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Champions Cup format is once again letting the fans down
There is no faulting the quality of rugby but a lack of jeopardy and repeated last-16 ties are damaging the spectacle
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Saracens no longer force they were in Europe – record hammering by Bordeaux proves it
Premiership champions conceded nine tries in thumping defeat – it leaves them teetering on pool stage exit with just one round to go
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La Rochelle get European defence back on track by thumping Leicester
Despite three yellow cards, Champions Cup holders scored seven tries to end Leicester's unbeaten start
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Red-carded but applauded off – Alfie Barbeary impresses in Bath's win over Racing 92
With England facing back-row headache ahead of the Six Nations, Barbeary is making a strong case to feature in Borthwick's squad
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Tom Pearson scores hat-trick as Northampton punish pitiful Bayonne in Champions Cup
French side simply evaporated at Franklin's Gardens and their lack of effort diminishes the competition
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Demise of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish has raised standards in the Premiership
A host of players from the clubs who went under last season are being put to impressive use in the Champions Cup
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Harlequins crash down to earth with reality-check defeat by Toulouse
Returning international stars added zest for the visitors, who outfought and overpowered Harlequins
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Henry Slade sparkles as Exeter stage another European comeback to beat Munster
Chiefs register their second narrow Champions Cup victory in as many weeks thanks to 17 points from Slade
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Much-changed Sale make Leinster work hard for bonus-point victory
Despite Alex Sanderson's having far from their best XV they made the Irish outfit fight for every point in Dublin
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Juan Martin Gonzalez stars as Saracens come from behind to defeat Connacht
Argentine has slotted in with ease and class at Sarries and was a totemic figure as the hosts saw off the challenge of the Irish outfit
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Northampton come back to take tight victory over Toulon
Saints overcame injuries but managed to take advantage of a double yellow card for their opponents to secure a bonus-point win
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Finn Russell: I came to Bath to win trophies – and we’ve recruited well
Quieter pace of life in Bath suits 31-year-old better than the hustle and bustle of Paris
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‘As rare as teddy bear s---’: Asher Opoku-Fordjour is English rugby’s new prop sensation
Sale Sharks teenager can play on both sides of the scrum and performances against Harlequins and Stade Francais have got everyone talking
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Steven Kitshoff interview: South Africa encourage us to go abroad – unlike England
Exclusive: Double World Cup winner is yet to earn a win with Ulster and comes up against his Springbok captain Siya Kolisi this weekend
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Peerless Handre Pollard guides Leicester through the storm
World Cup-winning fly-half marshals hosts to hard-fought win over Stormers as Tigers enjoy winning start to Champions Cup campaign
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Tuilagi’s ‘sensational’ return to action raises Sale hopes of new deal for centre
In his first club appearance of the season, the centre's physical presence and carrying laid a platform for the hosts against Stade Francais
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Chinks starting to show as Saracens dominated physically again
The trip to Pretoria marked first appearance for Owen Farrell since his decision to step back from England duties
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Alfie Barbeary seizes opportunity to impress Steve Borthwick as Bath beat Ulster
Hosts staged an impressive comeback to secure a bonus-point victory in gripping Champions Cup clash
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Henry Slade underlines big-game mentality with winning kick against Toulon
Plymouth play-maker held his nerve to land a match-winning conversion as Premiership side launched their European campaign
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Tommy Freeman rides the storm to give Northampton flying start
With two international caps already to his name, the young centre will be back on Steve Borthwick's radar after an impressive display
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Champions Cup desperately needs a team beyond Leinster and La Rochelle to challenge
The opening weekend of the Champions Cup sees a repeat of last year's final and the tournament could do without them reaching it this year
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Rugby on course for 2028 Club World Cup
European chiefs reveal there is ‘real warmth’ towards tournament amongst northern and southern hemisphere sides
