Former Irish centre Payne steps into Clermont role Former Ireland centre Jared Payne has taken charge of Clermont on an interim basis after the French club relieved former Leinster and Ulster coach Jono … Rugby • 16 Jan
Ulster handed 'exceptionally difficult' draw - Best Rory Best believes that Ulster have been handed a 'exceptionally difficult' Champions Cup draw after being paired with French giants Toulouse in the round of … Rugby • 24 Jan 22
O'Connor hails Vermeulen's 'calm influence' Ulster skipper Alan O'Connor hailed debutant Duane Vermeulen after the Springboks star helped his new side to a famous victory over Clermont Auvergne. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Ulster upset Clermont to seal famous away victory Ulster got their Champions Cup campaign off to a strong start with a 29-23 victory over Clermont in France. Rugby • 11 Dec 21
Five debutants for Munster as Vermeulen gets Ulster nod Munster have named five debutants in their starting team for Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Wasps, while Duane Vermeulen will make his bow for Ulster … Rugby • 10 Dec 21
Munster stage remarkable fightback to beat Clermont Munster came from 19 points down to beat Clermont Auvergne 39-31 in the Champions Cup and extend their unbeaten start to the season. Rugby • 19 Dec 20
Healy ruled out of Munster's trip to Clermont Munster will be without out-half Ben Healy for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Clermont. Rugby • 16 Dec 20
We need Irish crew back in groove quickly - Devin Toner Devin Toner has warned that Leinster need their Ireland contingent to slip back into club mode as smoothly as possible if they're to get out … Rugby • 09 Dec 20
Four changes for Ulster as Clermont come calling Ulster have made four changes to their side to play Clermont in the Champions Cup tomorrow night. Rugby • 21 Nov 19
Jack McGrath facing surgery as Ulster injuries mount Ulster will be without Jack McGrath, Sam Carter and Rob Lyttle for their Heineken Champions Cup showdown against Clermont on Friday night, with Ireland prop … Rugby • 20 Nov 19
2017 semi-final defeat spurs Leinster and Henshaw on Robbie Henshaw revealed Leinster used the hurt and disappointment from last season's Champions Cup semi-final defeat as inspiration for this term's campaign. Rugby • 11 May 18
Leinster could be set for Aviva Stadium semi-final Leinster will have another Aviva Stadium blockbuster to look forward to if they overcome Saracens this Sunday and Scarlets beat La Rochelle. Rugby • 29 Mar 18
Saracens boss McCall: We didn't see that coming Mark McCall admitted Saracens were shocked by their 46-14 collapse to Clermont in a record Champions Cup defeat for the holders. Rugby • 11 Dec 17
Sarries-Clermont clash to be played behind closed doors Saracens' Champions Cup clash with Clermont-Auvergne has been rearranged for Monday but will be played behind closed doors. Rugby • 10 Dec 17
Erasmus eager to erase Munster errors Munster head coach Rassie Erasmus wants to see his side cut out the ill-discipline that cost them against Leinster when they get their European campaign … Rugby • 11 Oct 17
All-conquering Saracens retain Champions Cup crown Alex Goode's late try ensured Saracens secured their second straight European Champions Cup triumph as they edged out Clermont Auvergne 28-17 at Murrayfield. Rugby • 13 May 17
Clermont fend off valiant Leinster fightback Leinster came up just short in a pulsating Champions Cup semi-final in Lyon as Clermont advanced to next month's final with a 27-22 victory in … Rugby • 23 Apr 17
O'Brien ruled out of semi-final clash with Clermont Leinster will be without Seán O'Brien for Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne in one of two changes to the side that defeated Wasps … Rugby • 21 Apr 17
Ruddock calls on fans to bring Lansdowne roar to France Rhys Ruddock wants Leinster fans to bring the Lansdowne roar to Lyon on Sunday and give their team the extra lift they'll need to pull … Rugby • 18 Apr 17
Lancaster 'gutted' for Dave Kearney after fresh setback Stuart Lancaster has said he's "gutted" for Dave Kearney after it was confirmed the winger will miss the trip to Lyon for the Champions Cup … Rugby • 17 Apr 17
Dates and times confirmed for Champions Cup semi-finals The dates and times for the semi-finals of the Champions Cup have been confirmed, with Munster taking on Saracens the day before Leinster travel to … Rugby • 03 Apr 17
Clermont set up Lyon showdown with Leinster Leinster have been handed a Lyon date with destiny as Clermont's defeat of Toulon set up a Champions Cup semi-final showdown in the French city. Rugby • 02 Apr 17
Fofana in danger of missing Six Nations France centre Wesley Fofana's participation in next month's Six Nations looks in doubt after the Clermont player suffered a possible Achilles injury in a Champions … Rugby • 21 Jan 17
Ward tips Leinster & Munster for back-to-back wins Tony Ward is tipping Munster and Leinster to make it back-to-back wins over English opposition, but believes Ulster and Connacht may come a cropper in … Rugby • 17 Dec 16
Kiss admits disappointment at Clermont bonus Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss hailed his side's second-half power show which secured a 39-32 win over pool five leaders Clermont and kept European … Rugby • 10 Dec 16
