Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers

Following the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far.   Points – Rhys...

Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Cardiff Rugby v Newcastle Falcons

Match Report: Cardiff seal Round of 16 berth with Newcastle drubbing

Cardiff Rugby booked their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 thanks to a dominant 42-10 home win over Newcastle Falcons at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.   Two tries from Owen Lane...

Match Report: Wootton hat-trick as Connacht bag Round of 16 spot

Alex Wootton scored a hat-trick of tries as Connacht Rugby sealed their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage with a 61-5 thrashing of CA Brive at The Sportsground on Saturday.   The...

Tough task for Newcastle at Pool A leaders Cardiff

Top meets bottom in Pool A as high-flying Cardiff Rugby prepare to host struggling Newcastle Falcons in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Sunday.   Cardiff have taken maximum points from...

Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge

Sale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons.   In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks

Gary Graham makes his first appearance of the season for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host northern rivals Sale Sharks.   The Gallagher Premiership clash is a 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston...

Dai Young ‘thrilled’ by Cardiff performances

Cardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young admitted he has been “thrilled” by his side’s performances in the first two rounds of this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup.   The...

Dave Walder: We’ll be better in long run

Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder admitted his squad are “hurting” after losing both their opening games in the EPCR Challenge Cup – but vowed they would be “better in...