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2025/26 EPCR season dates announced
EPCR is pleased to confirm that the EPCR Challenge Cup Final will be played on Friday 22 May next year with the showpiece Investec Champions Cup Final set for the following day on Saturday 23 May in the vibrant city of Bilbao in northern Spain.
16 May 2025
5 min
Northampton Saints in EPCR Finals
Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup Final, we take a look at Northampton Saints’ history in EPCR Finals.
15 May 2025
9 min
Cardiff: the ultimate Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup weekend
Heading to Cardiff to support Northampton Saints, Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Bath Rugby or Lyon Olympique Universitaire? Here's how to spend the perfect weekend in the Welsh capital.
14 May 2025
8 min
Northampton Saints, UBB, Bath and Lyon in domestic action ahead of Finals
Northampton Saints, Bath Rugby, Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Lyon Olympique Universitaire return to domestic action.
12 May 2025
6 min
Rugby on TV: Northampton Saints and Bath back in Premiership action, UBB and Lyon return to TOP 14
Investec Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints travel to Exeter Chiefs, Bath Rugby get early taste of Principality Stadium against Bristol Bears while UBB and Lyon Olympique Universitaire face important TOP 14 ties.
09 May 2025
7 min
EPCR pays tribute to Josaia Raisuqe
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Josaia Raisuqe, player of Castres Olympique, who died on May 8th 2025.
09 May 2025
4 min
OFFICIAL: British & Irish Lions squad released with Northampton Saints’ quartet Henry Pollock, Fin Smith, Tommy Freeman and Alex Mitchell
Northampton Saints’ Investec Champions Cup stars Henry Pollock, Fin Smith, Tommy Freeman and Alex Mitchell all chosen for British & Irish Lions tour squad; Bath Rugby duo Finn Russell and Will Stuart named.
08 May 2025
7 min
‘Northampton were excellent, clinical - the dressing room’s a sombre place’ - Leinster’s Leo Cullen
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen reacts to his side’s semi-final disappointment against Northampton Saints.
08 May 2025
6 min
EPCR announces support of the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund for 30th season Finals as Craig Maxwell confirms new challenge
Over five days Craig Maxwell and his team will row 72-miles, culminating in the presentation of the Investec Champions Cup Final match ball at the Principality Stadium
06 May 2025
10 min
The British & Irish Lions: Northampton Saints’ Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman shine in selection showdown with Leinster
Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman took a huge step towards a possible British & Irish Lions selection in Northampton Saints’ win over Leinster Rugby.
06 May 2025
9 min
Semi-final review – Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux-Bègles book Investec Champions Cup Final
Close to 85,000 spectators packed the Aviva Stadium and Matmut ATLANTIQUE to witness two thrilling semi-finals.
05 May 2025
5 min
UBB's Yannick Bru: 'I'm so proud'
Union Bordeaux-Bègles Head Coach Yannick Bru speaks to the press after his side's historic semi-final win over Stade Toulousain.
04 May 2025
5 min