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O'Gara's La Rochelle end Sale’s hopes of Champions Cup progression

Sale’s hopes of progressing to the European Champions Cup quarter-finals came to an end as they were beaten 30-23 by La Rochelle.

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A certain je ne sais quoi for France in Six Nations opening
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Henderson can steer Ulster through ‘rocky crossing’
Henderson can steer Ulster through ‘rocky crossing’

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Raphael Lakafia and Racing pair boost French squad
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France have called up Stade Français back-row Raphael Lakafia to replace Damien Chouly ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland.

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