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Frontrunners’ defeats hint at twists and turns to come in Prem Rugby finale

Northampton and Bath were well beaten over the weekend: will Leicester or Exeter force themselves into the top two?

The Guardian - UK

William praises Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny’s ‘outstanding career’

The 37-year-old full-back’s retirement at the end of the season prompted a personal message from the Prince of Wales.

Evening Standard

Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny retires from rugby

Halfpenny won 101 caps for Wales and made four Test appearances for the Lions

The Independent UK

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Welsh wipeout in Lions squad for first time since 1896 reflects sorry decline

There will not be a Welsh player in the Lions’ match-day squad for the first time since the 19th century

The Guardian - UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking

Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique and sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson after goal kicking woes on England duty last summer

The Guardian - UK

Saints hang on for victory over Chiefs despite late Feyi-Waboso double

Northampton resisted a plucky final-quarter fightback from the young guns of Exeter Chiefs to get their title defence on track with a 30-24 win

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George Ford proves the difference in narrow victory for Sale against Harlequins

The Premiership new season kicked off this weekend, but it was an attritional affair in Salford

The Independent UK

Late George Ford kick sinks Harlequins in Sale’s opening weekend win

Ford was at his influential best and proved the difference between the two sides to guide Sale to a 12-11 victory over Harlequins

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler faces race to be fit for England’s autumn internationals

Marler broke his foot in the summer.

The Independent UK

Harlequins lure Welsh prop Wyn Jones ahead of new season

Signing follows surprise addition of Leigh Halfpenny

Evening Standard

Harlequins confirm surprise signing of Leigh Halfpenny

In a transfer coup, the Wales star has made the switch to Twickenham

Evening Standard

Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first

Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.

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Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year.

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Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians.

The Independent UK

Much-capped Wales trio given rousing send-off in victory over Barbarians

Leigh Halfpenny landed five conversions for Wales in a 49-26 win while Alun Wyn Jones captained a Barbarians side featuring Justin Tipuric.

The Independent UK

George North not thinking about international retirement

Centre has won 118 caps and scored 47 tries for Wales.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland urges Wales players to stake claim for Six Nations spot

Cardiff clash will pay tribute to trio of Wales international stars.

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The Independent UK

Leigh Halfpenny has ‘an exciting challenge’ awaiting him after Wales retirement

New Zealand Super Rugby heavyweights Crusaders could be his next port of call.

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Barnes announces retirement after refereeing Rugby World Cup final

The 44-year-old’s officiated in 111 Tests and he said it was ‘clearly the right time’ for him to retire after overseeing the match between New Zealand and South Africa

The Independent UK

Jac Morgan captains Wales as Leigh Halfpenny prepares for swansong against Barbarians

The encounter in Cardiff is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May

The Independent UK

Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’

The 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan.

Evening Standard

Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement

The full-back's last game for his country will be in next week's match against the Barbarians in Cardiff

The Independent UK

Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales

Halfpenny will retire after winning 101 caps and scoring 801 points in a Wales shirt.

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit says Wales have ‘a lot to improve’ when they face Portugal

Wales aiming to back up Fiji success with victory over Portugal.

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