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Magnificent defensive display sees 14-man Racing 92 and Ronan O’Gara claim title

Racing 29 Toulon 21: An incredible 14-man defensive stand added to some ice-cool kicking allowed Racing 92 and former Ireland icon Ronan O’Gara to secure their first Top 14 title in 26 years.

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Saracens eye European dynasty after Champions Cup success

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Casey Laulala gets try hat-trick as awesome Racing 92 run riot

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Jim Mallinder keeps faith in Northampton Saints to turn around Racing defeat

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Injuries dog Pumas ahead of Aviva Test

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Prop Ayerza hails Argentina win

Jane forgiven for drinking binge as Blacks move on

A STONY-FACED Graham Henry drew a line under reports All Blacks had been drinking in the build-up to yesterday’s World Cup quarter-final, saying he had “dealt with it”.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011

Contepomi fit to face Scotland

Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi is set to return from injury for the must-win World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland in Wellington on Sunday.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Pumas shuffle the backs

ARGENTINA coach Santiago Phelan has been forced to juggle his back division for the World Cup clash with Romania in Invercargill on Saturday.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Ledesma: we can make Red Rose wilt

ARGENTINA hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are under-estimating the Pumas ahead of today’s Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

Rowntree expecting formidable Argentina front-row challenge

ENGLAND scrum coach Graham Rowntree has steeled his men for the ultimate challenge of facing Argentina’s set piece in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Yachvili the ace for Biarritz

BIARRITZ maintained their unbeaten start in Pool Four of the Heineken Cup with an emphatic bonus-point home victory over Ulster.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2010

Pumas welcome back Contepomi and Leguizamon

Felipe Contepomi and Juan Manuel Leguizamon have been recalled to Argentina’s starting XV to play Scotland on Saturday.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2010

HE may have looked strangely subdued come the final whistle in Paris on Saturday, but Toulouse coach Guy Noves livened up somewhat when praising his team after they recorded a record fourth Heineken Cup triumph.

Mon, 24 May, 2010

Contepomi in Pumas party

Toulon centre Felipe Contepomi has returned to the Argentina squad for the Pumas’ Tests against Scotland and France.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Hirinordoquy fit for Munster clash

France number eight Imanol Hirinordoquy has recovered from a broken nose to take his place for Biarritz against Munster in the Heineken Cup semi-final in San Sebastian on Sunday.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2010

Johnson tells players they must improve

MARTIN JOHNSON has warned that England will be in “big trouble” if they fail to improve before New Zealand arrive at Twickenham for the final Investec Challenge clash of the autumn next Saturday.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2009

Johnson: no drug problem

ENGLAND rugby coach Martin Johnson has denied rugby has a drug culture and claimed players are aware of the consequences if they take prohibited substances.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2009

Cagey Cardiff bid to finish with a flourish

CARDIFF BLUES will complete a triumphant march into the Heineken Cup quarter-finals tonight, but head coach David Young insists: “There is still work to be done.”

Fri, 23 Jan, 2009

Bouyant Argentina look forward to Italy

Argentina head coach Marcelo Loffreda has named a 22-man squad to face Italy next weekend at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2007

Pumas chosen for Ireland rematch

Argentina head coach Marcelo Loffreda has confirmed the 22-man squad to face Ireland next Saturday in Buenos Aires.

Sun, 27 May, 2007

Fringe French fail to impress

French Barbarians 14 Argentina 28

Mon, 05 Mar, 2007

Heineken cup teams announced

Teams for the 11th Heineken Cup final:

Fri, 19 May, 2006