NORTHAMPTON were crowned Challenge Cup champions after surviving a ferocious assault from French bruisers Bourgoin at Twickenham Stoop last night.

Bourgoin 7 Gloucester 31

Bourgoin 24 Ulster 17

Australia hooker Adam Freier remains hopeful of playing some part in the upcoming Tri-Nations series despite rupturing a ligament in his foot during the win over England in the second Test.

Glasgow Warriors 50 Bourgoin 35