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Champions Cup: QF highlights ahead of the semis

A thrilling quarter-final round in the Champions Cup grabbed the attention of Europe this weekend as the semi-finals take on a distinctly Franco-Irish look.    A titanic struggle at the Aviva...

Rumble at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Montpellier challenge La Rochelle

It’s an all-French affair at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle host Montpellier.    Last round, La Rochelle had the better of Bordeaux on the former’s...

Two key players return for Sale Sharks' Champions Cup quarter-final

The Sale Sharks have been boosted by two returning stars ahead of their trip to Paris where they face Racing 92 in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (Kick-Off 3pm BST – Live on BT Sport,...

Camille Chat's long-term deal is one of 14 new re-signings confirmed by Racing 92

Racing 92 has confirmed a host of re-signings ahead of next season.   The Top 14 club are still in the running for a domestic playoff place and face the Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals...

11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals

The Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday.   The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons

Tom Youngs announces retirement from rugby

Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.     The 35-year-old retires after making 215 appearances for Leicester Tigers, as well as gaining 28...

Brett Connon signs contract extension at Newcastle Falcons

Homegrown fly-half Brett Connon has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle Falcons.   The 25-year-old Carlisle native has scored 286 points in his 68 appearances for the club, with...

How things stand in the Premiership as the play-offs loom

The 2021-22 Premiership is drawing to a close as just three rounds remain before the play-offs, for which competition is still heated as the teams battle it out not only for a chance at the coveted Premiership...

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...