Pack Power: Underdogs Montpellier and Stade Francais Collide for Final Berth
In a Top 14 semifinal few saw coming, two resilient teams built on forward dominance and grit fight for a shot at the title.
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Lyon Women's Rugby Faces Total Rebuild After Mass Exits
The LOU women's rugby squad is set for a major overhaul this summer, with new management and significant player departures.
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Munster's punt on Will Harrison: This much we know
A fly-half with early Super Rugby promise but an unfulfilled career, Will Harrison brings upside to Munster's No.10 battle.
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All Blacks Clash Crucible for Boks Youngsters
Scarra Ntubeni labels the All Blacks fixture as the ultimate litmus test for South Africa's emerging Springboks.
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AS Canet edges Mende to reach Promotion R2 semifinals
A late surge seals AS Canet’s place in the last four after a see-saw battle against Mende in the French Promotion Régionale 2 quarterfinals.
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Rugby Régionale 2: Ribérac’s tactical reset meets quarter-final fire
After a regeneration break, CAR arrives at the quarter-final with a plan and a promise: desire won’t be the missing piece.
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Montpellier vs Stade Français: Top 14 semi-finals hinge on this clash
A direct Top 14 semi-final spot is on the line as Montpellier hosts Stade Français in a must-win clash.
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Xabi Iralde: the epic of a fly-half alongside the legends
A look back at Xabi Iralde's time in 'Terrain Favorable', between meetings with McCaw and Giteau and filming on the other side of the world.
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Stade Français – La Rochelle: Paris ready to fight for the semi-finals
The Parisians, favorites in the play-off, are aiming for a 15th star without dwelling on the past.
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College Trophy: Toulouse-Lautrec triumphs at Langon
The Langon College Trophy celebrates rugby and sporting values, with Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules-Ferry in the lead.
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Paloise section: the metamorphosis of the Hamlet into a fortress
For the first time since 2015, Pau remains undefeated at home, breaking records thanks to long-term work.
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Barrage Top 14: Manu absent, Pau locked in training in Soustons
The Paloise Section loses Tumua Manu for its play-off against Racing 92 and is banking on an isolated training course in Soustons to bring the team together before the clash at Le Hameau.
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ASM: reconstruction from July 20
Holidays from June 10, resumption on July 20: Clermont is already preparing its 2026-2027 season.
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Vannes: the whole city behind its rugby players for the Top 14 promotion match
RC Vannes supporters gather in Toulouse to encourage their team during the Top 14 promotion match.
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Clermont’s 130km/h Wall Crumbles as Racing 92 Deal Crushing Blow
Racing 92 storms Stade Marcel-Michelin, leaving Clermont’s playoff hopes in ruins and sparking an emotional podcast debrief on a night of tactical annihilation.
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Briton Nikora's Family Speaks Out After State of Origin Eligibility Rule Change
Nikora's family responds to critics as the Queensland star prepares to make his debut for the Maroons.
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Jamie Humphreys set to leave Rabbitohs, join NRL rivals
South Sydney playmaker reportedly headed for exit as cap pressures bite and rival clubs circle.
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WRU confirms bid to enter team in expanded English women's league
Strategic move to fast-track Welsh women's rugby by joining England's top-flight league structure.
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NRL Rewrites History: 118-Year Points Record Shattered
The National Rugby League just blew past a century-old scoring benchmark, signaling a new era of explosive offense and unpredictable outcomes on the field.
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Welsh Rugby Weekend: Farewells, Injuries, URC Play-Off Chaos
A brutal inflection point as legends exit, key players fall, and the postseason race tightens.
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Ireland 33-12 Wales: Bemand's Young Guns Still Hungry
Scott Bemand's rebuild is ahead of schedule after a dominant Six Nations win. The Green Tide is only getting started.
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Ireland's Aoife Wafer Beams After Six Nations Win
Post-match interview reveals team grit and dedication behind Ireland's statement victory.
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Packer's Four Tries Fire England Towards Six Nations Grand Slam
Marlie Packer Scores Four as England Crush Italy 61-33 in Parma, Keeping Grand Slam Hopes Alive
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Maud Muir: Why I Chose Rugby Over Cricket
World Cup winner reveals the bold decision that shaped her career.
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Van Graan Challenges TMO Clarity After Bath Exit
Bath’s Champions Cup loss to Bordeaux now carries a wider question over replay control and officiating trust.
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Youth Reset Transforms Ulster Rugby
Young players and strategic reset reshape Ulster rugby's culture, turning a struggling province into a competitive force.
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UBB forges its path to glory
Offensive mastery, iron defense and leadership at the heart: UBB advances to the semi-final to conquer the European apotheosis.
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The decisive bench of UBB to return to the final
Union Bordeaux-Bègles exploited the depth of its squad and the quality of its substitutes to reach the final of the Champions Cup.
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Bath contest refereeing after defeat to Bordeaux
The English club denounces three contentious decisions which should have been revised during the Champions Cup semi-final.
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Montpellier: the Challenge in the final, a symptom of reconstruction
The French club will face Ulster on June 22 for a trophy which would validate two years of restructuring.
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Vakatawa cleared to play for Fiji this summer
Despite 32 caps with France, the center can now play for Fiji at the Nations Championship this summer.
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The Breakdown: Essential Rugby Analysis
Stay informed about rugby with The Guardian's weekly Breakdown newsletter, featuring sharp analysis and behind-the-scenes gossip from Robert Kitson.
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Guardian’s Recap: Weekly Rugby and Sports Digest
The Guardian's free Recap newsletter delivers rugby highlights, in-depth features, and weekend previews straight to your inbox.
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Rugby's Speedsters: Caluori, Sawe, and the Art of Athleticism
Saracens' Noah Caluori and marathon ace Sabastian Sawe showcase how speed and aerial skills captivate fans and marketers.
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Bordeaux Beat Bath to Reach Champions Cup Final
Maxime Lucu scored 18 points as Bordeaux Bègles beat Bath 38-26 and set up a final against Leinster.
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Women's Rugby Tackles Severe Coaching Gender Gap
Premiership Women's Rugby launches a 10-point plan to address the critical shortage of female head coaches at elite level.
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