Russell gets us underway.

Stay tuned for live updates as we await kick off.

Their opposition for this fixture, however, have had quite a bit of success in this tournament having claimed back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002. Leicester managed to get to the semi-finals last year, but fell short in their encounter with Racing Metro.

Glasgow will look to improve on last year's performance in this tournament, as the Pro12 side failed to get to the knock out stages having lost 3 of their 6 group games.

Good evening and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of today's opening round of the Champions Cup as Glasgow host Leicester at Scotstoun Stadium.

whooo!! go tigers 🐯

Should be a great game, excited about debutant Toomua too.

Glasgirl Worriers are looking pretty strong but I hope Tigers show unusually good form especially in defence.

COYBIGW&R!!

It's Bt sport 2 if anyone's wondering