Anyone hoping for an end to the dominance of French clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, look away now. Holders Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles both won their opening pool games on Sunday, making it six wins out of a possible eight from representatives of the Top 14 over round one of the competition.

Don’t miss live commentary of the Investec Champions Cup clash between Leinster and Clermont this Saturday, December 14th, from Aviva Stadium.

La Rochelle won back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023 and face Premiership leaders Bath at the Rec tonight to kick off the competition. On paper both sides should go deep in the competition. What a cracker to kick things off!

First up a trip to Toulouse, the holders and most successful team in the competition’s history. Then a home clash with Bordeaux, nowhere near so storied but still the team that sits right behind Toulouse in the Top 14 this season having reached the decider last term.

Follow live text commentary & BBC radio commentaries as Bordeaux Begles take on Leicester Tigers, Champions Toulouse play Ulster, Bristol Bears host Leinster.