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England's Tuilagi leaves Leicester amid wage cuts
Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has left the Gallagher Premiership club after opting not to sign a new contract on reduced terms in line with the league's revised salary cap rules.
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England star Itoje wants education, not ban, on 'Swing Low'
England lock Maro Itoje says the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' by fans at Twickenham makes him uneasy but the Rugby Football Union (RFU) should try to educate supporters on its origins rather than ban the popular anthem altogether.
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Racing 92 sack second-row Nakarawa
Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa after the player returned to the club late following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Bok exodus continues with Pollard to France
South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have confirmed the departure of Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard for French Top 14 side Montpellier, but will welcome back the experienced Morne Steyn.
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Du Plessis eager to atone for past disappointment
The disappointment of last year's Top 14 final drives Bismarck du Plessis to make right what he sees as a big regret in his career.
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Goosen faces lengthy spell on the sidelines
The former Springboks flyhalf fractured his right ankle and will be out for a minimum of 12 weeks just months after his controversial return to French rugby at Montpellier.
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Bastareaud handed five-week ban for elbow hit
France international Mathieu Bastareaud has been banned for five weeks after striking an opponent while he lay on the ground.
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Russell, Zebo and who else to watch in Top 14
With plenty of new arrivals and lots of young talent looking to shine in the Top 14 this season, James Harrington casts his eye on the top 10 players to watch this campaign...
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Ashton learnt of England recall via WhatsApp
Chris Ashton has revealed that he only found out about his call-up to Eddie Jones' latest England training squad after being added to the team's WhatsApp group.
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O'Connell joins Stade Francais coaching staff
Former British & Irish Lions and Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been appointed forwards coach at Top 14 outfit Stade Francais.
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Savea to join Toulon after Super Rugby season
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 side Toulon.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Leinster and Saracens fans were smiling this weekend as domestic honours were secured, while Castres set up a mouthwatering Top 14 final in Paris next weekend.
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
James Harrington runs the rule over the Aviva Premiership and PRO14 finals, plus the Top 14 semifinals, to predict which player will shine brightest, who will have an afternoon to forget and a whole lot more.
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Carter, Lambie out of Racing's Top 14 semifinal
Dan Carter and Pat Lambie have been ruled out of Racing 92's French Top 14 semifinal clash with Castres at this weekend.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Plenty was sorted out over an enthralling few days but who shone, who had a weekend to forget and what will fans be talking about ahead of a busy period of domestic action?
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
Following eight months of intense competition four teams are left battling for silverware in the Aviva Premiership and PRO14, while Castres, Lyon, Toulon and Toulouse target a place in the Top 14 semifinals.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Following a sun-drenched Saturday of action we now know the make-up of the playoff picture in France and the PRO14 and Aviva Premiership semifinal lineups.
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
The Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and French Top 14 are drawing to a close and with playoff and Champions Cup places up for grabs there is still plenty to play for across Europe's top rugby leagues.
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Destination Top 14: Where best suits Cipriani
Speculation has reached fever pitch over the future of Danny Cipriani, after he put on a perfect 10 performance on his last outing at the Ricoh Arena in Wasps colours.
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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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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
The Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and French Top 14 are drawing to a close and with playoff and Champions Cup places up for grabs there is still plenty to play for across Europe's top rugby leagues.
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Retiring Clerc: I lived a dream
Veteran Toulon wing Vincent Clerc has confirmed that this season will be his last in professional rugby.
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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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Meyer: Stade Francais can be best in the world
New Stade Francais head coach Heyneke Meyer has stated his intention to make the club into one of the best in the world as he was unveiled in Paris on Monday.
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
The Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and French Top 14 are drawing to a close and with playoff places up for grabs it is time for teams to stake a claim to Champions Cup places or be left to fight it out in the Challenge Cup next season.
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