Leicester Tigers lead Pau in Champions Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Leicester Tigers are facing French club Pau in their opening match of the 2026-27 Champions Cup. Captain Ollie Chessum scored an early try, giving Leicester the lead. This match is part of the first round of pool games, with ongoing fixtures involving English clubs in challenge. As the match continues, Leicester aims to secure a strong start in the tournament with additional fixtures scheduled later in the day, including Toulouse versus Exeter and Northampton against Cardiff.
- •Leicester Tigers play Pau in the Champions Cup
- •Ollie Chessum scores early for Leicester
- •Match is part of first round of pool games
- •Later fixtures include Toulouse vs Exeter and Northampton vs Cardiff
- •No English clubs have secured wins yet in this round
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Champions Cup: Leicester make impressive start to lead Pau - radio & text
"Leicester Tigers face French club Pau in the first of three Champions Cup pool matches to be played on Sunday.
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