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South African teams will raise level of European competitions: French chief

Paris (AFP) - The controversial introduction of South African teams into next season's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions should be welcomed, Rene Bouscatel president of the French Rugby League (LNR) told AFP on Saturday.

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Castleford Tigers' Liam Watts knows just what Challenge Cup hangover feels like

The prop, 31, won the Cup with Hull FC in 2016 and 2017 and realises just what it's like to back up in the Super League after a few pints but he's not expecting newly-crowned Wigan Warriors to be still feeling the effects when they take on his side on…

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European rugby shakes up cup competitions with South African entry

Paris (AFP) - A South African team could succeed La Rochelle in lifting the European Champions Cup trophy in 2023 after it was announced on Thursday that five franchises from the country will compete in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup from next season.

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FIVE South African teams join Champions and Challenge Cups as face of European rugby transformed

European rugby will look very different from next season with no fewer than five South African sides taking part

Wales Online

Tottenham’s Challenge Cup final shows rugby league there is life outside Wembley

Saturday’s showpiece should open league up to the possibilities of a new world away from the national stadium

The Guardian - UK

Bevan French fulfils late mother’s wish by helping Wigan to Challenge Cup glory

French returned to Australia last year to care for his mother during her illness.

The Independent UK

Tommy Leuluai reveals extraordinary injury recovery to steer Wigan to Challenge Cup glory

Wigan half-back Tommy Leuluai was due to spend 12 weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury but returned in just six to make his comeback in dramatic Huddersfield win

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Luke Yates sends message to Huddersfield Giants team-mates after Challenge Cup heartbreak

The Giants were beaten in the Challenge Cup final

Leeds Live

Thomas Leuluai ‘lived like a nun for three weeks’ to be fit for Challenge Cup

The veteran half-back or hooker played a key role in Wigan’s gripping 16-14 victory.

The Independent UK

French, Field shine in Wigan cup triumph

Australian duo Bevan French and Jai Field have combined to keep Wigan in contention for a dramatic Challenge Cup win against Huddersfield.

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Late Challenge Cup triumph not sinking in for victorious Wigan coach Matt Peet

The win against Huddersfield was secured by a 76th-minute Liam Marshall try.

The Independent UK

Wigan snatch Challenge Cup glory from Huddersfield with late Liam Marshall try

The Giants were on course to end their 69-year wait for a cup victory.

The Independent UK

Marshall grabs Challenge Cup glory for Wigan to break Huddersfield hearts

Liam Marshall’s late try denied the Giants a memorable triumph and secured a 20th Challenge Cup for Wigan

The Guardian - UK

Will Pryce might miss out for Huddersfield Giants in Challenge Cup final - but I'd pick him versus Wigan

Four-times Challenge Cup winner Jamie Peacock knows what is needed to lift the famous trophy and he's backing Giants to defeat Wigan whether they select gifted teenager Pryce or not after his ten-game ban

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Lyon dominate Toulon to claim maiden European Challenge Cup title

Marseille (AFP) - New Zealanders Jordan Taufua and Charles Ngatai were at the heart of a tough-as-teak Lyon defence that helped the Top 14 team to its first European title with a comprehensive 30-12 victory over Toulon in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.

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Wigan Warriors boss Matty Peet on family being key in Challenge Cup final glory bid

Wiganer, 38, has made huge strides in his first year as a head coach and could win the Cup against Huddersfield on the back of a philosophy steeped in togetherness, family strength and - despite what others might think - not being too serious

The Guardian - UK

Barassi and Couilloud lead Lyon to Challenge Cup final win over Toulon

Toulon had been hoping to replicate the old glory days of Jonny Wilkinson and co but it was Lyon who emerged with the Challenge Cup spoils after a 30-12 victory clinched their first European trophy

The Guardian - UK

Wigan’s Matty Peet follows unusual route in search of Challenge Cup glory

The Warriors head coach had an unremarkable career as a player but is one win from a trophy, barely six months into his job

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The Guardian - UK

‘Time to make history’: Huddersfield Giants target Challenge Cup glory

Huddersfield coach Ian Watson has said the Giants can ‘put the town on the map’ if they win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 1953 this weekend

Leeds Live

Challenge Cup final predictions as pundits have their say

Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon

The Independent UK

Challenge Cup final: James Child believes coming out has made him a better referee

Child’s fiance Steven and their young son Harris will watch him referee the Challenge Cup final.

Daily Mirror

Huddersfield Giants' Luke Robinson aims to swap Challenge Cup heartache for glory vs Wigan

Huddersfield assistant coach played for Wigan and Giants in his excellent career without ever lifting the Challenge Cup - something he aims to put right now against his former club and for myriad special reasons

The Guardian - UK

‘It goes beyond sport’: Huddersfield ready for weekend unlike any other

With the Giants in rugby league’s Challenge Cup final and Town in the Championship playoff final, Huddersfield are off south

Daily Mirror

Wigan star John Bateman explains how he's getting back to best for Challenge Cup final

England second-row, 28, initially struggled last year after his return from NRL club Canberra Raiders but finding a new home, Lee Briers' creative touch and new coach Matty Peet have all helped him get back on track

The Independent UK

Ian Watson hungry for Challenge Cup glory after sorting ‘issues’ at Huddersfield

The Giants face Wigan in the final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday after Watson oversaw a major reshuffle this season.

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