Challenge Cup

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What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Gloucester Rugby name side for knock-out tie with Northampton

George Skivington has picked his side for Gloucester Rugby’s Challenge Cup Round of 16 fixture against Northampton Saints. There are 10 changes to the Cherry and White side that defeated the Dragons...

Saints make one change for Challenge Cup knockout clash in Gloucester

Northampton Saints’ Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has made just one change to his side to take on Gloucester Rugby in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16, with Matt Proctor set to start at centre.   The...

Navidi returns for European clash

Josh Navidi returns to lead Cardiff in their European Challenge Cup last 16 clash against Saracens on Sunday (KO 1pm).   The British and Irish Lion missed the derby double header against Scarlets...

Nigel Owens weighs in on 20-minute red card debate

Former international referee Nigel Owens has weighed in on the debate on the 20-minute red cards.     Recent reports state that World Rugby is considering the idea that is being trialled in...

George Skivington looks ahead to Northampton Saints

WP Nel suspended for 3 weeks

The Edinburgh Rugby replacement prop, WP Nel, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 5 match against Section...

Archie White re-signs with Harlequins

Harlequins have announced that back-row Archie White has re-signed with the Club.   24-year-old White is another key player to have come through the Harlequins Academy, making his senior debut during...

EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...