Challenge Cup Rugby News
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Champions Cup: Five takeaways from the semi-finals as Leinster crash French party
Our five takeaways from the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
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Opinion: South Africa’s colossus Eben Etzebeth rises to big occasion for Toulon
South African writer Jon Cardinelli praises Springbok Eben Etzebeth following his showing for Toulon against Saracens in the Challenge Cup.
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Who’s hot and who’s not: Leinster shine in Champions Cup, Rugby World Cup hosts and Racing 92 woes
Check who’s hot and not following the week’s on and off-field action.
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Sunday Social: Rugby World Cup announcements, Champions Cup thrashing and South African blackout
It’s our round-up of this week’s best social media posts in rugby union.
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Challenge Cup: Saracens captain Owen Farrell to use semi-final defeat to Toulon as fuel for rest of season
Saracens captain Owen Farrell gave his reaction to their disappointing Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Toulon at Stade Mayol on Saturday.
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Challenge Cup: Gabin Villiere stars as Toulon set up all-French final
Toulon will take on Lyon in an all-French European Challenge Cup final after the Stade Mayol outfit defeated English side Saracens 25-16.
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Challenge Cup: Lyon triumph over Wasps to book a place in the final
Lyon became the first team to advance to the Challenge Cup final as they edged out Wasps 20-18 in an exciting last-four game on Saturday.