Saints accuse Bordeaux of ‘foul play’ towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas

Northampton have urged tournament officials to launch an investigation into a post-game fracas involving England’s Henry Pollock after Bordeaux’s Champions Cup final victory

Exhausted Saints fall short again as Bordeaux’s colour and passion wins out

French club offer a blueprint for how to thrive in the modern game and it was all too apparent on and off the field in Cardiff

Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux-Bègles: European Rugby Champions Cup final – as it happened

Penaud scores two as Bordeaux break Northampton hearts in a Champion Cup classic.

Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Adam Coleman and Cyril Cazeaux also scored tries in Bordeaux’s 28-20 win against Northampton in the Champions Cup final

Spencer sparkles for Bath to overwhelm Lyon and win European Challenge Cup

Ben Spencer and Finn Russell were instrumental in leading Bath to a 37-12 victory against Lyon to win the European Challenge Cup

Northampton mix secret ingredients for glory in Champions Cup final clash

Sam Vesty insists a ‘fun is mandatory’ philosophy can take Saints past Bordeaux-Bègles to win the Champions Cup

Australia thumped by Canada in harsh reality check ahead of World Cup

Wallaroos dismantled by world No 2 in 45-7 defeat in final Pacific Four Test in Brisbane in a huge setback before the Rugby World Cup

All aboard for glory? Bath hope their trophy buses are finally on schedule

Under Johann van Graan’s philosophy the West Country giants believe they are on the cusp of a return to the top

Northampton’s Champions Cup final date with Bordeaux should be all-out attack

We can expect Phil Dowson’s Saints to hit the accelerator in Cardiff against a French side packed with creative talent

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on track for England return on Argentina tour

The 22-year-old wing took part in a mini training camp and was praised in glowing terms by England head coach

Northampton four face fitness battle before Champions Cup final

Three Northampton players were unable to train this week, with the club particularly stretched at hooker

Rare English double in Europe would be a dream result for Premiership

Northampton and Bath have a chance to restore English rugby to its pedestal, but French foes will have other ideas

Needless controversy over foreign-born Lions players ramps up pressure

The ‘Southern Hemisphere Seven’ long ago proved their commitment, making criticism of selection unwarranted

Men’s Six Nations starts midweek and is cut shorter for 2026

Next year’s men’s Six Nations starts midweek when France host Ireland due to the start of the Winter Olympics