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# European Challenge Cup

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2022
# European Rugby
Provinces learn their opponents as Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool draws made
The draws took place at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.
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Jun 28th 2022, 1:30 PM
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# Called Off
Covid outbreak forces Saracens to forfeit European Challenge Cup clash with Pau
The French club have been awarded 28-0 scoreline and five match points.
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Dec 15th 2021, 12:32 PM
# suftum
Henderson absent again as Ulster side to face Northampton Saints is unveiled
Head coach Dan McFarland has selected an unchanged starting XV from the win over Harlequins.
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Apr 9th 2021, 12:31 PM
# stoop to conquer
Pressure on Ulster to deliver against a side whose priorities lie elsewhere
Harlequins are missing a lot of talent for this evening’s last-16 clash in the Challenge Cup.
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Apr 4th 2021, 9:02 AM
# Castres aside
Castres hit out at EPCR 'amateurism' following Challenge Cup disqualification
The French club confirmed that three players and one manager tested positive for Covid-19.
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Sep 20th 2020, 11:33 AM
# finalists
Clermont complete all-French Challenge Cup final after La Rochelle edge past Sale Sharks
Harlequins fell to Clermont this evening after La Rochelle progressed past Sale Sharks earlier on Saturday.
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Apr 20th 2019, 9:41 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Sale Sharks v Connacht, Challenge Cup quarter-final
We went minute-by-minute as Andy Friend’s side continued their European campaign at the AJ Bell Stadium.
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Mar 29th 2019, 6:45 PM
# playing with confidence
'Everything he touches seems to turn to gold': Carty's rich vein of form
Andy Friend says the out-half’s confidence is spreading in the Connacht dressing room.
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Mar 26th 2019, 5:04 PM
# Out West
Roux a major doubt as Connacht look to rotate for Challenge Cup quarter-final
Andy Friend’s side are fighting on two fronts and the head coach will look to shuffle his pack for Friday’s trip to Sale Sharks.
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Mar 26th 2019, 3:00 PM
# starting XV
Academy players to start as Connacht make 6 changes for trip to France to face Perpignan
Andy Friend’s side won out 22-10 at the Sportsground last weekend.
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Dec 13th 2018, 12:37 PM
# regulation 14
EPCR stands by decision to block German club from Challenge Cup
EPCR say they made Dr Hans-Peter Wild, benefactor of Heidelberger RK and now chairman of Stade Francais, aware of the regulations last year.
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Jun 7th 2018, 3:24 PM
# Anscombeth The Hour
Cardiff pull off magnificent comeback with last-minute penalty to snatch Challenge Cup
Gareth Anscombe was the Cardiff hero in Bilbao.
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May 11th 2018, 10:28 PM
# cherry and whites
Challenge Cup kings Gloucester book ticket to Bilbao with emphatic win
A third European Challenge Cup crown is a win away for Gloucester after they easily disposed of Newcastle Falcons on Friday.
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Apr 21st 2018, 12:20 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Connacht v Gloucester, Challenge Cup quarter-final
We were live from the Sportsground as Kieran Keane’s side looked to reach the last four.
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Mar 31st 2018, 12:13 PM
# Job Done
O'Halloran wonder try seals draw at Sixways and a quarter-final slot for Connacht
Connacht battled the Warriors to a draw and sealed their place in the Challenge Cup last eight.
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Jan 13th 2018, 5:35 PM
# Cannon fall
Injury rules Connacht lock out of European showdown with Worcester
James Cannon won’t be involved at Sixways on Saturday after being injured against Munster.
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Jan 9th 2018, 7:39 PM
# French Invasion
Connacht come from 19 points down to score brilliant comeback win in Brive
Kieran Keane’s side remain firmly on course for a home quarter-final in the Challenge Cup.
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Dec 9th 2017, 10:04 PM
# The Green Party
Academy flanker handed first start for Connacht's trip to France
Cillian Gallagher has been given the nod by Kieran Keane for tomorrow’s Challenge Cup outing.
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Dec 8th 2017, 12:44 PM
# New clobber
What do you think of Connacht's new away and European kits?
They’re different anyway.
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Aug 26th 2017, 4:03 PM
# schedule
Home comforts for Leinster and Ulster while Munster head to France for European opener
EPCR have announced the 2017-18 fixture details.
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Aug 22nd 2017, 3:52 PM
# venue switch
Fixture clash with Swansea means Ospreys move European quarter to Cardiff
The 74,500-seater venue will host the Challenge Cup quarter-final in April.
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Feb 28th 2017, 1:52 PM
# the line-up
Connacht among the five top seeds for next week's Champions Cup draw
The pool draws for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup will take place in Neuchâtel on Wednesday.
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Jun 23rd 2016, 3:13 PM
# Hot Water
England international Joe Marler could be in trouble again following return from 'gypsy boy' ban
The prop was involved in another controversial incident in tonight’s European Challenge Cup semi-final match.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 9:59 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Grenoble v Connacht, Challenge Cup quarter-final
We stepped on our seatbelts and went minute-by-minute for the battle between province and adopted province in the Challenge Cup knock-out stages.
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Apr 9th 2016, 9:10 PM
# French connection
Training ground injury forces Lam to rethink his Connacht team for Grenoble
Jake Heenan has been ruled out of the European showdown in the Stade des Alpes.
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Apr 8th 2016, 12:39 PM
# Euro Vision
'The fans who have been in this for the long haul are pinching themselves, wondering if it's real'
Connacht set for Grenoble mission with a home European semi-final very much on their minds.
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Apr 5th 2016, 3:57 PM
# Team news
Connacht welcome Robbie Henshaw back to their starting XV
All four players named in the Ireland squad midweek are set to start.
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Jan 22nd 2016, 12:56 PM
# Handy Timing
Boost for Connacht's European hopes as Henshaw primed for comeback
Centre expected to get the green light for return when he meets doctors on Friday.
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Jan 20th 2016, 10:10 AM
# West's awake
Pat Lam's Connacht notch another win in Galway as Brive are banished
Rory Parata, Ben Marshall and Kieran Marmion all scored tries but there was no bonus point.
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Nov 21st 2015, 7:06 PM
# Ch ch ch ch changes!
Just the 13 changes for Connacht ahead of home Challenge Cup opener
Pat Lam’s men are still thawing out after their prolonged trip to Siberia.
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Nov 20th 2015, 12:39 PM
# Postponed
EPCR say rescheduled games will not take place before mid-December
However, they remain adamant the games will be played.
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Nov 20th 2015, 9:45 AM
# disgusting
Cardiff hooker Matthew Rees sent-off for vicious stamp on Nick Easter
Easter was lucky to escape serious injury.
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Nov 19th 2015, 10:27 PM
# Paris
Ulster's opener is off after postponement of all European rugby games in France
The games involving Toulouse, Agen and La Rochelle will go ahead in England.
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Nov 14th 2015, 12:32 PM
# snapshots
Hot water bottles and blankets aplenty on the Connacht bench in Siberia this morning
Temperatures were below -20ºC in Krasnoyarsk as they overcame Enisei-STM in the Challenge Cup.
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Nov 14th 2015, 11:56 AM
# Big Freeze
Connacht brave sub-zero temperatures to secure bonus-point win in Siberia
Job done for Pat Lam’s men in Krasnoyarsk.
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Nov 14th 2015, 10:22 AM
# Live
Live: Enisei-STM vs Connacht in the European Challenge Cup
Pat Lam’s side played in sub-zero temperatures in Siberia.
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Nov 14th 2015, 7:45 AM
# Brrrrr!
Lam predicts -22°C temperatures as he names Connacht side for Siberian showdown
AJ MacGinty makes his first start in “massive mental challenge” against Enisei-STM.
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Nov 13th 2015, 12:34 PM
# Come and get me plea
'Everyone in world rugby knows this is one of the prime jobs' - Jake White keen on England gig
However, the Montpellier boss does not want to be involved in a drawn out process.
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Nov 12th 2015, 9:56 PM
# From Russia with Lam
Letter from Russia: We've been to Siberia but we've never been to Scotland
The Connacht players have been out and about in Krasnoyarsk ahead of Saturday’s Challenge Cup opener.
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Nov 12th 2015, 11:05 AM
# suftum
'We have to take ourselves to a dark place': Ulster preparing for the best Oyonnax can offer
Less than three years on from their first ever win in France, Les Kiss’ men are hoping to win there twice in five weeks.
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Nov 11th 2015, 8:07 PM
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