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La Rochelle edge Leinster again to win back-to-back European crowns
La Rochelle became the fifth team to win back-to-back European Champions Cups on Saturday when they clawed back a 17-point deficit to beat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium in another breathless final between the sides.
O'Gara, Robertson both interested in Eng job
Barbarians coaches Ronan O'Gara and Scott Robertson have both expressed their interest in the England job when Eddie Jones leaves his role as boss after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
La Rochelle claim dramatic Champions Cup title
A last-minute try by Arthur Retiere after a monumental goal-line assault gave La Rochelle a stunning 24-21 victory over favourites Leinster in a superb European Champions Cup final in Marseille on Saturday.
Toulouse beat La Rochelle for fifth title
Toulouse broke fellow French club La Rochelle's resilience to claim a record-extending fifth Champions Cup title with a 22-17 victory.
Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Following a sun-drenched Saturday of action we now know the make-up of the playoff picture in France and the PRO14 and Aviva Premiership semifinal lineups.
Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
The PRO14 playoffs are now confirmed and with the Aviva Premiership and French Top 14 facing a dramatic finish next weekend, there is still much to play for with playoff places up for grabs and team eager to book a place in next season's Champions Cup.
Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
It is all about the playoffs as the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 edged even closer to the finish flag. The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup may take centre stage this week but there is still plenty at stake after the latest round of games.
Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
It is now or never for many teams across European rugby's domestic competitions as teams battle it out for relegation and playoff positions in the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and the French Top 14.
European review: Player of the week, flop & more
Following a thrilling weekend of knockout European rugby we have a much clearer idea who will lift the Champions and Challenge Cups.
Scarlets dig deep to reach Champions Cup semis
Second-half tries from Rhys Patchell earned Scarlets a 29-17 win over La Rochelle and a place in the Champions Cup semifinals.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups
ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across all of the quarterfinals.
European review: Player of the week, flop & more
After a weekend of rugby that required all your fingers, toes and a calculator, the quarterfinal line-ups in both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup have been finalised.
Quarterfinal draw revealed in Champions Cup
Holders Saracens will face top seeds Leinster in a mouthwatering European Champions Cup quarterfinal.
La Rochelle top Pool 1 with win
Champions Cup novices La Rochelle are through to the quarterfinals at the first attempt as winners of Pool 1 but a spirited Harlequins performance prevented them from getting a home tie.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups
European rugby is back as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.
Ulster usurp La Rochelle atop Pool 1
Ulster knocked La Rochelle off top spot in European Champions Cup Pool 1 with a hard-fought 20-13 win over the French side at a wet and windy Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups
European rugby is back for 2018 as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.
Top 14: Five standouts as title race takes shape
Who stood out in the latest rounds of Top 14 action to impress former Toulon, Newcastle and England back Tom May?
Wasps topple La Rochelle to revive QF hopes
Elliot Daly scored two tries as Wasps kept alive their hopes of progressing to the Champions Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought 21-3 victory.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups
European rugby is back with another stacked fixture list. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.
La Rochelle blitz past Wasps
La Rochelle left Wasps with a mountain to climb to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after beating them 49-29 in front of a packed crowd at Stade Marcel Deflandre.
Ulster well beaten at La Rochelle
La Rochelle maintained a winning start to their debut Champions Cup campaign by following victory at Harlequins with a 41-17 home win over Ulster in Pool 1.
Lamb urges England not to rush Marcus Smith
Ryan Lamb has urged England to let Marcus Smith develop at his own pace into a "world-class" player.
La Rochelle stun Quins in Champions Cup bow
Jouez, jouez. French flair and ambitious rugby thing of the past? Pah!
Vito named Top 14 player of the year
Victor Vito has been named player of the year in the Top 14, beating off competition from Carl Fearns and Remi Lamerat.
2025 European Rugby Champions Cup Table
| Pool 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | +141 | 20 |
| 2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | +163 | 19 |
| 3 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | -15 | 11 |
| 4 | Ulster | 4 | -61 | 5 |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | -87 | 5 |
| 6 | Exeter Chiefs | 4 | -141 | 1 |
| Pool 2 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Leinster | 4 | +59 | 18 |
| 2 | La Rochelle | 4 | +23 | 11 |
| 3 | Benetton Treviso | 4 | -26 | 11 |
| 4 | Clermont Auvergne | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 5 | Bath Rugby | 4 | -12 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol Rugby | 4 | -52 | 7 |
| Pool 3 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Northampton Saints | 4 | +31 | 16 |
| 2 | Castres Olympique | 4 | +19 | 14 |
| 3 | Munster | 4 | +27 | 12 |
| 4 | Saracens | 4 | +20 | 11 |
| 5 | Bulls | 4 | -29 | 5 |
| 6 | Stade Francais Paris | 4 | -68 | 5 |
| Pool 4 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Toulon | 4 | -3 | 13 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | +11 | 12 |
| 3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | -11 | 10 |
| 4 | Harlequins | 4 | +31 | 9 |
| 5 | Racing 92 | 4 | -12 | 9 |
| 6 | Stormers | 4 | -16 | 5 |
2025 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup
- LA RO14thTries Scored 1st Bordeaux Begles : 33 Tries ScoredBEG1st1233
- LA RO7thPoints Difference 1st Stade Toulousain : 163 Points DifferenceTOUL1st