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Dragons 25-21 Blues

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Newport Gwent Dragons staged a dramatic fightback before holding off Cardiff Blues to reach the European Challenge Cup semi-finals. Blues built a 14-3 lead with tries by Lloyd Williams and Gareth...

Sweeney tips Blues to beat Dragons

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales fly-half Ceri Sweeney says Newport Gwent Dragons' decision to leave number eight Taulupe Faletau on the bench for Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final makes Cardiff...

Bath Rugby forward Zach Mercer starts for England under-18s in...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Bath Rugby Academy number eight Zach Mercer has kept his place in the England under-18s team to face Italy in the European Championship bronze final at Stade Toulousain on Saturday (2pm BST). Head coach...

Edinburgh boosted by return of Scotland trio

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Dougie Ford, Alasdair Dickinson and Ross Ford all return from Six Nations action for European Challenge Cup quarter-final against London Irish.

L Irish v Edinburgh: Teams

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

London Irish bring in record try-scorer Topsy Ojo in their only change for the European Challenge Cup quarter-final with Edinburgh.

Exeter Chiefs' Jack Maunder to skipper England under-18s

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Jack Maunder will captain England under-18s against Italy in the European Championship bronze final on Saturday. He is one of five changes to the side for the game at Stade Toulousain...

London Irish v Edinburgh (Sun)

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Winger Topsy Ojo returns to London Irish's starting line-up for Sunday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final visit by Edinburgh. The club's all-time leading try scorer replaces Tom Fowlie in...

Chiefs relishing run-in - Hunter

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

03 April 2015They are firmly in contention for an Aviva Premiership play-off place with just four league games left, while attention switches to European matters on Saturday night with...

Nathan Hughes ban shows the danger of ignoring intent in a physical sport | Michael Aylwin

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Response to the incident that left George North unconscious shows rugby’s rule-makers need to understand the difference between an accident and a crime • Northampton’s George North to miss Clermont...

Exeter prop Brown signs new deal

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Exeter Chiefs prop Alex Brown has agreed a new contract to keep him at Sandy Park until 2017. The 25-year-old has made 50 appearances since signing for the club from Doncaster ...