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INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYDarby LancasterWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYHarry GodfreyHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYBrett CameronHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYReesjan PasitoaHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYJosh TengbladHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYCatherine HallMystics — out, N/A
INJURYRuan VenterLions — out
INJURYJASReds — out, N/A
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYHunter PaisamiQueensland Reds — out
INJURYIsaac HenryQueensland Reds — out
INJURYJoseph-Aukuso SuaaliiNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJack GordonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYLolani FaleivaMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYFehi FineanganofoHurricanes — out
INJURYJosh GrayHurricanes — out
INJURYDrew WildHurricanes — out
INJURYAnaru Paenga-MorganHurricanes — out, 1-2 weeks
INJURYNikora BroughtonHighlanders — out, 2 weeks
INJURYGeorge BellCrusaders — out, 3-4 weeks
INJURYMaloni KunawaveCrusaders — out, 3 weeks
INJURYTaylor CahillCrusaders — out, 2-3 weeks
INJURYLalakai FoketiChiefs — out, tbc
INJURYDamian McKenzieChiefs — out, tbc
INJURYTuaina Taii TualimaBrumbies — out
INJURYJack CrowleyMunster — out
INJURYHenco van WykLions — out
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYTadhg FurlongLeinster Rugby — doubt, to be assessed later this week
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSam Monaghansigns new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury to extend her stay into the 2026-27 Premiership Women's Rugby campaign
TRANSFEREre Enarifrom Hurricanes to the Dragons
TRANSFERApete Narogosigned with Toulon for several seasons
TRANSFERMichaela Brakesigned a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027.
TRANSFERMeryl SmithSigns new contract with Bristol Bears
TRANSFERLiam BelcherSigned a new contract to remain with Cardiff
TRANSFERJohn McKeeSigned for the Welsh region, replacing Marnus van der Merwe
TRANSFEREvie GallagherSigned a new contract with Bristol Bears
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYDarby LancasterWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYHarry GodfreyHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYBrett CameronHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYReesjan PasitoaHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYJosh TengbladHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYCatherine HallMystics — out, N/A
INJURYRuan VenterLions — out
INJURYJASReds — out, N/A
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYHunter PaisamiQueensland Reds — out
INJURYIsaac HenryQueensland Reds — out
INJURYJoseph-Aukuso SuaaliiNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJack GordonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYLolani FaleivaMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYFehi FineanganofoHurricanes — out
INJURYJosh GrayHurricanes — out
INJURYDrew WildHurricanes — out
INJURYAnaru Paenga-MorganHurricanes — out, 1-2 weeks
INJURYNikora BroughtonHighlanders — out, 2 weeks
INJURYGeorge BellCrusaders — out, 3-4 weeks
INJURYMaloni KunawaveCrusaders — out, 3 weeks
INJURYTaylor CahillCrusaders — out, 2-3 weeks
INJURYLalakai FoketiChiefs — out, tbc
INJURYDamian McKenzieChiefs — out, tbc
INJURYTuaina Taii TualimaBrumbies — out
INJURYJack CrowleyMunster — out
INJURYHenco van WykLions — out
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYTadhg FurlongLeinster Rugby — doubt, to be assessed later this week
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSam Monaghansigns new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury to extend her stay into the 2026-27 Premiership Women's Rugby campaign
TRANSFEREre Enarifrom Hurricanes to the Dragons
TRANSFERApete Narogosigned with Toulon for several seasons
TRANSFERMichaela Brakesigned a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027.
TRANSFERMeryl SmithSigns new contract with Bristol Bears
TRANSFERLiam BelcherSigned a new contract to remain with Cardiff
TRANSFERJohn McKeeSigned for the Welsh region, replacing Marnus van der Merwe
TRANSFEREvie GallagherSigned a new contract with Bristol Bears
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Champions Cup & EPCR · Roundup

Champions Cup & EPCR — Saturday 02 May 2026

Saturday 02 May 2026

Match of the Day

Leinster vs Toulon: European pedigree meets the battlegrounds of Dublin

The semi-final clash between Leinster and Toulon is set to be a powerhouse affair, pitting a team with European pedigree against a highly motivated French side. Leinster is confirmed to start with Ben White slotted into the scrum-half role, while the wing spot for the Irish outfit will be occupied by Rieko Ioane. On the opposition side, Toulon is poised for battle, with Pierre Mignoni assuring the press that "Ce groupe a envie d’écrire son histoire." The contest requires meticulous planning, with both sides confirmed lineups available, showcasing key players like Van der Flier for Leinster and the full defensive line for both clubs.

The buildup suggests high drama, especially considering the history of the matchup. Mignoni himself was direct when addressing rumors of any loss of pace from the Irish side, dismissing them by stating: "C’est vous qui le dites." This is a showdown that will test form, experience, and national ambition.

Talking Point
The Champions Cup competition is set to play with a peculiar twist: the winners of the quarter-final matchup between Bath and Northampton Saints will play their semi-final at the neutral-sounding Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, rather than either Bath or Northampton. This exemplifies the "home country advantage" in the latter stages of the competition.
Stats
  • The winner of Bath v Northampton Saints will play their semi-final at Stadium MK.
  • Bath qualified for the round-of-16 ranked fourth.
  • Northampton Saints qualified for the round-of-16 ranked fifth.
  • Boris Palu has amassed 1624 minutes of play for UBB this season.
  • Leinster's full starting lineup includes Keenan, T. O’Brien, Ringrose, Henshaw, Ioane, H. Byrne, Gibson-Park, Van der Flier, Doris, Conan, Ryan, McCarthy, Clarkson, Sheehan, and Porter.

Other Results & News

The winner of the Bath vs Northampton Saints quarter-final will face their semi-final at Stadium MK. Montpellier should, given their current form, rather contest a semi-final this weekend against Newport. France is eyeing a potential 100% French final, with speculation pointing toward a clash between UBB and Toulon.

Quote of the Day

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"Ce groupe a envie d’écrire son histoire" (Pierre Mignoni)

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