European Champions Cup

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.

Northampton Saints left the Stade Pierre-Antoine battered and bruised after receiving a heavy 41-7 thrashing from Castres during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash on Saturday.

A powerful first half performance from Munster saw the Irish Province defeat Glasgow Warriors 38-17 in the European Champions Cup game at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Saracens continued their winning streak with another fine performance to defeat Scarlets 44-26 in their European Champions Cup clash on Saturday at Allianz Park.

Glasgow Warriors co-captain Henry Pyrgos believes Saturday's clash against Munster at Thomond Park will be filled with emotions after the death of former Ireland captain Anthony Foley last weekend.

Sale Sharks rugby director Steve Diamond believes the pressure will be squarely on the French giant Toulon when both the teams meet each other in the upcoming European Champions Cup game at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend expressed his condolences on the death of Munster head coach Anthony Foley ahead of their European Champions Cup game on Saturday.

England captain Dylan Hartley might make his first appearance in six weeks for his club Northampton Saints in the upcoming European Champions Cup game against Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Antoine on Saturday.

Munster rugby director Rassie Erasmus confirmed that the European Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors will take place on Saturday as per the original schedule.

Munster's participation in the upcoming European Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park on Saturday has come under doubt following the death of their head coach Anthony Foley.

Clermont Auvergne amassed five tries as they thrashed Exeter Chiefs 8 - 35 in their European Champions Cup encounter at Sandy Park on Sunday.

A three-try second half performance allowed Bordeaux Begles to come from behind and seal a 28-13 victory over Ulster in the European Champions Cup game at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Sunday.

Wales international Rhys Priestland contributed with 20 points as Bath held their nerve in a tight 22-25 victory over Pau in their European Championship game at Stade du Hameau on Saturday.

A clinical first half performance from Scarlets was too strong for Sale Sharks as they succumbed to a 28 - 11 defeat in their European Champions Cup opener at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

Fly-half Stephen Myler held his nerve to kick a last-minute penalty as Northampton Saints edged out Montpellier by 16-14 in the European Champions Cup encounter at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Led by a double try from Sean Cronin, Leinster stormed to a 33-15 victory over Castres in European Rugby Champions Cup 2016-17 clash at RDS Arena.

Connacht made a tremendous comeback in the second half after being 10 points down at half time to go on to win the game 23 - 21 against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Saturday.