European Champions Cup

Toulon scored two tries in the last five minutes as they secured a 27-12 bonus point win over Sale Sharks at Stade Felix Mayol on Sunday to boost their chance of making to the quarter-final of the European Champions Cup.

Chris Ashton scored two tries including one in the extra minutes as Saracens made an incredible comeback to draw the game 22-22 against Scarlets in the European Champions Cup encounter at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday.

Fly-half Camille Lopez kicked three penalties for Clermont Auvergne as they sealed a thrilling 6-9 win over Bordeaux Begles at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Sunday to secure a berth in the quarter-final of the European Champions Cup.

Replacement Francis Saili scored the decisive try in the 71st minute as Munster edged past Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday to secure a berth in the quarter-final of European Champions Cup.

Replacement Dan Robson scored a try in the final minute as Wasps managed to edge out Toulouse in a tight 17-14 win at Ricoh Arena on Saturday to keep their hopes of making to the quarter-final of European Champions Cup alive.

Teimana Harrison scored two tries in the first half while fly-half Stephen Myler contributed with 13 points as Northampton Saints ended Castres hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals with a 28-21 triumph in their European Champions Cup encounter at Franklin's Garden on Saturday.

Fly-half John Cooney contributed with 21 points as Connacht ran a 10-try riot to trounce Zebre by 66-21 at The Sportsground on Saturday as the close on a quarter-final berth in the European Champions Cup.

An eight-try performance from Leinster saw them demolish Montpellier by 57-3, making them the first team to secure a berth in the quarter-final of the European Champions Cup 2016-17 season.

Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw reckons that his team will face an uphill task when they take on Montpellier in their upcoming European Champions Cup clash in Dublin on Friday.

Glasgow Warriors forwards coach Dan McFarland has urged his team to emulate the passion of Munster ahead of the European Champions Cup clash between the two teams on Saturday at Scotstoun Stadium.

Saracens will have a nervous wait ahead of their European Champions Cup clash against Scarlets on Sunday as Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt are set to undergo a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

Glasgow Warriors flanker Rob Harley has affirmed that the team is focussed on their upcoming Pro 12 clash against Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

England international Owen Farrell contributed with 19 points as Saracens maintained their unbeaten streak in this season of European Champions Cup after beating Sale Sharks by 10-24 at AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday.

Castres have kept their hopes alive of making it to the knock-out stage of European Champions Cup after they edged out Montpellier in a close 29-23 encounter at Stade Pierre Antoine on Sunday.

Replacement Naulia Dawai scored a last minute try and Jack Carty added the conversion as Connacht completed a 20-18 thrilling victory to keep their chances alive in the European Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Toulouse ran a six-try riot as they trounced Zebre with a 54-18 victory strengthening their contention of making it to the top eight during their European Champions Cup game at Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday.

Fly-half Owen Williams kicked six penalties including one in the final minute to help Leicester Tigers edge out Munster by 18-16 win in their European Rugby Champions Cup at Welford Road on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs finally managed to open their account in this season of European Champions Cup after they defeated Bordeaux Begles by 12-20 at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors have strengthened their chances of making it to the knock-out round for the first time after their 23-7 win over French champions Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup clash at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend has warned his team of a strong backlash from Racing 92 as they are set to play the Top 14 side for the second time in consecutive weeks in the upcoming European Champions Cup encounter on Friday.