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Women’s Challenge Cup final becomes a part of rugby league’s big day at Wembley

The Betfred Challenge Cup final will be held in August when it returns to Wembley in 2023 and, for the first time, the Women’s Challenge Cup final will be part of the traditional showpiece occasion. The 2023 final will take place in 12 months’ time ...

12 Aug 2022 at 13:33

Sport

Thomas Leuluai ‘lived like a nun for three weeks’ to be fit for Challenge Cup

Wigan captain Thomas Leuluai says he “lived like a nun for three weeks” in a bid to be fit for the Betfred Challenge Cup final. The veteran half-back or hooker had been expected to sit out another six weeks with the knee injury he sustained in the ...

29 May 2022 at 11:32

Sport

Bevan French fulfils late mother’s wish by helping Wigan to Challenge Cup glory

Bevan French fulfilled a wish from his dying mother by helping Wigan bring home the Challenge Cup for a record-extending 20th time. The 26-year-old Australian utility back returned home last year to care for his mother during her illness and he ...

29 May 2022 at 23:00

Sport

James Child believes coming out has made him a better referee

It will be a proud family occasion for James Child when he takes charge of his first Challenge Cup final on Saturday as he revealed coming out has made him a better referee. Child’s parents Colin and Patricia stopped going to matches after ...

27 May 2022 at 09:10

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Ian Watson hungry for Challenge Cup glory after sorting ‘issues’ at Huddersfield

Ian Watson knew the recipe for success at Huddersfield but first he had to pick out the bad apples. Much was expected of the Giants after they managed to prise Watson away from Salford ahead of the 2021 season but they underperformed for ...

26 May 2022 at 12:40

Sport

South African teams to play in Heineken Champions Cup for first time

South African teams will play in the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time next season. Tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby have confirmed that three South African qualifiers from the United Rugby Championship ...

02 Jun 2022 at 10:14

Sport

Wigan snatch Challenge Cup glory from Huddersfield with late Liam Marshall try

A try four minutes from the end by winger Liam Marshall broke Huddersfield hearts and helped Wigan clinch a record-extending 20th Challenge Cup triumph to deliver a major trophy in Matt Peet’s first season as head coach. The Giants ...

28 May 2022 at 18:29

Sport

Late Challenge Cup triumph not sinking in for victorious Wigan coach Matt Peet

Wigan head coach Matt Peet admitted his side’s Challenge Cup triumph “hasn’t sunk in” after winger Liam Marshall’s late try helped clinch a 16-14 win against Huddersfield. The victory secured a record-extending 20th Challenge Cup ...

28 May 2022 at 19:59

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French rugby chiefs unhappy with decision to cancel Toulouse’s game with Cardiff

French rugby chiefs have condemned the decision to cancel Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup clash between Toulouse and Cardiff as “scandalous and totally unfounded”. Rene Bouscatel, president of the Ligue Nationale de Rugby that ...

21 Jan 2022 at 17:03

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Newcastle’s European fixture against Toulon cancelled due to Covid-19 issues

Newcastle’s European Challenge Cup game against Toulon on Saturday has been cancelled due to coronavirus cases at the Gallagher Premiership club. Tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby said Newcastle had ...

21 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Limerick Sport

European Rugby competition to proceed as travel restrictions exemptions granted

European competition will proceed as planned for the remainder of the pool stage after it was confirmed that clubs and match officials will be granted exemptions from French travel restrictions. The rules imposed on ...

07 Jan 2022 at 18:20

Sport

Jack Dempsey feels ‘something growing’ at Glasgow since Franco Smith’s arrival

Jack Dempsey has hailed head coach Franco Smith’s impact on Glasgow after the Warriors reached their first European final. With the season well and truly at its business-end, Glasgow are also chasing United Rugby ...

30 Apr 2023 at 22:00

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