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Mass exodus predicted at Stade Francais

Why are so many of the Stade Francais Top 14-winning squad set to leave the Parisian club?Cut and run? Stade Francais players warm up for a Top 14 match. Photo: Getty ImagesWhy are so many of the Stade Francais Top 14-winning squad set to leave the Parisian club?

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From Russia with gloves: looking at Enisei rugby

Last season Enisei played in under -20°. This time they hope things will hot up for them in the Challenge Cup. This feature first appeared in the November issue of Rugby World magazine.Chilled training: Connacht train in Krasnoyarsk last season (INPHO/James Crombie)WITH HISTORY made after the first-ever European tie in Siberia, everyone was pretty pleased with themselves. Connacht left it late …Continue reading »

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How can Ireland stop the All Blacks machine?

Neutrals think Ireland are heading to Chicago in hope rather than expectation, but can Joe Schmidt's team cause a major upset and defeat the All Blacks? Facing off: Ireland will face the Haka in Chicago this weekendBy Alex Shaw The 27-man Ireland squad jetted off to Chicago this week with the most difficult question in rugby …Continue reading »

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30 minutes with… Dan Carter

Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter on Racing 92, rats and ‘The Rock’All smiles: Dan Carter has fan during a Racing 92 training session. Photo: Getty ImagesFormer All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter on Racing 92, rats and ‘The Rock’

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