How was the historical table of titles in the Challenge Cup

ByDavid Mitchell
How was the historical table of titles in the Challenge Cup

The Challenge Cupsecond importance in the European club of clubs, added a new chapter with the consecration of Bath as champion of the 2024/25 season. All rugby, in Disney+.

The cast’s cast overwhelmed Lyon By 37-12 in the final and raised his second trophy in the contest. With this triumph, the historical champions table reaches, once again highlighting the domain of English and French clubs over the years.

The most laureate teams in history remain Clermont and Harlequinswho consecrated three times. A step below, with two titles each, several teams are located. Among them is the recent champion, Bathwhich added his second crown (having previously won in 2007/08). Also with two conquests appear Gloucester, Sharks, Northampton Saints, Cardiff Blues and Montpellier.

With a title several clubs appear that have taken advantage of their opportunity to leave their mark on the tournament. Among them are Toulon, Bourgoin-Jallieu, Stade Français, Pau, Lyon, Colomiers, London Wasps, Biarritz, Leinster, Bristol Bears and the Sharks South Africans.

The champions list of the Challenge Cup

Clermont (France): 3 titles-Champion in 1998-99, 2006-07 and 2018-19.
Harlequins (England): 3 titles-Champion in 2000-01, 2003-04 and 2010-11.
Gloucester (England): 2 titles-Champion in 2005-06 and 2014-15.
Bath (England): 2 titles-Champion in 2007-08 and 2024-25.
Sharks (England): 2 titles-Champion in 2001-02 and 2004-05.
Northampton Saints (England): 2 titles-Champion in 2008-09 and 2013-14.
Cardiff Blues (Wales): 2 titles-Champion in 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Montpellier (France): 2 titles-Champion in 2015-16 and 2020-21.
Toulon (France): 1 title-champion in 2022-23.
Bourgoin-Jallieu (France): 1 title-Champion in 1996-97.
Stade Français (France): 1 title-Champion in 2016-17.
PAU (France): 1 title-Champion in 1999-00.
Lyon Olympique (France): 1 title-Champion in 2021-22.
Colomiers (France): 1 title-Champion in 1997-98.
London Wasps (England): 1 title-Champion in 2002-03.
Biarritz Olympique (France): 1 title-champion in 2011-12.
Leinster (Ireland): 1 title-Champion in 2012-13.
Bristol Bears (England): 1 title-Champion in 2019-20.
Sharks (South Africa): 1 title-Champion in 2023-24.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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