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Columnists
/ 2 days agoJeremy Guscott: High-scoring Prem games are great – as long as they’re competitive
Jeremy Guscott weighs up the debate around attack and defence in the Prem, arguing that high-scoring games are good for rugby.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoGloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux
Chris Boyd admits Gloucester let a golden opportunity slip after drawing 36-36 with back-to-back European champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoCanada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs
Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoNick Cain: Soaring elation as Gloucester-Bordeaux clash revives the Champions Cup
Nick Cain hails Gloucester’s thrilling draw with Bordeaux Begles as proof the European Cup can still soar, while calling for a...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoTop clubs slump in European washout
By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLISH clubs endured a miserable European washout as all four teams in action in the Champions Cup yesterday...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoLa Rochelle and Lions fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews
La Rochelle and Lions united in tribute to former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly in France on Friday...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoTigers move for Samoa ace Asiata
LEICESTER have signed Samoan international hooker Richie Asiata. The 30-year-old has played more than 50 times in Super Rugby with Queensland...
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/ 2 days agoInjury rules Thomas out for Wales
WALES centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the start of the Nations Championship with a calf injury. Wales face Japan...
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/ 2 days agoNewcastle sign up Gordon
BRISTOL have signed former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon on a short-term deal as injury cover. Gabriel Oghre is out with a...
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/ 2 days agoHistoric Lions day for women
THE British and Irish Lions will play a historic first women’s fixture when they face France – ranked fourth in the...
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/ 2 days agoNo reason we can’t win Champions Cup, says Smith
FRANCO Smith watched his Glasgow side comprehensively outclass Sale and then set his sights on Champions Cup glory. The Warriors recovered...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoSale Sharks 27-47 Glasgow Warriors: Scottish outfit put on a show to sink Alex Sanderson’s men
Sale Sharks struggled to contain Glasgow Warriors as seven tries condemned Alex Sanderson’s side to a heavy defeat in emotional circumstances...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoPau vs Leicester Tigers: Archie van der Flier – I’m learning a lot from Mako Vunipola
Archie van der Flier is relishing the chance to test himself against Europe’s best as Leicester Tigers begin their Champions Cup...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoPrendergast leads the Leinster fightback
■By TOM CLEMENT SAM Prendergast inspired Leinster to a commanding bonus-point victory over Clermont with a spectacular individual try as the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoConnacht 45-36 Saracens: Sarries fall short in a see-saw battle
Saracens led 12-0 but could not sustain their early momentum, with seven tries from Connacht leaving Maro Itoje’s side empty-handed in...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoWe left nothing out there – Shaw
JOE Shaw admitted Saracens needed to build on their flying start as they were left frustrated by a high-scoring opening Champions...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoToulouse vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter urges his side to embrace French giants challenge
Rob Baxter wants Exeter Chiefs to embrace the challenge of facing six-time French champions Toulouse as they return to Europe’s top...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoTeams fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews
By MARK RICHARDSON LA ROCHELLE overcame an emotional Lions side at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as the South African visitors made their Champions...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoGloucester 36-36 Bordeaux: Cherry & Whites’ brave warriors hold off the champions
Will Trenholm scored twice off the bench as Gloucester matched the reigning European champions, with a late turnover helping the Cherry...
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Latest News
/ 2 days ago‘We had chances to win that one’
GEORGE Skivinton admitted he was slightly disappointed that his side couldn’t hang on to secure a statement victory against the back-to-back...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoLast-gasp Casey snatches it for Munster as they remember Foley
■By JOHN WILSON CRAIG Casey scored a dramatic late try as Munster marked the 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death with...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoStormers 49-12 Bristol Bears: Likely lads give Pat Lam’s young side a lesson in finishing
Bristol Bears’ youthful side showed promise in Cape Town but paid for defensive lapses and missed chances as the Stormers ran...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoWe’ll learn a lot from that, says Marmion
BRISTOL skipper Kieran Marmion puffed out his chest despite Bears seven-try beating by the Stormers but insisted they will learn from...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoBath 14-32 Montpellier: Adam Hastings runs rings around Johann van Graan’s side
Adam Hastings punished his former club as Montpellier outclassed a lethargic Bath side, scoring three second-half tries to pull off a...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoJooste leads the charge for rampant Bulls
■By DAVE FRANCIS Pretoria Bulls……56pts CHESWILL Jooste scored a stunning hat-trick as the Bulls launched their Champions Cup campaign with a...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints vs Cardiff: Callum Chick – We’re aiming to go deep again
Callum Chick is relishing Northampton Saints’ return to Europe as they look to build on recent deep runs in the Champions...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoFaletau and Adams are back in action for Cardiff
■By SAM JACKSON WALES veterans Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams will make their first appearances of the season when Cardiff return...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 days agoWalker’s double drives Ulster on
■By NICK FLEMING Zebre ……………21 Ulster ……………40 HENRY Walker marked his first Ulster start with two tries as the Irish province...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 days agoBrilliant Jaminet denies Edinburgh
■By PAUL ROGERS Edinburgh …….17 Toulon ………….27 MELVYN Jaminet scored 22 points as Toulon saw off Edinburgh on Friday night. Edinburgh,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 days agoScarlets 47-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Welsh region leave Prem strugglers on the canvas
Ellis Mee starred as Scarlets ran in seven tries to overwhelm Newcastle Red Bulls, with the Welsh region racing into a...
