The Champions Cup 2025–26 delivered one of its wildest results yet — and we’re joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn after his side produced a European classic, coming from 21–0 down to beat six-time champions Toulouse 28–21 at Scotstoun in a result that sent shockwaves across Europe.

In this episode of Maul or Nothing, the Glasgow skipper gives inside insight straight from the dressing room, before we break down Round 2 of the Champions Cup, debate whether rotation is killing the competition, and ask who is actually taking Europe seriously.

🔥 Champions Cup Round 2 – Match Breakdown & Talking Points

🏴 Glasgow Warriors 28–21 Toulouse

•⁠ ⁠One of the greatest wins in Glasgow’s European history

•⁠ ⁠Warriors fight back from 21–0 down and shut Toulouse out completely in the second half

•⁠ ⁠A six-time European champion held scoreless after halftime

•⁠ ⁠Talking point: Was this the best half of European rugby Glasgow have ever played?

•⁠ ⁠What this performance says about Warriors mentality, leadership, and belief

🐻 Bristol Bears 61–12 Pau

•⁠ ⁠Nine tries and total domination against Top 14 opposition… are they right to only send their second teams….

🃏 Harlequins 68–14 Bayonne

⚫ Northampton Saints 50–5 Bulls

•⁠ ⁠Saints physically overwhelm the Bulls in a devastating second half

•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock outstanding again — power, pace, all-round impact

⚓ Toulon 45–34 Bath

•⁠ ⁠Defence optional, chaos compulsory in a nine-try epic

•⁠ ⁠Bath within four points with five minutes to go, still claim a losing bonus

🌊 Stormers vs La Rochelle

•⁠ ⁠Stormers crush La Rochelle in South Africa in a statement win

•⁠ ⁠Just two players over 21 in La Rochelle’s backline

•⁠ ⁠Youth experiment exposed — rotation or surrender?

•⁠ ⁠Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu once again brings the fireworks

🐯 Leicester Tigers vs Leinster

A brutal arm-wrestle decided by fine margins, with Leinster holding their nerve to edge Leicester.

🏴 Other Results

•⁠ ⁠Castres shut out Edinburgh 33–0

🎙️ Kyle Steyn Interview – Glasgow Warriors Captain

The Glasgow Warriors captain joins us to break down:

•⁠ ⁠THAT comeback from 21–0 down

•⁠ ⁠Belief and composure against six-time champions Toulouse

•⁠ ⁠Scotstoun as a genuine European fortress

•⁠ ⁠What this win means for Glasgow’s Champions Cup ambitions

🧠 Plus

•⁠ ⁠Should teams name a fixed Champions Cup squad before the season?

•⁠ ⁠Is heavy rotation undermining Europe’s biggest competition?

•⁠ ⁠TOP 14 quick-fire (7 minutes)

•⁠ ⁠Max Lahiff on why fielding full-strength teams still matters

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This week on Maul Or Nothing, we’re joined by Bristol Bears captain Fitz Harding and powerhouse centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg for an episode packed with chaos, laughs, and exclusive rugby chat.

We get the lowdown on a heavy week with the Babaas, where there was more happening off the pitch than on it...

We debate who's Uncle Pat’s favourite Bear (with some BIG contenders on the couch… plus Max 😅)...

And we seek answers to the question everyone’s asking — is Lightning Luis Rees-Zammit the fastest player in the Premiership? There’s only one way to find out...and the fans want to see it!

We also look ahead as the Bears sit one win away from a trip to 'Beaver’s Zoo’...

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The Champions Cup roars back and the heavyweights arrive scorching hot — huge statements, harsh collapses, outrageous individual performances and early contenders already emerging.

We dive into:

💥 Etzebeth’s 12-week ban — too lenient?

🐻 MAX in Llanelli early doors with Genge & Oghre

🧢 RYAN on duty in Manchester for Sale v Glasgow and then onto the Bath owner’s house for the after party!

⚡ Monster wins, shock turnarounds and the biggest storylines from Week 1

🔥 Toulouse, Bath, La Rochelle & Bordeaux all flexing early dominance

😳 Bulls’ collapse, Saints’ chaos win, and whether Leinster’s scoreline flattered them

💬 Plus: Should the Champions Cup bring in a trimmed squad you can only pick from?

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