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The Latest Breaking News from Champions Cup

Connacht revelling in Aviva free shot as Leo Cullen calls on Leinster fans to make stadium a cauldron

Andy Friend and Jack Carty are happy no-one still giving the westerners a chance in Champions Cup second leg clash in Dublin

Irish Mirror

Munster’s magic has dried up and the sparkle may be hard to recapture

Going into Saturday’s Champions Cup last-16 first leg at Exeter, Ireland’s fallen giants face an uncertain future

The Guardian - UK

Mack Hansen: 'Leinster should be 's****ing themselves' as hot favourites at the Sportsground

The colourful Aussie-born Ireland winger is happy to heap the burden of expectation on the four-time champs as they visit Galway's Champions Cup cauldron tonight

Irish Mirror

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Bundee Aki and Johnny Sexton return to bolster Connacht and Leinster for crunch Euro tie

The two provinces go toe to toe in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions Cup collision at the Sportsground on Friday night

Irish Mirror

'Horses for courses' - Pat Lam discusses Nathan Hughes' Bristol Bears return ahead of Sale Sharks

Bristol Bears travel to the AJ Bell to take on Sale Sharks in the European Heineken Champions Cup last 16 knockout round on Saturfay

Bristol Post

Marcus Smith hopeful tough England trips can benefit Harlequins

Marcus Smith believes his Six Nations experiences with England have boosted his confidence that Harlequins can take the fight to Montpellier in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Brian O'Driscoll lauds French rugby's time in the sun after "decade in darkness"

EXCLUSIVE: After Les Bleus continued their success with victory in the 2022 Six Nations, Brian O'Driscoll suggests it's only right French clubs are also delivering on the Champions Cup stage

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Connacht without Buckley and Delahunt for Champions Cup clash with Leinster

The westerners are underdogs but are looking for a big effort at their Galway venue to set the tone for two-legged affair

Irish Mirror

New Champions Cup format brings fresh dynamics to knockout stage

Champions Cup last-16 ties are now over two legs, which could mean more unpredictable play and results

The Guardian - UK

With a fast start Connacht can beat Leinster in Europe, insists Matthew Burke

Westerners warm up for their two-legged Champions Cup collision with Leinster by taking on Benetton in the URC today

Irish Mirror

Bristol Bears targetting having 'niggle' hit Kyle Sinckler back firing for season-defining Champions Cup run

"This can still be one of the greatest seasons Bristol have ever had" says Pat Lam

Bristol Post

What Wales' rugby regions are still playing for amid three-way fight and new European qualification rules

There are a series of decisive derbies coming up over the next month or so

Wales Online

Joe Simmonds on Premiership and Europe double and why Chiefs 'want to be a new Exeter'

Exeter Chiefs fly-half and Heineken Champions Cup hero Joe Simmonds spoke to Mirror Sport ahead of the release of a new BT Sport documentary about their 2020 success

Daily Mirror

Unite the Union Champions Cup controversy rumbles on after latest glitch

There is also considerable doubt as to whether Aviva Stadium can now host the final as scheduled

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Irish Mirror

Andrew Porter out of Leinster v Connacht Champions Cup encounters after ankle surgery

Jordan Larmour may also be a doubt for the last 16 ties while Harry Byrne faces a race to be fit for Saturday's URC clash with Ulster

Irish Mirror

Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park sign new Leinster contracts

34-year-old Healy has been a key member of the Blues' four Champions Cup titles and has played 241 times for the province

Belfast Live

Unite the Union Champions Cup announcement 'imminent'

The cross-border competition featuring Linfield and Coleraine was postponed last November

Dublin Live

James Ryan returns from injury but Robbie Henshaw out of 23 for Ireland's 6 Nations opener with Wales

Lock Ryan hasn’t played since pulling out of the warm-up ahead of Leinster’s record 89-7 Champions Cup win over Montpellier last month.

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Wales Online

Wales U20s team for Ireland Six Nations opener named as son of Tonga international starts alongside two Champions Cup performers

Cardiff flanker Alex Mann continues as captain as the Welsh youngsters head for Cork

Irish Mirror

Irish Provinces name teams for URC games - chances for Forde and Flannery while O'Halloran hits milestone

The four provinces return to URC action this week having all qualified for the Champions Cup last 16 over the past fortnight

Belfast Live

Six Nations Championship: Ireland hooker Rob Herring believes Ulster pair deserve Six Nations chance

The backline pair have been sensational for Ulster in the Champions Cup since the start of December

Irish Mirror

Leinster poised to rubber-stamp Aviva Stadium move for Champions Cup clash with Connacht

Blues chiefs set to meet on Wednesday to confirm change of venue from RDS for last 16 second leg

Belfast Live

Stephen Ferris makes bold claim on Ulster's European prospects

Ulster will face holders Toulouse in the last-16 of the European Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup ties offer hope of glorious knockout stage

This season’s Heineken Champions Cup has been a logistical nightmare but the tournament’s knock-out stages could yet offer some seriously good viewing

Irish Mirror

Leinster and Connacht collide in Champions Cup as Ulster and Munster face last two tournament winners

The last 16 is now known for the Champions Cup with the provinces involved in massive fixtures in April

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