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European rugby teams stuck in SA after positive COVID tests
Cardiff remain unable to leave South Africa as planned on Sunday after they returned positive COVID-19 cases, although the majority of the Munster squad have been cleared to return to home.
Jenkins requires surgery for 'significant' injury
Ellis Jenkins will require surgery after sustaining a "significant knee injury" against South Africa earlier this month, his club Cardiff Blues have confirmed.
Wales legend Jenkins to retire from rugby
Wales' record cap-holder Gethin Jenkins will retire from rugby after Cardiff Blues' PRO14 clash with Zebre this weekend.
Ulster reach agreement for McFarland to join
Ulster have reached an agreement with Scottish Rugby for Dan McFarland to begin as their head coach from Monday after he was released from his contract.
Warburton's world has changed, but rugby cannot lose him completely
Sam Warburton's career was far too short, but as he draws a line under a bruising nine-year spell, his legacy in the game rivals any in the northern hemisphere and in the British & Irish Lions' fine history.
PRO 14 side Cardiff sign U.S. rugby star Manoa
Cardiff Blues have signed U.S. rugby international Samu Manoa from Toulon.
Wilson pulls out of Wasps move
Danny Wilson has pulled out of a planned move to become Wasps' forwards coach to become Gregor Townsend's Scotland staff.
European review: Player of the week, flop & more
Rugby union displayed its best side in Bilbao over the weekend, as a 61-point thriller of a Challenge Cup final was followed by a tense, nerve-shredding Champions Cup showpiece.
Departing Wilson hails 'phenomenal' Anscombe
Fullback Gareth Anscombe's late penalty secured a thrilling 31-30 win against Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cup finals
All eyes are on Bilbao this weekend as Leinster, Racing 92, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester contest this season's European finals.
Wales rest Lions stars for summer tour
Ellis Jenkins and Cory Hill will co-captain an experimental Wales squad on their summer tour of the United States and Argentina.
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.
European review: Player of the week, flop & more
Then there were four. Following a thrilling weekend of rugby, we now know who will contest the Champions and Challenge Cup finals.
Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups
Following six months of intense continental competition the protagonists have been whittled down to just four teams in both the Champions and Challenge Cups.
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.
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.
Best, Kearney extend IRFU deals
Ireland captain Rory Best and fullback Rob Kearney have signed new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the 2019 World Cup.
Warburton 'doubted' he would ever play again
Sam Warburton has admitted he feared his career was over as he warned an extended season could place an intolerable strain on players.
Cardiff's James being treated for depression
Former Wales wing Tom James is being treated for depression, his club Cardiff Blues have announced.
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.
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.
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.
2026 European Rugby Champions Cup Table
| Pool 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | +49 | 20 |
| 2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | +94 | 12 |
| 3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | -38 | 11 |
| 4 | Saracens | 4 | +13 | 10 |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | -10 | 10 |
| 6 | Clermont Auvergne | 4 | -108 | 0 |
| Pool 2 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Bath Rugby | 4 | +91 | 16 |
| 2 | Toulon | 4 | +17 | 14 |
| 3 | Castres Olympique | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| 4 | Edinburgh | 4 | -71 | 10 |
| 5 | Munster | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 6 | Gloucester Rugby | 4 | -27 | 6 |
| Pool 3 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Leinster | 4 | +35 | 18 |
| 2 | Harlequins | 4 | +98 | 15 |
| 3 | Stormers | 4 | -8 | 14 |
| 4 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 5 | La Rochelle | 4 | -13 | 6 |
| 6 | Bayonne | 4 | -115 | 0 |
| Pool 4 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | +76 | 20 |
| 2 | Northampton Saints | 4 | +46 | 16 |
| 3 | Bristol Rugby | 4 | +50 | 14 |
| 4 | Bulls | 4 | -68 | 7 |
| 5 | Pau | 4 | -50 | 6 |
| 6 | Scarlets | 4 | -54 | 3 |
2026 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup
- %{rank}%{ordinal}Tries Scored 1st Bordeaux Begles : 27 Tries ScoredUNI1st027
- %{rank}%{ordinal}Points Difference 1st Harlequins : 98 Points DifferenceHAR1st