Clermont Auvergne

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

HIGHLIGHTS: Clermont Auvergne v Toulouse

Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks

Duane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his.    During a recent appearance...

Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update

A look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed.   Monday Updates   Montpellier vs Leinster:   Leinster...

POSTPONED: Round 2 Champions & Challenge Cup matches between French & UK clubs off

Following a meeting of the EPCR Board today (Friday, 17 December) it has been decided that due to current exceptional circumstances, Round 2 matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup...

Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1

Will Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...

Champions & Challenge Cup Wednesday COVID Update

Montpellier vs Leinster Rugby     Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following Monday’s postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on...

CONFIRMED: Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as Independent Selector

One of New Zealand’s leading coaches, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, is to replace former All Black Grant Fox as the All Blacks Independent Selector.     Fox will be stepping...

First-half blitz sees Sale beat Ospreys

A strong first-half performance from Sale Sharks ensured they left the Swansea.com Stadium with a 21-13 victory over Ospreys in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday.   It was all too easy...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1

Just four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points.   Scarlets had to forfeit...