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Biggar joins Toulon in shock midseason move

Wales captain and fly-half Dan Biggar has completed a shock midseason move to Toulon from Northampton Saints, both clubs announced on Friday.

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Bastareaud left out of France World Cup squad

Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud, who was France's vice-captain during the 2019 Six Nations, has been surprisingly left out of the country's squad for the World Cup in Japan.

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Ashton suspension fears after red card

England and Sale Sharks wing Chris Ashton could face further disciplinary action after he was sent off in a pre-season friendly in France.

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2997dESPN Staff

Ashton learnt of England recall via WhatsApp

Chris Ashton has revealed that he only found out about his call-up to Eddie Jones' latest England training squad after being added to the team's WhatsApp group.

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Ashton returns to Twickenham with point to prove

Chris Ashton pauses when asked how he might be received by the Twickenham crowd on Sunday. "I might have been forgotten," he says with a smile, "hopefully!"

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

Plenty was sorted out over an enthralling few days but who shone, who had a weekend to forget and what will fans be talking about ahead of a busy period of domestic action?

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3078dESPN Staff

Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14

Following eight months of intense competition four teams are left battling for silverware in the Aviva Premiership and PRO14, while Castres, Lyon, Toulon and Toulouse target a place in the Top 14 semifinals.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

The PRO14 playoffs are now confirmed and with the Aviva Premiership and French Top 14 facing a dramatic finish next weekend, there is still much to play for with playoff places up for grabs and team eager to book a place in next season's Champions Cup.

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3109dESPN Staff

Retiring Clerc: I lived a dream

Veteran Toulon wing Vincent Clerc has confirmed that this season will be his last in professional rugby.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

It is all about the playoffs as the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 edged even closer to the finish flag. The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup may take centre stage this week but there is still plenty at stake after the latest round of games.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

It is now or never for many teams across European rugby's domestic competitions as teams battle it out for relegation and playoff positions in the Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and the French Top 14.

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3126dESPN Staff

Conway magic sees Munster past Toulon

Two remarkable, contrasting tries from Conor Murray and Andrew Conway ensured Munster edged to a 20-19 victory against Toulon and into the Champions Cup semifinals.

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3128dESPN Staff

Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across all of the quarterfinals.

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3166dESPN Staff

Boudjellal charged with misconduct by EPCR

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has been hit with a misconduct complaint from the organisers of the Champions Cup over comments he made to French media last month.

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European review: Player of the week, flop & more

After a weekend of rugby that required all your fingers, toes and a calculator, the quarterfinal line-ups in both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup have been finalised.

2027 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

Pool 1
RTeamGPPDP
1Leinster1+255
2Pau1+245
3Glasgow Warriors1+205
4Sale Sharks1-200
5Leicester Tigers1-240
6Clermont Auvergne1-250
Pool 2
RTeamGPPDP
1La Rochelle1+175
2Connacht1+94
3Stade Toulousain1+34
4Exeter Chiefs1-31
5Saracens1-90
6Lions1-170
Pool 3
RTeamGPPDP
1Stormers1+375
2Munster1+84
3Gloucester Rugby102
4Bordeaux Begles102
5Racing 921-80
6Bristol Rugby1-370
Pool 4
RTeamGPPDP
1Bulls1+365
2Montpellier Herault1+184
3Northampton Saints1+164
4Cardiff Blues1-160
5Bath Rugby1-180
6Stade Francais Paris1-360

2027 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

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    Tries Scored 1st Bulls : 8 Tries Scored
    BUL1st
    0
    8
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    Points Difference 1st Stormers : 37 Points Difference
    STO1st
    0
    37