European Champions Cup

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley is set to attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after his red-card incident in the European Champions Cup encounter last week at Franklin's Gardens.

Munster utility back Keith Earls has offered an apology to Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown for the 'tip-tackle' he performed in the European Champions Cup encounter that saw the Ireland international sent-off from the game in October.

Exeter Chiefs continue to search for their first win in this season of European Champions Cup as they suffered a 7-13 defeat to Bordeaux Begles at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Wales international Leigh Halfpenny contributed with 16 points as Toulon defeated Scarlets by 31-20 in their European Champions Cup encounter at Stade Felix Mayol on Sunday.

Kurtley Beale scored a try and received a yellow card in a dramatic debut for Wasps as his side riding on a strong second-half performance defeated Connacht by 32-17 at Ricoh Arena during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash on Sunday.

A 14-man Montpellier side completely outclassed Castres with a splendid second-half performance to register a 32-14 victory at the Altrad Stadium on Sunday during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash.

Defending champions Saracens have continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing European Champions Cup after thrashing Sale Sharks 50-3 at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors moved a step closer to European Champions Cup quarter-final qualification after defeating Racing 92 by 14-23 at Stade Yves-du-Manoir on Saturday.

Munster prolonged their unbeaten European Champions Cup campaign as they handed a record 38-0 defeat to the Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Luke Marshall scored a double as Paddy Jackson contributed 19 points to his side's 39-32 bonus-point win over Clermont at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday to keep their European Champions Cup hopes alive.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is expecting a 'decent ban' for Dylan Hartley after his red card for a swinging arm to the back of Sean O’Brien’s head during 37-10 defeat against Leinster at Franklin's Gardens.

Leinster consolidated their position at the top of the table after they secured a 10-37 bonus point win over Northampton Saints in their European Champions Cup game at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Australian international Kurtley Beale is all set to make his debut in the English Premiership after he was named in the Wasps line-up for the European Champions Cup clash against Connacht on Sunday.

Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks have registered rugby league star Denny Solomona in their squad for the European Champions Cup anticipating him to switch codes.

Aviva Premiership club Newcastle Falcons confirmed on Monday that the city will bid to host the European competition finals in 2018.

Wing Stacey Ili made his first start for Connacht a memorable one scoring hat-trick tries as the Galway based club trounced Zebre by 7-52 in their European Champions Cup game at Stadio Sergio Lanfranch on Sunday.

Newcastle Falcons ran an eight-try riot to register their maiden victory in the European Challenge Cup 2016/17 after outclassing Grenoble by 50-7 at Kingston Park on Sunday.

A last minute try from Nathan Hughes followed by a conversion from Jimmy Gopperth ensured Wasps were able to draw the European Champions Cup game against Toulouse 20-20 at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday.

Replacement fly-half Freddie Burns contributed with 16 points as Leicester Tigers completed a 27-17 victory over Racing 92 in their European Champions Cup clash at Welford Road on Sunday.

Paddy Jackson's 78th minute drop goal helped Ulster to edge Chiefs by 19-18 in a closely-fought contest at the Kingspan Stadium during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash on Saturday.