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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.

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.

How a butchery course sharpened Tigers' Prem appetite
How a butchery course sharpened Tigers' Prem appetite

Leicester prop Joe Heyes reveals how a butchery course has helped the Tigers squad establish themselves as Prem contenders.

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.

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.

'We're back in a final, hopefully they can recreate those great memories'
'We're back in a final, hopefully they can recreate those great memories'

Before Friday's Challenge Cup final, BBC Sport NI speaks to members of Ulster's 2006 Celtic League winners, the last time the province lifted a trophy.

'No surprise' McNamara has thrived in Bordeaux
'No surprise' McNamara has thrived in Bordeaux

Leinster centre Garry Ringrose feels it is "no surprise" former academy head Noel McNamara is enjoying success at Bordeaux-Begles.

'My job is to build best team' - Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg pick
'My job is to build best team' - Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg pick

Head coach Steve Borthwick says his job is to build the best possible England team after opting to call up former 'Baby Bok' Benhard Janse van Rensburg.

Sale sign Kiwi scrum-half Roe from Chiefs
Sale sign Kiwi scrum-half Roe from Chiefs

Sale Sharks sign scrum-half Xavier Roe on a two-year deal from New Zealand side Chiefs.

Monaghan hopes landmark day can further inspire Ireland
Monaghan hopes landmark day can further inspire Ireland

Ireland second row Sam Monaghan hopes the experience of being part of the first standalone women's rugby match to be played at the Aviva Stadium can further inspire the squad and future generations.

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