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When was the last time a British or Irish team won the European Rugby Champions Cup?

Since Exeter Chiefs’ 2020 win, French sides have claimed every European Rugby Champions Cup title on offer (GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)Who were the most recent side from this side of the Channel to lift the trophy?Who were the most…

By Richard Edwards · Rugbyworld

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:16 AM

Key Things to Know

Exeter Chiefs are the last British or Irish team to win the European Champions Cup, doing so in 2020.
French clubs have won six consecutive titles since 2021, with Bordeaux Bègles claiming the last two.
Leinster are the most recent Irish winners of the competition, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Exeter Chiefs are the last team from Britain or Ireland to win the European Rugby Champions Cup, lifting the trophy in 2020 after defeating Racing 92 behind closed doors at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. Since that victory, French clubs have secured six consecutive titles, with two wins each for Toulouse, La Rochelle, and reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles.

Leinster are the most recent Irish champions, having won their fourth European title in 2018. Across the competition's history, France leads with 14 titles, while English clubs have secured 10 championships and Irish teams have won seven.

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