Event: European Challenge Cup final

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O’Shea urges Quins star Marler to keep playing ‘on the edge’

Conor O’Shea has told Joe Marler to keep playing “on the edge” despite the England prop seeing a sports psychologist to keep a lid on his temper.

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John Lacey to take charge of Challenge Cup final

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Harlequins prop Joe Marler and Sarries centre Owen Farrell facing citing charges

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CLANCY’S BIG CHALLENGE

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Northampton have ‘killer instinct’ says skipper Reihana

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Best and Downey to start European Challenge Cup final

No Lions place for D’Arcy as McGeechan to stick with picks

GORDON D’ARCY’s slim Lions prospects were eliminated yesterday when head coach Ian McGeechan confirmed he would not be calling up a replacement for the injured Tom Shanklin.

Tue, 19 May, 2009

McGeechan not to replace Shanklin

Ian McGeechan confirmed he will not be replacing injured centre Tom Shanklin as the 2009 British and Irish Lions squad met for the first time today without two other significant names.

Mon, 18 May, 2009

George Clancy to referee Challenge Cup final

Irish referee George Clancy has been rewarded for his solid refereeing by winning the right to handle the European Challenge Cup final between Northampton Saints and Bourgoin at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, May 22 (kick-off 7.45 pm).

Tue, 12 May, 2009

Bourgoin request final change

Bourgoin have written to European rugby’s governing body requesting the date and venue of their European Challenge Cup final against Northampton be changed.

Tue, 05 May, 2009

Owens to referee Cardiff decider

NIGEL OWENS will referee his first Heineken Cup final when he takes charge of the clash between Munster and Toulouse at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday, May 24(5pm).

Fri, 09 May, 2008

Familiar face for Munster at Heineken Cup final

Welshman Nigel Owens will referee his first Heineken Cup final at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday, May 24 (5pm).

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Grewcock’s World Cup spot in doubt after ban

DANNY GREWCOCK’S place in England’s World Cup squad was in serious doubt tonight after he received a six-week ban for punching.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2007

Grewcock decision on Monday

Bath and England lock Danny Grewcock will have to wait until Monday to discover whether or not he will be banned by a European Rugby Cup disciplinary panel.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2007

Extra-time try seals European Challenge Cup thriller

James Forrester’s extra-time try sealed Gloucester a dramatic victory over London Irish in the European Challenge Cup final at the Twickenham Stoop.

Sun, 21 May, 2006

Exiles coach banned for key games

London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith has been banned for three weeks and given a £2,000 (€2,900) fine after pleading guilty to abusing match officials.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Exiles sign Mapusua

LONDON IRISH have signed Samoan-born centre Seilala Mapusua from New Zealand province Otago on a three-year deal.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

2007 Heineken final bound for Twickenham

The 2007 Heineken Cup final will be staged at Twickenham, it was announced today.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006

Gloucester progress to Challenge Cup final

Gloucester 31 Worcester 23

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

Sale romp to one-sided win over Pau

Sale romped to victory in the European Challenge Cup final with a one-sided demolition of outclassed Pau at the Kassam stadium.

Sat, 21 May, 2005

Cueto focuses on Challenge Cup Final

Lion Mark Cueto plans to repay the club for the backing they have given him through the hard times when he lines up for them against Pau in the European Challenge Cup final at Oxford on Saturday.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

Brive left with it all to do

Pau 37 Brive 16

Sun, 03 Apr, 2005