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Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up
England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up

France prove too skilful for England in the teams' non-Test summer warm-up in Vannes, easing away to a comfortable victory.

England's Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for 2026-27
England's Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for 2026-27

England full-back Ellie Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 PWR season following her exit from Harlequins.

Ireland's Doris will get new injury checked out
Ireland's Doris will get new injury checked out

Leinster captain Caelan Doris will get a new injury checked out after being forced off in the early stages of his side's 36-7 United Rugby Championship final win over the Bulls.

Feyi-Waboso to start for Exeter in Prem final
Feyi-Waboso to start for Exeter in Prem final

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will start for Exeter in the Prem final against Northampton less than three weeks after facial surgery.

Tshiunza hopes Sale move will not end Wales chances
Tshiunza hopes Sale move will not end Wales chances

Forward Christ Tshiunza is waiting to find out if he can still play for Wales under the minimum caps rule after opting to move to Sale from Exeter.

Can Exeter complete remarkable title-winning turnaround?
Can Exeter complete remarkable title-winning turnaround?

Can the Chiefs complete a remarkable turnaround from their worst-ever season to become Prem champions?

'You'd want to go out like Furbank has' - Dowson
'You'd want to go out like Furbank has' - Dowson

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson previews the side's Prem Rugby final against Exeter that will mark the end of George Furbank's Saints career.

Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-out
Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-out

Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.

North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales

George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.

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