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Aaron Shingler to retire at the end of the season

Aaron Shingler has announced he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season, bringing to an end an illustrious 15-year career with the Scarlets.   ‘Shings’ made his debut for the...

Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.

After over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...

So How Do You Beat Leinster? Alan Quinlan Attempts to Provide the Answer

Many have tried but all have failed, with the Irish province unbeaten in 22 matches in the BKT United Rugby Championship and the Heineken Champions Cup. They have won 21 of those, with only BKT URC title...

Billy Vunipola to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season

Saracens have confirmed that Billy Vunipola miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle.   The former Wasps...

Jack Willis extends stay at Toulouse

England international Jack Willis will remain in France after signing a new deal with Toulouse until 2026. The 26-year-old joined the French side in November of last year from Wasps.   Willis has...

Mark McCall unsure if Stade Rochelais are favourites

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Stade Rochelais as “a great team” after seeing his side beaten 24-10 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals – but he wasn’t...

Baxter hails ‘magical’ Exeter performance

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter branded his team’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final display as “magical” as the 2020 champions powered into the last four.   The...

Champions Cup semi-finals – dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage announced

EPCR has announced the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the 2023 Champions Cup semi-finals.   CHAMPIONS CUP semi-finals (Kick-offs local time)   Saturday 29 AprilLeinster...

Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

Following a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...