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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 — Friday 08 May 2026

Friday 08 May 2026

Match of the Day

Leinster 29-25 Toulon: Dramatic fight sees Leinster edge out a tight Champions Cup victory

The final whistle saw Leinster secure their place in the final, overcoming a resilient Toulon side with a nail-biting 29-25 performance. The contest was far from a stroll, particularly after Caelan Doris scored a try to put the Irish side up 29-11 with 13 minutes still left on the clock.

Toulon, however, mounted a ferocious comeback. They battled back repeatedly, ensuring the score remained within striking distance for the visiting French club. The final tally saw Leinster’s points built by tries from Conan (13), van der Flier (33), Ringrose (44), and Doris (67), supplemented by crucial conversions from Byrne. Toulon piled on points via tries from Tuicuvu (37), Serin (70), and Dréan (76), along with strong penalty contributions from Jaminet.

This win pushes Leinster closer to securing a massive fifth star, helping continue their bid to salvage their eight-year Champions Cup title drought.

Player of the Match
Nathan Doak (Inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final with a commanding display against Exeter Chiefs)
Talking Point
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was withdrawn for a head injury assessment after reportedly looking unconscious during the Exeter Chiefs’ Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Ulster.
Stats
  • Leinster: 29pts
  • Leinster Tries: Conan (13), van der Flier (33), Ringrose (44), Doris (67)
  • Leinster Conversions: Byrne (14, 33, 68)
  • Toulon: 25pts
  • Toulon Tries: Tuicuvu (37), Serin (70), Dréan (76)
  • Toulon Conversions: Jaminet (71, 77)
  • Toulon Penalties: Jaminet (16, 26)
  • Ulster: 29pts
  • Ulster Tries: Augustus (28), Murphy (47), McCann (58), Stewart (66)
  • Ulster Conversions: Doak (28, 48, 67)
  • Exeter Chiefs: 12pts
  • Exeter Tries: Vintcent (32), Ridl (82)

Other Results & News

Bordeaux-Begles defeated Bath Rugby 38-26 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on 3 May 2026 at Stade Atlantique. The French side advance to the final on the strength of five tries, with Bath unable to convert 58% possession into scoreboard pressure. Gloucester centre Max Llewellyn is on a 'double mission,' aiming not only for more success for the Cherry and Whites’ domestic campaign but also to reclaim the No.13 Wales jersey lost to Eddie James.

Injury Flash

Quote of the Day

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"I reckon it is time for Bath to take things to new heights in today’s Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles." – Ollie Lawrence

Next Up

Next FixtureLeinster return to Bilbao for their continued quest for the fifth star.