Ollie Lawrence makes Worcester return for Ospreys clash

Check on Saturday and Sunday's Challenge Cup team news.

Mike Brown to play 50th Champions Cup game for Quins

There are two Champions Cup Pool B encounters on Sunday with Harlequins and Connacht hosting Racing 92 and Bristol Bears.

Ireland stars returns to Leinster’s XV

There are five Champions Cup matches on Saturday with Leinster, Gloucester, Clermont, UBB and Sale hosting their respective games.

The short side: Big games and Pat Lam’s Connacht return

The short side returns ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup action.

La Rochelle v Bath game cancelled due to Covid-19

Bath's game with La Rochelle has been cancelled as 12 of their players are in self-isolation following a positive coronavirus test at Scarlets.

Jonathan Davies one of 10 changes to the Scarlets side

There are two Pool A matches in the Champions Cup on Friday with Scarlets and Wasps hosting Toulon and Montpellier respectively.

Pat Lam expects tough challenge from Connacht

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam is preparing his charges for a tough battle against his former team, Connacht, at the Sportsground this Sunday.

Munster hit back at Danny Care

Munster have dismissed claims from Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care that they were play-acting in their Champions Cup fixture on Sunday.

Toulouse v Exeter cancelled after Covid outbreak

Toulouse's game against Exeter in the Champions Cup has been called off after several members of the Chiefs' squad tested positive for Covid.

Georgian sensation signs for Gloucester

English Premiership side Gloucester have strengthened their squad with the signing of impressive young Georgia centre Giorgi Kveseladze.

Harlequins’ Danny Care accuses Munster players of diving

Harlequins' Danny Care was unhappy with the 'diving and complaining' of the Munster players during Sunday's Champions Cup encounter.

Greatest rugby sides: Leicester Tigers 1998-2002

We recall one of the best sides to have ever graced England and Europe.

‘No fallout with Danny Cipriani’ – Gloucester head coach

Gloucester boss George Skivington says that there is no controversy around Danny Cipriani's departure, despite the fly-half's sudden exit.

Pat Lam addresses Semi Radradra injury concerns

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has revealed that he spoke to Fiji head coach Vern Cotter about the fitness of star outside back Semi Radradra.

Adam Hastings to replace Danny Cipriani at Gloucester

Gloucester have confirmed that Danny Cipriani has left the club with immediate effect while Adam Hastings will join them next season.

Loose Pass: Celebrations, style, refereeing & dementia

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Team of the Week: Champions Cup, Round One

Time for our Team of the Week from Round One of the Champions Cup.

Five takeaways from the Champions Cup weekend

Here are five things we learned from the Champions Cup weekend.

Who’s hot and who’s not!

See who's Hot and Not following the week's on and off-field action.

Ali Hepher relishing Toulouse challenge

Exeter head coach Ali Hepher is relishing the prospect of facing French heavyweights Toulouse in their Champions Cup encounter on Sunday.

‘Indiscipline, poor execution cost us’ – Paul Gustard

Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has blamed indiscipline and poor execution for Sunday's Champions Cup Pool B defeat to Munster.

Munster grind out home victory over Harlequins

Munster got their European campaign off to a solid start as they beat Harlequins 21-7 in the Champions Cup at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Exeter get title defence off in style by nilling Glasgow

Exeter Chiefs began their Champions Cup title defence with a 42-0 win over Glasgow Warriors while Racing 92 edged Connacht 26-22 in Paris.

Lyon put 55 points on second-string Gloucester

Xavier Mignot scored a hat-trick as Lyon got their Champions Cup pool campaign off to a superb start by beating Gloucester 55-10 on Sunday.

Sunday Social: KFC false alarm, World Cup stars and fails

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union.

VIDEO: Champions Cup highlights, Round One

Enjoy the video highlights from Round One of the Champions Cup.

Covid-19 delay frustrates Wasps boss Lee Blackett

Wasps head coach Lee Blackett admits he was frustrated by the lack of communication after two Dragons players tested positive for Covid-19.

‘I think the lads did Steve proud’ – Paul Deacon

Head coach Paul Deacon and wing Marland Yarde gave their reaction after a difficult week ended with a Champions Cup defeat to Toulon.

Ospreys open Challenge Cup with dominant win

The Ospreys began their Challenge Cup season with an impressive 39-15 triumph over Castres, while London Irish and Pau also claimed wins.

Leinster show title credentials with superb win

Four-time European winners Leinster showed their quality, sweeping past Montpellier and starting the Champions Cup with a 35-14 triumph.