The European Rugby Champions Cup has confirmed that Black Lion and Toyota Cheetahs will continue to be part of the European Challenge Cup competition for the next two seasons.
The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) announced that the draws for the Investec Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup will be taking place on 2nd July.
Sharks became the first South African side to clinch a European trophy as they defeated Gloucester 36-22 in the final of the Challenge Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday.
With one trophy already in the cabinet, will success in the Challenge Cup final vindicate the club’s decision to prioritise silverware over the Premiership?
Gloucester came up with a five try performance as they defeated Benetton 40-23 in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Santiago Carreras starred with six penalty kicks as Gloucester edged out Ospreys 23-13 at Kingsholm on Friday to reach the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup.
The Azzurri's performance in the recent Men's Six Nations has given them a platform to build on but there also needs to be a collective push from Italian rugby as a whole.
Adam Hastings racked up 15 points as Gloucester defeated Castres 35-5 to secure a home round of of 16 clash in the ongoing European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Friday.
Benetton progressed to the round of 16 in the ongoing European Challenge Cup as they defeated Newcastle Falcons 57-18 in their latest clash at Kingston Park on Friday.
Newcastle Falcons losing streak this season continued as they were defeated by Lions with a 35-13 margin in the second round of the Challenge Cup at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
Santiago Socino starred with a double as Gloucester managed to hold off Clermont Auvergne with a 28-17 win in the second round of the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Friday.
Newcastle Falcons' losing streak continued as they were edged out by Montpellier with a 24-19 margin in the opening round of the European Challenge Cup at Kingston Park.
George Barton kicked all 15 points as Gloucester managed to hold off Black Lion in their opening game of the European Challenge Cup at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium on Saturday.
Defending champions Stade Rochelais will be kick-starting their Champions Cup campaign with a clash against Leinster as the fixtures for the 2023/24 season was unveiled.
Former France skipper Charles Ollivon will be available for Toulon's European Challenge Cup final game against Glasgow Warriors after his red card was dismissed.
Former Warrior Morrison has been mightily impressed with Glasgow's turnaround this season as the Scottish club enter the end of their campaign full of hope.
Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo has been handed a three-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Heineken Champions Cup game against Cardiff Rugby.