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'The only thing on the menu was duck' - Oghre relishing Bordeaux reunion
'The only thing on the menu was duck' - Oghre relishing Bordeaux reunion

Gabriel Oghre spent five "amazing" months with Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14. Now, the Bristol hooker is plotting their downfall in the Champions Cup.

'It feels a lot like home' - Hooper on Exeter move
'It feels a lot like home' - Hooper on Exeter move

Exeter's Australia flanker Tom Hooper tells BBC Sport about his first few months at Sandy Park and his hopes for the future.

England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations

England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

World Cup winners Stratford and Hunt back to grind with coffee-shop venture
World Cup winners Stratford and Hunt back to grind with coffee-shop venture

England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women's Rugby World Cup winner Natasha Hunt are continuing their teamwork by opening a coffee shop together.

Robertson sacking marks another slip from the summit for All Blacks
Robertson sacking marks another slip from the summit for All Blacks

Scott Robertson's sacking is just the most high-profile symptom of a deeper malaise in New Zealand rugby union.

Lawrence back as Bath name strong side for Edinburgh
Lawrence back as Bath name strong side for Edinburgh

England internationals Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper return to the Bath line-up to face Edinburgh.

Costelow back as Scarlets keep it simple for Saints
Costelow back as Scarlets keep it simple for Saints

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow returns from injury as Scarlets attempt to upset the odds against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup.

Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England
Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

Bristol back row Mata signs one-year extension
Bristol back row Mata signs one-year extension

Bristol number eight Viliame Mata signs a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.

New Zealand sack 'gutted' head coach Robertson
New Zealand sack 'gutted' head coach Robertson

Scott Robertson is sacked as head coach of New Zealand after two years in charge of the All Blacks, following an internal review of the 2025 season.

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