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Hendy hat-trick helps Northampton to Champions Cup stroll against Bulls

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice in Northampton’s 50-5 victory against the Pretoria Bulls in Pool 4 of the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ten-try Harlequins cruise to Champions Cup rout of understrength Bayonne

Kieran Treadwell scored two tries and Marcus Smith kicked nine conversions in Harlequins’ 68-14 win against Bayonne in the Champions Cup Pool 3

The Guardian - UK

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

Brendon McCullum says he is not bothered by the fact his job as England coach could be on the line in Adelaide, with England fighting to stay in the Ashes.

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Sunshine Girls play first international since their lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Melissa

The storm created huge mental strain for the Jamaican players, who had family affected at home

The Independent UK

Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK

Gloucester prop Afo Fasogbon: ‘I’m quite chilled off the pitch – until it’s time to go to work’

The 21-year-old came to rugby via an unusual route, but it is one that may soon see him in the England squad

The Guardian - UK

Leinster’s Leo Cullen will use lessons learned at Leicester in bid to tame Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clash against his old club

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‘The netball mum community has been insane’: England captain Nat Metcalf on her return to action

Receiving her first centre pass at London’s Copper Box Arena will be an unforgettable moment for the skipper

The Guardian - UK

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but claims eye-gouge ‘was never intentional’

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth has accepted his 12-week ban for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann but maintains it was not an intentional act

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s Parling backs crackdown on escort defenders as ‘pretty positive’

Leicester’s Geoff Parling has defended the crackdown on escort defenders, saying the impact of refereeing changes that promote more kicking has been ‘pretty positive’

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins primed for return as Australia name squad for third Ashes Test

Captain expected to be back at the helm in Adelaide while opener Usman Khawaja remains in the frame despite back injury concerns

The Guardian - AU

Questions over Champ playoffs with only two clubs applying for promotion

Only Ealing Trailfinders and Doncaster Knights have applied formally for promotion while the removal of relegation for five years has still to be ratified

The Guardian - UK

The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes

Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide?

The Independent UK

Pirates hope lure of Cornish Camelot will tempt franchise bargain hunters

Champ club have a plan to reach the top flight and hope investors will recognise their untapped potential

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Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings

The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders

The Guardian - UK

McCullum’s ‘overprepared’ Ashes remark may prove England’s Bazball epitaph

Australia’s superior basics have shattered expectations and pushed the broader philosophy into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

McCullum insists England do not have a ‘glass jaw’ and can fight back in Ashes

Brendon McCullum has insisted that England have the quality and character to pick themselves off the canvas and fight their way back into the Ashes contest

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

England are on the brink of another Ashes series defeat in Australia after losing the first two Tests

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The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of second Ashes defeat

England fell 2-0 behind after another heavy defeat to Australia at The Gabba

The Guardian - UK

Noah Caluori brings the speed to help Saracens thrash depleted Clermont

Saracens stormed to a winning start in the Champions Cup with a 47-10 trouncing of Clermont Auvergne

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch Champions Cup Round 1 online for *FREE* from anywhere

Here's how to watch every fixture of Round 1 of the Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Evening Standard

William Troost-Ekong exclusive: Nigeria captain reveals why is he retiring before AFCON

Ex-Watford defender has called time on his Super Eagles career ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Rugby star Chris Robshaw's daily routine: sleep powder, protein and cold plunges

Variety is key for the ex-England captain — along with circuit training, protein shakes and head-clearing cold plunges

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw

Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament

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