European Champions Cup

Alivereti Raka scored a hat-trick as Clermont Auvergne claimed the top position in Pool 2 with a 14-46 triumph over Saracens in the rescheduled European Champions Cup face-off on Monday.

Saracens chairman Nigel Wray has confirmed that the rescheduled European Champions Cup clash against Clermont Auvergne will be open to all the supporters.

Exeter Chiefs rugby director Rob Baxter played down French referee Romain Poite's decision to not award the side a penalty try during their recent defeat to Leinster at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Leinster maintained their winning start in the European Rugby Champions Cup as they went on to beat Exeter Chiefs 8-18 at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Lepani Botia Veivuke and Vincent Rattez scored doubles as La Rochelle claimed their third straight win of the European Champions Cup with a 49-29 triumph over Wasps at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.

Harlequins chances of progressing to the play-off of the European Champions Cup suffered a major blow as they succumbed to their third consecutive defeat after beaten by Ulster 5-17 at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.

Northampton Saints suffered their ninth defeat in 10 games spread across all the competitions after they were beaten 32-43 by Ospreys in the latest round of European Champions Cup at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

The European Champions Cup clash between Saracens and Clermont-Auvergne has been postponed following hazardous conditions on the approach roads to Allianz Park, and in the immediate vicinity of the stadium.

Kelian Galletier double proved handy as Montpellier overcame Glasgow Warriors to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing European Champions Cup with a 22-29 victory at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday.

Scotland international Finn Russell said he is looking forward to achieving success in the European Champions Cup when he joins French club Racing 92 at the end of the ongoing season.

England internationals Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler will all face disciplinary action after they were cited following the recently concluded round of the European Champions Cup.

Henry Slade believes Exeter Chief's win over Montpellier at Altrad Stadium in the European Champions Cup encounter on Sunday will go down as one of the best wins in the club's history.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie has urged for an improvement in the forwards link as the Scottish side succumbed to their second successive defeat in the ongoing European Champions Cup.

Wasps managed to bring their European Champions Cup campaign back on track with a 41-10 bonus point victory over Harlequins at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

Gareth Steenson kicked the decisive penalty in the final 10 minutes as Exeter Chiefs managed to edge out Montpellier with a 24-27 win at Altrad Stadium on Sunday.

Saracens maintained their winning streak in the ongoing European Champions Cup campaign with a close 36-34 win over Ospreys at Allianz Park.

Telusa Veainu and Jonny May scored five tries between them as Leicester Tigers got their European Champions Cup campaign back on track with a 54-29 bonus point win over Castres at Welford Road.

Charlie Cassang scored a try each in either half as Clermont Auvergne overpowered Northampton Saints with a 24-7 victory in their European Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.

Cian Healy scored a double while Johnny Sexton contributed with 17 points as Leinster defeated Glasgow Warriors 18-34 at Scotstoun Stadium to strengthen their chances of making it to the knock out stage of the European Champions Cup.

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac is hoping to keep their European Champions Cup campaign alive when they host Bath Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday.