Gloucester and holders Bordeaux Begles begin this season's Champions Cup with a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm.

Edinburgh suffer their first defeat of the season as they go down to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener.

Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

Munster Rugby defends the decision to play Saturday's European opener at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, amid criticism that tributes to Anthony Foley will be held away from Thomond Park.

Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.

Denis Leamy, Tadhg Beirne and Peter O'Mahony speak about Anthony Foley as Munster prepare to honour their former captain and head coach on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Scrum-half Olivia Apps believes the time is right for Canada to end England's four-year unbeaten run when the teams meet on Friday

England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.

Ashy & Sara chat to Will Skelton, Jack Conan & Nathan Hughes at the Champions Cup launch.

BBC Sport NI assesses how the four Irish provinces are tracking before their European campaigns begin on Saturday.

How Wales forwards Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell have been key to Leicester Tigers' good start to the season.

Newcastle Red Bulls boss Dan McFarland says he is "relishing" the challenge of facing Scarlets in the European Challenge Cup.