Investec Champions Cup Winner: A Good Franchise Investment? January 16, 2026 Victoria Sterling -Business Editor Business “`html Friday 16 january 2026 5:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 14 January 2026 3:42 pm Share Facebook WhatsAppNorthampton saints lost in Investec Champions Cup but is still a hot investment Despite Northampton Saints’ loss at the weekend to tournament favourites Bordeaux Begles, the Investec Champions Cup could see its first English winner in over five years. Phil Dowson’s team, as well as Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby, are flying high in the European competition while Harlequins and others have qualified for the next round with a game to spare. And goodness does Prem Rugby need to see one of its sides win the Champions Cup sooner rather than later. With a vote on franchising set for the coming weeks, Prem Rugby clubs will be ramping up the formation of decks for prospective investors. With one eye on what happened in cricket’s Hundred, there’s undoubtedly money out there. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Related Bath Rugby, bristol bears, business, Champions Cup, champions cup rugby, Investec Champions Cup, news, Northampton Saints, rugby, Rugby Union, sport, sport business