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French Teams' Five-Year Champions Cup Reign

French clubs have won the last five Investec Champions Cup titles. As the new season kicks off, we examine if any side can stop another Gallic triumph in Bilbao.

England Rugby Crisis: World Cup Hopes on Brink

Steve Borthwick's England rugby squad confronts a must-win showdown against Fiji following their devastating defeat to Australia, with World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.

Henry Pollock: England's Rugby World Cup Game-Changer

Rising star Henry Pollock is being hailed as England's secret weapon ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with his explosive performances positioning him as a genuine threat to Australia's championship ambitions.

Scotland crush USA in 13-try rugby rout

Gregor Townsend's Scotland side delivered a brutal exhibition of power rugby, running in thirteen tries against a helpless USA team in a one-sided World Cup warm-up match that exposed the gulf in class.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu stars in SA's 9-try Japan rout

Rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered a masterclass performance as South Africa ran riot with nine spectacular tries against Japan in a thrilling international rugby showdown.

Welsh Rugby to Lose One Region in Three Years

Welsh rugby is set for its biggest structural change in decades as financial pressures force the elimination of one of its four professional regions, reshaping the nation's sporting landscape.

Wales coach Tandy confronts rugby's 'elephant in room'

Wales defence coach Steve Tandy breaks his silence on the nation's rugby crisis, vowing to address selection controversies and regional struggles head-on as preparations intensify for the upcoming international campaign.

Tesco Extends Dominance as Britain's Retail Giant

Tesco extends its dominance as Britain's largest retailer with strategic price cuts and digital innovation, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace in the fiercely competitive grocery sector.

All Blacks Confirm Historic 2026 South Africa Tour

New Zealand's legendary rugby team will make their first full tour to South Africa in over three decades, reviving one of rugby's greatest rivalries with multiple Test matches scheduled for 2026.

Rare Earth Firm Scraps UK Plant Plans

A leading rare earth materials company has abruptly cancelled plans to build a major processing plant in the UK, dealing a significant setback to Britain's critical minerals strategy and green technology ambitions.

French PM survives twin no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.

Rugby Championship expands with South Africa, Argentina from 2026

The Rugby Championship is undergoing its biggest transformation since 2012, with South Africa and Argentina confirmed to join Australia in an expanded southern hemisphere tournament from 2026, reshaping international rugby's competitive landscape.

Rugby Union condemns Mike Tindall's R360 project

The Rugby Union has issued a formal statement condemning Mike Tindall's R360 project, creating a major rift in the sport and raising questions about the future of rugby's governance.

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