Billy Meakes handed his first Gloucester start and European debut
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBilly Meakes will make his first start for Gloucester when Brive visit Kingsholm in the European Challenge Cup tomorrow. The Australian centre joined the Cherry and Whites in February and has quickly established...
Humphreys reckons Gloucester can win their Challenge Cup pool but...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys believes Gloucester can top their pool in the European Challenge Cup but insists they cannot afford to underestimate any opponent. The Cherry and Whites kick-off a new era of European rugby...
Charlie Sharples is fired up for Brive challenge
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoCharlie Sharples has urged Gloucester to fire on all cylinders against Brive in the Rugby Challenge Cup on Thursday. The Cherry and Whites kick-off a new era of European rugby as they take on the 1997...
Swift Sidelined For Start Of Connacht's European Campaign
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the GUINNESS PRO12 takes a two-week break, Connacht's focus switches to the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the arrival of Top 14 side La Rochelle to the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 5pm).
Hammett welcomes European distraction
1 decade ago by Welsh Regions NewsCardiff Blues Director of Rugby Mark Hammett has welcomed the dawn of the European Rugby Challenge Cup after their miserable PRO12 start.
Gloucester's European clashes with Zebre confirmed
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester's back-to-back European Rugby Challenge Cup clashes with Zebre have been confirmed. The Cherry and Whites will host Zebre at Kingsholm on Sunday, December 7, in Round Three of the competition...
Dates Confirmed For Connacht's Back-To-Back Bayonne Games
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe dates and kick-off times for the key back-to-back round 3 and 4 fixtures of the inaugural European Rugby Challenge Cup were announced by EPCR, the tournament organisers, today.
Dragons feel the heat as Edinburgh show energy
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHIS was certainly a stride forward for Edinburgh, but it will count for very little if they don’t follow it up with another positive showing in their next match at Bordeaux Begles in the European...
RUGBY UNION: Exiles seek Lyon boost
1 decade ago by London Welsh newsLondon Welsh head coach Justin Burnell and club captain Matt Corker got up close and personal with the new European Rugby Challenge Cup this week.
European Watch: La Rochelle flex their muscles
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLa Rochelle, who visit the Sportsground in the opening round of the new European Challenge Cup in tomorrow week, won their third game in eight in the Top 14 with an impressive 29-10 at home to Lyon.
