Challenge Cup

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: James Lowe

James Lowe’s try-scoring prowess and all-round attacking threat made him an obvious pick for the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist.   The Leinster Rugby wing is the Heineken...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Road to Marseille: RC Toulon

As three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...

EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist: Caelan Doris

Leinster Rugby back-row forward Caelan Doris has been named on the final EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist after a series of excellent performances in the Heineken Champions Cup.     The...

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2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

The EggChasers Rugby Podcast: EURO SEMIS (& Phil's Madrid Memoir)

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Semi Finals The new Nations Cup proposal The week's rugby news... ...and all done after a very long, eventful weekend on our travels...LTBP  

Mignoni tells Lyon ‘only winners’ are remembered

Pierre Mignoni says Lyon’s passage to the EPCR Challenge Cup final will only be truly historic if they lift the trophy.   Head coach Mignoni steered his side to their first European...

Ollivon demands Toulon focus

RC Toulon captain Charles Ollivon urged his side to keep focused as they target EPCR Challenge Cup glory.   Toulon will play fellow TOP 14 side Lyon in the final after defeating Saracens 25-16...

Road to Marseille: Lyon

With Lyon having reached their maiden European final by advancing to the EPCR Challenge Cup showpiece, we look back at how they secured their clash with RC Toulon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille...