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European Challenge Cup final preview: Glasgow Warriors v Toulon
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 12:15
In the bowels of the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, Franco Smith was thrown a question about the respective spending power of the European Challenge Cup finalists - his own well supported but hardly filthy rich Glasgow Warriors and the mega-euros men from Toulon, replete with icons of French, South African, Italy and Fijian rugby.This game will not be decided on…
Leinster v La Rochelle: Pain of 2022 final fuelling Irish side's redemption bid - Jamison Gibson-Park
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 08:30
Jamison Gibson-Park says last year's dramatic Heineken Champions Cup final defeat by La Rochelle has fuelled Leinster's redemption bid as they prepare to meet the French team again. Leinster face Ronan O'Gara's side in the Dublin decider, 12 months on from an agonising 24-21 loss in Marseille. The Irish province are hoping to equal Toulouse's haul of five Champions Cup…
European Challenge Cup final preview: Glasgow Warriors v Toulon
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:38
Glasgow Warriors will attempt to claim their first European crown when they take on Toulon in the Challenge Cup final in Dublin on Friday.Franco Smith is aiming to end his first season in charge by leading Glasgow to just the second trophy in the club's history after the Pro12 title win of 2015.Three-times European champions Toulon are also searching for…
Women's Six Nations: Gabrielle Vernier named player of the championship
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 07:44
France centre Gabrielle Vernier has been named the Women's Six Nations player of the championship.The 25-year-old received almost half of the fan vote, beating England's Marlie Packer and Holly Aitchison and Wales' rising star Sisilia Tuipulotu.Vernier played every minute of the tournament, scoring five tries and providing two assists.She said the award was a "huge honour" which belonged to all…
Wasps: RFU withdraws offer of Championship place for 2023-24 season
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 10:33
The Rugby Football Union has withdrawn its offer to Wasps of a place in the Championship for 2023-24.The RFU says the groundless club, currently based in Henley-in-Arden, have failed to hit a deadline to confirm commitments made when the licence was first approved in December.The former Premiership side will now be placed "at the bottom of the playing pyramid" in…
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