London Irish were reduced to 13 players as their hopes of qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup last 16 were ended after a defeat by Stormers.Stormers took the lead with a penalty try before Ben Loader was sent off for a high tackle on Manie Libbok.Ruhan Nel and Suleiman Hartzenberg scored before the break, and Irish were down to 13…

Edinburgh swept past Castres in the European Champions Cup to secure their place in the last 16.The French side led at the break through tries from Josaia Raisuqe, Adrien Seguret and Wilfrid Hounkpatin.Edinburgh had crossed through Dave Cherry and Bill Mata.Mike Blair's side were much improved after the break. Tries from Cammy Hutchison and Ben Vellacott ensured a bonus point,…

The 14 men of Munster held off a spirited Northampton Saints fightback to claim victory at Thomond Park in the Heineken Champions Cup.Saints scored 23 second-half points to reduce the deficit to four, but Munster were resilient in defence and held on.Gavin Coombes scored twice and Jack O'Donoghue crossed as Munster led 24-0.O'Donoghue was sent off two minutes after scoring…

Ospreys took a huge step towards Heineken Champions Cup knockout qualification by completing a stunning double over Montpellier.Alex Cuthbert scored twice, Justin Tipuric and Morgan Morris also crossed, with Cai Evans kicking 15 points.Montpellier captain Paul Willemse scored two tries, while Bastien Chalureau, Thomas Darmon and Cobus Reinach crossed.Ospreys' fate will be determined at Leicester next Friday.Toby Booth's side have…