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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

Basham back for Pau clash

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...

Ospreys announce team to face Montpellier Herault

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys have named their squad to face Montpellier Herault in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at the GGL Stadium and is kicking off on Sunday 17th December at 2pm French time/1pm...

Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...

Match Preview: Edinburgh aim to kick start EPCR Challenge Cup bid

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby look to recover from their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 defeat as they welcome Castres Olympique to Hive Stadium on Saturday. Edinburgh had the poorest rate of scrum success...

European Rugby: A look at how the Premiership sides fair going into the weekend

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A weekend of tantalizing European action is in store as all ten Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides continue their Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup campaigns. A drama-filled opening round set the...

Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby revival faces acid test

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby, who ended a seven-match losing streak with their 15-10 EPCR Challenge Cup victory at Black Lion last weekend, will have their revival put to the test on Friday, when they welcome three-time...

Gloucester Rugby team to host Clermont in Challenge Cup

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby, George Skivington has been boosted by the return of former European Player of the Year, Zach Mercer, from injury ahead of schedule for tomorrow's Challenge Cup clash with ASM Clermont...

Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...

Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...

Late Dyer Brace gives Dragons RFC bonus point win

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A late brace of tries from Rio Dyer helped Dragons RFC to a 24-7 bonus-point win at Rodney Parade in the EPCR Challenge Cup against Oyonnax Rugby. A late brace of tries from Rio Dyer helped Dragons RFC...