European Challenge Cup

Max Wright created the record for the fastest try in the European competitions as Newcastle Falcons edged out Worcester Warriors in the opening round of the European Challenge Cup at Kingston Park.

Lyon kick-started their European Challenge Cup campaign with a victory as they defeated Gloucester 19-13 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Friday.

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments.

EPCR have confirmed the fixtures for the Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup for the 2021/22 season.

The finals of the European Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup saw Montpellier and Toulouse winning the titles respectively.

Montpellier managed to hold off Leicester Tigers with a 18-17 win as they went on to clinch the European Challenge Cup title at Twickenham Stadium on Friday.

Leicester has become more well-known for the football club's success in recent years, but now Matt Scott and the Tigers have the chance to shine on a European stage once again.

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final at Twickenham, Alex Lozowski speaks about his time in France so far, his biggest learnings and why coming up against Leicester Tigers means he will have to make some tackles.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted that Leicester's kicking game in the second half put them under pressure as the Irish side were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup with a semi-final defeat to the Tigers.

Benoit Paillaugue contributed with 11 points while Yacouba Camara scored a try as Montpellier overcame Bath Rugby 19-10 in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup at Recreation Ground.

Leicester Tigers came from behind to beat Ulster 33-24 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road to secure their place in the Challenge Cup final.

The finals of the Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup this season will be played at Twickenham Stadium.

The Bath winger admits some of the senior players in the squad have emphasised the importance of the Blue, Black and White lifting their first piece of silverware for 13 years ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final with Montpellier.

Ahead of Leicester Tigers’ Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster on Friday night, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former Leicester wing Tom Varndell about the club’s resurgence under Steve Borthwick.

The former Ireland international thinks it is important for Ulster to win the Challenge Cup this season whilst he also gives us an insight into the mind of Ronan O'Gara as La Rochelle face Leinster in the Champions Cup.

After making his return to rugby union in November, Alex Gray sat down with TRU's Joe Harvey to discuss the transition back to the sport, his England ambition and what he learnt from being in the NFL.

Harry Potter scored a double as Leicester Tigers progressed to the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup with a 39-15 win over Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Will Stuart scored a double as Bath Rugby have progressed to the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup with a 26-13 win over London Irish at Recreation Ground on Friday.

Charlie Clare and Johnny McPhillips are playing their part in Leicester's rejuvenation under Steve Borthwick and the Tigers now have a European semi-final on their radar.

Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt is set to have a spell on the sidelines following a knee injury.