Challenge Cup

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Champions Cup Rounds three and four to go ahead as planned under French exemptions

Round two and three of the Challenge and Champions Cup is set to go ahead as planned with the competition organisers being informed that exemptions for what is termed the "pursuit of an economic...

Camille Lopez's new club confirmed as Clermont rebuild continues

Camille Lopez will leave Clermont after eight years and over 150 appearances for the Top 14 club at the end of the season.   The experienced flyhalf, who has played 28 tests for France, joins...

Benetton lock in Ioane's signature

Supersonic speed, explosive strength and a lot of quality in both phases of the game. Monty Ioane decides to remain tied to the green-and-white colors and renews his contract with Benetton...

Latest disciplinary news

Here follows an account of the latest disciplinary news:   HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...

HIGHLIGHTS: Dragons v Lyon

Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update

A look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed.   Monday Updates   Montpellier vs Leinster:   Leinster...

POSTPONED: Round 2 Champions & Challenge Cup matches between French & UK clubs off

Following a meeting of the EPCR Board today (Friday, 17 December) it has been decided that due to current exceptional circumstances, Round 2 matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup...

Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1

Will Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...

Champions & Challenge Cup Wednesday COVID Update

Montpellier vs Leinster Rugby     Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following Monday’s postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on...