Champions Cup could be compressed
Organisers of the European Champions Cup are set to hold talks on the competition’s future and a potential downsizing with player welfare in mind.
Serfontein scores in Montpellier win
Jan Serfontein scored a try in Montpellier’s 34-13 win over Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Racing 92 and Edinburgh on Sunday.
Toulouse add to Wasps’ European woes
Toulouse claimed a 42-27 bonus-point victory over Wasps, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Glasgow, Saracens, Leinster and Castres on Saturday.
Mostert set for first Gloucester start
Springbok lock Franco Mostert will make his first start for Gloucester in a European Champions Cup match against the Exeter Chiefs on Friday.
Visagie leads Gloucester’s charge
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.
Second-half Munster surge sinks Castres
CJ Stander scored a try as Munster defeated Castres 30-5, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens and Racing 92 on Sunday.
Coetzee inspires Ulster win
Marcell Coetzee scored a crucial try to guide Ulster to a shock 25-24 bonus-point win over the Scarlets, while there was also a European Champions Cup victory for Edinburgh on Friday.
Highlights: Toulouse vs Leinster
Highlights of Toulouse’s 28-27 win against Leinster in the European Champions Cup.
Watch: Racing 92 vs Ulster
Highlights of Racing’s 44-12 European Champions Cup win against Ulster in Paris.
Highlights: Toulon vs Newcastle
Highlights of the Newcastle Falcons’ 26-25 win against Toulon at the Stade Mayol.
