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Glasgow Warriors 19-43 Toulon: French side power to EPCR Challenge Cup
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Friday, 19 May 2023 13:49
Toulon overpowered meek Glasgow Warriors to claim the European Challenge Cup and give the retiring Sergio Parisse the perfect send off.The 39-year-old Italian legend scored between two Baptise Serin tries as the French side cruised to a 21-0 lead at the break.Glasgow never looked like becoming the first Scottish side to win a European trophy, despite Kyle Steyn's riposte, as…
Sergio Parisse: Italy great signs off with Toulon Challenge Cup win over Glasgow
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Friday, 19 May 2023 15:36
"What a way to say goodbye to rugby."Even in defeat, Glasgow head coach Franco Smith summed up beautifully Toulon number eight Sergio Parisse's glorious exit from the sport at the age of 39.The Italian great could barely bring himself to the leave the pitch, his country's flag draped around him as he took in every last second at the Aviva…
Wasps: Championship exclusion 'sad for rugby in England', says Jersey Reds boss
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Friday, 19 May 2023 03:52
Wasps' exclusion from the Championship next season will be a blow to the league, says director of rugby of champions Jersey Reds, Harvey Biljon. It means they will have to start at the bottom of the league system."I was getting quite excited about having a rugby institution like Wasps in the Championship," Biljon told BBC Radio Jersey. "I think it…
Leinster v La Rochelle: Irish province make 12 changes for Heineken Champions Cup final
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Friday, 19 May 2023 04:36
Fit-again wing James Lowe returns as Leinster make 12 changes for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in Dublin. Jimmy O'Brien, Robbie Henshaw and Jack Conan are the players retained from last week's United Rugby Championship semi-final loss to Munster.Leo Cullen's team shows two changes from the Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulouse.Henshaw replaces Charlie Ngatai at centre…
European Challenge Cup final preview: Glasgow Warriors v Toulon
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 12:15
In the bowels of the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, Franco Smith was thrown a question about the respective spending power of the European Challenge Cup finalists - his own well supported but hardly filthy rich Glasgow Warriors and the mega-euros men from Toulon, replete with icons of French, South African, Italy and Fijian rugby.This game will not be decided on…
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European Challenge Cup final preview: Glasgow Warriors v Toulon
Thursday, 18 May 2023 07:44
Women's Six Nations: Gabrielle Vernier named player of the championship
Thursday, 18 May 2023 10:33
Wasps: RFU withdraws offer of Championship place for 2023-24 season
Thursday, 18 May 2023 05:33
Gwen Crabb: Wales lock on the ACL injury that brought her season 'crashing down'
Thursday, 18 May 2023 04:50
European Challenge Cup final: Toulon v Glasgow - Richie Gray & Rory Darge on bench
Thursday, 18 May 2023 05:03
Ben Curry: Sale and England flanker set to miss World Cup with hamstring injury
Thursday, 18 May 2023 02:41
Female saliva concussion test research continues
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 16:01
Women's sport: New data shows record TV viewing figures so far in 2023
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 15:05
Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers forward wins RPA players' player of year award
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 07:00
Samson Lee: Wales prop signs new Scarlets contract
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 08:15
World Rugby confirms smart ball technology to trial at Under-20 World Cup
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 06:44
Premiership final: Saracens and Sale Sharks to wear away strips to avoid colour clash
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 05:34
Dave Attwood: Retired lock says players and clubs have a 'responsibility' to help rugby
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 02:17
Jersey Reds should get Premiership chance says island side's director of rugby
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 04:36
Kirill Gotovtsev: Tight-head prop signs new Gloucester Rugby contract
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 03:30
Leinster v La Rochelle: 'Tough' Munster loss ideal preparation for final, says Josh van der Flier
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 02:54
Rugby Union player in Australia given 96 week ban for assaulting a referee
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:42
Ex-England prop Henry Thomas proud to be called up by Wales
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