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Heineken Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers 26-27 Ospreys - visitors through to last 16
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Friday, 20 January 2023 14:36
Ospreys scored a dramatic late try to beat Premiership champions Leicester Tigers and reach the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup.Jac Morgan burrowed over from close range, with the try awarded by referee Tual Trainini after a lengthy review.Owen Williams kicked the winning conversion to prevent hosts Leicester, who had already secured qualification, ending with a 100% winning record.Leicester…
RFU to provide 'clarity' on new tackle laws in coming weeks amid criticism
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Friday, 20 January 2023 10:37
The Rugby Football Union says it will soon provide "clarity for the game" regarding the radical new tackle laws amid fears of a mass player exodus.The tackle height will be lowered to the waist from next season for all levels apart from the Premiership and Championship. The RFU says "detailed guidelines" will be sent out to players, coaches and referees.…
Heineken Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Castres team news
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Friday, 20 January 2023 08:30
Henry Slade will captain Exeter Chiefs in their final Heineken Champions Cup pool match against French club Castres.Castres are already out, having failed to collect a point from their first three games in Pool A.Exeter, who are through to the last 16, have made several changes as they look to secure a home tie in the next round.Harvey Skinner starts…
Heineken Champions Cup: Fourteen Ireland players in Leinster team
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Friday, 20 January 2023 05:49
New Ireland call-up Jamie Osborne will start at centre for Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 in Dublin on Saturday.Osborne, 21, is one of three changes with Ronan Kelleher and Joe McCarthy coming into Leinster's starting team.Johnny Sexton is still out injured but returned to training this week as he recovers from a cheekbone injury.Scotland fly-half Finn Russell starts…
Heineken Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v La Rochelle team news
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Friday, 20 January 2023 07:41
Northampton have made seven changes to their starting line-up to face Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle at Franklin's Gardens.Italy scrum-half Callum Braley starts alongside fly-half Fin Smith, who was called up by England this week.Northampton cannot reach the last 16, but could still qualify for the knockout rounds of the Challenge Cup.The French club, meanwhile, have won all three…
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