Challenge Cup

Match officials for European finals named

The match officials for the Champions and Challenge Cup finals have been announced.    Two of England’s top referees have been entrusted with the duties, with Wayne Barnes handling...

Star-studded line-up for EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist

As the countdown begins in earnest to the showpiece Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille, in-form candidates from Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais are not surprisingly dominating the prestigious...

Joe Gray announces retirement

Harlequins stalwart Joe Gray has announced that he will hang up his boots at the end of the season   Calling to an end a 12-year playing career, the hooker retires having amassed over 170 appearances...

Scarlets confirm 2021-22 player departures

Scarlets have confirmed that nine senior players will be leaving the club at the end of the 2021-22 season.     It has already been announced that Liam Williams has signed for Cardiff Rugby...

Henry Arundell likened to Christian Cullen by former England international

Breakout London Irish star Henry Arundell has been tipped to feature for England at the Rugby World Cup in France next year.   Speculation is rife at the moment as to which country Arundell...

Farrell: Toulon defeat needs to spur Saracens on

Saracens captain Owen Farrell could not hide his disappointment after going down 25-16 to RC Toulon in the Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday.   Toulon got off to the perfect start with a try...

Louis Carbonel Man of the Match Performance v SARACENS

HIGHLIGHTS: RC Toulon v Saracens

HIGHLIGHTS: Lyon v Wasps

McCall heaps praise on scrumhalf Davies

Saracens boss Mark McCall has been decidedly complimentary regarding the contribution of Wales scrumhalf Aled Davies.    It is a big weekend for Saracens who face Toulon in the Challenge Cup...