The Latest Breaking News from Montpellier

The second round of the Heineken Champions and Challenge Cup gets underway with all four Welsh regions in action

A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term on corruption charges, less than a year before France hosts the sport's World Cup. His business associate Mohed Altrad was given an 18-month suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine.

Two tries from Thomas Darmon helped Montpellier recover to defeat London Irish, who had Agustín Creevy sent off, 32-27 in the Champions Cup

The Australian forward joined the Citizens in the summer and netted her third goal for the club in a 2-0 midweek Continental Cup win over fellow WSL side Liverpool.

Mary Fowler, who joined City in the summer from French side Montpellier, could be brought into the team to face United at the Etihad Stadium for her maiden Manchester derby

The Frenchman scored the winner against Rangers in the League Cup final on this day three years ago and he marked the occasion on Twitter.

Champions Cup bosses have been urged to turn the tournament into a genuine global competition amid rugby’s continued worldwide reshuffle.

The three time Australian international has scored at close to a try every other game since joining Bristol Bears in 2017

The Chiefs forward will head to France next year