Challenge Cup - Page 10 of 15 - News, reports, analysis and opinion

Tag: Challenge Cup

Mobile Moulds aims to be Prem’s new Brits

24 November 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA BUSTLING hooker Matt Moulds is desperate to prove his worth to Worcester Warriors by making a free-running impact on the […]

EPCR fine Saracens for Champions Cup media even no-show

19 November 2019 0 comments

EPCR issue statement confirming Saracens have been fined for not sending Mark McCall or Brad Barritt to the Cardiff launch

Shillcock in for a treble as Warriors rout Russians

17 November 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER A JAMIE Shillcock hattrick ensured the Warriors got their Challenge Cup campaign off a flying start as they annihilated Enisei in Russia. […]

Basham rises to challenge as Dragons ease to victory

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Future star: Taine Basham of Dragons scores his third try PICTURES: Huw Evans TAINE Basham couldn’t have picked a better time to […]

Hughes try gets Scarlets off to winning start on home ground

17 November 2019 0 comments

By CALLUM ELLIS A SECOND-HALF try from Staffen Hughes helped the Scarlets open their Challenge Cup campaign with a win over London Irish at Parc […]

Wasps left wanting as Jalibert puts boot in

17 November 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITGERALD DAI Young’s men were left ruing what might have been as they slipped out of South West France empty handed from a […]

Taylor shines for Scots in Agen

17 November 2019 1 comment

By TRP REPORTER ROUND-UP CENTRE GEORGE Taylor was the star of the show on his European debut as his two tries helped Edinburgh Rugby to […]

Wonder-kid Lloyd stars in Bears’ 8-try romp

17 November 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Heaven: Charlie Powell has scored Bristol’s seventh try WELSH wonderkid Ioan Lloyd enhanced his burgeoning reputation as Bristol put Zebre to the […]

Lam hits out over sloppy discipline

17 November 2019 3 comments

DESPITE the big victory, Pat Lam was annoyed with Bristol’s discipline. He said: “The yellow cards were unacceptable. We had 20 minutes with 14 men […]

Blues survive scare to get the job done in Calvisano

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Star man: Jarrod Evans JOHN Mulvihill admitted his heart was in his mouth when Calvisano got back to within a point in […]

Cov help Ryan cope with loss of brother

17 November 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Power surge: Ryan Burrows, playing for Newcastle last season, bashes through Brive in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final PICTURE: Getty Images BATTLING […]

Wasps get Joe back for Euro tie

10 November 2019 1 comment

JOE LAUNCHBURY is poised to return for Wasps in next Saturday’s European Challenge Cup tie at Bordeaux Begles. The England lock endured a frustrating World […]

My Life in Rugby: Former Bath, Toulon and Sharks scrum-half Michael Claassens

1 November 2019 0 comments

A player who loved running out at The Rec before stints with Toulon and the Sharks

Bath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success

27 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in charge as a success […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

13 October 2019 0 comments

MICHAEL CLAASSENS FORMER SOUTH AFRICA, CHEETAHS, BATH, TOULON AND SHARKS SCRUM-HALF LIKE most kids in South Africa I grew up wanting to be a professional […]

Marshall wants to become a Kingsholm champion

6 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA GLOUCESTER’SKiwi utility back Tom Marshall is desperate to lift some silverware in what may be his last season at the […]

European bosses vote to scrap Continental Shield

6 October 2019 0 comments

By ADAM HOOKER SPECULATION is mounting over potential expansion in European rugby after the EPCR confirmed that their tournament for emerging rugbyplaying nations has been […]

John Mulvihill singles out what Cardiff Blues need to do to become PRO14 contenders

4 September 2019 0 comments

There are a number of young players coming through who can help the Blues reach their goals for 2019-20

Scarlets will see best of me now says Uzair

18 August 2019 1 comment

Steffan Thomas talks to Scarlets Springbok No.8 Uzair Cassiem about his hopes for the season In control: Uzair Cassiem wins the lineout ball for Scarlets […]

Jackson column: Welsh regions need British & Irish League to attract fans

1 August 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson shares his thoughts on how a British & Irish League would also help clubs who play in the second-string Challenge Cup

Blues need motivated players not divas who like a moan

30 June 2019 0 comments

CARDIFF Blues are moving out of their Vale of Glamorgan training base to return to Cardiff Arms Park and I’ve got no time for anyone […]

London Irish - Les Kiss and Declan Kidneyt

London Irish discover Challenge Cup opponents – full draw

19 June 2019 0 comments

Exiles will face Bayonne, who won the French equivalent of the GK IPA Championship last season

Abendanon hoping for a Toulouse match-up

9 June 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Final flourish: Cheslin Kolbe scored for Toulouse “Abendanon believes a final between his team and Toulouse would be the showpiece French […]

European shootout goes Ospreys way

19 May 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS No stopping: Olly Cracknell scores Ospreys’ second try PICTURE: Huw Evans TEAMS OSPREYS: Evans 7; North 7, Allen 6, Watkin 8, Giles […]

Jackson column: Champions Cup hasn’t spread rugby beyond Six Nations unions

16 May 2019 0 comments

Bilbao stands alone as the only time the European Cup finals have been spread further than London, Paris, Newcastle or Marseille, writes Peter Jackson

Kayser finally one of the kings of Europe

12 May 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Getting the party started: Fritz Lee leads the champagne celebrations for Clermont PICTURES: Getty Images VETERAN hooker Benjamin […]

Hooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath

12 May 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath director of rugby Stuart […]

New Tottenham Hotspur stadium to host 2021 European rugby finals

10 May 2019 0 comments

A stadium with a capacity of 62,062

Decisions didn’t go our way – Diamond

5 May 2019 2 comments

SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond thought two points each was the right outcome. He said: “We had a couple of chances to win it, […]

Joe’s back to boost Wasps’ bid for playoffs

5 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Jonathan Joseph Sibling rivalry: Marcus and Anthony Watson ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury returns from an Achilles/calf injury as Wasps look to […]

The best betting offers for rugby punters

1 May 2019 0 comments

What’s best, Rugby Union or Rugby League? It’s an argument that will keep diehard followers of either sport up all night and it’s a debate […]

All Black Evans eyes next life as wine-maker

28 April 2019 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE AT 34 years of age, in rugby terms Bryn Evans is entering Last of the Summer Wine territory which isn’t […]

Chris Ashton back for Sale’s European dream

19 April 2019 0 comments

Read Steve Diamond’s thoughts ahead of the Challenge Cup semi-final trip to La Rochelle

Clifford:Gustard drive and Quins care kept me here

14 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Charging in: Quins Jack Clifford is tackled by Bristol’s Jake Woolmore and Jordan Crane PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND back row hopeful Jack […]

Boyd’s ultimate warrior building case for recall

24 March 2019 2 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY Leading the fight: Teimana Harrison scores Saints’ first try in Premiership Cup final win over Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images BLOCKBUSTINGback rower Teimana […]

Cornell back in training ahead of schedule

17 March 2019 0 comments

■ By SAM JACKSON Training again: Worcester flanker Cornell du Preez SCOTLAND international back row forward Cornell du Preez has resumed full training with Warriors […]

Harlequins bring in extra cover at No.9

17 March 2019 0 comments

Cover: Hidalgo-Clyne HARLEQUINS have signed scrum-half Sam Hidalgo- Clyne on loan from Scarlets for the rest of the season. The Scottish international will act as […]

Exiles have eye on Davis

10 March 2019 0 comments

LONDON IRISH have lined up Ospreys defence coach Brad Davis to join their coaching ranks if as expected they return to the Premiership next season. […]

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals to support Doddie Weir foundation, EPCR announce

5 March 2019 0 comments

Newcastle and St James’ Park will host the two European finals in May

Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Josh Navidi commits to new deal

1 March 2019 0 comments

Josh Navidi has pledged his future to Cardiff Blues by signing a new contract to remain at the Arms Park. The versatile back-row has established […]

Sale Sharks sign Rob Webber to contract extension to solidify strong hooker department

28 February 2019 0 comments

Rob Webber and Akker van der Merwe to be Sale’s strike force next season

Burrell ‘buzzing’ to go back to League roots

24 February 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE In the blood: Luther Burrell is ready to tackle a new challenge in Warrington PICTURES: Getty Images Coach: Steve Price Former Sale […]

YOUNG GUNS

24 February 2019 0 comments

ALEX COLES NORTHAMPTON LOCK Alex Coles might have been a footballer had things turned out differently. A decent goalkeeper who was equally adept as a […]

Gustard’s galvanised Quins like Conor did – Evans

10 February 2019 1 comment

PAUL Gustard-inspired Harlequins are building to a new glory era that could match their trophy-winning exploits of 2011 and 2012, says Nick Evans. Former fly-half […]

Competition: WIN tickets to Champions Cup & Challenge Cup finals!

6 February 2019 0 comments

To mark the end of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stages, we have teamed up with European Professional Club Rugby to […]

Warriors battle for home comforts

3 February 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY High hopes: Worcester centre Francois Venter FRANCOIS Venter returns to spearhead Worcester’s attack knowing a bonuspoint win will secure top spot in […]

Furbank going flat out to be more like hero Ben

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FRESH from signing a new two-year contract, Northampton full-back George Furbank is determined to prove why he can be the […]