Champions Cup

Ringrose: Leinster driven by heartbreak

Garry Ringrose admits last season’s devastating Investec Champions Cup semi-final collapse still lingers inside the Leinster camp.

Teen debutant part of Van Graan’s Bath plan

Head coach Johann van Graan could roll the dice at scrumhalf as Bath prepare for a daunting Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Bordeaux-Begles.

Double blow for Bordeaux

Title-holders Bordeaux Begles will be without two key figures on and off the field in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bath.

Big gun Ribbans back as Toulon reload

Toulon are getting their heavy artillery ready for Saturday’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Toulon look to Les Bleus for Leinster battle plan

Toulon scrumhalf Ben White says his French teammates hold the key to ending Leinster’s march to another Investec Champions Cup final.

Bordeaux wary of ‘world-class’ Russell

English champions Bath head into their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles carrying both momentum and menace.

Keo & Zels: Why South Africa is the best

As two Saffa coaches prepare for battle in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, a trio of teenage sensations are lighting it up for SA teams.

Brannas’ blueprint for SA clubs to conquer Europe

Deon Fourie believes South African teams have the depth and the mindset to challenge for European glory, but only if they fully embrace the demands of the Investec Champions Cup.

Leinster get triple boost for Toulon duel

Head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that three key players are on track to be fit for Saturday’s #InvestecChampionsCup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin.