2026/27 | Champions Cup Round 1 Review & Results Rundown

The opening round of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup is in the books! From a massive URC statement across the board and thriller matches like Toulouse vs Exeter, to emotional tributes and brutal road wins, European rugby is well and truly back with a bang. In this round-up review: • URC Statement: Irish sides and South African heavyweights flex their muscles at home • The Premiership battle: Northampton flying the flag and Gloucester's heroic draw • Cards, TMO drama, and the ongoing talking points from opening weekend • Epic encounters: Toulouse edging Exeter in an 83-point classic and Montpellier's raid at The Rec Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Round 1 Overview 1:50 - Stormers vs Bristol Bears 2:55 - Bulls vs Stade Français 3:55 - Gloucester vs Bordeaux-Bègles 5:28 - Sale Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors 7:00 - La Rochelle vs Lions 8:53 - Connacht vs Saracens 10:35 - Toulouse vs Exeter Chiefs 12:38 - Pau vs Leicester Tigers 13:45 - Northampton Saints vs Cardiff 15:12 - Munster vs Racing 92 17:38 - Clermont vs Leinster 18:15 - Final Thoughts & Round 2 Outlook Support the Channel: Patreon:   / twocentsrugby   Buy me a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twocentsrugby Contact / Socials: Instagram:   / 2centsrugby   TikTok:   / twocentsrugby   Facebook:   / twocentsrugby   Twitter:   / twocentsrugby   Email: twocentsrugby@outlook.com #ChampionsCup #InvestecChampionsCup #EuropeanRugby #RugbyReview #TwoCentsRugby