The Investec Champions Cup returns on Dec. 5, 20 days before Christmas, but FloRugby and World Rugby Shop are handing out gifts early to fans in the United States. Every match of the Investec Champions Cup Round 1 will stream live for free on the FloRugby YouTube page over the first three days of Champions Cup action as part of the 12 Matches of

Connacht face familiar foes in their European Challenge Cup opening round when they travel to Wales to meet the Ospreys at Brewery Field. Stuart Lancaster, the western province’s head coach, has made no secret of his ambition to claim this European trophy. He has handed Bundee Aki the captain’s armband for this opening fixture.

DUBLIN (AP) — South Africa star Eben Etzebeth was suspended for 12 matches on Thursday for eye gouging against Wales last weekend. The suspension covers matches for the Durban-based Sharks starting from this weekend to the end of March.

Rugby fans are excited for the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks at Soldier Field, hoping to recreate the epic 2016 win and experience the haka and the rivalry between the two teams.

The match schedule will be announced on February 3, 2026. The six pool winners, six runners-up and four best third-placed teams progress to the knockout rounds. Starting with a round-of-16, there will be four single elimination rounds that will determine the winner of the Rugby World Cup.

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Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa’s shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title than the new Nations Championship next year.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed an 18 match ban for an eye gouge, reduced to 12 because of mitigating factors. The two-time World Cup-winning lock was handed his sentence on Thursday after a lengthy disciplinary process on Tuesday night.

National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has confirmed that Wheeling University will not compete in the Women’s Division I National Championship on December 6, following the program’s withdrawal due to internal disciplinary issues.

Bath Rugby, the 2025 EPCR Challenge Cup winners who went on to capture the PREM Rugby Cup and the Gallagher PREM Rugby Championship, host Munster in The Rec at 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 6 in the FloRugby Match of the Week.