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EPCR Update – Round 2 postponed matches

Following a series of meetings of the Board of EPCR, a decision has been reached to cancel the postponed fixtures in Round 2 of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.     In...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Leone Nakarawa Premiership bound?

According to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique, Fiji star Leone Nakarawa is set to leave Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the season.   Nakarawa joined the Top 14 club from the Glasgow...

Champions Cup Rounds three and four to go ahead as planned under French exemptions

Round two and three of the Challenge and Champions Cup is set to go ahead as planned with the competition organisers being informed that exemptions for what is termed the "pursuit of an economic...

Camille Lopez's new club confirmed as Clermont rebuild continues

Camille Lopez will leave Clermont after eight years and over 150 appearances for the Top 14 club at the end of the season.   The experienced flyhalf, who has played 28 tests for France, joins...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

2022 Six Nations to be played behind closed doors?

Plans are being put in place to host the lion’s share of the 2022 Six Nations competition behind closed doors with no options for postponements.    England are the only participating...

Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role.   Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...

Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations

Dan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...