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Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton

Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.

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Wallabies pack ready for next Test battle with Pumas

No Will Skelton, no worries, according to the Wallabies, who feel they have the talent to cover the loss of the rampaging lock against Argentina.

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Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Will Skelton has played on the biggest stages of world rugby but the imposing Wallabies lock says facing the British and Irish Lions will be a career high.

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Bath have it ‘all to play for’ after Champions Cup win over Clermont

Bath 40-21 Clermont: Johann van Graan’s side travel to Leinster on the final weekend of the pool stage with their chances of progressing to the last 16 alive

The Independent UK

Questions Remain Over South African Involvement In Champions Cup

Doubts are still lingering over the future participation of the three South African teams in the Champions Cup as clubs continue to send weakened sides to Europe.

International Business Times

Argentine court dismisses rape charges against French rugby players

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou had been under investigation for an alleged aggravated rape since July

The Independent UK

I want a top international coaching job – but not Wales, admits Ronan O’Gara

La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara wants a top international coaching role in future but will not be a contender for the Wales job should it fall vacant

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Bath comeback thwarted as La Rochelle sparkle in the rain in first-half blitz

Bath’s Champions Cup campaign got off to a losing start as La Rochelle resisted their fightback to run out 24-20 winners

The Guardian - UK

Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition

Competition is in mid-life funk due to declining TV deals, rising costs and tweaked formats ahead of 30th edition

The Guardian - UK

Winger Suliasi Vunivalu confirms French rugby move

Suliasi Vunivalu has confirmed he will play for La Rochelle in France next season after the former star NRL winger was granted a release by Rugby Australia.

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Farrell, Tuilagi Add English Beef To Start Of Top 14 Season

France's Top 14, with its seemingly bottomless resources, has always attracted the finest cuts of world rugby talent but the arrival of Owen Farrell, the epitome of English 'rosbif', at Racing 92 comes across as more substantial than most.

International Business Times

Leo Cullen needs to shift focus to attack if Leinster are to end final pain

The Champions Cup final defeat against Toulouse was another agonising near miss, and the time is right for Leinster to obsess slightly less on their defence

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Leinster vs Toulouse: TV channel and live stream for Champions Cup final today

Leinster are in the final for the third season in a row

Evening Standard

Jamison Gibson-Park: Leinster will face ‘on fire’ Toulouse buoyed by past wins

The two finalists are the most decorated teams in Champions Cup history.

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The Guardian - UK

Dupont or Gibson-Park at scrum-half in my fantasy team? There’s no contest

The Frenchman is the world’s best No 9 and can prove it when his Toulouse side take on Leinster in the Champions Cup final

The Independent UK

Kings and conquerors of Europe collide as London prepares for a Champions Cup final classic

Leinster and Toulouse meet in north London in a first-ever final meeting of the pair

Evening Standard

Leinster vs Toulouse, Champions Cup final: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

The competition’s two most successful sides meet in the final in London

The Guardian - UK

Dupont, Lowe and other stars align for dazzling Champions Cup final

Big is not always beautiful but no European clubs currently have the talent and pulling power of Leinster and Toulouse

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The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup pain fuels Leinster’s Andrew Porter in Croke Park clash

Leinster’s Andrew Porter is no stranger to silverware but will be using last year’s Champions Cup final loss as inspiration against Northampton

The Guardian - UK

Ramm inspires nine-try Northampton to emphatic victory against Bulls

James Ramm and Alex Mitchell scored two tries each in Northampton’s 59-22 Champions Cup victory against Bulls

The Guardian - UK

Premiership clubs can mirror England’s attacking ambition in Champions Cup

An alignment between the national team and leading domestic sides delivers a thriving ecosystem, offering optimism for Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Dan McKellar questions Champions Cup format before Leicester’s Leinster date

The format of this season’s Champions Cup tournament has been questioned by Leicester’s director of rugby, Dan McKellar, before his team’s trip to Leinster

The Guardian - UK

Tales of the unexpected: why club rugby is seeing rollercoaster results

If you are looking for a sport where results are anyone’s guess then rugby union is currently hard to beat

International Business Times

La Rochelle Wines' Chuck Easley On Continuing The Winery's 170 Years Of Heritage In Providing Unparalleled Experiences

La Rochelle does not charge a fee, and, prior to guests arriving, they have to answer a questionnaire. This allows the La Rochelle team to get to know their guests and why they want to sample the wine, creating a customized experience for everyone.

The Guardian - UK

Sale out of Champions Cup with La Rochelle win sending holders through

Defending champions La Rochelle reached the Champions Cup last 16 with a 37-24 victory that ended Sale’s hopes of progression

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