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France drop Damian Penaud and Gregory Alldritt from Six Nations squad as Antoine Dupont returns

Centre Gael Fickou is also omitted from Fabien Galthie’s 42-man squad, while Romain Ntamack is injured

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend names settled Scotland squad for vital Six Nations

Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray are recalled for the tournament

The Independent UK

Rugby is moving towards Moneyball-style data but value of flair remains

The numbers may point towards a more formulaic product but there is plenty of evidence that risk and style can still win out

The Guardian - UK

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Why England are missing a trick by not picking Tom and Jack Willis

The Willis brothers were among the standout performers as Saracens beat Toulouse but are out of England consideration

The Independent UK

Tom Willis wins family affair to help Saracens topple Toulouse in Champions Cup

Rotimi Segun scored twice to edge Saracens to a 20-14 victory at home to Toulouse in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Snarling Saracens find spirit of Champions Cup glory years to stun Toulouse

Saracens 20-14 Toulouse: Saracens controlled the conditions to leave their star-studded visitors facing a tougher route out of the pool

The Independent UK

Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

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West Ham United suffer blow to hopes of signing English champion defender

It never rains but it pours for West Ham, who were beaten late on against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening

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Storming ahead means increasingly little in era of rugby’s comeback kings

Even the greatest sides can be reeled in like farmed salmon, assisted by a series of newish laws that can transform momentum quicker than you can say ‘Usain Bolt’

The Guardian - UK

New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the Champions Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any team looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast start

The Guardian - UK

Thirty years of Champions Cup has given us the beastly, beautiful and bizarre

Bloodgate, the ‘Hand of Back’ and a drop goal off ‘someone’s arse’ are among the tournament’s delightful eccentricities

The Guardian - UK

Road to World Cup 2026: USMNT’s Five Best Players of the Week—Ranked

It was another hectic week of action around the world.

Sports Illustrated

Oliver Glasner delighted with display of Crystal Palace defender Jaydee Canvot

The 19-year-old summer signing from Toulouse stepped in for injured captain Marc Guehi in the goalless draw at Selhurst Park.

The Independent UK

The winners and losers of Super League expansion

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York chairman Clint Goodchild salutes ‘great day’ after Super League promotion

The Knights have not played in the top tier in the Super League era. A previous York club last featured in the top division in 1986.

The Independent UK

Toulouse and York given final Super League places as London Broncos snubbed

The two clubs were selected by a five-member panel to join an expanded 2026 edition

The Guardian - UK

‘Great day for the region’: York join Toulouse in 14-team Super League

While York and Toulouse rejoiced, London Broncos and their big-name signings will have to play in the Championship next year

The Independent UK

Jason Hirst: Bradford Bulls’ return brings some nostalgia back to Super League

The identity of two additional expansion clubs is set to be revealed on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Bradford Bulls to make long-awaited return to Super League as full club gradings revealed

The Bulls jumped to 10th place in the IMG club gradings and will replace Salford in next season’s top flight

Evening Standard

Antoine Dupont set for early rugby return as France boss issues fitness update

French star has been crowned World Rugby player of the year in 15s and sevens

The Guardian - UK

‘The road not taken haunts me to this day’: David Bishop on a rugby career full of regret

The former Wales and Pontypool scrum-half has written an autobiography on a life blighted by violence and reflects on the punch that ended his international career

The Guardian - UK

Chessum granted special permission for early Prem return as Leicester captain

Ollie Chessum, the Lions and Leicester lock forward, will play against Harlequins after getting special dispensation to play before the mandatory 10-week welfare break is over

Radio France Internationale

Top French women's football clubs start quest to land new trophy

France's leading women's football clubs launch their campaigns on Saturday for the first Coupe LFFP, a tournament that will see teams from the top two divisions battle it out.

The Guardian - UK

Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window

After £6.7bn was spent across Europe’s top five leagues, we look at the clubs that secured a bargain

Radio France Internationale

France's top women's football clubs begin battle to end Lyon's supremacy

A new season gets under way this weekend in France's top two professional women's football divisions, the Arkema Première League and the Seconde Ligue.

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