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          European rugby teams stuck in SA after positive COVID tests

          Cardiff remain unable to leave South Africa as planned on Sunday after they returned positive COVID-19 cases, although the majority of the Munster squad have been cleared to return to home.

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          Jenkins requires surgery for 'significant' injury

          Ellis Jenkins will require surgery after sustaining a "significant knee injury" against South Africa earlier this month, his club Cardiff Blues have confirmed.

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          Wales legend Jenkins to retire from rugby

          Wales' record cap-holder Gethin Jenkins will retire from rugby after Cardiff Blues' PRO14 clash with Zebre this weekend.

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          Ulster reach agreement for McFarland to join

          Ulster have reached an agreement with Scottish Rugby for Dan McFarland to begin as their head coach from Monday after he was released from his contract.

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          Wilson pulls out of Wasps move

          Danny Wilson has pulled out of a planned move to become Wasps' forwards coach to become Gregor Townsend's Scotland staff.

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          European review: Player of the week, flop & more

          Rugby union displayed its best side in Bilbao over the weekend, as a 61-point thriller of a Challenge Cup final was followed by a tense, nerve-shredding Champions Cup showpiece.

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          Wales rest Lions stars for summer tour

          Ellis Jenkins and Cory Hill will co-captain an experimental Wales squad on their summer tour of the United States and Argentina.

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          Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

          The PRO14 playoffs are now confirmed and with the Aviva Premiership and French Top 14 facing a dramatic finish next weekend, there is still much to play for with playoff places up for grabs and team eager to book a place in next season's Champions Cup.

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          3112dESPN Staff

          Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

          Following six months of intense continental competition the protagonists have been whittled down to just four teams in both the Champions and Challenge Cups.

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          Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

          It is all about the playoffs as the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 edged even closer to the finish flag. The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup may take centre stage this week but there is still plenty at stake after the latest round of games.

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          Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

          It is now or never for many teams across European rugby's domestic competitions as teams battle it out for relegation and playoff positions in the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and the French Top 14.

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          3133dESPN Staff

          Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

          ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across all of the quarterfinals.

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          Best, Kearney extend IRFU deals

          Ireland captain Rory Best and fullback Rob Kearney have signed new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the 2019 World Cup.

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          European review: Player of the week, flop & more

          After a weekend of rugby that required all your fingers, toes and a calculator, the quarterfinal line-ups in both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup have been finalised.

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          3202dESPN Staff

          Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

          European rugby is back as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.

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          3209dESPN Staff

          Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

          European rugby is back for 2018 as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.

          2027 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

          Pool 1
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Leinster1+255
          2Pau1+245
          3Glasgow Warriors1+205
          4Sale Sharks1-200
          5Leicester Tigers1-240
          6Clermont Auvergne1-250
          Pool 2
          RTeamGPPDP
          1La Rochelle1+175
          2Connacht1+94
          3Stade Toulousain1+34
          4Exeter Chiefs1-31
          5Saracens1-90
          6Lions1-170
          Pool 3
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Stormers1+375
          2Munster1+84
          3Gloucester Rugby102
          4Bordeaux Begles102
          5Racing 921-80
          6Bristol Rugby1-370
          Pool 4
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Bulls1+365
          2Montpellier Herault1+184
          3Northampton Saints1+164
          4Cardiff Blues1-160
          5Bath Rugby1-180
          6Stade Francais Paris1-360

          2027 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

          • CAR18th
            Tries Scored 1st Bulls : 8 Tries Scored
            BUL1st
            2
            8
          • CAR17th
            Points Difference 1st Stormers : 37 Points Difference
            STO1st
            -16
            37