Newcastle Falcons taking nothing for granted in Europe
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyA revitalised Newcastle Falcons side will be heavy favourites going into their European Rugby Challenge Cup opener but Eric Fry insists recent history means there is no danger of complacency.
Friday's Challenge Cup preview
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe European Rugby Challenge Cup continues on Friday night with Newcastle hosting Bucharest Wolves and Edinburgh visiting in-form Begles-Bordeaux.
Billy Meakes rewarded for A-league form as he prepares to face...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBilly Meakes has been rewarded for a string of impressive A-league performances with his first Gloucester start. The Australian centre only joined the Cherry and Whites in February but line up outside...
Dave Lewis wants to take Euro chance with Exeter Chiefs
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs scrum-half Dave Lewis is hoping to use the club's European fixtures as a launch pad to get himself back in the starting line-up. The 25-year-old injured an elbow in pre-season but returned...
Bayonne v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs start life in a new competition this weekend with a trip to face Bayonne in the European Challenge Cup – but Rob Baxter knows the test of playing in France remains the same. If his...
Exeter Chiefs opinion: Strength in depth will be shown in Europe
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoAfter two seasons of dining at Europe's top table, it's back to squad rotation for Exeter Chiefs over the coming weeks. Without the glamour of rubbing shoulders with the continent's elite, head coach Rob...
Lynn Howells: Romania will surprise people at the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianBucharest Wolves start their European Rugby Challenge Cup campaign in Newcastle, but the primary aim of this scratch squad and their Welsh coach is to improve the national teamLynn Howells whistles through...
WIN Two tickets to Connacht's European clash this weekend
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTo celebrate 20 years of Heineken's commitment to European club rugby, we have two pairs of tickets for Connacht v La Rochelle European Rugby Challenge Cup match this weekend.
In Pics: Connacht Training At The Sportsground
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht return to the European Challenge Cup for the first time since the 2010/11 season, with French club La Rochelle their first opponents at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). Check out some...
Gloucester v Brive (Thurs)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester start their European campaign at home to Brive on Thursday in pool five of the Challenge Cup (19:45 BST).
