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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 09 May 2026

Saturday 09 May 2026

Match of the Day

Nationale: Narbonne eliminate Albi in nail-biting shootout

The Audois proved that sheer grit, not dominance, gets you to the finale. In a completely manic encounter, Narbonne dumped Albi after a grueling shootout to secure their place in the Nationale final, where they will face Nice in Bourg-en-Bresse. After the two sides battled to a 29-29 draw, the tension ratcheted up until the decisive moment when Axel Müller successfully hit the penalty kick, making the difference between a shot at the title and disappointment.

The drama of the shootout—a scene that reportedly left the stadium breathless—defined the day. While Albi initially controlled the territory, the Narbonne club refused to fold, proving that the mental game is as crucial as the tackling. This dramatic exit of the National pool stages means Narbonne's journey to the final was built on nothing but adrenaline and a single, perfect kick.

Talking Point
Narbonne’s survival of the intense, shot-by-shot shootout against Albi to book their passage to the Nationale final.
Stats
  • Narbonne defeated Albi in the National semi-final/final build-up.
  • The score ended in a draw at 29-29, decided by a shootout.
  • Narbonne will play Nice in the Nationale final at Bourg-en-Bresse.
  • France scored 11 tries against Scotland.
  • Ealing Trailfinders defeated Worcester Warriors 38-24.
  • Bath lost to Bordeaux-Bègles 38-26.

Other Results & News

Leinster are heading into the semi-finals, having reached this stage for the sixth time in the tournament's history, with the semi-final matchup set against Toulon. In the Champions Cup pool stages, Bath suffered a semi-final defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles (38-26). France powered into a title decider against England after dominating Scotland with a ruthless 11 tries. Meanwhile, Ealing Trailfinders showed their championship pedigree, securing a dramatic 38-24 victory over Worcester Warriors.

Quote of the Day

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“We knew it was going to be tough but I think we are really proud of the defensive effort we put in.” — Helen Nelson

Next Up

Next FixtureThe Nationale final featuring Narbonne vs. Nice.