European Champions Cup

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.

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.