Champions Cup

Chris Bentley column: Mauling against Clermont will leave Exeter...

Allow me to open this week's missive looking back. It is just over a year since the Chiefs were on their way to the Ricoh Arena to play in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup. Great emotions,...

Round 6: Champions Cup Try of the Round

Following an exciting conclusion to the pool stages of the Champions Cup, we take a look at the nominations for Try of the Round. 1. David Smith - Castres Here's first try on our #TryOfTheRound shortlist...

Exeter Chiefs handed boost over Julian Salvi's injury

Exeter Chiefs have been handed a welcome boost on the injury front with news that Julian Salvi could return for the Anglo-Welsh Cup clash at Bristol next week.It was feared that the 31-year-old openside...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Henry Thomas signs new three-year deal with Bath Rugby   Tighthead prop Henry Thomas has signed a new three-year contract with Bath Rugby.   “Henry is a very talented player, so we’re...

Ed Slater suspended for 2 weeks

Leicester Tigers have suspended forward Ed Slater from playing for two weeks following an internal disciplinary hearing. Club officials have reviewed an incident during the first half of Saturday's...

Champions Cup Round 6: Team of the Weekend

As the pool stages of the Champions Cup come to a conclusion. We have chosen our team of the weekend for Round 6. 1. Cyril Baille The Toulouse loose-head put in a large shift in a pivotal Pool 2 clash....

Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter blames 'baggage' on Clermont defeat

Rob Baxter says some Exeter players were carrying "baggage" during their European Champions Cup defeat by Clermont.

Best Of The Weekend: True European Quarters

Joe Large reviews the final weekend of European Champions Cup group matches.

Brutal Mathieu Bastareaud hit on Alex Lozowski

Lam laments errors as Westerners miss their chance to join big boys

It burned so bright, but the Pat Lam era is in danger of petering out after Connacht missed their shot at a first European Champions Cup quarter-final.