Challenge Cup News and Updates

Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Jul 2026

Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools confirmed ahead of 2026/27 season

The pools for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have now been confirmed.

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Bordeaux-Begles celebrate with Investec Champions Cup trophy.

Louis Chapman Coombe 30 Jun 2026

EPCR confirm rule changes for 2026/27 season as club tiers revealed ahead of pool stage draw

There are some key tweaks to the EPCR competitions ahead of next season.

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Matthieu Jalibert and Damian Penaud with an inset of Dan Carter in 2007.

Danny Stephens 28 May 2026

Loose Pass: Baseless Fabien Galthie accusation as France rule European rugby with 2007 All Blacks parallels

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

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Adam Kyriacou 23 May 2026

‘We’ll come back fighting’ – Ulster boss Richie Murphy reflects on ‘difficult day’ against Montpellier

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Colin Newboult 23 May 2026

Montpellier player ratings: ‘Mammoth’ Billy Vunipola ‘leads by example’ while French rising stars ‘bully’ Ulster

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Colin Newboult 22 May 2026

Ulster player ratings: Forwards ’embarrassed’ as ‘lightweight’ internationals overwhelmed despite Springboks hopeful’s best efforts

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Louis Chapman Coombe 22 May 2026

Montpellier v Ulster: Five takeaways as ‘long wait goes on’ after ‘it all went wrong’ for Richie Murphy’s men while French outfit show they ‘mean business’

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Planet Rugby 22 May 2026

Montpellier v Ulster: Result, match details, stats, line-ups

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Adam Kyriacou 21 May 2026

Montpellier v Ulster: EPCR Challenge Cup Final team news, predictions, match officials and how to watch

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Danny Stephens 20 May 2026

Loose Pass: South Africa’s future in Europe, the England squad curveball and why ‘PREM Rugby has begun to resemble basketball’

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Adam Kyriacou 19 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals: Everything you need to know including how to watch, referees and Champions Rugby Village details

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Adam Kyriacou 12 May 2026

Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Final match officials named as English duo handed Bilbao honour

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Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Dragons player ratings v Montpellier: Back-rower’s tenacity leads ‘resistance’ in proud team display

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Jack Tunney 03 May 2026

Montpellier v Dragons: Five takeaways as ‘talons’ slip in final moments of ‘ferocious’ contest

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Liam Heagney 03 May 2026

Montpellier player ratings v Dragons: ‘Fulcrum of the pack’ plays key role in war of attrition settled by ‘plenty of snipe’

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Liam Heagney 02 May 2026

Ulster v Exeter: Five takeaways as ‘canny coach’ gamble pays off against ‘out of steam’ Chiefs

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Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Ulster player ratings: Ireland star continues ‘best-ever season’ as Rassie Erasmus will take ‘keen interest’ in ‘magnificent’ Springboks hopeful

Ulster

Colin Newboult 02 May 2026

Ulster demolish Exeter Chiefs to make first European final in 14 years

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David Skippers 01 May 2026

Challenge Cup semi-finals: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

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Louis Chapman Coombe 01 May 2026

Rob Baxter admits to ‘wake-up call’ ahead of Exeter Chiefs European semi-final as next stage will ‘define’ season

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Alex Spink 30 Apr 2026

Gareth Steenson warns Ulster of huge Exeter ‘motivation’ after the ‘cruellest thing’ on Chiefs’ ‘greatest day’

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Liam Heagney 30 Apr 2026

Exeter blow as England hopeful cops ban for red-carded ‘split-second response to pain and frustration’

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Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Apr 2026

Ulster v Exeter latest: Richie Murphy handed major injury boost while Test trio primed for Chiefs return

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Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026

Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup: Semi-final match officials announced

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Louis Chapman Coombe 20 Apr 2026

‘Science and gut’ – How PREM sides prepare to ‘fight on two fronts’ as European and domestic season reaches its climax

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Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Apr 2026

EPCR Challenge Cup Team of the Week: Forgotten England back ‘sends Borthwick a message’ with ‘ice-cold’ display while Ireland hopeful ‘the pick of the bunch’ in Ulster win

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Jared Wright 13 Apr 2026

EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals: Venues, kick-off times, dates and how to watch details revealed

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David Skippers 12 Apr 2026

Exeter Chiefs player ratings v Benetton: England snub ‘the hero’ for the visitors in nail-biting victory

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Jared Wright 12 Apr 2026

Benetton v Exeter: Five takeaways as Henry ‘clutch’ Slade fires Chiefs to victory in helter-skelter quarter-final

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Adam Kyriacou 12 Apr 2026

Filo Tiatia’s overriding emotion after win over ‘tough bunch’ as Dragons represent Wales with pride

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Planet Rugby 12 Apr 2026

Benetton v Exeter Chiefs: Result, match stats, line-ups, scorers

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Jared Wright 11 Apr 2026

Montpellier v Connacht: Five takeaways as French club chase third title after Springboks-esque ‘demolition’ job of Irish province

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Planet Rugby 11 Apr 2026

Challenge Cup quarter-final, Montpellier v Connacht: Result, lineups, stats and more

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