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Challenge Cup

2022 - 2023

Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years 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...

Hendrikse powers Lions to opening win over USAP

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fly-half Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as Emirates Lions opened their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with a convincing 28-12 win at USAP. The South African side, who reached last year’s...

Jordan Hendrikse slots a penalty from inside his own half

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions strike first through Jordan Hendrikse 🦁 @LionsRugbyCo score the first #ChallengeCupRugby points of the day as @JordanHendrikse nails a kick from π’Šπ’π’”π’Šπ’…π’† π’‰π’Šπ’” π’π’˜π’...

Lake scores four as Ospreys overcome Benetton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A quadruple from hooker Dewi Lake set Ospreys en route to victory against Benetton Rugby in Pool 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup, edging a 43-34 win in Swansea. In a thrilling first half, Ospreys...

Am double helps Hollywoodbets Sharks to first big win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Lukhanyo Am was the hero as Hollywoodbets Sharks got off to a winning start in the EPCR Challenge Cup, notching up a bonus-point 45-5 win against Section Paloise. Am crossed twice in...

Dumora inspired as Castres Olympique smash Scarlets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Castres Olympique full-back Julien Dumora was on top form as his side ran riot against Scarlets to win 34-16. Castres Olympique were the main force of the first half, with Scarlets suffering...

Barton bests Matkava in battle of fly-halves

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby fly-half George Barton was the difference-maker for the Gallagher Premiership side as they defeated Black Lion 15-10 in the EPCR Challenge Cup at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium on Saturday. The...

Perfect Pienaar Powers Toyota Cheetahs to Victory

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Ruan Pienaar was perfect from the tee in Toyota Cheetahs’ 33-15 win over Zebre Parma in their EPCR Challenge Cup opener at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday. The former...