European Champions Cup

Harlequins' second round Heineken Champions Cup will be without spectators after London enters tier 3 restrictions to curb surge in new coronavirus cases.

After the excitement of the Autumn Nations Cup, club rugby takes the spotlight now.

Lyon came up with a clinical performance as they outplayed Gloucester Rugby 55-10 in their Heineken Champions Cup opener.

Munster managed to hold off Harlequins as they registered a 21-7 win in the opening game of the Heineken Champions Cup at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Defending champions Exeter Chiefs started their European Champions Cup campaign with a convincing 42-0 win over Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park on Sunday.

A late surge from Sale Sharks did not prove enough as Toulon completed a 26-14 win in their Heineken Champions Cup opener at Stade Felix Mayol.

Wasps scored two tries in the final 12 minutes as they started their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 24-8 win at Rodney Parade.

Scarlets scored 10 points in the final quarter as they edged out Bath Rugby 23-19 in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Recreation Ground.

Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as Clermont Auvergne defeated Bristol Bears 51-38 in the Heineken Champions Cup opener at Ashton Gate.

Santiago Cordero scored the decisive try in the 73rd minute as Bordeaux Begles kick-started their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 12-16 win at Franklin's Gardens.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has overcome a dead leg injury to make a return to Leinster's matchday 23 in their upcoming Heineken Champions Cup opener against Montpellier.

Mike Haley and Munster are enjoying their rugby at the moment but now the two-time Champions Cup winners are aiming to carry their exceptional Pro14 form into another European campaign.

With Steve Diamond’s abrupt exit from Sale taking everyone by surprise, will his departure destabilise the Sharks’ progress?

Leinster is likely to miss the services of Johnny Sexton in the Heineken Champions Cup opener against Montpellier following an injury.

With three successive bonus-point victories secured in the Gallagher Premiership, Exeter Chiefs will begin their defence of the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday.

The Heineken Champions Cup will have a new format this year and Exeter Chiefs will be the favourites to keep hold of their European title.

Defending champions Exeter Chiefs will face Glasgow Warriors and Toulouse in the group stage as EPCR unveiled the draws for the 2020/21 season of European Champions Cup.

Exeter Chiefs forward Sam Simmonds has been named the European Player of the Year following his impressive performances this season.

Exeter Chiefs managed to hold off Racing 92 with a 31-27 win in the final as they clinched the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time.

Exeter Chiefs held off a fightback from Racing 92 as they registered a 31-27 win in the final at Ashton Gate to clinch the Heineken Champions Cup.