The European Challenge Cup in rugby union, known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005, is the junior competition to the Heineken Cup. It is contested by teams from England, France, Wales, Ireland, Italy, Romania, and on some occasions, Spain and Portugal, on a pool, and then knock-out, basis. Because of the demise of their third professional side, Scotland is not represented. The current holders are English club Northampton, who defeated the French side Bourgoin 15-3 in 2009.
From the 2009-2010 season, the Challenge Cup will be known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Argentina to host Scotland in 2010
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