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Hollywoodbets Sharks look to break ceiling for South Africa
Challenge Cup

Hollywoodbets Sharks look to break ceiling for South Africa

The Hollywoodbets Sharks head into the EPCR Challenge Cup this season on the back of a slow start to the United Rugby Championship, but the recent return of some World Cup winners has coincided with an upturn in form - and the team should be one of the front-runners.

03 Dec 2023

2 min

Gareth Davies brace hands Scarlets derby win
Challenge Cup

Gareth Davies brace hands Scarlets derby win

EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 3 side Scarlets overcame Welsh rivals Cardiff Rugby 29-23 in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday to pick up a bonus-point win.

03 Dec 2023

2 min

Montpellier target yet more Challenge Cup glory
Challenge Cup

Montpellier target yet more Challenge Cup glory

Champions of France not two years ago, Montpellier Hérault Rugby have had a bit of a rough ride since that triumphant season, with a number of old faces around the club moving on. But the EPCR Challenge Cup has been a source of happiness for Les Cistes in the past…

29 Nov 2023

2 min

Williams, Fassi at the double for Hollywoodbets Sharks
Challenge Cup

Williams, Fassi at the double for Hollywoodbets Sharks

With the EPCR Challenge Cup just two weeks away, debutants Hollywoodbets Sharks warmed up in style, coasting to their first United Rugby Championship win of the season on Saturday, a 69-14 home drubbing of Dragons RFC.

26 Nov 2023

1 min

Etzebeth leads World Cup returnees for Sharks
Challenge Cup

Etzebeth leads World Cup returnees for Sharks

World Player of the Year nominee Eben Etzebeth leads a string of World Cup champions returning for Hollywoodbets Sharks in their United Rugby Championship game against Dragons RFC on Saturday.

24 Nov 2023

2 min

The Roundup: Alun Wyn Jones retires, Slade wins it for Exeter, Pollard impresses
Champions Cup

The Roundup: Alun Wyn Jones retires, Slade wins it for Exeter, Pollard impresses

After a weekend of thrilling domestic rugby, we’re taking a look at some standout moments from players and stars set to feature in this season’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, as well as say goodbye to one of Wales’ greatest ever...

20 Nov 2023

4 min

Cai Evans leads Dragons to win over old team Ospreys
Challenge Cup

Cai Evans leads Dragons to win over old team Ospreys

Former Ospreys full-back Cai Evans reminded his old side what they lost as he led Dragons RFC to a 20-5 win at Rodney Parade.

19 Nov 2023

1 min

World Cup winner back as Sharks seek first win
Challenge Cup

World Cup winner back as Sharks seek first win

Lukhanyo Am is the first Springbok to return for the South African side.

17 Nov 2023

2 min

Zebre stun Sharks in Italy
Challenge Cup

Zebre stun Sharks in Italy

Zebre Parma stunned fellow EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 1 side Hollywoodbets Sharks to win 12-10 in the United Rugby Championship.

11 Nov 2023

1 min

Edinburgh and Healy eye EPCR Challenge Cup title
Challenge Cup

Edinburgh and Healy eye EPCR Challenge Cup title

With the countdown on towards the start of another EPCR Challenge Cup season, we’re taking a look at the clubs who will be vying for the title. This time, it’s the turn of Scottish side Edinburgh Rugby.

07 Nov 2023

2 min

Benetton edge Lions in all-Pool 2 affair
Challenge Cup

Benetton edge Lions in all-Pool 2 affair

Italian side Benetton Rugby defeated fellow EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 2 side Emirates Lions 15-10 at the Stadio Monigo on Sunday in the United Rugby Championship.

06 Nov 2023

1 min

Returning Argentina trio boost Newcastle
Challenge Cup

Returning Argentina trio boost Newcastle

EPCR Challenge Cup hopefuls Newcastle Falcons will be boosted by a returning trio of Argentina internationals to their starting XV ahead of their trip to Harlequins this Saturday in the Gallagher English Premiership.

03 Nov 2023

1 min

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