European Champions Cup

News, fixtures, results, points table, previews and interviews from the European Rugby Champions Cup - a European rugby competition.

 
The tournament will now move into the knock-out stages

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup group-stage games cancelled

Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs has confirmed that EPCR has decided to abandon the final two rounds in the group stage of European Challenge and Champions Cup tournaments.

Rob Baxter accepts two-week enforced break and believes Exeter can take advantage of interruption

Rob Baxter accepts two-week enforced break and believes Exeter can take advantage of interruption

Despite calling for league games to be brought forward to fill spare weekends, Rob Baxter has revealed he now believes the break is the correct decision for the sport.

The matches were scheduled for the weekends of 16 and 23 January.

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions suspended temporarily

The European Professional Club Rugby have announced that the next two rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been suspended temporarily.

 
The French sports ministry has advised cross-border competitions to be suspended

European competitions will not be cancelled even if French teams pull out - EPCR

The French clubs are unlikely to participate in the final two rounds of the European competitions

French Government advises cross-border competitions to be suspended

Exeter's dominance and England shine - TRU's 2020 Rugby Review

Exeter's dominance and England shine - TRU's 2020 Rugby Review

Tom Wood played 80 minutes during the game against Leinster

Tom Wood and Jean-Luc du Preez handed bans

How England’s clubs fared in Europe ahead of their Premiership return

How England’s clubs fared in Europe ahead of their Premiership return

Callum Sheedy kicked seven points

Match Report: Connacht 18-27 Bristol Bears

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

Match Report: Harlequins 7-49 Racing 92

Mark Bennett was the lone try scorer for Edinburgh

Match Report: Sale Sharks 15-16 Edinburgh

George North scored the decisive try for Ospreys in the 73rd minute

Match Report: Worcester Warriors 29-38 Ospreys

John Cooney's effort went in vain for Ulster

Match Report: Gloucester Rugby 38-34 Ulster

Cian Healy was one of the try-scorer for Leinster

Match Report: Leinster 35-19 Northampton Saints

All the three French sides remain unbeaten at end of round two

La Rochelle, Lyon and Toulouse handed 28-0 wins for cancelled fixtures

Jimmy Gopperth was part of the winning Wasps side

Match Report: Wasps 33-14 Montpellier

Parc Y Scarlets was set to host the game

Toulon opts out of Scarlets clash due to Covid-19 concerns

Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper

Bath's Champions Cup game against La Rochelle cancelled

Exploring France's incredible depth

Exploring France's incredible depth

Joe Launchbury has been rested for the game against Montpellier

Wasps rest Jack Willis, Joe Launchbury for Champions Cup game against Montpellier

Exeter Chiefs were the winners of the 2019/20 season of Heineken Champions Cup

Champions Cup games involving Exeter and Glasgow cancelled due to Covid-19

Ben Kay exclusive interview: Champions Cup provided a “great boost for the game”

Ben Kay exclusive interview: Champions Cup provided a “great boost for the game”

Ben Healy suffered the injury during the game against Harlequins

Ben Healy ruled out of Munster's Champions Cup clash against Clermont

Semi Radradra to miss Bristol's Champions Cup game against Connacht

Semi Radradra to miss Bristol's Champions Cup game against Connacht

Wasps will be looking to impose a 'quick game' on physical Montpellier

Wasps will be looking to impose a 'quick game' on physical Montpellier

Twickenham Stoop is set to host Harlequins' home game against Racing 92 on 20th December

Harlequins' Champions Cup game against Racing 92 to be without fans

Mathieu Bastareaud scored a try for Lyon

Match Report: Lyon 55-10 Gloucester Rugby

JJ Hanrahan was part of the winning Munster side

Match Report: Munster Rugby 21-7 Harlequins

Sam Simmonds was one of the try scorer for Exeter Chiefs

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 42-0 Glasgow Warriors

Dan Robson was one of the try-scorer for Wasps

Match Report: Dragons 8-24 Wasps

Gareth Davies was one of the try-scorer for Scarlets

Match Report: Bath Rugby 19-23 Scarlets

Camille Lopez kicked 16 points for Clermont

Match Report: Bristol Bears 38-51 Clermont Auvergne

Santiago Cordero (left) was the only try-scorer in the game

Match Report: Northampton Saints 12-16 Bordeaux Begles

Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster

Sexton on bench, Ross Byrne starts for Leinster against Montpellier

Mike Haley: ‘We understand everything that comes with European rugby and Munster’

Mike Haley: ‘We understand everything that comes with European rugby and Munster’

Without Steve Diamond, can Sale Sharks continue to shine?

Without Steve Diamond, can Sale Sharks continue to shine?

Lawrence Dallaglio exclusive: Exeter are in the groove but the French sides will come again

Lawrence Dallaglio exclusive: Exeter are in the groove but the French sides will come again

Previewing the Heineken Champions Cup - Can Exeter retain their crown?

Previewing the Heineken Champions Cup - Can Exeter retain their crown?

Bristol Bears will face Clermont and Connacht in the opening stage

European Champions Cup draw for 20201/21 season unveiled

Sam Simmonds was impressive for Exeter Chiefs

Sam Simmonds wins the European Player of the Year Award

 
Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup Final - Exeter Chiefs 31-27 Racing 92

Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup Final - Exeter Chiefs 31-27 Racing 92

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs edge out Racing 92 31-27 in Champions Cup final

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs edge out Racing 92 31-27 in Champions Cup final

Finn Russell: Everyone is driven to try and win the Champions Cup

Finn Russell: Everyone is driven to try and win the Champions Cup

The rise of Joe Simmonds: The Exeter fly-half hoping to lead the Chiefs to glory

The rise of Joe Simmonds: The Exeter fly-half hoping to lead the Chiefs to glory

The game will be played at Ashton Gate on Saturday

Racing 92 cleared to play Heineken Champions Cup final against Exeter Chiefs

Jack Nowell suffered a foot injury during the game against Toulouse

Jack Nowell in contention to return for Exeter in Champions Cup final against Racing 92

Racing 92 have suffered a setback ahead of the Champions Cup final against Exeter Chiefs

Nine positive cases for Covid-19 in Racing 92 ahead of Champions Cup final

Exeter Chiefs' Stuart Hogg is among the five nominees

Five players shortlisted for EPCR European Player of the Year award

Billy Vunipola has played 75 Premiership games for Saracens

Billy Vunipola proud of Saracens despite Champions Cup semi-final exit

 
Video Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals

Video Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals

Joe Simmonds kicked 13 points in Exeter's win over Toulouse

Joe Simmonds wants Exeter to complete double this season

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

'End of an era' - Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Harry Williams scored two tries for Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs beat Toulouse 28-18 to set European final clash against Racing 92

Juan Imhoff remained the only try-scorer in the game

Racing 92 come from behind to edge out Saracens 19-15 in Champions Cup semi-final

Jack Nowell has been with Exeter Chiefs since 2012

Exeter Chiefs determined to reach Champions Cup final - Jack Nowell

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs make one change for semi-final against Toulouse

Saracens have won three European titles in last four seasons

Saracens remain unchanged for semi-final against Racing 92

Doing it for the people who ‘have been Saracens’

Doing it for the people who ‘have been Saracens’

Saracens have won three European Champions Cup titles in last four seasons

Michael Rhodes available for Saracens' semi-final against Racing 92 after citing dismissed

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Saracens flanker Mike Rhodes to face disciplinary hearing

 
Video Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals

Video Highlights: Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals

Jack Nowell scored one of Exeter's try

Exeter Chiefs reach Champions Cup semi-final for first time after beating Northampton 38-15

Alex Goode impressed for Saracens

Saracens edge out Leinster 17-25 to reach semi-final

Maro Itoje has played 41 Tests

Saracens lock Maro Itoje wants to explore overseas options in future

Conquering Europe: Can Exeter Chiefs take the next step in the Champions Cup?

Conquering Europe: Can Exeter Chiefs take the next step in the Champions Cup?

Jackson Wray (right) will play his 250th game for Saracens

Jackson Wray confident Saracens can beat Leinster despite Owen Farrell setback

 
TRU Podcast: Gallagher Premiership recap and a European preview

TRU Podcast: Gallagher Premiership recap and a European preview

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd

EPCR approve signing of Alex Seville by Northampton Saints

Alex Goode has been with Saracens since 2008

Alex Goode confident of stepping up against Leinster in Owen Farrell's absence

The Saracens stories have returned and they face another test of character without Owen Farrell

The Saracens stories have returned and they face another test of character without Owen Farrell

Champions Cup will have 24 teams in the next season

Revamped format for the 2020/21 season of Heineken Champions Cup revealed

Jonny Gray will play for Exeter when Champions Cup resumes

Clubs allowed to play new signing in European competitions

Iain Henderson will undergo a hip surgery

Ulster captain Iain Henderson to miss Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse

The quarter-finals will be played on 19th and 20th September

Dates finalised for quarter-finals of European competitions

Marseille will now host the finals of the 2021 edition

2020 European Champions and Challenge Cup finals moved from Marseille

The quarter-finals and semi-finals have been scheduled in September

Dates for European Rugby Champions and Challenge Cups Finals announced

The Champions Cup currently has 20 teams competing

EPCR considering expanded Champions Cup next season

The final was scheduled to be played on 23rd May

European Champions and Challenge Cup play-offs set to be postponed until September

EPCR also affirmed that the European competitions will not be threatened by the new proposal

EPCR discuss possibility of Club World Cup

The finals were scheduled to be played in May

European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup play-offs and finals suspended

The games were scheduled in the first week of April

European Rugby quarter-finals postponed

Gabriel Hamer-Webb: ‘The only person who is going to make you better is yourself’

Gabriel Hamer-Webb: ‘The only person who is going to make you better is yourself’

Saracens were the winners of the Champions Cup in 2019/20 season

Saracens fined for fielding ineligible player in Champions Cup game against Racing 92

 
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