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The dominance of French clubs in the Champions Cup is historic, with six consecutive victories since 2021. Stay with us to understand why this supremacy could have worrying implications for European rugby.
Stade Toulousain triumphed in 2021 and 2024, Stade Rochelais in 2022 and 2023, and UBB won the editions in 2025 and 2026. The last English victory dates back to 2020 with Exeter, while Ireland hasn't shone since 2018. For the past three years, only French clubs and Leinster, which has lost five finals, have made it to the final. Furthermore, French clubs also dominate the Challenge Cup, with four titles in the last six editions. The supremacy of the Top 14 is asserting itself, but it could create a dangerous gap with other European leagues.
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