2023 rugby review: Jones, Sexton, England, London Irish and Hunter December 22, 2023 It’s been quite the 2023 in rugby. This year South Africa won the Rugby World Cup, La Rochelle lifted the Champions Cup after Leinster No10 Johnny Sexton abused the referee, the women’s game has grown further and Australia had 12 months of Eddie Jones. Well, almost. It has had it all. English rugby lost two [...]
Leicester Tigers hang on to beat Stade Francais in Champions Cup in Paris December 17, 2023 Leicester Tigers survived a late onslaught to beat Stade Francais 27-24 in Paris and remain unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup this season. A weakened Leicester side held on as their hosts pounded away at their try line but a crucial turnover in the 86th minute handed the visitors a stunning victory against the odds [...]
Harlequins humbled by Toulouse as French giants chase sixth title December 17, 2023 Harlequins couldn’t cope with the class of five-time Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse on Sunday as the Londoners fell to a 19-47 defeat at the Stoop. The French outfit crossed the whitewash seven times despite Harlequins fighting hard to stay in the game at the break. Two tries for South African Irne Herbst and one [...]
Exeter Chiefs stun Munster with glorious Champions Cup comeback December 17, 2023 Exeter’s rebuild hit a landmark milestone today after the Devonians came from behind to beat Irish giants Munster and go two from two in the Investec Champions Cup. Many were worried about how Rob Baxter’s men would deal with the ferocity of the biggest club competition in rugby after the Chiefs faced an exodus of [...]
Ollie Phillips: Premiership sides are dishing up humble pie in Investec Champions Cup December 15, 2023 Premiership teams stunned columnist Ollie Phillips last week. Can they do it again?
Saracens receive double boost ahead of crunch Investec Champions Cup clash December 14, 2023 Vunipola's red card was rescinded after a successful appeal.
Quins’ time in Paris: Marcus Smith inspires Premiership side to famous European win December 10, 2023 Smith kicked a drop goal from near the half-way line as Quins beat Racing 92.
Handre Pollard downs compatriots as Leicester fight back to beat Stormers December 10, 2023 Leicester continued a good weekend for English sides in the Investec Champions Cup.
‘This competition is unforgiving’ – Saracens warned after defeat at the Bulls December 10, 2023 The Premiership champions played much of the game with 14 men.
Ollie Phillips: Can anyone topple the Top 14 sides in European club rugby? December 7, 2023 Our columnist previews the new European club rugby season.