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A spirited second-half performance from Gloucester Rugby against Connacht saw them secure a vital bonus-point win to keep their Heineken Champions Cup hopes alive. It finished Gloucester 26-17 over Connacht, at Kingsholm. Tries from Louis Rees-Zammit, Jake Polledri and a brace from man of the match Tom Marshall helped the Cherry and Whites move up […] READ MORE
Following the conclusion of the opening block of Champions Cup games, there are plenty of shocks and surprises that have befallen. Robert Rees ranks each team in a top 20 Champions Cup power rankings. 1. Exeter Chiefs The only side with maximum points after the opening block of fixtures. Rob Baxter’s men have looked the […] READ MORE
In his pre-match notes, Tony Rowe spoke of the importance of transferring “our form from the Gallagher Premiership”. Rob Baxter and the Exeter Chiefs were able to deliver such a performance, as his side end the first block of games on top of Pool two. It was a cagey affair in the first half but, […] READ MORE
Following Saracens’ fine and points deduction in the Gallagher Premiership, the London club are unlikely to be able to compete on both domestic and European fronts this season. They will most likely to also not feature in the Champions Cup next season. Therefore, it is time for a new winner in the Champions Cup 2019/20 […] READ MORE
With domestic duties dealt with, for the time being, all the focus now is on the two key European competitions. The Welsh regions leave behind their derby games from last weekend and will hope to ‘light up the cup scene’ once again. Robert Rees gives us your Welsh regions European preview. Key European competitions (1) […] READ MORE
The Champions Cup draw has thrown up some titanic match-ups in the pool stages as the defending champions Saracens get drawn into the group of death. Robert Rees has your preview ahead of next season’s competition. Pool 1 Leinster, Lyon, Northampton Saints, Benetton Last year’s runners-up Leinster are expected to claim the top spot somewhat […] READ MORE
Today the 2019/20 European Cup rugby pool draws were made at the Centre de Congrès Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland. 40 European clubs learnt who they would be facing in European competition, beginning in November. The headline is a tough draw for champions Saracens who will face Munster and Racing 92 in Pool Four of the Champions Cup. […] READ MORE
This weekend the 2019 European Cup finals weekend made it’s way to Newcastle, England in the week the city mourned the loss of Premiership Rugby. But it was still a party atmosphere with England, Ireland and France all represented across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals. Thankfully, the matches themselves did not disappoint. Clermont […] READ MORE
Aside from the festivities of the Easter holidays this weekend, much of the focus for rugby fans in the Northern Hemisphere will fully be on the Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup semifinals. Reaching the knockout stages after six rounds of intense competition. This saw challengers for the 2018/19 titles match up against […] READ MORE
“The Heineken Champions Cup is becoming increasingly tough for Premiership clubs” insists Gloucester winger Charlie Sharples as he reflects on a tough campaign that sees the Castres tie end this season’s European campaign. Sharples is looking forward to the game saying it’ll be good to play without pressure as they head into a much needed break […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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