Cullen: More jeopardy in Champions Cup

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes a “good little tweak” to the Investec Champions Cup bonus-point system will have a big impact on matches this season. Tournament organisers have adopted the French Top 14 system, which awards a bonus point to teams that score at...

Stormers have Goode’s shot at title glory

Former England flyhalf Andy Goode backs the Stormers to “set a few records straight” and be among the contenders for Bordeaux Bègles’ Investec Champions Cup crown. The Stormers and English club the Bristol Bears lock horns for the first time on Saturday at Cape Town...

Ackers eyes Champions Cup semis

Winning your home games is non-negotiable if your team has Investec Champions Cup ambitions, according to Bulls coach Johan Ackermann. The Bulls kick off their 2026-27 campaign against Stade Français at Loftus on Saturday. Asked what it would take to go deep into the...

Bulls, Stormers mean business in Europe

The Bulls and Stormers have backed up their Investec Champions Cup ambitions with powerful selections for their opening matches, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane believes South Africa’s two leading URC clubs have sent a clear message to European...

France star in airport drama

Four Bordeaux Bègles players were temporarily denied entry into the UK ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener against Gloucester. France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, loose forward Romain Gardrat, loosehead prop Matis Perchaud and Tonga tighthead prop Toma Taufa,...