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Frustrated Stade Francais face fired-up Cardiff Blues

After meeting in the Champions Cup four times previously, this will mark the first time that Cardiff Blues and Stade Francais lock horns under the banner of the Challenge Cup.   Cardiff made a great...

Falcons aim for first victory when they take on Castres away

Newcastle Falcons will be looking for a third straight Challenge Cup victory over their opponents, Castres Olympique in the first game of Round 2. However, the going will be tough as the French club boast...

Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons against Castres

Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup trip to French club, Castres.   The England flanker returned from the bench during last weekend’s tournament...

European Challenge Cup: Castres v Newcastle Falcons

Team news as Newcastle falcons travel to Castes in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at the Stade Pierre-Antoine (17:30 GMT).

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will still have to beat the big boys to win the 2023 World Cup

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Regardless of Tuesday's draw, to win the 2023 World Cup England will still almost certainly have to beat two out of France, New Zealand and South Africa. ,

Newcastle Falcons v Cardiff Blues (20-33) | Challenge Cup Highlights

Challenge Cup: Leicester, Cardiff, Benetton win

Recap Friday's Challenge Cup action as Leicester Tigers, Cardiff Blues and Benetton beat Brive, Newcastle Falcons and Stade Francais respectively...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most dangerous thing for rugby is to do nothing

This week is a watershed moment for rugby. After the stand taken by Steve Thompson, Alix Popham, Michael Lipman and others, rugby must address the issues and take the initiative. ,

European Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons 20-33 Cardiff Blues - Hallam Amos helps Welsh side to win

Hallam Amos scores one try and makes another as Cardiff Blues beat Newcastle Falcons 33-20 in the European Challenge Cup.

Premiership Rugby Confirm Rounds 7-10

Premiership rugby have confirmed that a mouth-watering west country derby kicks off Round 7 of Premiership Rugby as all fixtures in the competition' are today announced up to the middle of February.   Bath...