European Champions Cup

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.

A late fightback from Toulon ended in vain as the Saracens kick started their title defence with a 23 - 31 win in the European Champions Cup game at Stade Mayol on Saturday.

Wasps ran a 12-try riot as the Ricoh Arena outfit trounced Zebre by 82-14 in their European Champions Cup opener on Saturday.

Saracens lock Maro Itoje aspires to maintain a new run of winning streak as he heads into the European Rugby Champions Cup game against Toulon.

Ulster assistant coach Joe Barakat praised the progress made by Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson ahead of the European Champions Cup game against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.

England international Owen Farrell is set to make his first appearance this season for his club Saracens after he was named in the line up for the European Champions Cup game against Toulon on Saturday.

Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill was full of praise for Australian international Matt Toomua, who is set to make his debut for the English Premiership club.

The 2016-17 Champions Cup kicks off this coming weekend and as early as the opening round, there are some fantastic match-ups to take in.