Rugby Union News Headlines

Barbeary stars as Bath retain top spot in Pool 2
Barbeary stars as Bath retain top spot in Pool 2

Bath close in on winning Pool 2 and securing a home last-16 game with a convincing away victory at Castres in the Investec Champions Cup.

Edinburgh edge Gloucester with superb fightback
Edinburgh edge Gloucester with superb fightback

Edinburgh rally from 13 points down at half-time to deliver a bonus-point win over Gloucester and keep their Champions Cup hopes alive.

England hopeful Kpoku keen on Sale move
England hopeful Kpoku keen on Sale move

Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s' World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.

WRU brands calls for EGM an 'irresponsible nuclear option'
WRU brands calls for EGM an 'irresponsible nuclear option'

The Welsh Rugby Union warns clubs that an emergency meeting risks damaging delays to reform.

Wales fly-half Edwards signs new Ospreys contract
Wales fly-half Edwards signs new Ospreys contract

Wales fly-half Dan Edwards signs a new contract to stay with Ospreys after being linked with a move to Leicester.

Saturday and Sunday's Champions Cup team news
Saturday and Sunday's Champions Cup team news

Investec Champions Cup team news and line-ups from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland for round three can be found below.

Murray boosts Scarlets for Pau's visit
Murray boosts Scarlets for Pau's visit

Team details and match preview as Scarlets boss Dwayne Peel makes changes for Pau's European Champions Cup visit to Llanelli on Saturday night.

Wales lock Crabb to lead Thunder from front
Wales lock Crabb to lead Thunder from front

Wales lock Gwen Crabb will captain Brython Thunder in the Celtic Challenge as Gwalia Lightning hunt an upset at Glasgow.

Welsh rugby's 'big job' to bring top talent home
Welsh rugby's 'big job' to bring top talent home

Dragons boss Filo Tiatia wants Welsh rugby to ensure that top stars such as Leicester-bound Aaron Wainwright return home in the coming years.

Northampton will 'relish' Bordeaux hostility
Northampton will 'relish' Bordeaux hostility

Northampton will have to overcome an atmosphere fuelled by 34,000 people's hatred of Henry Pollock to win at Bordeaux Begles on Sunday, says coach Phil Dowson.

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