Black Lion’s incredible win over Scarlets stole the limelight and sends a powerful message

Formed only two years ago, this is Black Lion's first season in the EPCR competitions

Jonathan Bradley

When it comes to European rugby, the Challenge Cup is very much the equivalent of off Broadway.

The biggest teams actively avoid it, to “drop down” into the second tier competition often cited as an example of lost lustre for former heavyweights such as Clermont or Ospreys.