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Today's rugby news as superstar arrested overnight amid police investigation into alleged sexual assault

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

How Bristol Bears' points deduction impacts the battle for a home Challenge Cup knockout game

A closer look at the intricacies of Pool A in the Challenge Cup with one round of games to go

Bristol Post

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Tonight's rugby news as Gatland reveals Wales exile may now return and one player changed his mind at last minute

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Bristol docked five points by Challenge Cup organisers over ineligible player

The Bears picked lock Elliott Stooke as a replacement in their matchday squads for two fixtures last month.

The Independent UK

'Administrative error' over Stooke contract sees Bristol Bears deducted Challenge Cup points

Bristol Bears have still qualified for the knock-out rounds after winning their first three games in the tournament

Bristol Post

Tonight's rugby news as new Louis Rees-Zammit update delivers blow to Gatland

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond today as Six Nations squad announcements close

Wales Online

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Ulster rugby fans vent over late call to move huge European Cup game to Dublin behind closed doors

EPCR made the call this evening after the province had used frost covers and heaters during the week to thaw out the frozen Kingspan Stadium pitch

Belfast Live

Ulster fans left dismayed by late decision to move Champions Cup tie to Dublin

EPCR made the call this evening after the province had used frost covers and heaters during the week to thaw out the frozen Kingspan Stadium pitch

Irish Mirror

Ulster's Andy Warwick cited for Manu Tuilagi as Sale star ruled out of Toulouse clash

The Ulster man escaped punishment at the time but could now be hit with a suspension. Tuilagi will miss this weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse and will follow World Rugby's return to play concussion protocols.

Irish Mirror

Rugby coach faces lengthy ban after grabbing referee during Challenge Cup clash

Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies faces a minimum ban of 24 weeks after being charged with “physically abusing” Scottish referee Sam Grove-White after a Challenge Cup defeat

Daily Mirror

Champions Cup’s success story eroded by model of free-market economics

Something feels out of joint with the European competition after introduction of South African teams and the unwieldy format

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as WRU plead for witnesses after incident and Rio Dyer caught off guard by tears

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond after the weekend's autumn internationals

Wales Online

Stephen Ferris leads the tributes to former Ireland star Paul McNaughton

The Wicklow man, who has died at 69, played rugby, soccer and Gaelic Football to a high level before becoming influential behind the scenes in rugby administration

Belfast Live

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Ulster Rugby match rescheduling thrown in doubt as forfeit fears arise

Dan McFarland's squad were struck down by illness in Durban last week and their game against Sharks was called off

Irish Mirror

URC boss admits bug victims Ulster and Glasgow may forfeit games in South Africa

'Ideally there's a slot where we can replay the game,' said chief executive Martin Anayi. 'If there's not a slot then the sporting committee will decide what happens next'.

Irish Mirror

Euro fixtures published: Racing-Leinster venue switch and date for O'Gara's champs Belfast trip

EPCR have released the schedule for their Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures for the group stages

Irish Mirror

RTÉ to show Heineken Champions Cup games free to air - including the final - for the next two years

It's all part of a new broadcasting deal that will see ITV and S4C also come on board, with BT Sport remaining the lead broadcaster in Ireland and the UK

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Evening Standard

England Rugby back Club World Cup in hope to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry

English Rugby has offered its public support for a proposed Club World Cup, with RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney describing it as a “very good idea”, and hoping it can encourage a rivalry reminiscent of the Ryder Cup between the two hemispheres.

Wales Online

FIVE South African teams join Champions and Challenge Cups as face of European rugby transformed

European rugby will look very different from next season with no fewer than five South African sides taking part

The Independent UK

South African teams to play in Heineken Champions Cup for first time

The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers will be introduced from next season

Dublin Live

Aviva Stadium to host 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals

The two showpiece matches will take place at the Dublin 4 venue on Friday 19 May and Saturday 20 May 2023

Irish Mirror

2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

The two showpiece matches on the 2023 European club calendar will take place in Dublin

Wales Online

URC set for more change as referees chief hints at red card law change to 'protect' rugby amid despair over officials

South African former Test referee Tappe Henning has been at the helm of the URC officials' team since December

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Dan Biggar banned for incident that sparked clash with fan

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