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Mako Vunipola set to return for Saracens’ Challenge Cup clash with Toulon

England prop set to bolster his club’s European challenge

The Independent UK

Carter kicks in to make Racing 92 fans at home in Lens

Paris (AFP) - Booted out of their home stadium by a hip hop concert, Racing 92 are trying to make the best of hosting their European Champions Cup rugby semi-final almost 200km away in Lens.

AFP

Russell highlights relegation scrap as spark for Top 14 clubs’ success in Europe

Finn Russell has said he believes the jeopardy of relegation in the Top 14 is a key factor behind the success of the French clubs in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Finn Russell scores freak try to undo Manu Tuilagi's good work and KO Sale

Racing 92 41-22 Sale Sharks: Racing 92 set up semi-final against La Rochelle in Lens

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby headlines as Grand Slam hero reveals cancer fight and Shaun Edwards' son is victorious

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Ireland call-up gave Leinster's Ross Molony the 'kick' to go to another level as Tigers battle looms

The hugely experienced second row wasn't capped last summer but recognition has brought on his game

Irish Mirror

Leinster focused on avoiding Champions Cup knockout blow, says Robbie Henshaw

The Ireland centre says the Blues are 'ready for a punch in the face' against Leicester as he relishes rare game time in an injury-hit campaign

Irish Mirror

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'There is no carrot': Ex-Top 14 champions Biarritz relegated

Paris (AFP) - Five-time winners Biarritz were relegated from the French Top 14 on Saturday after their 48-13 loss to Castres and Perpignan's 27-10 victory over Brive.

AFP

Perpignan beat Castres to relegate ex-Top 14 champions Biarritz

Paris (AFP) - Samoa back-row Piula Faasalele scored twice as Perpignan beat Brive 27-10 to relegate bottom side Biarritz from the French Top 14.

AFP

Lyon thrash Top 14 leaders Montpellier

Paris (AFP) - Lyon thrashed Top 14 leaders Montpellier 43-20 on Saturday to pull themselves into the race for post-season places.

AFP

Toulouse's Elstadt 'hungry' for Springboks return before La Rochelle final rerun

Paris (AFP) - Toulouse's South Africa back-rower Rynhardt Elstadt said his recent spell on the sidelines has made him hungrier than ever to play for the Springboks before Saturday's rerun of last season's Top 14 and European Champions Cup finals at home with La Rochelle.

AFP

Toulouse rest Dupont, Ntamack for Top 14 clash against Toulon

Paris (AFP) - Defending champions Toulouse head into this weekend's Top 14 clash at Toulon without their French half-back stars Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack while the home side are shorn of World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe.

AFP

Champions Cup fulfils promise and serves up tasty quarter-final menu

One side of the draw features a selection of Europe’s most renowned clubs who share a combined 13 previous titles

The Guardian - UK

Racing win surly Paris derby to reach Champions Cup last eight

Paris (AFP) - Racing 92 grabbed the last place in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals after wearing down 14-man Stade Francais on Sunday.

AFP

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Dupont steers Toulouse past Ulster into European Cup quarters

Paris (AFP) - France captain Antoine Dupont scored a last-gasp try, converted by international teammate Thomas Ramos, to seal a one-point aggregate win for Toulouse over Ulster and bag a European Champions Cup quarter-final Saturday.

AFP

La Rochelle, Munster into European Cup quarters

Paris (AFP) - Kiwi playmaker Ihaia West notched up 16 points as last season's losing finalists La Rochelle beat Bordeaux-Begles to line up a European Champions Cup quarter-final against Montpellier, one-point victors over English champions Harlequins on Saturday.

AFP

La Rochelle, Munster into Euro Cup quarters

AFP

Toulouse aim to banish post-Grand Slam blues

Paris (AFP) - Toulouse coach Ugo Mola makes no bones about it: his players made up the backbone of France's Six Nations Grand Slam-winning squad and his team is now paying a heavy price for that success.

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Baloucoune scores hat-trick as Ulster down Toulouse

Paris (AFP) - Robert Baloucoune bagged a hat-trick of tries to help Ulster notch up a memorable 26-20 victory over defending champions Toulouse in the first leg of the last-16 European Champions Cup round of matches on Saturday.

Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as England accuse Wales of persistent cheating and Ronan O'Gara cops ban for touchline altercation

Wales take on England in the Women's Six Nations this weekend with both sides having won their opening two matches

Daily Mirror

Brian O'Driscoll warns Ronan O'Gara over England job that would be "hard to turn down"

EXCLUSIVE: Ronan O'Gara sparked rumours of one day coaching England after admitting he would "love" the opportunity, but fellow Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll has warned against rushing into the role

The Guardian - UK

New Champions Cup format brings fresh dynamics to knockout stage

Champions Cup last-16 ties are now over two legs, which could mean more unpredictable play and results

Daily Mirror

Ireland icon Ronan O'Gara 'would love' to coach England amid Eddie Jones rumours

Ronan O'Gara has found success with French giants La Rochelle, and the Ireland legend might be tempted by the prospect of coaching old rivals England as Eddie Jones prepares to depart

Wales Online

Ronan O'Gara in furious touchline bust-up with rival coach as tempers boil over in top match

A fiery incident saw the two bosses go head to head

AFP

'Destiny in our hands', says Toulon winger Villiere

Paris (AFP) - France winger Gabin Villiere says winning the Six Nations Grand Slam has left him hungry for more silverware with his club Toulon as a climactic end to the regular Top 14 season draws closer.

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