Eben Etzebeth absent for Sharks as sides battle for Challenge Cup qualification

Check out the team news from this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Argentina star takes NFL-bound Louis Rees-Zammit’s Gloucester spot for Castres clash

Check on the team news for Friday's Challenge Cup games as the Scarlets and Gloucester host Edinburgh and Castres respectively.

WATCH: Louis Rees-Zammit epically makes commentator eat his words

Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit scored a stunning solo try in Gloucester's Challenge Cup victory over Edinburgh on Saturday.

French giants slayed despite Alfie Barbeary’s red card in wild Champions Cup clash

Bath qualified for the last 16 of the Champions Cup thanks to a win over Racing 92, despite the hosts having England hopeful Alfie Barbeary sent off.

Ox Nche scores rare brace as Springboks find form in Sharks win, while Gloucester edge Edinburgh

Round three of the Challenge Cup saw plenty of entertaining games with wins for the Sharks, Zebre, Montpellier, Clermont, Castres and Gloucester.

Northampton Saints duo enhance England prospects in stunning demolition of Bayonne

Northampton Saints made sure of their place in the last-16 of the Champions Cup after they thrashed Bayonne 61-14 at Franklin’s Gardens.

Louis Rees-Zammit gets chance to impress in new role ahead of Six Nations while Sharks spare Springboks

Check on the team news for Round Three of the Challenge Cup that includes Clermont against Scarlets and Edinburgh facing off with Gloucester.

Strong Welsh contingent in Ospreys side for Challenge Cup match while backline trio returns for Newcastle

Check on the team news for Friday's Challenge Cup games as Newcastle Falcons and the Ospreys host Benetton and Perpignan respectively.

Planet Rugby’s bold predictions for 2024: Anglo-Welsh league on the cards, Eddie Jones to lead Japan to a win over tier one nation and more

As 2024 approaches, we've cobbled together a list of seven rather bold predictions of events and decisions that could crop up over the next 12 months.

Two Georgians and three Pacific Islanders who lit up the weekend’s European action

Five standout Tier 2 players from this weekend's Challenge Cup and Champions Cup action.

Cheetahs spectacularly stun Springbok-laden Sharks as Montpellier make light work of Ospreys

The Cheetahs shocked the Sharks with a 32-29 win at home whilst Montpellier ran away against Ospreys with a strong 38-5 win in the Challenge Cup.

Duhan van der Merwe stars for Edinburgh while Lions beat Premiership opposition in Challenge Cup

There were wins for Edinburgh, Lions, Benetton, Zebre and Pau over Castres, Newcastle, Perpignan and Dragons in their respective Challenge Cup games.

Black Lion make history as they stun Scarlets while Gloucester see off Clermont

Georgian side Black Lion stunned Scarlets 23-7 while Gloucester got the better of Clermont 28-17 in the Challenge Cup games played on Friday.

Sharks back big guns for Challenge Cup derby while Scotland stars return

The second round of the 2023/24 Challenge Cup gets underway with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and two on Sunday.

Gloucester boosted as England back-row returns while Gareth Davies is back for Scarlets

Check on the team news for Friday's Challenge Cup games as Gloucester and the Scarlets host Clermont-Auvergne and Black Lion respectively.

England international helps Montpellier sink Newcastle while Lions pick up win at Perpignan

There were away wins for Montpellier and the Lions as they overcame Newcastle Falcons and Perpignan in the Challenge Cup action on Sunday.

How ‘inspirational’ Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is leading the ‘Sharks way’

Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth has been praised by his head coach at the Sharks after his performances since returning to the team.

Springboks inspire Sharks and Cheetahs to stunning wins while Gloucester end losing streak

Our round up of Saturday's Challenge Cup action.

Clermont make superb Challenge Cup start with bonus-point win over Edinburgh

Clermont-Auvergne made a fine start to their Challenge Cup campaign when beat Edinburgh 31-18 at the Stade Marcel-Michelin on Friday.

Eben Etzebeth, Sam Simmonds and George North all feature in opening Challenge Cup round

Check on the team news for this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Edinburgh call on British & Irish Lions duo for Challenge Cup opener at Clermont

Check on the team news for the 2023/24 Challenge Cup opener as Clermont take on Edinburgh at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Friday night.

Loose Pass: European competition, struggles in England and North’s move south

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

United Rugby Championship confirm Champions Cup qualification changes

The URC will now introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting this season.

RANKED: The eight major domestic and continental competitions from around the world

We delve into the major rugby competitions from around the world and rank them from worst to best.

Stuart Hogg lands new gig with TNT Sports following his retirement

Stuart Hogg will join TNT Sports for next season as one of three new faces to their rugby coverage.

Georgian club kick off historic Challenge Cup season against Gloucester

Georgian club Black Lion starts their first European campaign against Gloucester in Tbilisi at the beginning of December in the Challenge Cup.

Who’s hot and who’s not: All Blacks and Springboks impress, the north dominates at U20 level and Sam Cane’s errant kick

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Springboks lock signs two-year contract at Top 14 club

Top 14 side Perpignan have announced the signing of Springboks second-row Marvin Orie, who will join the French club on a two-year contract.

Cheetahs and Georgian club complete 2023/24 Challenge Cup line-up

The Cheetahs and Georgian club the Black Lion, have been confirmed as the two invitational teams competing in the 2023/24 Challenge Cup.

La Rochelle and Leinster drawn in same pool for Champions Cup

Current Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle have been drawn in the same pool as runners-up Leinster for the 2023/24 tournament.