Toulouse Edges Exeter, Pau Dominates Leicester in Champions Cup

In a dramatic Champions Cup encounter, Toulouse managed to overcome Exeter Chiefs despite playing with 14 men for a significant portion of the match. Exeter's hopes of a famous away victory were dashed when Slade missed a last-gasp penalty kick, allowing the French side to secure the win.

Elsewhere in the competition, Leicester Tigers began their campaign with a significant defeat, falling 41-17 to French club Pau. Bath also struggled in their opening fixture, losing 32-14 to Montpellier, who demonstrated a more traditional, physical style of play. These results highlight the challenges English clubs face against their French counterparts in the early stages of the Champions Cup.