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European Champions Cup: Toulouse edge out La Rochelle to claim record fifth title
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Saturday, 22 May 2021 11:57
Toulouse claimed the European Champions Cup for a record fifth time with a narrow win against 14-man La Rochelle in front of 10,000 fans at Twickenham. La Rochelle centre Levani Botia was sent off for a dangerous tackle after 30 minutes but his side led 12-9 after a physical first half.Juan Cruz Mallia scored the first try after an hour…
Premier 15s: Jess Breach stars as Harlequins beat Wasps to reach final
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Saturday, 22 May 2021 07:06
Harlequins secured their place in the final of the Premier 15s with a 25-14 win over Wasps, as fans returned to The Stoop to watch the semi-final.England winger Jess Breach ran in two fine tries but was carried off with what seemed to be a leg injury late on. Vickii Cornborough also crossed as Quins built a convincing lead, but…
Steve Borthwick: Leicester Tigers potential excites head coach
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Saturday, 22 May 2021 03:50
Head coach Steve Borthwick says the performance of Leicester's youngsters in their 18-17 Challenge Cup defeat by Montpellier shows they are on the up.Tigers have been greatly improved this season and are sixth in the Premiership after successive 11th-placed finishes.The Twickenham loss was their first appearance in a major final since 2013."You've got a number of players that have played…
Premier 15s: Harlequins coach Karen Findlay wants to improve game's diversity
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Friday, 21 May 2021 09:05
Forwards coach Karen Findlay will bid farewell to Harlequins at the end of the Premier 15s season - but that does not mean the end of her rugby career. The former Scottish captain and coach, 52, has combined coaching with her full-time job as a Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police.Findlay wants to use her experience to contribute to the…
Theo Brophy Clews: London Irish back forced to retire due to concussion
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Friday, 21 May 2021 08:53
London Irish back Theo Brophy Clews has been forced to retire from rugby union due to concussion.Former England Under-20 international Brophy Clews, 24, made his senior debut for the Exiles in the 2015-16 season after coming through the academy.His last appearance came against Bath in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final in April.He was forced off after just two minutes of…
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Friday, 21 May 2021 07:01
European Champions Cup final: Cheslin Kolbe says his nerves are greater than for the World Cup final
Friday, 21 May 2021 06:37
Six Nations: Organisers agree in principle to continued BBC & ITV deal
Thursday, 20 May 2021 22:22
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 09:57
Wasps' Ben Morris and Gloucester's Matias Alemanno get three-week bans
Thursday, 20 May 2021 08:32
Rugby World Cup: Australia launches bid to host 2027 tournament
Thursday, 20 May 2021 08:45
Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back to appeal against six-week ban
Thursday, 20 May 2021 04:29
Premier 15s: Loughborough's Emma Wassell on moving south, taking exams, and big-game excitement
Thursday, 20 May 2021 05:53
Challenge Cup final: Steve Borthwick says Leicester Tigers are 'massive underdogs' against Montpellier
Thursday, 20 May 2021 01:26
Exeter Chiefs aim for Premier 15s play-offs after impressive inaugural season
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 06:51
Kieran Crowley replaces Franco Smith as Italy's head coach
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 03:25
Luke Mehson: Wasps sign former Exeter Chiefs winger after trial
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 03:01
British & Irish Lions: Japan match at Murrayfield set to have 16,500 spectators
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 14:22
Premiership: London Irish 12-31 Exeter Chiefs - Sam Simmonds sets new Premiership try-scoring record
Monday, 17 May 2021 10:21
Transgender women allowed to play rugby in France after unanimous Federation vote
Monday, 17 May 2021 08:10
Josh Iosefa-Scott: Exeter sign New Zealand-based prop for 2021-22 season
Sunday, 16 May 2021 07:00
Premiership: Bristol Bears v Gloucester (Mon)
Monday, 17 May 2021 03:38
Dan Frost: Wasps sign hooker from Cornish Pirates
Monday, 17 May 2021 02:41
Kyle Eastmond: Leeds Rhinos' dual code international retires from professional rugby
Sunday, 16 May 2021 06:56
Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Dragons 26-42 Ospreys
Sunday, 16 May 2021 05:36