While much of the focus this weekend is on the blockbuster European ties in the Champions Cup, the Challenge Cup has just thrown up one the biggest shock results we have seen in the history of European professional club rugby.

Russian side, Krasny Yar, have just beaten Stade Francais 34-29 at the Krasny Yar Stadium in Krasnoyarsk, the third largest city in Siberia.

You may have heard of Krasnoyarsk before, Connacht played in freezing conditions at the same stadium against Enisei-STM two seasons ago and the western province famously suffered from serious travel problems trying to get back to Ireland.

Although Connacht were successful that time around, Krasny Yar have beaten the defending champions at the Siberian venue after scoring five tries against the Parisian outfit.

This is Krasny Yar’s first appearance in European competition and only the second Russian side to compete in Europe after the aforementioned Enisei-STM. Stade Francais led the game 12-6 at one stage but the Russian side powered back to pull 24-12 in front before the half-time interval.

Viktor Gresev, the Russian flanker, scored two tries and reinforced his hometown favourite status. You can see some highlights below.

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