Challenge Cup: Connacht into quarters

Connacht booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup after a 24-24 draw with Worcester.

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Top 14: Five standouts as title race takes shape

Who stood out in the latest rounds of Top 14 action to impress former Toulon, Newcastle and England back Tom May?

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Challenge Cup: Newcastle edge Dragons

Newcastle edged out the Dragons to maintain their 100 percent Challenge Cup record and cement top spot in Pool 1 with a 27-25 win at Rodney Parade.

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Challenge Cup: Gloucester fight back in Italy

Ollie Thorley scored a try in each half as Gloucester came from behind to claim a 33-26 bonus-point win over Zebre in European Challenge Cup Pool Three, while there was also wins for Newcastle, Sale and Worcester.

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Top 14: Clermont edge out Toulon

Anthony Tuitavake was sent off as Racing 92 lost 23-19 at Agen in the Top 14.

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Top 14: Team-by-team season preview

With Top 14 rugby kicking off on Saturday, we look at every club in France's elite division and try to predict where they will end up next June.

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Top 14: Racing end Clermont winning-streak

Toulouse gave their Top 14 play-off hopes a shot in the arm with a 12-10 victory over a disjointed Toulon.