The Bristol Bears return home in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup with momentum after a narrow but valuable road win in Wales.

The Northampton Saints return home in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup carrying momentum and confidence after a productive opening weekend on the road.

Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup presents a pivotal moment for Toulon and Bath Rugby, with contrasting Round 1 outcomes sharpening the stakes at Stade Mayol.

Castres and Edinburgh Rugby arrive at Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup from very different emotional starting points, but with the same urgency attached to this weekend’s fixture.

Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup brings immediate urgency for Harlequins and Bayonne, with both sides looking to rebound after opening-round defeats.

The defending Japan Rugby League One champions return to action Dec. 14 as the 2025-2026 season kicks off.

Malcolm Marx led the Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay, or the Kubota Spears, to the Japan Rugby League One Final in June and a month later, he started helping the No. 1-ranked South Africa national team to an impressive 2025 campaign.

The Urayasu D-Rocks represent Urayasu City in Chiba, Japan, competing in Rugby League One Division 1.

The Mie Honda Heat, founded in 1960 and based in Suzuka, Mie, compete in Japan Rugby League One with a fiery identity—“Heat” symbolizing the club’s passion.

Toyota Verblitz bring thunder to the pitch—literally.

Leinster battled back from a sluggish start to claim a 23-15 win over Leicester in a tense Round 2 Champions Cup clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

The Glasgow Warriors and Toulouse meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup in a matchup featuring two clubs entering with strong momentum and convincing opening-week performances.

Munster and Gloucester meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, revisiting a matchup last played in October 2018, when Munster claimed a 36-22 victory.

Bordeaux and the Scarlets meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, renewing a matchup last played in January 2022 when Bordeaux delivered a 45-10 victory.

Clermont and the Sale Sharks meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, returning to a fixture last played in January 2022 during Round 3 of that season’s competition.