Murphy and McCloskey return for Ulster Ulster have made five changes ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final with Leicester Tigers on Friday. Rugby • 29 Apr 21
Murphy and McCloskey return for Ulster Ulster have made five changes ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final with Leicester Tigers on Friday. Rugby • 29 Apr 21
Times and dates confirmed for European semi-finals The dates and kick-off times for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been confirmed by the EPCR. Rugby • 13 Apr 21
Times and dates confirmed for European semi-finals The dates and kick-off times for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been confirmed by the EPCR. Rugby • 13 Apr 21
Ulster power past Northampton into Challenge Cup semis Ulster ended Northampton's bid to reach their first European semi-final since 2014 in a superb European Challenge Cup game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Ulster power past Northampton into Challenge Cup semis Ulster ended Northampton's bid to reach their first European semi-final since 2014 in a superb European Challenge Cup game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 10 Apr 21
Ulster keep faith for Northampton quarter-final clash Ulster have named an unchanged team for their Challenge Cup quarter-final clash at Northampton Saints on Saturday (8pm). Rugby • 09 Apr 21
Ulster keep faith for Northampton quarter-final clash Ulster have named an unchanged team for their Challenge Cup quarter-final clash at Northampton Saints on Saturday (8pm). Rugby • 09 Apr 21
Ulster crush Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup quarters Ulster will play Northampton in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup next Saturday after a 57-21 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. Rugby • 04 Apr 21
Ulster crush Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup quarters Ulster will play Northampton in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup next Saturday after a 57-21 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. Rugby • 04 Apr 21
Leicester keep Connacht at bay in free-scoring contest Connacht rustled up four tries away from home but fell short in a high-scoring encounter against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road, exiting the Challenge Cup at the last-16 stage. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Leicester keep Connacht at bay in free-scoring contest Connacht rustled up four tries away from home but fell short in a high-scoring encounter against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road, exiting the Challenge Cup at the last-16 stage. Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Big guns return for Ulster and Connacht Jacob Stockdale starts for Ulster in their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Harlequins on Sunday, as the Northerners welcome back their Irish internationals. Rugby • 02 Apr 21
Big guns return for Ulster and Connacht Jacob Stockdale starts for Ulster in their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Harlequins on Sunday, as the Northerners welcome back their Irish internationals. Rugby • 02 Apr 21
European rugby finals moved from Marseille again This season's Heineken Champions and Challenge Cup finals will not be played in Marseille as previously scheduled. Rugby • 31 Mar 21
European rugby finals moved from Marseille again This season's Heineken Champions and Challenge Cup finals will not be played in Marseille as previously scheduled. Rugby • 31 Mar 21
Tigers' threat 'very similar' to Munster - Friend Connacht head coach Andy Friend has taken inspiration from this season's interpros as he plots a path to beat Leicester Tigers in Saturdays Challenge Cup last-16 clash. Rugby • 30 Mar 21
Tigers' threat 'very similar' to Munster - Friend Connacht head coach Andy Friend has taken inspiration from this season's interpros as he plots a path to beat Leicester Tigers in Saturdays Challenge Cup last-16 clash. Rugby • 30 Mar 21
Dillane hopeful Connacht will learn from confusion Ultan Dillane isn't feeling unduly worried over contract talks and his international future, and instead is just hoping to put his best foot forward for Connacht. Rugby • 20 Jan 21
Dillane hopeful Connacht will learn from confusion Ultan Dillane isn't feeling unduly worried over contract talks and his international future, and instead is just hoping to put his best foot forward for Connacht. Rugby • 20 Jan 21
European competitions to go straight to knockout Europe's final two rounds of group matches will be cancelled with the Champions and Challenge Cups moving straight into the knockout phase - the format will be confirmed later this month. Rugby • 14 Jan 21
European competitions to go straight to knockout Europe's final two rounds of group matches will be cancelled with the Champions and Challenge Cups moving straight into the knockout phase - the format will be confirmed later this month. Rugby • 14 Jan 21
Champions Cup format: Lenihan warns against 'disaster' Donal Lenihan has warned that if the EPCR decide to jump straight to the semi-finals of their European competitions it would be "a disaster". Rugby • 14 Jan 21
Champions Cup format: Lenihan warns against 'disaster' Donal Lenihan has warned that if the EPCR decide to jump straight to the semi-finals of their European competitions it would be "a disaster". Rugby • 14 Jan 21
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 'temporarily suspended' The Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been suspended temporarily, European Professional Club Rugby has announced. Rugby • 11 Jan 21
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 'temporarily suspended' The Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been suspended temporarily, European Professional Club Rugby has announced. Rugby • 11 Jan 21
European season could hinge on French government call The viability of this season's European cup competitions could be in doubt following a meeting between tournament organisers and the French government. Rugby • 08 Jan 21
European season could hinge on French government call The viability of this season's European cup competitions could be in doubt following a meeting between tournament organisers and the French government. Rugby • 08 Jan 21
Six Nations still planning for February start Six Nations organisers have confirmed the 2021 Championship will take place in February and March as planned in response to suggestions it could be moved to the summer. Rugby • 04 Jan 21
Six Nations still planning for February start Six Nations organisers have confirmed the 2021 Championship will take place in February and March as planned in response to suggestions it could be moved to the summer. Rugby • 04 Jan 21
Covid-19 forces Challenge Cup postponements Benetton's European Challenge Cup game against Agen and the clash of Stade Francais and Cardiff Blues have been cancelled. Rugby • 19 Dec 20
Covid-19 forces Challenge Cup postponements Benetton's European Challenge Cup game against Agen and the clash of Stade Francais and Cardiff Blues have been cancelled. Rugby • 19 Dec 20
Challenge Cup final will have fans in attendance Tournament organisers have been given permission to sell 1,000 tickets for Friday's European Challenge Cup final between Bristol and Toulon. Rugby • 12 Oct 20
Challenge Cup final will have fans in attendance Tournament organisers have been given permission to sell 1,000 tickets for Friday's European Challenge Cup final between Bristol and Toulon. Rugby • 12 Oct 20
Toulon tame Tigers to take Challenge Cup final spot Leicester were unable to prevent Toulon from reaching their sixth European final as the French side ran out 34-19 winners at Stade Felix Mayol to set up a shoot-out with Bristol for the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 26 Sep 20
Toulon tame Tigers to take Challenge Cup final spot Leicester were unable to prevent Toulon from reaching their sixth European final as the French side ran out 34-19 winners at Stade Felix Mayol to set up a shoot-out with Bristol for the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 26 Sep 20
Bristol find extra gear to reach Challenge Cup final Bristol reached their first European final by staging a stirring fightback to beat Challenge Cup opponents Bordeaux-Begles 37-20 after extra time at Ashton Gate. Rugby • 25 Sep 20
Bristol find extra gear to reach Challenge Cup final Bristol reached their first European final by staging a stirring fightback to beat Challenge Cup opponents Bordeaux-Begles 37-20 after extra time at Ashton Gate. Rugby • 25 Sep 20
Castres forced to forfeit 1/4-final against Leicester Leicester's Challenge Cup quarter-final at home to Castres has been cancelled due to cases of coronavirus at the French club. Rugby • 19 Sep 20
Castres forced to forfeit 1/4-final against Leicester Leicester's Challenge Cup quarter-final at home to Castres has been cancelled due to cases of coronavirus at the French club. Rugby • 19 Sep 20
Champions Cup final moved from Marseille This season's Heineken Champions Cup final will not be held in Marseille as previously scheduled. Rugby • 09 Jul 20
Champions Cup final moved from Marseille This season's Heineken Champions Cup final will not be held in Marseille as previously scheduled. Rugby • 09 Jul 20
EPCR deny that cup competitions are under threat A statement from European Professional Club Rugby has hit out at media reports reports regarding a proposal for an annual Club World Cup. Rugby • 06 Apr 20
EPCR deny that cup competitions are under threat A statement from European Professional Club Rugby has hit out at media reports reports regarding a proposal for an annual Club World Cup. Rugby • 06 Apr 20
Heineken Champions Cup final postponed by EPCR The EPCR board have confirmed that the Marseille finals of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been postponed, along with both competitions' semi-finals. Rugby • 24 Mar 20
Heineken Champions Cup final postponed by EPCR The EPCR board have confirmed that the Marseille finals of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been postponed, along with both competitions' semi-finals. Rugby • 24 Mar 20
Champions Cup quarter-finals to proceed 'as scheduled' The EPCR has confirmed that the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, including Leinster and Ulster's fixtures, will proceed 'as scheduled' in the first weekend of April. Rugby • 09 Mar 20
Champions Cup quarter-finals to proceed 'as scheduled' The EPCR has confirmed that the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, including Leinster and Ulster's fixtures, will proceed 'as scheduled' in the first weekend of April. Rugby • 09 Mar 20
Clermont & La Rochelle set up all-French decider Harlequins could not stop Clermont Auvergne from setting up an all-French European Challenge Cup final with La Rochelle as they were beaten 32-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Rugby • 20 Apr 19
Clermont & La Rochelle set up all-French decider Harlequins could not stop Clermont Auvergne from setting up an all-French European Challenge Cup final with La Rochelle as they were beaten 32-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Rugby • 20 Apr 19
