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Boks' Kolisi returns to Sharks after Racing 92 exit

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has confirmed he has ended his association with French club Racing 92 to rejoin the Sharks in Durban, ending months of speculation over his future at club level.

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Erasmus: Kolisi may not captain Springboks

South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.

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463dTom Hamilton

France-based players eligible for Lions selection

Andy Farrell will be able to pick players based in France for the tour of Australia in 2025, the new British & Irish Lions head coach has said.

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1804dESPN staff

French club confirms signing of Wallaby star Beale

One of the worst kept secrets in Australian rugby has been confirmed, with French club Racing 92 announcing the signing of Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale on a two-year deal.

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Racing 92 sack second-row Nakarawa

Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa after the player returned to the club late following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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2234dESPN

Lambie admits playing through suspected concussion

Former Springboks utility back Patrick Lambie has admitted that he played through what he suspected could be a serious concussion in his final few games with Racing 92 in France.

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2249dTom Hamilton

Jones: England not distracted by Tuilagi future

The ongoing uncertainty over Manu Tuilagi's future will not distract England from Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales, but it has not saved him from jokes being made at his expense.

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2252dReuters

Former All Black Carter to return to Racing 92

Former All Black Dan Carter will return to Racing 92 for the rest of the season as an injury replacement after being released by Japan's Kobelco Steelers.

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2453dJames Harrington

Carter leaves French rugby 'in a better place'

No All Black has stood up to this challenge more than Dan Carter, who is about to take that approach with him to Japan and the final stage of his playing career with Kobe Steelers. Here, he speaks to ESPN ahead of his move.

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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more

Leinster and Saracens fans were smiling this weekend as domestic honours were secured, while Castres set up a mouthwatering Top 14 final in Paris next weekend.

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2529dESPN 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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2532dMartyn Thomas

European review: Player of the week, flop & more

Rugby union displayed its best side in Bilbao over the weekend, as a 61-point thriller of a Challenge Cup final was followed by a tense, nerve-shredding Champions Cup showpiece.

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2533dESPN Staff

Lambie suffers serious knee injury

Pat Lambie is almost certain to miss the Springboks' Tests against England after sustaining what is believed to be an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Rugby Champions Cup final.

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2533dESPN Staff

Patience pays dividends for 'ugly' Leinster

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admitted the final 20 minutes of his side's Champions Cup final victory were "torturous" as he praised his players' resilience.

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2534dESPN Staff

Nacewa the hero as Leinster snatch glory

Racing 92 fly-half Remi Tales missed a late drop-goal as Leinster clung on to claim a 15-12 victory in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao.

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2535dMartyn Thomas

Bilbao rain could give way to Racing tears

Those who headed to northern Spain in search of sun this weekend look set for disappointment but those who have found a way to Bilbao should witness a fine Champions Cup final.

2025 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

Pool 1
RTeamGPPDP
1Bordeaux Begles4+14120
2Stade Toulousain4+16319
3Leicester Tigers4-1511
4Ulster4-615
5Sharks4-875
6Exeter Chiefs4-1411
Pool 2
RTeamGPPDP
1Leinster4+5918
2La Rochelle4+2311
3Benetton Treviso4-2611
4Clermont Auvergne4+810
5Bath Rugby4-127
6Bristol Rugby4-527
Pool 3
RTeamGPPDP
1Northampton Saints4+3116
2Castres Olympique4+1914
3Munster4+2712
4Saracens4+2011
5Bulls4-295
6Stade Francais Paris4-685
Pool 4
RTeamGPPDP
1Toulon4-313
2Glasgow Warriors4+1112
3Sale Sharks4-1110
4Harlequins4+319
5Racing 924-129
6Stormers4-165

2025 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

  • RAMET14th
    Tries Scored 1st Bordeaux Begles : 33 Tries Scored
    BEG1st
    12
    33
  • RAMET14th
    Points Difference 1st Stade Toulousain : 163 Points Difference
    TOUL1st
    -12
    163