How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup

Pool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...

Henderson wants Ulster Rugby to use the pressure

The Belfast-based team suffered a disappointing 37-14 loss at Bath Rugby last weekend, and the heat is on for the Kingspan Stadium side as they seek to bounce back at home.  “As a team, I feel...

Match Preview: Harlequins have loads of confidence for Stade Toulousain test

Harlequins flanker Will Evans has warned Stade Toulousain that the Gallagher Premiership side are full of confidence as they approach a second successive match against French opposition, in Round 2 of...

European Rugby: A look at how the Premiership sides fair going into the weekend

A weekend of tantalizing European action is in store as all ten Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides continue their Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup campaigns. A drama-filled opening round set the...

Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one

After a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection  Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Racing 92 v Harlequins

Champions Cup Stat Leaders

Most Points:   20: Handre Pollard - Leicester Tigers 18: Nolann le Garrec - Racing 92 16: Jurie Matthee - Stormers 16: Marcus Smith - Harlequins     Try Assists:   2: Gabriel...

Brilliant Smith leads Harlequins to victory over Racing 92 in Paris

An inspired Marcus Smith helped Harlequins to a 31-28 Investec Champions Cup win in Paris against Racing 92. Smith scored Harlequins’ first try with a sensational dummy, whilst he kicked...

Match Preview: Bath Rugby vs Ulster

Ulster kick off their Investec Champions' Cup campaign with a Round 1 away trip to English Premiership side, Bath Rugby, at The Rec Stadium. Ulster hope to get their European campaign off to a positive...

Harlequins Name Squad To Face Racing 92

Harlequins have named their matchday squad for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 at Paris La Défense Arena (KO 17:30 BST - live on TNT Sports).         Billy...