European Champions Cup

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont reflects on his unfortunate long-term injury, Sale’s Premiership & Champions Cup form + he looks at Exeter’s visit to the AJ Bell as well as two teams close to his heart…

The long awaited return of Max Ashcroft occurred on the latest Talking Rugby Union podcast as the lads discuss the latest news from the Gallagher Premiership and Europe + they look ahead to World Sevens Series in Dubai.

Harlequins' Alex Dombrandt chats to Talking Rugby Union about the excitement of Welsh derbies at University level as well as his season at the Stoop.

Ulster utility back Will Addison has been handed a four-week ban after he was cited for a dangerous tackle in the recently concluded Champions Cup game against Clermont Auvergne at Kingspan Stadium last weekend

Montpellier survived a red-card to Jacques Du Plessis as they edged out Gloucester Rugby 30-27 in their Heineken Champions Cup game at GGL Stadium on Sunday.

Sale Sharks battled past a 14-men La Rochelle as they registered a 25-15 win in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

Harlequins opened their account in the ongoing Heineken Champions Cup as they earned a hard fought 15-9 win over Bath Rugby at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs scored three second half tries as they went on to defeat Glasgow Warriors 34-18 in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Saracens returned back to winning ways as they trounced Ospreys 44-3 in their Heineken Champions Cup clash at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Northampton Saints staged a second half comeback as they came from behind to beat Benetton Treviso 32-35 in their Heineken Champions Cup clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday.

John Cooney starred with 13 points as Ulster edged out Clermont Auvergne by five points in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Faf De Klerk was highly influential in South Africa’s journey to glory in Japan and after experiencing the impact he and the Springboks have had on their nation, it is back to club duty for Sale’s World Champion.

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young is hoping for an improved performance from his side when they face Agen in the second round of the European Rugby Challenge Cup to be played at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

European Professional Club Rugby has handed a fine of an undisclosed amount to Saracens after the Premiership club failed to send any of their representatives for the launch event of the Champions Cup in Cardiff.

Racing 92 kick-started their European Champions Cup campaign with a 30-10 bonus point win over defending champions Saracens at Paris La Defense Arena on Sunday.

Glasgow Warriors overcome a late charge from Sale Sharks as they kick-started their European Champions Cup campaign with a 13-7 win over Sale Sharks at Scotstoun Stadium.

John Cooney contributed with 12 points including the decisive penalty goal in the 71st minute as Ulster edged out Bath Rugby 16-17 in their European Rugby Champions Cup encounter at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

As Europe's biggest rugby competition kicks-off on Friday, we take a look at how the teams are shaping ahead of the round one of the Heineken Champions Cup.

In his latest TRU column, Benetton and Italy’s Seb Negri reflects on the Rugby World Cup as well as his experience in Japan plus, he discusses the Pro14 and the upcoming European Champions Cup.

The European Professional Club Rugby expressed disappointment on Saracens' decision to not send any of their representatives for the launch of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments in Cardiff on Wednesday.