European Champions Cup

George Ford – Sale Sharks fly-half on Eddie Jones, attack & his return

Injured Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford says that it is not in the players’ ‘remit or responsibility’ to influence the future of England head coach Eddie Jones following a disappointing Autumn Nations Series campaign.
30 November 2022

Brad Davis Exclusive: ‘Every week is an important week in the Premiership’

London Irish begun their season with a 45-14 victory over Worcester Warriors and assistant coach Brad Davis spoke about how his side have reflected on last term and are now looking to move forward in this campaign.
13 September 2022

Fixtures for European Champions and Challenge Cups announced

The fixtures for the 2022/23 season of the Heineken Champions Cup has been unveiled with La Rochelle and Northampton Saints locking horns against each other in the opening round.
21 July 2022

Draws for European Champions and Challenge Cups unveiled

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) organisers have unveiled the Pools for the 2022/23 season at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday.
28 June 2022

Clubs from South Africa to be part of European competitions from 2022/23 season

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that the South African clubs will be competing in the European Champions and Challenge Cup competitions from the 2022/23 season.
2 June 2022

'Fans deserve it almost more than we do' - La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt

La Rochelle skipper Gregory Alldritt gave credit to the club's supporters as they completed their maiden Heineken Champions Cup triumph following a 24-21 win over Leinster in the final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday.
29 May 2022

Josh van der Flier wins European Player of the Year award

Leinster wing Josh van der Flier has been named the EPCR European Player of the Year 2022 following an outstanding season.
29 May 2022

Ronan O'Gara proud of La Rochelle's Champions Cup triumph

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said the Heineken Champions Cup triumph will be 'a great starting point for the club'.
29 May 2022

La Rochelle edge out Leinster 24-21 to claim Heineken Champions Cup

Arthur Retiere scored a last gasp try as La Rochelle edged out Leinster Rugby 24-21 in the final at Stade Velodrome to clinch the Heineken Champions Cup.
29 May 2022

Ronan O’Gara: “I am fascinated to see how we go against Leinster”

Ahead of the Champions Cup final in Marseilles, Stade Rochelais head coach, Ronan O’Gara, spoke about the clash with Leinster, Johnny Sexton and competing on all fronts this season.
27 May 2022

Leinster name unchanged matchday squad for Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named an unchanged matchday squad for the Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle to be played in Marseille on Saturday.
27 May 2022

Brian O’Driscoll Interview: How to deal with the pressure of a European final and why ROG v Sexton adds extra spice

The Ireland legend talks TRU through the emotions of preparing and playing in a Heineken Champions Cup final + he explains why the Ronan O’Gara/Jonny Sexton ‘rivalry’ offers an extra dimension to Saturday’s showdown.
26 May 2022

Sean O'Brien Interview: Why coaching in National One has been very rewarding

The curtain came down on the playing career of the multiple European Cup winner last weekend and coaching might be a route which O'Brien selects for the next stage of his life.
25 May 2022

Stuart Lancaster optimistic about fitness of Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster said he is optimistic of the chances of Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe featuring in the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle to be played at Stade Velodrome on Saturday.
24 May 2022

Finals of 2023 European Champions and Challenge Cup shifted to Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium will be hosting the finals of the 2023 edition of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup as confirmed by the European Professional Club Rugby.
19 May 2022

Ronan O'Gara proud of La Rochelle's performance after defeating Racing 92 in semi-final

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara lavished praise on his team's performance after they edged out Racing 92 in the semi-final of the Heineken Champions Cup with a 20-13 margin.
17 May 2022

Johnny Sexton wants Leinster to seek inspiration from past title wins as they head into Champions Cup final

Leinster skipper Johnny Sexton has urged his side to draw inspiration from past glories as they face La Rochelle in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Velodrome on 28th May.
17 May 2022

Assistant coach Felipe Contepomi to leave Leinster at end of season

Leinster have announced that assistant coach Felipe Contepomi will be leaving the Irish province at end of the season.
16 May 2022

'It's frustrating' - Finn Russell reacts after Racing 92's Champions Cup exit

Racing 92 fly-half Finn Russell expressed frustration over his side's exit from the Heineken Champions Cup that came following a 13-20 defeat against La Rochelle last weekend.
16 May 2022

Match Centre: Heineken Champions Cup semi-final: Racing 92 13-20 La Rochelle

La Rochelle managed to hold off Racing 92 as they reached the final of the Heineken Champions Cup for the second successive time following a 20-13 win in the semi-final at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Sunday.
15 May 2022