With the 2018 Challenge Cup final fast approaching, it's time to take a trip down memory lane and look back at some deciders of old!

Don’t forget that the finale to this season’s competition will be live on BT Sport, Sky Sports, beIN SPORTS and FR4 as Cardiff Blues and Gloucester Rugby go head-to-head for the title on Friday night at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.

2006 - Gloucester Rugby 36 London Irish 34 (AET)
Gloucester won their first European trophy after a thrilling final back in 2006, the first Challenge Cup decider to go to extra time.

James Forrester's 91st minute try proved decisive as it propelled Gloucester back in front, after two late Irish tries had seen them rally from 12 points behind with 15 minutes left to draw level at 31-31 and force the additional half hour.

2010 - Cardiff Blues 28-21 RC Toulon
Cardiff became the first Welsh team to claim a European title after stunning a star-studded Toulon squad who included Sonny Bill Williams, Jonny Wilkinson, Juan Fernandez Lobbe, Tana Umaga and Tom May.

Jamie Roberts, Bradley Davies and Leigh Halfpenny all crossed in the second half for the Blues, who interestingly were captained by Gethin Jenkins. He will be seeking to become the first player to lead two successful Challenge Cup teams in Bilbao on Friday.

? With our Challenge Cup final just around the corner take a look at the top performers in the competition so far... which players are leading the way?

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2011 - Harlequins 19-18 Stade Français Paris
Harlequins became the first club to win the Challenge Cup three times after Nick Evans displayed remarkable coolness under pressure to land a touchline conversion of Gonzalo Camacho's 77th minute try.

The 2001 and 2004 champions looked to be in a spot of bother at 18-12 down after four penalties from Lionel Beauxis and drop-goals by Mathieu Bastareaud and Martin Rodriguez, but Evans proved the match-winner with four penalties as well as his last-gasp conversion.

2013 - Leinster Rugby 34-13 Stade Français Paris
Leinster maintained their record of never losing a European final as they added a first Challenge Cup trophy to their three European Cup successes after a comfortable victory.

The Irish province made it four European titles in five seasons with first-half tries from Ian Madigan, Sean Cronin and Rob Kearney, plus a second-half touchdown from Cian Healy, along with 14 points from the boot of Johnny Sexton.

? Who remembers these @GloucesterRugby celebrations? Will it be a Cherry and White night again in Bilbao? Not long to go... pic.twitter.com/x7yxaD66OX
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2015 - Gloucester Rugby 19-13 Edinburgh Rugby
A first-half try from Billy Twelvetrees allied to 14 points from Greig Laidlaw ended Gloucester's nine-year wait for a European trophy as they completed their Challenge Cup campaign with a 100 per cent record after nine wins from nine matches.

Edinburgh, in their first European final, were unable to capitalise fully on the 64th minute sending-off of Bill Meakes for a high tackle, with Ross Ford's 65th minute score being their only try.

Alors que la finale de la Challenge Cup 2018 approche à grands pas, nous vous proposons un voyage dans le temps pour revivre les plus belles finales de la compétition.