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- International Match Officials Confirmed for High-Stakes Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Semifinals
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Sports
EPCR has finalized the refereeing panel for the upcoming Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semifinals scheduled for the weekend of May 2 and 3. Luke Pearce and Nika Amashukeli will l...
- Pretoria Native Tinus de Beer Leads Dragons Challenge Against Former Club Bulls
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Sports
Flyhalf Tinus de Beer is set to face his home province as the Dragons host the Bulls in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship clash at Rodney Parade. The 30,year,old playmaker, w...
- Henry Slade Secures Dramatic Late Victory for Exeter Chiefs in High Scoring Challenge Cup Quarterfinal
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Sports
Exeter Chiefs advanced to the Challenge Cup semifinals following a tense 44–41 victory over Benetton in Italy, decided by a late Henry Slade penalty. The English side will now trav...
- Zac Ward Brace Powers Ulster Past La Rochelle Into Challenge Cup Semifinals Amid Stormy Belfast Clash
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Sports
Ulster secured a convincing 41-24 victory over Stade Rochelais at the Affidea Stadium to advance to the EPCR Challenge Cup semifinals. Zac Ward led the charge with two tries, while...
- Ulster Eyes Challenge Cup Semi-final as Injury-Plagued La Rochelle Debuts Experimental Squad
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Sports
Ulster hosts French giants La Rochelle at Belfast's Affidea Stadium in a high-stakes Challenge Cup quarterfinal. While Ulster welcomes back a core of Ireland internationals and cel...
- Match Officials Confirmed for 2026 EPCR Champions and Challenge Cup Quarterfinals
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Sports
EPCR has officially announced the referee appointments for the upcoming European knockout fixtures. Key appointments include Andrew Brace for the all-English Bath v Northampton cla...
- Dragons Secure Dramatic Quarterfinal Berth After Wyn Jones Scores Decisive Last-Minute Try Against Stade Francais
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
The Dragons advanced to the Challenge Cup final eight following a thrilling 36-31 comeback victory over Stade Francais in Paris. Despite a hat-trick from Samuel Ezeala, the Welsh r...
- Benetton and Exeter Secure Quarterfinal Berths Following Dramatic Challenge Cup Victories in Italy and England
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
Benetton advanced to the Challenge Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after surviving a late Cardiff comeback to win 38-35 at Stadio Monigo. Meanwhile, Munster’s European aspirations we...
- Sharks Shift Focus to United Rugby Championship After Second Half Collapse Against Connacht in Galway
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
The Sharks' European campaign ended on Friday following a 29-12 defeat to Connacht at the Sportsground, forcing the Durban side to pivot toward a late play-off push in the United R...
- Sharks Pivot Strategy Toward United Rugby Championship Play-Offs Following Challenge Cup Exit
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Sports
The Sharks have shifted their full attention to the United Rugby Championship following a disappointing exit from the Challenge Cup in Galway. Coach JP Pietersen has outlined a hig...
- Former Champions Cup Heavyweights Fight for Redemption in High Stakes Challenge Cup Knockout Round
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Sports
Fourteen teams are set to compete in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 this weekend as top tier sides like Munster and La Rochelle look to salvage their seasons. The schedule features...
- Eben Etzebeth Returns from Suspension as JP Pietersen Names Hybrid Sharks Squad for Challenge Cup Clash
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has announced a reshuffled lineup for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 match against Connacht in Galway. The primary talking point is the return of...