Ground, cruising to a 40-14 bonus point victory in their 2025/26 Champions Cup opener.
Saracens score seven tries in a 47-10 win over Clermont to start their Champions Cup.
Stormers survive a red card to beat Bayonne 26-17 in France.
Glasgow Warriors pulled off a dramatic comeback at the CorpAcq Stadium beating Sale 26-21.
EPCR and Basque partners launch Bilbao 2026 Finals Weekend at San Mames.
Jacques Nienaber has dismissed rumours of a return to the South Africa, affirming that he is “happy at Leinster” and remains under contract with the Irish province until 2027.
It was a chastening day for Wales against South Africa, but amid the autumn campaign there were still some positives for Steve Tandy and his side, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the domestic game.
Ben Redshaw scored a double as Gloucester went on to defeat Harlequins 26-15 in the latest round of the Gallagher PREM in Kingsholm on Saturday.
