Bayonne disappoint at home

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

Italian Super 10 team Viadana supplied, what many will consider, the surprise of the night on Friday as they came from behind to beat Top 14 club Bayonne 21-10 at the Stade Jean Dauger.

Muldoon leads Connacht to win

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

Despite trailing at half time Connacht produced a powerful second half showing to come from behind secure a 30-12 win over Dax in France.

Bristol fail first French test

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

Despite a quick fire start, Bristol just didn’t quick have enough to really challenge Montpellier in their European Challenge Cup opener at the Stade Yves Du Manior on Friday night.

Noah taking it game by game

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

England Under-20 Six Nations Gland Slam winner Noah Cato says he is determined to keep on improving his performances and earn a regular place in the Saracens starting lineup.

Rico Gears up for Petrarca

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

Warriors coach Mike Ruddock has confirmed that former All Black Rico Gear will make his comeback from injury, when Worcester travel to face Petrarca Rugby in their European Challenge Cup opener on Saturday.

Saints rookie gleaming after Euro job

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

The European Challenge Cup opener at Toulon on Thursday will live long in the memory of Northampton's Senior Academy forward, Courtney Lawes, after a thrilling 56-3 victory for the Saints.

Saints pile the misery on Umaga's men

Thu, 09 Oct 2008

A dominating performance from Northampton Saints set up a memorable bonus point win for the Guinness Premiership side, with Tana Umaga’s disappointing Toulon side capitulating to an embarrassing 3-56 home defeat in the opening match of the European Challenge Cup competition.

Umaga reacts to 'comic' Toulon boss

Thu, 09 Oct 2008

Ahead of Toulon's Euro Challenge Cup opener against the Northampton Saints, All Black legend Tana Umaga spoke of impeding coaching pressures and working under their eccentric comic-book millionaire boss.

Preview: Euro Challenge Cup, Round 1

Thu, 09 Oct 2008

While European clubs take an extended break from their respective domestic competitions, this weekend opens the curtain on the first round of intriguing European Challenge Cup encounters.

Montpellier's SA centre ruled out

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Montpellier's South African centre Grant Rees was on Wednesday ruled out for two months because of a broken finger, his French club announced.

Toulon for the taking?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Northampton coach Jim Mallinder says the standard of the European Challenge Cup is right up there with that of the Heineken Cup, and has urged his team to "keep calm" as they prepare for their clash with Toulon at the Stade Felix Mayol.

Bradley shifts weight onto Dax

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Connacht coach Michael Bradley says it is vital his side turn all of their attention to Friday night's opening game of the European Challenge Cup, against Dax at the Stade Maurice Boyau.

Referees for Europe's first Rounds

Wed, 17 Sep 2008

The European Cup has announced the referees appointed to the first two Rounds of the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup.

Saints v Toulon in Euro opener

Mon, 28 Jul 2008

The two newly promoted clubs, England's Northampton Saints and France's Toulon, will kick-start the European Challenge Cup on October 9.

Falcons v Brive: The saga continues

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

Newcastle Falcons and Brive will continue their European Challenge Cup rivalry when the 13th season of the tournament kicks-off on the second weekend in October.