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Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final
Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final

Ulster are handed a major boost as fit-again winger Robert Baloucoune has been named to start Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier.

Ospreys and Scarlets yet to sign WRU deal
Ospreys and Scarlets yet to sign WRU deal

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley has confirmed the region is yet to sign Welsh rugby's latest Professional Rugby Agreement.

Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards
Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards

Northampton Saints wing Tommy Freeman is nominated for both the Prem and England men's player of the season awards.

Tigers full-back Steward undergoes thumb surgery
Tigers full-back Steward undergoes thumb surgery

Tigers head coach Geoff Parling hopes the full back will be available for the play-offs.

Leinster's complicated history with Champions Cup
Leinster's complicated history with Champions Cup

Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup final, Leinster's Garry Ringrose and Robin McBryde talk evolution, past heartbreak and Bordeaux.

Bedford Blues 'ripe for investment' - Rayer
Bedford Blues 'ripe for investment' - Rayer

Bedford Blues' director of rugby Mike Rayer believes the Champ club is an attractive proposition for any potential investor.

Worcester will give everything at Ealing - Everard
Worcester will give everything at Ealing - Everard

Ealing are "out-and-out favourites" for Saturday's Champ play-off semi-final says Worcester head coach Matt Everard.

Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84
Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84

Arthur Lewis, a member of the 1971 Grand Slam-winning Wales team and former British and Irish Lion, dies aged 84.

Exeter prop Painter signs new contract
Exeter prop Painter signs new contract

Exeter prop Ehren Painter signs a new deal with the Prem club.

How missing Ulster quartet can still play a role in final
How missing Ulster quartet can still play a role in final

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale will miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier, but they still have a role to play.

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