European Champions Cup

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Saracens celebrating the Champions Cup win in 2017

Saracens to kick-start Champions Cup campaign against Racing 92

Three-time champions Saracens will begin their European Champions Cup title defence against Racing 92 on 17th November as the fixtures for the 2019/20 season were unveiled on Friday.

Saracens are the reigning champions of European Champions Cup

Saracens in same group as Munster and Racing 92 as Champions Cup pool draw announced for 2019/20 season

Defending champions Saracens will face a stern test in the 2019/20 season of European Champions Cup as they are grouped in same Pool as Munster, Racing 92 and Ospreys.

Johnny Sexton scored a conversion and a penalty apiece in the final

Johnny Sexton rues missed chances in Leinster's Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens

Leinster Rugby skipper and Ireland international Johnny Sexton said the missed chances proved costly in their 10-20 defeat in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup against Saracens at St James' Park in Newcastle last weekend.

 
 
Heineken Champions Cup final - Leinster Rugby v Saracens - Highlights

Heineken Champions Cup final - Leinster Rugby v Saracens - Highlights

Saracens now have won their third title in four seasons

Saracens clinch third Champions Cup title after beating Leinster 10-20 in final

Ringrose and Larmour will be key to Leinster’s Euro bid

Ringrose and Larmour will be key to Leinster’s Euro bid

Mako Vunipola has recovered from an ankle injury

Saracens receive Mako Vunipola boost ahead of Champions Cup final against Leinster

Mako Vunipola hails little brother Billy for self-control in not rising to Munster boos

Mako Vunipola hails little brother Billy for self-control in not rising to Munster boos

Leinster set up Champions Cup final against Saracens with 30-12 win over Toulouse

Leinster set up Champions Cup final against Saracens with 30-12 win over Toulouse

Billy Vunipola was one of the try-scorer for Saracens

Saracens beat Munster 32-16 to reach semi-final of Heineken Champions Cup

How failure reset Toulouse on the path to success

How failure reset Toulouse on the path to success

Semi-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup will be played on 20th and 21st April

Road to semi-finals - Heineken Champions Cup

Dan Leavy played 11 minutes during the Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster

Leinster suffer Dan Leavy blow

Maxime Medard was one of the try-scorer for Toulouse

Toulouse overcome Zack Holmes' red-card to beat Racing 92 in thrilling one-point win

Liam Williams scored a double for Saracens

Saracens dominate Glasgow Warriors at Allianz Park

Keith Earls was in outstanding form for Munster

Earls powers Munster to semi-final of Heineken Champions Cup

Maro Itoje has recovered from a knee injury

Saracens receive Maro Itoje boost ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final game against Glasgow

Denny Solomona was one of the try-scorer for Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks progress to semi-final of Challenge Cup after beating Connacht 20-10

Johnny Sexton has not recovered from injury

Johnny Sexton set to miss Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final clash against Ulster

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is expecting a competitive performance from his side

Glasgow aim to create history in play-off battle against Saracens

Garry Ringrose is among the nominations

Nominations for European player of the year announced

Simon Zebo moved to Racing 92 from Munster in 2018

Ulster confirm lifetime ban for a spectator after abuse on Simon Zebo

Blair hoping Edinburgh and Glasgow feel-good factor can help Scotland

Blair hoping Edinburgh and Glasgow feel-good factor can help Scotland

Heineken Champions Cup: Round Six Review

Heineken Champions Cup: Round Six Review

Sean Cronin scored a double for Leinster

Wasps end Champions Cup campaign winless as Leinster book home quarter-final

Semesa Rokoduguni's try went in vain for Bath

Toulouse hold off late fightback from Bath to complete 20-17 win

Joey Carbery kicked all the points for Munster

Joey Carbery kicks Munster into play-offs after 9-7 win over Exeter

Matt Toomua's try went in vain for Leicester Tigers

Second half comeback against Leicester earns quarter-final spot for Ulster

Billy Vunipola scored Saracens' third try

Saracens finish group stage unbeaten after beating Glasgow 38-19

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill

Edinburgh seal home quarter-final after 19-10 win over Montpellier

Josh Matavesi's opening try went in vain for Newcastle Falcons

Soury's late try helps Toulon edge out Newcastle Falcons 24-27

We’re going to have a crack - Cockerill

We’re going to have a crack - Cockerill

Heineken Champions Cup: Round 5 Review

Heineken Champions Cup: Round 5 Review

Ben Spencer scored Saracens' final try

Saracens book quarter-finals berth after beating Lyon 28-10

Jack Nowell made a terrific comeback

Exeter Chiefs keep play-off hopes alive with 34-12 win over Castres

Scarlets secured a bonus point victory

Scarlets ease past Leicester Tigers with 33-10 victory

Rhys Priestland was the hero for Bath

Rhys Priestland helps Bath secure their first win in Champions Cup after edging out Wasps 18-16

Sean Cronin was one of the try-scorer for Leinster

Leinster outplay Toulouse 29-13 to take pole position in Pool 1

Joey Carberry was the hero for Munster

Carbery leads Munster to 15-41 bonus-point victory over Gloucester

Top 3 Champions Cup Fixtures this weekend

Top 3 Champions Cup Fixtures this weekend

Etienne Oosthuizen was sent-off during the 70th minute of the game at Scotstoun Stadium

Etienne Oosthuizen faces three-week ban

Rory Kockott was yellow-carded during Champions Cup game against Munster

Castres' Rory Kockott handed three-week ban

Castres edged out Munster by 13-12 to keep their play-off hope alive

Castres duo to face independent hearing following Champions Cup defeat to Munster

Dai Young's Wasps side had a dismal season

Where teams stand after round four of the Heineken Champions Cup

 
Highlights of Heineken Champions Cup games - Round 4

Highlights of Heineken Champions Cup games - Round 4

Sinoti Sinoti's try went in vain for Newcastle Falcons

Edinburgh boost Champions Cup play-off hopes with 8-21 win over Newcastle

Finn Russell contributed with 14 points

Racing 92 dent Leicester Tigers' play-off hopes with 11-34 win at Welford Road

Jack Conan was one of the try-scorer for Leinster

Dominant Leinster complete 42-15 bonus point win over Bath

Willie le Roux's try went in vain for Wasps

Toulouse maintain winning streak after beating Wasps 42-27

Jamie George scored the final try for Saracens

Saracens maintain perfect start after beating Cardiff Blues 14-26

Iain Henderson scored double for Ulster

Ulster complete double over Scarlets

Don Armand was one of the try scorer for Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs bounce back with 17-29 victory over Gloucester Rugby

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek Three

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek Three

Simon Zebo was one of the try-scorer for Racing 92

Racing 92 beat Leicester Tigers 36-26 to remain unbeaten

Sean Maitland scored two tries for Saracens

Saracens trounce Cardiff Blues 51-25 to maintain winning streak

CJ Stander was one of the try-scorer for Munster

Munster battle past Castres with 30-5 victory

Lima Sopoaga ended on the losing side

Toulouse beat Wasps 16-24 to maintain perfect start

Ben Morgan was one of the try-scorer for Glouceter

Gloucester adds to Exeter's woes with 19-27 victory at Sandy Park

Jacob Stockdale scored the opening try for Ulster

Ulster edge out Scarlets 24-25 to boost play-off chances

Hamish Watson scored the opening try for Edinburgh

Edinburgh move to top after beating Newcastle 31-13

Champions Cup: Top 3 Fixtures - Round 3

Champions Cup: Top 3 Fixtures - Round 3

Danny Cipriani was red-carded during the game against Munster

Danny Cipriani faces three-week ban for dangerous tackle on Rory Scannell

Danny Cipriani suffers another setback

Danny Cipriani to appear before disciplinary panel

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek Two

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek Two

Ali Price was one of the try-scorer for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors open their account in Champions Cup with 12-29 victory over Cardiff Blues

Joel Hodgson kicked 13 points for Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons move to top with 23-20 win over Montpellier

Maro Itoje scored the opening try for Saracens

Saracens maintain winning streak after defeating Lyon 29-10

Henry Pyrgos was one of the try-scorer for Edinburgh

Edinburgh outplay Toulon as they complete 40-14 win at Murrayfield

Joey Carberry contributed with 16 points

Munster move to top with 36-22 win over Gloucester

Manu Tuilagi was one of the try-scorer for the Tigers

Leicester open their account in Champions Cup with 45-27 win over Scarlets

Jerome Kaino was sin-binned during the game against Bath Rugby last weekend

Toulouse's Jerome Kaino banned for five weeks

Danny Cipriani hasn't been included in Eddie Jones' 36-man Autumn Internationals squad

Champions Cup: Top 3 Fixtures Round 2

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek One

Champions Cup Review: Gameweek One

Joel Hodgson had an impressive outing for Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons edge out Toulon 25-26 in Champions Cup opener

Owen Farrell kicked two penalties and a conversion

Saracens scrap past Glasgow Warriors with a 3-13 win at Scotstoun Stadium

Danny Cipriani scored 14 points for Gloucester

Danny Cipriani impresses in front of Eddie Jones as Gloucester seal 19-14 win over Castres

Jacob Stockdale was one of the try-scorer for Ulster

Ulster go past Leicester Tigers with 24-10 win

Freddie Burns had a tough outing for Bath

Late Burns' errors cost Bath as they suffer 20-22 defeat to Toulouse

Robbie Henshaw scored a try for Leinster

Leinster begin Champions Cup campaign with a 52-3 bonus point win over Wasps

Nemani Nadolo is set to undergo a surgery

Nemani Nadolo sidelined for up to four months

James Lowe has been a standout performer for Leinster

Champions Cup:Top 3 Fixtures This Weekend

Montpellier will be a real test for us - Socino

Montpellier will be a real test for us - Socino

Tom Prydie (left) had to leave the field in the second half

Tom Prydie ruled out of Champions Cup opener for Scarlets

 
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2018-19 European Rugby Champions Cup Points Table