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Investec Champions Cup

Investec is proud to be the title sponsor of the greatest club rugby competition in the world, the Investec Champions Cup. With some of the biggest names in world rugby putting in exhilarating, high-intensity performances this tournament is truly out of the ordinary.

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Union Bordeaux Bègles crowned 2026 Investec Champions Cup champions.

Union Bordeaux Bègles secured back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles with a 41–19 victory over Leinster Rugby in an unforgettable final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

Played in front of an electric atmosphere, this season once again demonstrated why the Investec Champions Cup remains one of the world’s greatest club rugby competitions.

 

Union Bordeaux Bègles crowned 2026 Investec Champions Cup champions

This marks our continued sponsorship of the Investec Champions Cup, a competition that embodies ‘Out of the Ordinary’ achievement.

At Investec, our purpose is to create enduring worth, and our approach is simple; we put clients at the heart of everything we do. This means understanding their unique needs, anticipating challenges, and providing out of the ordinary solutions for individuals and businesses.

2026 Investec Champions Cup Final highlights: Watch all the action in 60 seconds

2026 FINALS HIGHLIGHTS

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fans attended the Investec Champions Cup final

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Investec Champions Cup title for Union Bordeaux- Bègles

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tries scored in the season by Louis Bielle-Biarrey and awarded Investec Player of the Year

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Out of the Ordinary Photography

Investec invited accredited photographers at the Investec Champions Cup to showcase their best action shots as part of a competition. The winning images capture the essence of rugby in key moments.

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Winner

James Crombie (Inpho)

UBB V Toulouse, Quarter Finals.

  • View this year’s other winning images


      

    Runner up

    Adrian Dennis (AFP)

    Gloucester v Toulon, Round 4

    Investec Champions Cup Round 4, Adrian Dennis, Gloucester v Toulon


      

    Highly commended

Beyond the Rugby Pitch

School of Hard Knocks

Investec Champions Cup – FAQs

  • Who competes in the Investec Champions Cup?

    24 teams from England, France, South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales compete for the Investec Champions Cup.

  • How does the competition work?

    24 qualifying clubs are placed into four pools of six teams. In the pool stage, each team plays four matches (two home, two away). The four highest-ranked teams from each pool at the end of the pool stage progress to a knockout Round of 16, where 16 teams compete for 8 spots. The tournament then progresses to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. 

  • Where can I watch the Investec Champions Cup?

    The Investec Champions Cup is broadcast by:

    • Premier Sports and S4C in the UK
    • SuperSport in South Africa
    • Premier Sports & RTE in Ireland 
    • beIN Sports and France TV Sport in France
    • epcrugby.tv in Italy
  • Which team has won the most titles?

    Toulouse is the most successful team in the competition, with five titles.