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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

It was do or die in the European competitions as the final round of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool matches took place. Who were the match-winning heroes and who let themselves down?Captain's contribution: Jonny Gray scores one of Glasgow's six tries at Welford Road. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Glasgow Warriors How do you pick a star player from a team which inflicted a record European defeat …Continue reading »

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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

The European Champions Cup pool stages are coming to the boil and with every point precious, who starred and who slumped this weekend?In a tight corner: Francis Saili slides in for the crucial try. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Francis Saili Munster replacement Francis Saili took his team into the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup as Pool …Continue reading »

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Six Nations: The England team Eddie Jones should pick to face France

The England coach has injuries to contend with ahead of the championship but no worry – Adam Hathaway has selected the men he needs for the Twickenham opener Decision time: Eddie Jones has changes to make after a succession of injuries (Pic: Getty Images)Eddie Jones names his squad for the Six Nations on 20 January and he must be wondering which black cat …Continue reading »

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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

Which players were the heroes for their teams in the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 and Champions Cup matches, and who needs to make an extra effort next time?Key man: Munster's CJ Stander scores his sides second try. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints   CJ Stander Munster put Racing 92 to the sword in their rearranged European Champions Cup clash, trouncing …Continue reading »

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