We take a look at the players that have made the most appearances in European Rugby Champions Cup history.
Irish prop Cian Healy currently leads the way in the all-time appearances list in the European Champions Cup, overtaking compatriot Ronan O'Gara in second when turning out in the competition for a 111th time against Northampton Saints in May 2024.
Gordon D'Arcy completes an Irish top three, making 104 appearances for Leinster in the premier European rugby union competition, which he won on three occasions in 2009, 2011 and 2011.
There are seven Irishmen in the top 10, with John Hayes, Peter Stringer, Donncha O'Callaghan and Leo Cullen completing the distinguished contingent hailing from the Celtic nation.
Player | Club(s) | Appearances |
Cian Healy | Leinster | 112 |
Ronan O'Gara | Munster | 110 |
Gordon D'Arcy | Leinster | 104 |
John Hayes | Munster | 101 |
Peter Stringer | Munster, Saracens, Bath, Sale | 101 |
Richard Wigglesworth | Sale, Saracens | 99 |
Donncha O'Callaghan | Munster | 97 |
Clement Poitrenaud | Toulouse | 96 |
Leo Cullen | Leinster, Leicester Tigers | 92 |
Benjamin Kayser | Stade Francais, Leicester Tigers, Castres Olympique, ASM Clermont Auvergne | 90 |