European Challenge Cup

Match Centre: Challenge Cup: Black Lion 10-15 Gloucester

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.
10 December 2023

Leinster to face Stade Rochelais in Champions Cup opener

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.
13 July 2023

Paia’aua hopes Toulon can 'learn from past experiences' as they target Challenge Cup crown

Toulon centre Duncan Paia’aua hopes his team can “learn from their past experiences” ahead of this Friday’s Challenge Cup final in Dublin.
17 May 2023

Toulon flanker Charles Ollivon available to face Glasgow after red card decision dismissed

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.
3 May 2023

Players like Johnny Matthews stepping up to the plate and Franco Smith’s high standards have Glasgow Warriors in a good place

The Glasgow hooker has been an essential cog in a Warriors side that have experienced a remarkable turnaround in the last 12 months.
28 April 2023

Graeme Morrison Interview: 'There is a real buzz about things' as Glasgow enter the business end of the season

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.
13 April 2023

Newcastle Falcons fullback Elliott Obatoyinbo suspended for three weeks

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.
20 January 2023

Dan Biggar: 'Perhaps the doom and gloom a couple of weeks after the autumn has slowly started to turn'

The recent results of the Welsh clubs in Europe and the return of Warren Gatland to the national side excites Biggar ahead of the Six Nations.
17 January 2023

European Challenge Cup game between Bath and Toulon rescheduled

The European Challenge Cup game between Bath and Toulon to be played at The Recreation Ground on Saturday has been postponed.
14 January 2023

Match Centre: Toulon 29-7 Bath Rugby

Toulon have maintained their winning streak in the ongoing European Challenge Cup as they defeated Bath Rugby 29-7 at Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday.
17 December 2022

Newcastle Falcons hooker Charlie Maddison cited after Challenge Cup opener against Connacht

Newcastle Falcons hooker Charlie Maddison has been cited for an incident following his side's Heineken Champions Cup game against Connacht last weekend.
13 December 2022

Match Centre: Perpignan 5-19 Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears marked their return to European Challenge Cup with a 19-5 win over Perpignan in the opening round at Stade Aime Giral on Saturday.
11 December 2022

Match Centre: Connacht 22-8 Newcastle Falcons

Connacht came up with a three-try performance as they started their European Challenge Cup campaign with a 22-8 victory over Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground.
11 December 2022

Match Centre: Bath 19-22 Glasgow Warriors

Duncan Weir kicked the decisive penalty goal in the 73rd minute as Glasgow Warriors edged out Bath Rugby 22-19 in their European Challenge Cup opener at The Recreation Ground on Saturday.
10 December 2022

Adam Radwan Interview: "We just need to iron out a couple of bits - It's on the players to do that"

At the beginning of the week, Radwan reflected on his involvement with The RPA's charity Restart and chatted to TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright about the season so far with Newcastle and entering Europe with the Falcons.
9 December 2022

Fixtures for European Champions and Challenge Cups announced

The fixtures for the 2022/23 season of the Heineken Champions Cup has been unveiled with La Rochelle and Northampton Saints locking horns against each other in the opening round.
21 July 2022

Draws for European Champions and Challenge Cups unveiled

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) organisers have unveiled the Pools for the 2022/23 season at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday.
28 June 2022

Clubs from South Africa to be part of European competitions from 2022/23 season

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that the South African clubs will be competing in the European Champions and Challenge Cup competitions from the 2022/23 season.
2 June 2022

Billy Twelvetrees Exclusive: Gloucester’s playoff hopes in their “own hands” heading into Premiership finale

Gloucester’s centre spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the Cherry and Whites' progression and hopes of a top four finish, his testimonial and his first steps into the professional game.
1 June 2022

Lyon beat Toulon 30-12 to clinch European Challenge Cup

Lyon went on to clinch their maiden European Challenge Cup title as they defeated Toulon 30-12 in the final at Stade Velodrome on Friday.
28 May 2022