European Challenge Cup

Second half dominance sees La Rochelle outplay Zebre 32-12

La Rochelle have kept their one foot on the quarter-final berth in the ongoing European Challenge Cup after they went on to beat Zebre 32-12 at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Friday.
12 January 2019

Beaumont's Column: This is the strongest position Sale have been in since I joined the club

In his latest column for TRU, Josh Beaumont discusses Sale’s excellent recent run, starting 2019 with a bang, new contracts and he also reflects on a ‘proud moment for all of the family
11 January 2019

Top 3 Challenge Cup Fixtures this weekend

Round Five of the European Challenge Cup is upon us and Joe Harvey has picked a trio fixtures to keep an eye out for this weekend.
11 January 2019

I don't think I would be where I am if I hadn't been at Loughborough - Miller

Isaac Miller believes his time at Loughborough University was vital as he sets his sights on making the grade in the Gallagher Premiership.
19 December 2018

Where teams stand after round four of the European Rugby Challenge Cup

As the fourth round of the European Rugby Challenge Cup came to a conclusion, Clermont Auvergne remains the only team to remain unbeaten as they seal a place in the next round.
18 December 2018

Worcester Warriors overcome Pau with 23-7 win

Worcester Warriors came up with a dominating first half performance as they steered to a 23-7 win over Pau in their European Rugby Challenge Cup face-off at Sixways Stadium on Saturday.
16 December 2018

Bordeaux Begles stun Sale Sharks with 14-17 victory at AJ Bell Stadium

Sale Sharks suffered their maiden defeat in the ongoing European Rugby Challenge Cup after Bordeaux Begles went on to register a 14-17 victory at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.
16 December 2018

Harlequins claim top place after beating Benetton 20-9

Harlequins went on to claim the top place in Pool 5 of the European Rugby Challenge Cup after beating Benetton Treviso 20-9 at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
16 December 2018

Nicolas Sanchez kicks Stade Francais to 12-3 win over Ospreys

Stade Francais claimed their first win in the ongoing European Rugby Challenge Cup as they went on to beat Ospreys 12-3 at Stade Jean Bouin on Friday.
15 December 2018

Connacht seal 21-36 bonus point win over Perpignan

Connacht boosted their qualification chances as they sealed a 21-36 win over Perpignan in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash at Stade Aime Giral on Friday.
15 December 2018

Agen edge out Grenoble with 14-10 win

Agen managed to remain in course for a knock-out place in the ongoing European Challenge Cup competition following a 14-10 win over Grenoble at Stade Armandie on Friday.
15 December 2018

Challenge Cup: Gameweek Three

Joe Harvey reviews the latest round of Challenge Cup action, including wins for Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks.
10 December 2018

Eight try Northampton Saints trounce Dragons 48-14

Northampton Saints came up with a eight try performance as they trounced Dragons 48-14 in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.
9 December 2018

La Rochelle maintain winning streak with 22-35 win over Bristol

La Rochelle maintained their winning streak in the ongoing European Rugby Challenge Cup after defeating Bristol 22-35 at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
9 December 2018

Benetton hold off Harlequins in 26-21 win

Winger Monty Ioane scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Benetton Treviso defeated Harlequins 26-21 in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday.
9 December 2018

Chris Ashton: The feeling of playing for England had never really gone away

Sale Sharks and England’s Chris Ashton tells Chris Heal about a ‘really good’ last two months, his international aspirations ahead of next year’s World Cup and why there is still a lot more to come from his club side.
8 December 2018

Edinburgh move to top after beating Newcastle 31-13

Edinburgh managed to outplay Newcastle Falcons with a 31-13 victory during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool 5 clash at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Friday.
8 December 2018

Pau keep quarter-final hopes alive after beating Worcester 21-6

Colin Slade starred with two converted tries as Pau have kept their quarter-final hopes alive after defeating Worcester Warriors 21-6 in their European Challenge Cup encounter at Stade du Hameau on Friday.
8 December 2018

Challenge Cup: Top 3 Fixtures - Round 3

The European Challenge Cup is back this weekend and Joe Harvey has chosen three fixtures which you should certainly keep your eyes on across Round 3.
7 December 2018

Beaumont's Column: Victory over Northampton was 'much-needed'

In his latest column for TRU, Josh Beaumont reflects on another important home win for Sale, the battle at the bottom, reaching a personal milestone + some of the key points from the Autumn internationals.
30 November 2018