European Champions Cup

Ireland and Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is set to be spending time on the sidelines following his latest injury setback.

Leinster Rugby have postponed their training as they await the results from the latest round of Covid-19 testing.

Harlequins managed to survive a late try from Martin Laveau as they sealed a thrilling 20-18 win over Castres in the Heineken Champions Cup clash at Stade Pierre Fabre on Sunday.

Sale Sharks managed to overcome yellow cards to Lood De Jager and Ben Curry as they edged out Ospreys 21-13 in the opening game of the Heineken Champions Cup in Swansea on Sunday.

Despite both teams having had a Covid-raged leadup to this game, it was Munster who walked away from their Champions Cup opener with a 14-35 win over Wasps at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Wasps have been forced into making changes ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup opener against Munster due to positive Covid-19 cases in the Premiership club's squad.

Jonny Gray scored a hat-trick as Exeter Chiefs went on to trounce Montpellier 42-6 in the Heineken Champions Cup opener at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Leinster scored seven tries as they defeated Bath Rugby 45-20 in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

George Ford contributed with 11 points as Leicester Tigers edged out Bordeaux Begles 16-13 in the Heineken Champions Cup campaign at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Saturday.

Wenceslas Lauret scored a hat-trick as Racing 92 kick-started their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 45-14 victory at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.

Bath Rugby skipper Charlie Ewels insisted that his side is preparing for the Heineken Champions Cup opener clash against Leinster like an international game.

Ahead of his Champions Cup bow against Castres, Harlequins’ flanker Jack Kenningham spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his rise to the top, time at the University of Bath and the joy of playing in front of fans.

Cardiff Rugby have added seven more players to the squad ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup opener against Stade Toulousain to be played at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

Munster have suffered another setback ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup opener against Wasps following new Covid-19 cases.

Scarlets have forfeited their opening game of the Heineken Champions Cup against Bristol Bears due to Covid-19 crisis.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd is hoping to capitalise on the home advantage as they face French club Racing 92 in the opening game of the Heineken Champions Cup at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.

The organisers of the European competitions European Professional Club Rugby have relaxed the player registration rules ahead of the opening round due to the ongoing Covid crisis.

Scarlets chairman Simon Muderack has requested European tournament organisers to allow postponement of the games affected due to Covid-19.

The world-class scrum-half will captain France this autumn and insists Les Bleus need to be coherent in their performances as the focus begins to sharpen on their home World Cup.

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments.