CHALLENGE CUP

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Challenge Cup: Sharks steal Lyon thriller with last-gasp Litelihle Bester try

The Sharks produced a sensational finish to snatch a 40-33 victory over Lyon in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round One clash at Matmut Stadium on Saturday, with Lili Bester scoring the decisive try after the final hooter.

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Embattled Cheetahs to call Swansea home for the Challenge Cup

The Cheetahs have struck a deal with Ospreys to use St Helen's Stadium in Swansea as their home base for the 2026/27 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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