16 m. ago Snarling Saracens find spirit of Champions Cup glory years to stun Toulouse

Saracens 20-14 Toulouse: Saracens controlled the conditions to leave their star-studded visitors facing a tougher route out of the pool

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3 h. ago Bordeaux Begles crush Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch despite Henry Pollock double

Bordeaux Begles 50-28 Northampton: The defending champions flexed their strength to return to the top of Pool 4

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25 h. ago Glasgow Warriors underline Champions Cup credentials with famous win as Huw Jones excels on return

Warriors claim bonus point victory away to Clermont Auverge

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46 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby come back from brink to claim priceless Champions Cup victory over Gloucester

Hosts stay on course for knock-outs - but it got hairy

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50 h. ago Franco Smith coy on Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup prospects as talks underway with key player

Glasgow look for another statement win from trip to France

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52 h. ago Rob Kearney's message to Ireland's brightest young talents ahead of bumper weekend of club action

The next fortnight of Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup rugby will be a final chance for players to catch the eye of the Ireland boss ahead of the Guinness Six Nations.

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61 h. ago Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

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1 week ago Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’

The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.

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1 week ago The Breakdown | ‘There is no ceiling for these players’: Jamaica targeting 2031 Rugby World Cup

Money is tight but a breakthrough came in 2018 while coaches are working tirelessly in the CaribbeanNigerian influence within English rugby union is strong and getting stronger. But could Jamaican rugby, in time, become just as significant?There is no shortage of talent. Jamaica UK Rugby, a club under the umbrella of the Jamaican Rugby Football Union, has 500 members and counting. There are youth sides and international pathways for sevens and 15s and volunteers, on both sides of the Atlantic, working to help their rugby grow.This is an extract taken from our weekly rugby union email, the Breakdown. To sign up, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours

Members of England’s Rugby World Cup and Euro 2025 winning sides were also recognised.

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2 w. ago I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada Recalling the moment that England’s captain, Zoe Aldcroft, lifted the Rugby World Cup still brings goosebumps. Twickenham was bathed in September sunshine, there was not one empty green seat and when the Gloucester-Hartpury star raised the silverware with gold streamers and fire pyrotechnics, the roar from the crowd was a sound unmatched at any other women’s rugby game I have attended.England had rewarded the home fans as they executed the perfect gameplan against Canada, the in-form team who were the underdogs despite knocking out the six-time champions New Zealand in the semi-final. The stadium was sold out with a women’s rugby record of 81,885 creating an electric atmosphere. Future World Cup finals will be sell-outs with a party-feel celebration but I am unsure if anything will be able to replicate the feeling on 2025 final day ...

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2 w. ago Glasgow Warriors ring 1872 Cup changes and deploy bomb squad as Edinburgh get timely boost

Smith puts faith in group as hosts welcome back key centre

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2 w. ago The Breakdown | Chile coach Pablo Lemoine: ‘Rugby is in trouble, even in countries like Wales’

Former Uruguay prop has praise for new World Cup format but wants more help for developing nationsHow did Pablo Lemoine, Chile’s head coach, react when they were drawn with Australia and New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup? The answer is perceptive and somewhat surprising.“When countries like Chile play in a World Cup you need a general vision,” Lemoine says. “Thinking only of sport it’s fantastic – it’s awesome. But thinking of the real impact Chile needs: development programmes, political impact, social impact for our fans, it’s much more difficult to find tickets when you play the All Blacks or Australia.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 1872 Cup verdict: Glasgow overpower outstanding Edinburgh defence as Hampden experience branded 'awesome'

Warriors held up over line three times but still secure bonus point win

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3 w. ago What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby? TV and live stream details for 1872 Cup

Full details ahead of Glasgow v Edinburgh first leg at Hampden

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3 w. ago 1872 Cup: Edinburgh need win to justify Castres decision but Glasgow are in a good spot

Everitt backs his youngsters to give Glasgow Warriors a ‘scare’

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3 w. ago 1872 Cup: Edinburgh Rugby bite back at Glasgow Warriors' 'little brother' jibe

Capital side bring back their big guns for Hampden showdown

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3 w. ago Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live: McIlroy claims stunning double as top three revealed for BBC award

McIlroy not just won Sports Personality of the Year but saw Europe’s Ryder Cup team win Team of the Year, with England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne second and F1 world champion Lando Norris third

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3 w. ago Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live: McIlroy battles Kelly and Norris for prestigious BBC award

Darts world champion Luke Littler and England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne are also in the running for the main award, which will be decided by public vote

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3 w. ago Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live: Rory McIlroy battles Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris for prestigious BBC award

Darts world champion Luke Littler and England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne are also in the running for the main award, which will be decided by public vote

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