Shock scoreline as Connacht put French opposition to sword in Galway
Paul Boyle and Cian Prendergast claimed two tries each as Connacht concluded the Challenge Cup pool stage by thrashing French club…
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18 Jan 2026, 2:37
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Bok added but Lions star and Ireland winger among those removed from squads
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A curious disparity exists within South African rugby. At the elite level things have never been better. The men’s Springboks ha…
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Newcastle Red Bulls go for two-for-two in Challenge Cup
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Much-changed Sharks roll out Bok big boys for Saracens
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All 23 players registered and deregistered ahead of this weekend's European fixtures
European squads have been tweaked and trimmed ahead of Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with 23 playe…
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