Comments on: European Rugby Week 3: 5 things we learned http://www.therugbyblog.com/european-rugby-week-3-5-things-we-learned Rugby Union opinion and discussion, for the fans, by the fans. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:37:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.8 By: billyburgess http://www.therugbyblog.com/european-rugby-week-3-5-things-we-learned#comment-373333 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:06:37 +0000 http://www.therugbyblog.com/?p=35847#comment-373333 I take it that the challenge trophy is the soccer equivilant of thr Europa Cup! It would certainly feel that way!

]]> By: Jacob http://www.therugbyblog.com/european-rugby-week-3-5-things-we-learned#comment-373329 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:52:01 +0000 http://www.therugbyblog.com/?p=35847#comment-373329 Does seem strange that they haven’t given the Challenge Cup winners a slot in the Champions Cup. Could we not remove the ridiculous play-off process that is currently in place? It was obviously great for Wasps last year (so thanks!), but in reality it is extra matches at the end of a very long season.

I assume they want the play-off idea for extra revenue?

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