Referee involvement sparks chaos in wild Champions Cup clash
A moment nobody had on their bingo card An utterly bizarre sequence of events unfolded during the European Rugby Champions Cup clash between Section Paloise and the Bulls, with referee Karl Dickson finding himself uncomfortably involved in two decisive tries. While referees influencing games is nothing new, actually physically influencing play is another matter entirely. […]
2 months ago
Munster fans livid after game-deciding penalty call in big Champions Cup loss
They are not happy. Munster suffered a heartbreaking loss to Toulon this afternoon in their Champions Cup clash at the Stade Mayol. The French side got themselves into 24-13 lead, but Munster, as they often do in Europe, clawed their way back with tries from Jack O’Donoghue and Tom Farrell, and a sumptuous go-ahead touchline […]
2 months ago
The ultimate Champions Cup all-time XV
An unreal team! With the 2025/2026 Champions Cup in full swing, we bring you the ultimate all-time XV for the competition once known as the Heineken Cup. Loosehead prop – Cian Healy (Leinster) Many of his performances from 2009 – 2013 were utterly devastating as he helped usher in a new age of lean and […]
3 months ago
Munster get favourable draw as Champions Cup pools revealed
We can’t wait! The draw for the 2025/2026 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup has been made, with both Munster and Leinster facing off against familiar foes. Leinster, who were defeated by Northampton in last season’s semi-finals, have been drawn in Pool 3, alongside Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle), Aviron Bayonnais, and DHL Stormers. […]
9 months ago
Jamie Heaslip explains why Ireland will be ‘afraid’ after Champions Cup final
He has a point. After their shock win over Leinster in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup, Northampton fell just short in final against Bordeaux, losing 28-20. Nonetheless, it was further proof of the ability and potential of what is a side packed full of young English talent, some of whom are going on the […]
10 months ago
Referee explains why Leinster should have had game-winning penalty try
He was unhappy with the decision. In the aftermath of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton, former Test referee, Owen Doyle, has asserted that Leinster were unjustly denied a penalty try in the dying moments of the game. Towards the end of the match, Leinster’s Josh van der Flier surged to the try line, […]
11 months ago