Challenge Cup

Bob Skinstad and John Barclay discuss Boks in the Six Nations

The debate surrounding South Africa’s possible entrance to the Six Nations rages on with many calling it an inevitable prospect while others stand firm behind the tournament as it is.     Two...

London Irish 2021/22 leavers confirmed

The Club can today announce the players that will depart London Irish following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season.   Albert Tuisue leaves Irish after making 72 appearances and scoring 25 times...

Tom Wood to retire from professional rugby

Northampton Saints legend Tom Wood will hang up his boots at the end of the 2021/22 season after an incredible 12 seasons at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The 35-year-old flanker...

"We're only a small town, you know, we're not supposed to be here.” - Will Skelton revels in La Rochelle's achievement

The champagne will still be flowing on the west coast of France as the maiden celebrations of La Rochelle hoisting the Champions Cup live on. It was an inspired effort by all involved as the French outfit,...

European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier

The Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...

Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph

Lyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday.       A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...

HIGHLIGHTS: Lyon v RC Toulon

Baptiste Couilloud Man of the Match Performance | Challenge Cup Final

Lyon win first major trophy since 1933

Lyon were crowned Challenge Cup champions with a 30-12 win over Toulon in the Final. Lyon struck first with a try after just eight minutes, but Toulon hit back with a score to level matters at seven apiece...

Leinster unchanged from semi-final win over Toulouse

The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille tomorrow (KO 5.45 local/4.45pm Irish – LIVE on Virgin...