Henshaw scare as Chiefs leave Connacht's Euro hopes on brink
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht rounded off a miserable weekend for the Irish provinces in Europe and their Challenge Cup campaign hangs by a thread after this ruthless display by Exeter Chiefs at the Sportsground.
Fatigue plays part as Edinburgh fall short in Lyon
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAfter an agonising final ten minutes, which saw a fifth European Challenge Cup victory slip through their hands, Edinburgh left Lyon on Saturday night with a sense of disappointment and a solitary...
European Rugby Challenge Cup Round-Up: Baxter's Chiefs bounce back
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter insists his side are back to their best after they took command of their European Rugby Challenge Cup pool with a 33-24 victory over Connacht in Galway.
Exeter beat Connacht in Galway
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumExeter Chiefs beat Connacht 33-24 in Galway to take control of Pool Two in the European Challenge Cup ahead of the final round of fixtures.
Connacht 24 Exeter Chiefs 33: Match report
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs secured a place in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup as they powered to a 33-24 win away against Connacht on Sunday. With one round of fixtures to go, Rob Baxter's men cannot...
Exeter seal quarter-final spot
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyExeter produced a powerful second-half performance to win at Connacht and book their place in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Billy Burns targets further success as Gloucester reach...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBilly Burns insists Gloucester can win the European Challenge Cup and has his eye on the number 10 jersey.The 20-year-old lined-up at fly-half in the Cherry and Whites' 33-3 victory over Oyonnax on Saturday,...
Connacht v Exeter Chiefs: Matchday live
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs can secure their place in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals when they face Connacht in Galway today (3.15pm). Rob Baxter's men currently top Pool Two by a point from Connacht, so...
Connacht refuse to drop focus for 'massive' Exeter game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf you reckoned that Connacht might be inclined to draw breath this weekend - given that the Challenge Cup is unloved and unrewarding, with no route from it into next season's Champions Cup - then Pat...
Jones targets Dragons home advantage
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsKingsley Jones says Dragons must beat Stade Francais to claim home advantage after sealing Challenge Cup quarter-final spot at Newcastle.
