Challenge Cup Archives - Talking Rugby Union

Alex Lozowski: “It means a lot to try to give back to the fans”

May 21, 2021

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final at Twickenham, Alex Lozowski speaks about his time in France so far, his biggest learnings and why coming…

Tom Varndell Exclusive: “It is going to be a proper battle”

April 30, 2021

Ahead of Leicester Tigers’ Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster on Friday night, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former Leicester wing, Tom Varndell, about the…

Will Muir Exclusive: Sevens, the transition to Bath and the opportunity of silverware

April 30, 2021

The Bath winger admits some of the senior players in the squad have emphasised the importance of the Blue, Black and White lifting their…

Second half resurgence sees Leicester Tigers reach Challenge Cup final

April 30, 2021

An inspired display from George Ford helped Leicester Tigers come from behind to beat Ulster 33-24 as they secured their place in the Challenge…

Rory Best backing Ulster and Leinster to reach Euro finals

April 28, 2021

The former Ireland international thinks it is important for Ulster to win the Challenge Cup this season whilst he also gives us an insight…

George Nott Exclusive: “We are starting to live up to our potential”

April 8, 2021

Success in Europe this week will keep George Nott smiling as an in-form London Irish target the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup.

How England’s clubs fared in Europe ahead of their Premiership return

December 21, 2020

As Gallagher Premiership sides prepare for their return to domestic action, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at how the English clubs have…

TRU Podcast: Gallagher Premiership recap and a European preview

September 18, 2020

Joe Harvey and Chris Heal look back on the action from the Gallagher Premiership and the guys also preview the return of the European…

Capon is flourishing at high-flying Bristol

December 13, 2019

Will Capon dislocated his shoulder 12 months ago, but a year on, the Bristol Bears hooker is relishing his time with one of the…