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Champions Cup kicks off with usual suspects on top but plenty to relish

La Rochelle, Leinster and Toulouse are the trio to beat but with Europe’s best colliding there are some intriguing possibilities

The Guardian - UK

Arundell’s French adventure puts pressure on Borthwick and RFU

With every eye-catching Racing 92 appearance, the full-back’s England future will come under more scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Jones says Wallabies skipper Skelton's best to come

While injured Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says he might be too old for the 2027 World Cup, coach Eddie Jones tells AAP his best rugby is ahead of him.

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Gregory Alldritt: The forward who can power France to Rugby World Cup glory

The commanding number eight will be a big weapon for France as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil

The Independent UK

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

France 24

Former rugby star’s Irish-accented French team talk hailed as ‘absolutely glorious’

La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara lights up the internet seamlessly blending French with English with a few choice words

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton free to captain Ireland at World Cup after getting three-match ban

The 38-year-old was charged following Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat by La Rochelle.

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Tonight's rugby news as deal for Welsh region's future goes down to wire and Scarlets sign scrum-half

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Ronan O'Gara opens up on 'respectful' relationship with Leo Cullen

The Munster legend insists he has a lot of relationship for his longtime rival Leo Cullen.

Irish Mirror

Leicester and Sale to face holders La Rochelle in Heineken Champions Cup pool

Runners-up Leinster, South African side DHL Stormers and Stade Francais are also in Pool 4.

The Independent UK

Leinster to face La Rochelle in Champions Cup pool stage as Munster reap benefit of top seeding

The Reds will fancy their chances of retaining home advantage into knock-out stages after URC triumph put them in tier one

Irish Mirror

Today's rugby news as controversial new league featuring Wales gets green light

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Romain Ntamack leaves players in tears with last-minute 60m wonder try as Toulouse win final amid rapturous scenes

The fly-half denied Ronan O'Gara's side a historic double with the incredible solo effort

Wales Online

Leinster pulling for Euro conquerors La Rochelle to win Top 14 with top seeding on the line

If Ronan O'Gara's side overcome Toulouse in the Grand Final on Saturday then Leinster will join La Rochelle, Munster and Saracens as top seeds for the new-look Champions Cup

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Johnny Sexton's Rugby World Cup plans in doubt over "intimidating" behaviour claim

The Ireland captain has been accused of three counts of misconduct arising from Leinster's Champions Cup final loss to La Rochelle

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Gatland to consider shock SOS call to Wales star and Jones gives Welsh backing

These are the latest stories making headlines in Wales and around the world on Sunday, June 11

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

Evening Standard

Eddie Jones hails Saracens for major Will Skelton improvement to boost Australia’s World Cup hopes

Eddie Jones believes Australia have Saracens to thank for turning behemoth lock Will Skelton into a major World Cup weapon for the Wallabies.

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The Independent UK

Vintage Champions Cup final gives rugby rare chance to forget its crises

There was a special atmosphere in Dublin as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle pipped Leinster again and showed what club rugby could be

Wales Online

Johnny Sexton v Ronan O'Gara tunnel clash probe as wider claims of 'disrespect' emerge

There was reportedly a heated exchange between the two sides during the half-time break of the Champions Cup final

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh champions crowned and former All Black dies overnight

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

AFP

South Africans add 'extra bit of flavour' to European competitions

Dublin (AFP) - The first season of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby with South African teams ended on Saturday as holders La Rochelle edged Leinster in the showpiece event in front of a sold-out Lansdowne Road crowd.

The Guardian - UK

French giants La Rochelle send World Cup message by unpicking Ireland’s best

The defending champions’ giant yellow sledgehammer decided a thrilling contest and hinted at unstoppable French strength

AFP

O'Gara reveals Ireland coach ambition after La Rochelle triumph

Dublin (AFP) - Ronan O'Gara has said he wants to coach his native Ireland after steering La Rochelle to a second consecutive European Champions Cup success.

The Independent UK

Ronan O’Gara reveals Ireland ambition after latest Champions Cup success

Holders La Rochelle fought back from 17-0 down to beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin.

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