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Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins v Castres team news
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Friday, 21 January 2022 02:46
Harlequins have made nine changes to their starting XV for their final Champions Cup group game on Friday as they seek to finish top of Pool B.With a place in the last 16 secured thanks to a dramatic win over Cardiff last week, England stars Marcus Smith and Joe Marchant are on the bench. Tommy Allan plays at fly-half after…
England captain Owen Farrell set to miss Six Nations opener against Scotland
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Friday, 21 January 2022 04:54
England captain Owen Farrell is set to miss the Six Nations opener against Scotland after suffering an injury while training with Saracens.Farrell was retained as England skipper earlier this week by head coach Eddie Jones, despite not playing since November because of an ankle problem. He had hoped to return against London Irish in the Challenge Cup on Sunday but…
Walter Fifita: Glasgow Warriors wing's concern for family in Tonga
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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 07:36
As Glasgow Warriors prepare for a critical Champions Cup game against La Rochelle on Saturday night - it's win or bust for the Warriors - one of their number will be forgiven for being a touch distracted.On Saturday a massive underwater volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami in Tonga, an "unprecedented disaster" as their government officials have described it. The humanitarian…
Dan Biggar: 'Captaincy won't change me as a person or a player'
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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 09:31
Dan Biggar says he is proud to lead Wales in the upcoming Six Nations, but insists it will not change him "as a person or a player".Biggar takes over the reins from Alun Wyn Jones as Wales begin their title defence away to Ireland on 5 February."I'm really pleased that Wayne [Pivac] called me on Sunday evening and offered it…
Six Nations 2022: Uncapped backs Lowry and Hansen named in 37-man Ireland squad
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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 08:35
Uncapped backs Michael Lowry and Mack Hansen have been included in a 37-man Ireland squad for the 2022 Six Nations.Wing Hansen and versatile Lowry have been in impressive form for Connacht and Ulster respectively.Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is named despite recently being sidelined by a fractured elbow, but James Lowe is missing because of a muscle injury.Ulster second row Kieran…
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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 06:51
Six Nations 2022: Scotland call up five uncapped players, Redpath returns
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 04:32
Cadan Murley: Harlequins winger agrees 'long-term' contract extension
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 04:51
Marcus Smith could be brilliant 10 for England, says Eddie Jones
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 07:42
Owen Farrell in England squad: 'I struggle to see where he fits,' says Matt Dawson
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 09:16
Six Nations: Hopes rise for full houses in Dublin with Irish government set to lift restrictions
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 06:22
Olly Robinson: Leicester Tigers sign Cardiff back-rower on loan until end of season
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 04:49
Alex Cuthbert: Ospreys' Wales wing cited for sin-bin tackle against Racing 92
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 03:30
Dan Biggar: Wales name Lions fly-half as captain for 2022 Six Nations
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 01:13
Jacob Stockdale: Ulster and Ireland wing 'probably' out for season with ankle injury
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 03:15
England Six Nations squad: Alfie Barbeary among six uncapped players
Monday, 17 January 2022 03:34
Albert Tuisue: Gloucester sign London Irish & Fiji back-rower
Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:38
Premier 15s: Worcester v Wasps postponed and Exeter claim last-gasp win
Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:10
Heineken Champions Cup: Bordeaux-Begles 45-10 Scarlets
Sunday, 16 January 2022 11:38
Heineken Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne 25-19 Sale Sharks
Sunday, 16 January 2022 07:04
Leinster 89-7 Montpellier: Province claim record European win in 13-try demolition
Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:13
Heineken Champions Cup: Northampton Saints 20-24 Ulster
Saturday, 15 January 2022 14:05
Heineken Champions Cup: Bristol Bears 28-17 Stade Francais
Saturday, 15 January 2022 09:25
Heineken Champions Cup: Ospreys 10-25 Racing 92 - Visitors too strong for Ospreys
Saturday, 15 January 2022 12:06
Heineken Champions Cup: La Rochelle 39-21 Bath
Saturday, 15 January 2022 11:40