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The Latest Breaking News from Champions Cup

Champions Cup kicks off with usual suspects on top but plenty to relish

La Rochelle, Leinster and Toulouse are the trio to beat but with Europe’s best colliding there are some intriguing possibilities

The Guardian - UK

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow for Warriors

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow debut for Warriors.

The National (Scotland)

Scott Cummings fuelled by Champions Cup memories after Warriors' absence

Scott Cummings fuelled by Champions Cup memories after Warriors' absence.

The National (Scotland)

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Owen Farrell injury: Saracens star to be fit for Champions Cup opener at Bulls

The fly-half missed the loss to Northampton with a knee complaint

Evening Standard

Champions Cup: Amsterdam and Lisbon contenders to host European rugby finals in 2025

A decision on the host venue for the 2025 European finals weekend will be made early next year

Evening Standard

EPCR hearing: Johnny Sexton will take what happens in his stride says Garry Ringrose

The veteran out-half who could be facing a ban if an independent panel finds that he was abusive to referee Jaco Peyper and other match officials after the Champions Cup final on May 20.

Irish Mirror

Heineken Champions Cup draw in full: Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs discover their opponents

Full Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draw and key dates

Bristol Post

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Leicester and Sale to face holders La Rochelle in Heineken Champions Cup pool

Runners-up Leinster, South African side DHL Stormers and Stade Francais are also in Pool 4.

The Independent UK

Rugby European competitions move in the right direction with revamp

It is a step in the right direction but the revamped formats of the European Champions Cup and the second tier Challenge Cup, which were announced…

The National (Scotland)

Leinster pulling for Euro conquerors La Rochelle to win Top 14 with top seeding on the line

If Ronan O'Gara's side overcome Toulouse in the Grand Final on Saturday then Leinster will join La Rochelle, Munster and Saracens as top seeds for the new-look Champions Cup

Irish Mirror

Heineken Champions Cup sees another major format change for this season

The shake-up includes the pool stage moving from two pools of 12 teams to four pools of six teams

The Independent UK

Key dates, format and clubs confirmed for 2023/24 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

The draws for the pool stages of next seasons' European competitions will take place on Wednesday, June 21

Bristol Post

Johnny Sexton accused of 'intimidating' behaviour in letter that could damage Ireland's World Cup hopes

The Ireland fly-half could be hit with a ban after his actions after the Champions Cup final

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland backed to defy doubters amid turmoil and Wales lock lands coaching role

The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond heading into the weekend

Wales Online

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Bristol Post

‘It is very important’ - Pat Lam outlines why Bristol Bears playing in the Champions Cup is key

Bristol Bears will replace London Irish in the Champions Cup following the Exiles' suspension

Bristol Post

EPCR confirm Bristol Bears' Heineken Champions Cup fate after London Irish suspension

The Gallagher Premiership will keep their eight spots in the 2023/24 tournament

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears could be handed unforeseen Champions Cup lifeline ahead of 2023/24

The uncertain future of London Irish has huge ramifications for the entire professional rugby landscape in England

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Irish Mirror

Leinster's Michael Ala'alatoa hit with three week ban after costly Champions Cup red card

The 31-year-old is free to face Ireland in World Cup warm-up after three week suspension

The Independent UK

Vintage Champions Cup final gives rugby rare chance to forget its crises

There was a special atmosphere in Dublin as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle pipped Leinster again and showed what club rugby could be

Wales Online

Johnny Sexton v Ronan O'Gara tunnel clash probe as wider claims of 'disrespect' emerge

There was reportedly a heated exchange between the two sides during the half-time break of the Champions Cup final

The Independent UK

Ronan O’Gara reveals Ireland ambition after latest Champions Cup success

Holders La Rochelle fought back from 17-0 down to beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin.

Belfast Live

Josh van der Flier 'heartbroken' after Leinster’s Champions Cup final loss

The Irish province were 17-0 ahead in the early stages of Saturday's final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Irish Mirror

Ronan O'Gara says La Rochelle were disrespected ahead of Champions Cup final

La Rochelle ran out winners against Leinster in a thrilling Champions Cup final.

Irish Mirror

Josh van der Flier left 'heartbroken' after Champions Cup final defeat

Leinster squandered a 17-0 lead to lose to La Rochelle in Saturday's final.

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