# Last British or Irish Champions Cup Winner

> Exeter Chiefs won the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020, the last British or Irish team to claim the trophy.
- Title: Last British or Irish Champions Cup Winner · Rugby World
- Summary: Exeter Chiefs won the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020, the last British or Irish team to claim the trophy.
- Keywords: champions cup, exeter chiefs, toulouse, leinster, bordoe bègles, rugby, european rugby champions cup, sports, Last, British, Irish, Champions
- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/featured/when-was-the-last-time-a-british-or-irish-team-won-the-european-rugby-champions-cup-179618
- Published: 2026-10-13T10:16:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: champions cup, exeter chiefs, toulouse, leinster, bordoe bègles, rugby, european rugby champions cup, sports
## Last British or Irish Champions Cup Winner
Exeter Chiefs were the last British or Irish side to lift the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020.
## French Dominance in Recent Years
French teams have won the last six European Rugby Champions Cup titles since 2020.
## Historical Context
The European Rugby Champions Cup began in 1995 with Toulouse winning the first title.
## Previous Winners
Leinster won the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2018, the last Irish team to claim the trophy.
## French Success
France has won 14 of the 31 European Rugby Champions Cup titles in history.
## Next Steps
Bordeaux Bègles will extend their French dominance with a 2026 victory in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
## Key takeaway

Exeter Chiefs won the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020, the last British or Irish team to claim the trophy.