In Pics: Provinces In European Action
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe opening round of European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action saw Connacht pocket five points from their Siberian adventure, Munster did likewise at home to Benetton Treviso, while Ulster's clash...
Connacht still yet to return home after 6,000 mile trip to Siberia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Club stranded in Russia after problems with aircraft• ‘Hopefully make it back for Munster in two weeks’Connacht’s players are still yet to return home after their European Challenge Cup victory...
Champions Cup organisers seek solution to fixture backlog after Paris attacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTournament organisers say they are considering "all possible fixture permutations" following opening-round postponements in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions.
European rugby organisers seek solution to fixture backlog after Paris attacks
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Eight matches were postponed after Friday’s terrorist attacks• Toulon president hopes to stage Bath fixture during Six NationsTournament organisers say they are considering “all possible fixture...
Aki and MacGinty impress in Siberia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht management have had to factor in an unexpected glitch to their Siberian adventure as they prepare to face Brive in the second round of the European Challenge Cup next Friday.
Dragons 30-12 Sale
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewport Gwent Dragons repel a Sale Sharks comeback to secure a bonus-point win in their Challenge Cup opener.
European games in France postponed
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEPCR have confirmed that all this weekend's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches to be held in France have been postponed after Friday's attacks in Paris.
Gloucester begin European Challenge Cup defence with win on dominant day for English clubs
1 decade ago by The TimesGloucester began the defence of their European Challenge Cup crown in winning fashion, beating Zebre 23-10 in their pool 4...
Saracens’ Chris Wyles scores two tries on bleak night for Toulouse
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens 32-7 ToulouseHaving postponed Champions and Challenge Cup games due to be played in France this weekend, European Professional Club Rugby might have spared Toulouse this ordeal in London....
Gloucester 23-10 Zebre
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEuropean Challenge Cup holders Gloucester get their defence off to a winning start with a three-try victory over Zebre.
