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Five things we learnt in rugby – December

Paul Williams takes a look at the goings-on in the game at the end of 2017Saints smashed: Quins' Dave Ward leaves the Northampton defence trailing. Photo: Getty ImagesPaul Williams takes a look at the goings-on in the game at the end of 2017

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A happy anniversary for Leicester Tigers as they toast 125 years at Welford Road

Leicester open the defence of the Anglo-Welsh Cup on Saturday. Rugby World looks at some of the facts, stats and characters associated with the home of this grand old club Full house: Welford Road on a match day is one of the great sights in rugbyAs Leicester Tigers celebrate 125 years at Welford Road, Rugby World looks at some of the facts, stats and characters associated with the club

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Sale Sharks fly-half James O’Connor

Shaved heads, sharks and shifting to fly-half all come up in conversation with Sale’s WallabyShark attack: Sale's James O'Connor has won 44 caps for Australia. Photo: Getty ImagesShaved heads, sharks and shifting to fly-half all come up in conversation with Sale’s Wallaby

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Opinion: Ben Ryan on the Premiership’s injury crisis

Fiji’s Olympic gold medal-winning coach Ben Ryan gives his thoughts on the high number of injuries in this season’s Aviva PremiershipBody blow: Billy Vunipola is out for four months after needing knee surgery. Photo: Getty ImagesFiji’s Olympic gold medal-winning coach Ben Ryan gives his thoughts on the high number of injuries in this season’s Aviva Premiership

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Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points

Henry Slade shines as Chiefs power on, Nathan Hughes's act of kindness, Finn Russell's perfect 16, Matt Banahan chasing a record and Barrett-esque magic from Henry Trinder Flying Saint: Ahsee Tuala collides with the corner flag during Northampton's 40-25 win at London IrishHenry Slade back to his best, respect for Nathan Hughes and Henry Trinder's moment of magic – all feature in the weekend's talking points

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