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Simon Halliday says French govt’s decision to block European Cup competition was ‘unnecessary’

19 January 2021 0 comments

The EPCR chairman says protocols could not have been more safer for players

French call two-week halt to the European Cups

10 January 2021 1 comment

Covid-19 spike in Europe is set to obstruct the upcoming rounds of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competition

George Nott eyes top spot to build momentum for Rec visit

20 December 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish lineout leader George Nott is confident of backing up last week’s fine 34-8 win at Agen as his side aim […]

Worcester Warriors fall at final hurdle with Erbani crashing over

13 December 2020 0 comments

Worcester fall to a bitter 24-20 defeat in the opening round of the Challenge Cup in France

Albert Tuisue does the damage with early try double for London Irish

13 December 2020 0 comments

London Irish come away from their trip to Agen with a opening round victory in the Challenge Cup

England stars get job done for Leicester Tigers

13 December 2020 0 comments

The Youngs brothers and George Ford guide Tigers to victory over Brive at Welford Road

Sam Parry double helps Osprey banish their Euro hoodoo

13 December 2020 0 comments

THE Ospreys ended the worst losing streak in their European history as they put Castres to the sword with a five star performance. The Welsh […]

TEAMS: Will Butler returns from injury for start of Worcester’s Challenge Cup campaign

11 December 2020 0 comments

Selection news for all of the Challenge Cup’s opening round of competition, as Worcester Warriors travel to Pau

Teams will be at full strength for Champions Cup, says Lawrence Dallaglio

10 December 2020 0 comments

The Champions Cup remains the pinnacle of the European club game and a bigger prize than domestic success

Bristol Bears chairman Chris Booy hoists the Challenge Cup trophy

This is just the start of something special – Bristol chairman Chris Booy

21 October 2020 0 comments

Challenge Cup glory is a huge stride forward for Bears who since their Championship days only two years ago

Breakdown king Ben puts Bears on track for first-ever Euro crown

18 October 2020 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER BRISTOL – as cool and canny after the break as they were frenetic before it – claimed a magnificent first European title […]

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18 October 2020 0 comments

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Lam: We showed no fear – that’s the Bristol way

18 October 2020 0 comments

PAT LAM doesn’t really want his team contesting a surprise Premiership final next week against Exeter but vowed Bristol will be ready should Wasps be […]

Steven Luatua a late withdrawal from Bristol squad

16 October 2020 0 comments

Bristol Bears captain to remain in England to attend birth of his child and miss Challenge Cup final

Uren: We know Toulon’s history, but we are the team with world-class players now

15 October 2020 0 comments

Bristol Bears No.9 Andy Uren previews the Challenge Cup final and reminisces on his memories of his boyhood club

TEAMS: McCall sticks by the Saracens who overcame Leinster

25 September 2020 0 comments

Full teams for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals this weekend

Super-sub Louis sinks Scarlets’ European dream

20 September 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Victory kiss: Try-scorer Sergio Parisse embraces Charles Ollivon SCARLETS suffered a heartbreaking Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat and have still never won in […]

Semi sizzles as seven-try Bears cruise into last four

20 September 2020 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Action man: Ben Earl dives over to score Bristol’s second try PICTURE: Getty Images SEMI Radradra produced another magical performance as Bristol […]

Edinburgh crash out after gifting Bordeaux 14-point start

20 September 2020 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Scorer: Damien Hoyland EDINBURGH slumped to a fifth consecutive knockout defeat in three seasons under Richard Cockerill as Bordeaux booked a semifinal […]