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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

Glasgow hold on to claim impressive win over Bath

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors survived a late scare to win away in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday, twice finding themselves pegged back by a determined Bath Rugby side before ultimately claiming a deserved 22-19...

Cheetahs edge tight EPCR Challenge Cup debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheetahs showed composure and maturity under pressure to edge out Section Paloise 21-16 in their first ever EPCR Challenge Cup match at the Stade du Hameau on Saturday.   The match started...

Second-half showing sees Stade Français topple Benetton

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Stade Français Paris relied on a stunning second-half showing to overcome a resilient Benetton Rugby 24-14 at the Stade Jean-Bouin on Friday evening.   Trailing...

First-half flurry helps Bristol beat USAP

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

2020 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears started their 2022/23 campaign in strong fashion with a 19-5 win over USAP at the Stade Aimé Giral on Friday evening.   Full-back Charles...

Cardiff & Wales representatives rush to woman's aid in city centre

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four of Cardiff Rugby’s finest showed that the quick-thinking skills learned on the rugby pitch can be useful in real life & death situations as well.   Josh Adams, Tomos Williams, Lloyd...

Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup opener with Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm).   Adam Byrne is handed his first...

Match Preview: Champions Cup returnees face off as Saracens host Edinburgh

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two sides returning to the Heineken Champions Cup this season go head-to-head at StoneX Stadium on Sunday as Saracens welcome Edinburgh Rugby in Pool A.   Saracens, who are three-time winners...

Match Preview: 2020 winners Bristol back in EPCR Challenge Cup action

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears begin their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool A campaign away at USAP on Friday night as they look to emulate their 2020 success.   The Gallagher Premiership side lifted the trophy that...

Match Preview: Stade Français make EPCR Challenge Cup return

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Français Paris welcome Benetton Rugby to Stade Jean Bouin on their return to the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night.   The 2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners – and two-time...

Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long-awaited return to Heineken Champions Cup is almost over for London Irish, who open up the 2022/23 competition this Friday at home against Top 14 champions, Montpellier Hérault.   Montpellier...