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Challenge Cup

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Hull KR and Wigan set to renew rivalry in intriguing Challenge Cup final

The two teams have contested each of the last two Super League Grand Finals.

Montpellier beat Ulster 59-26 in the Challenge Cup final

Montpellier beat Ulster 59-26 in the Challenge Cup final

The French Top 14 high-flyers have run out as comfortable 59-26 winners in Bilbao.

Robert Baloucoune returns for Ulster in Challenge Cup final

Robert Baloucoune returns for Ulster in Challenge Cup final

Nick Timoney captains the side in the back-row, with Iain Henderson suspended for the final due to his red card against the Stormers.

Dan Sheehan captains Leinster with Caelan Doris misisng out against Sale

Dan Sheehan captains Leinster with Caelan Doris misisng out against Sale

Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Connacht cruise past Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-final

Connacht cruise past Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-final

Ulster hold off Stade Francais fightback

Ulster hold off Stade Francais fightback

Saturday Sport: West Ham score late to beat Tottenham, Leinster beat Bayonne

Saturday Sport: West Ham score late to beat Tottenham, Leinster beat Bayonne

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

A busy day of Premier League and Champions Cup action.

Connacht lose out to Montpellier as French side stage comeback win

Connacht lose out to Montpellier as French side stage comeback win

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Stuart Hogg kicked Montpellier to a 33-31 European Challenge Cup victory over Connacht as the French side clawed back a 17-point deficit