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Damian Penaud scored a hat-trick for Bordeaux Begles

Match Centre: Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs 17 - 69 Bordeaux Begles

Bordeaux dominated Exeter Chiefs with 11 tries, securing a 69-17 victory in the Champions Cup at Sandy Park.

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Tommy Wyatt: “Injury made me aware that my body isn’t just a quad bike - I have to change my tyres now and again!”

Interview: The 25-year-old is back enjoying his rugby again after sustaining a serious knee injury in last year’s Champions Cup.

Why Saracens could be giving England boss Steve Borthwick a headache

The irresistible form of back-rower Tom Willis, alongside the versatility and quality of Ben Earl, might give Borthwick pause for thought ahead of the Six Nations - but Saracens are demonstrating the solution.

National League Rugby's return hit by freezing weather

Freezing weather conditions across England have scuppered the return of National League Rugby.

Latest Rugby News

Warren Gatland brings back veterans ahead of Six Nations

Northampton Saints secured their place in the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage despite the defeat

Match Centre: Champions Cup: Stade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints

Conor Murray was part of the winning Munster side

Match Centre: Champions Cup: Munster 17-12 Saracens

England flanker Sam Underhill ruled out of the Six Nations due to ankle surgery

England's Six Nations hopes hit as Sam Underhill ruled out

University Rugby

Jordan Russell Exclusive: 'Before my move to Leicester, I’d lost the love for rugby'

Sale Sharks Women and Manchester Met: Why collaborative thinking can grow the game in the North-West

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

The Impact of Talking Rugby Union on National League Rugby Coverage and Social Media

Podcasts & Video

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 2 North | Round 9

Emerging Talent

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Women's Rugby

Marlie Packer is part of the training side

Scottish Rugby

Scotland starlet Jack Brown “just wants to get better every day” and “brilliant” attitude can take him places

John Barclay Interview: “Time for Scotland to take the next step”

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

TRU at Rugby World Cup 2023

Aaron Smith on a burning desire to fix 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat and signing off on a high

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Josh Adams Ready for Six Nations and Lions Return After Months of Injury Hell

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Calling all Harlequins fans, here’s your chance to win the ultimate rugby experience - two matches, hospitality at the home of rugby and a full day’s entertainment.