European Champions Cup

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

Alex Goode kicked 19 points as Saracens went on to beat Leinster 17-25 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
20 September 2020

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

Success in the Heineken Champions Cup hasn’t been forthcoming for Exeter Chiefs, but with the chance to reach the semi-final stage on Sunday, can Rob Baxter’s side really conquer Europe.
18 September 2020

EPCR approve signing of Alex Seville by Northampton Saints

The European Professional Club Rugby has amended the rules to allow Northampton Saints sign Gloucester’s Alex Seville ahead of their Champions Cup quarter-final game against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.
18 September 2020

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

Saracens full-back Alex Goode is confident of stepping up in the absence of England captain Owen Farrell in the upcoming European Champions Cup quarter-final game against Leinster.
15 September 2020

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

Owen Farrell’s red-card against Wasps has left Saracens with an uphill battle to salvage anything from a turbulent campaign.
9 September 2020

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

European Professional Club Rugby has announced the new revamped format for the 2020/21 season following the impact of pandemic coronavirus.
2 September 2020

Clubs allowed to play new signing in European competitions

The organisers of European Champions and Challenge Cups have confirmed that the clubs will be allowed to play the new signings when the play-offs resume next month.
19 August 2020

Saracens: The Farewell Tour

Ahead of the Gallagher Premiership restart, TRU heard from Elliot Daly and Mark McCall as Saracens prepare for their 'farewell tour' in the top-flight.
14 August 2020

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

Ireland international and Ulster skipper Iain Henderson has been ruled out of the upcoming European Champions Cup clash against Toulouse as he underwent a hip surgery.
11 August 2020

Dates finalised for quarter-finals of European competitions

The European Professional Club Rugby organisers have unveiled the dates and venues for this season's Champions and Challenge Cups quarter-finals.
17 July 2020

2020 European Champions and Challenge Cup finals moved from Marseille

The finals of the 2019/20 edition of European Champions and Challenge Cups have been moved away from Marseille due to 'insufficient safeguards' in the venue.
10 July 2020

Dates for European Rugby Champions and Challenge Cups Finals announced

The European Professional Club Rugby has announced that the remainder of the Champions and Challenge Cup including the finals will be played in September and October.
25 June 2020

EPCR considering expanded Champions Cup next season

The European Professional Club Rugby on Thursday stated that a 24-club Champions Cup tournament is being considered for the next season.
15 May 2020

O’Flaherty: I’d be all for playing behind closed doors

Tom O’Flaherty would be ‘all for’ the Gallagher Premiership season resuming behind closed doors, but the Exeter Chief admits the welfare of everyone involved has to be the main priority.
4 May 2020

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

The European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup play-offs is unlikely to be played before September following the pandemic coronavirus crisis.
1 May 2020

EPCR discuss possibility of Club World Cup

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that they are in discussion about unveiling an annual Club World Cup concept.
7 April 2020

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

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that the play-offs and the finals of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been suspended following the pandemic coronavirus.
24 March 2020

European Rugby quarter-finals postponed

The European Professional Club Rugby board has announced that the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been postponed following the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
17 March 2020

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

Saracens have been dealt another blow in the ongoing season as EPCR have fined them with €50,000 for fielding an ineligible player.
8 February 2020

EPCR unveil European Player of the Year Nominees

The European Professional Club Ruby has announced 15 players in contention to win the European Player of the Year award.
27 January 2020