CHALLENGE CUP

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Montpellier crush Ulster to win Challenge Cup in Bilbao rout

Montpellier crushed Ulster 59-26 in Bilbao to clinch the Challenge Cup trophy and end the Irish side's hopes of a first trophy in 20 years.

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JP Pietersen looks for positives after Sharks knocked out of Challenge Cup

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen was disappointed to lose to Connacht in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 but says there were positives for his team to take from the clash in Ireland.

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Sharks fade as Connacht take control to book Challenge Cup quarter-final

Connacht produced a dominant second-half display to beat a depleted Sharks side 29-12 in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway on Friday night.

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Back in Black: Eben Etzebeth named in Sharks side for Challenge Cup knockout

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen is aiming to blend youth and experience when they face Connacht in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Friday night.

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Bok star Eben Etzebeth's long-awaited return brings timely boost for Sharks

The Sharks will welcome back Eben Etzebeth for their upcoming Challenge Cup round of 16 clash against Connacht after the Springbok lock completed his suspension.

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Sharks full of belief ahead of Connacht Challenge Cup clash

Loose forward Nick Hatton revealed the Sharks are expecting a tough match against Connacht in Ireland but are excited for the opportunity to show what they can do.

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