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The team of Online Editors at RugbyPass keep you up to the minute with all the very latest breaking rugby news.

Gloucester somehow still alive in 'bizarre' Champions Cup group despite winning just two of five games

Head coach Johan Ackermann promised Gloucester would ‘give it their best shot’ as they face a daunting must-win trip to Toulou…

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Online Editors
12 Jan 2020, 8:51

James O'Connor's shock admission on time in Europe and warning about playing overseas

James O'Connor has admitted he wanted to walk away from the game in his twenties after years of injuries, partying and wrong decis…

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Online Editors
12 Jan 2020, 5:23

Successful schoolboys and Under 20 finalists headline a strong Junior Wallabies side

Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed his 57-man squad for the first camp of 2020 as the Junior Wallabies prepare for…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 20:47

Pressure on Conor Murray to retain his position reaches its peak as Cooney-mania takes over

Ulster's in-form halfback John Cooney continued his sensational season despite his side going down to Clermont 29-13 away in Franc…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 19:35

Standard of refereeing brought into question after Romain Poite's 'worst game ever' in Glasgow

Fans from both sides were critical of the French ref, but those from Glasgow took exception, calling his performance 'utter gash' …

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 16:14

Painkiller addiction prolific amongst players according to former Super Rugby halfback

A former Super Rugby star has claimed the number of players who are addicted to pain killers has become an "epidemic".

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 15:13

'There were things there that you wouldn't want to happen in a Heineken Cup week'

Rob Baxter hailed his Exeter side’s character after they overcame a string of obstacles and a flying start from Glasgow to seal …

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 14:53

Rees-Zammit strikes again as Gloucester keep qualification hopes alive

Despite the bonus-point success they will probably need to secure at least a win in Toulouse in their final group game next Sunday…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 14:52

Nigel Owens on what he would do to improve football's controversial VAR use

Missing in action this weekend due to illness, rugby's most popular referee has used his weekly walesonline.com column to tackle E…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 13:59

Bristol ease into quarter-finals of Challenge Cup

Bristol became the first English side through to the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup with a comprehensive victo…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 13:51

Toulouse eliminate Connacht but Zach Holmes is making a habit of collecting European red cards

The French champions sealed their passage through to the last eight as Pool Five winners with converted scores from captain Jerome…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 13:50

Stuart Hogg 'wins' crossbar challenge on his dramatic return to Scotstoun

An epic round five European encounter brimming with eight tries and 62 points was deadlocked at 31-points all when the Scottish in…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 13:32

England centre makes successful return to rugby following cancer diagnosis

Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams has thanked supporters for their positive messages, having played his first game of rugby…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 13:08

Exeter seal Champions Cup quarter-final spot with thrilling draw at Glasgow

The Gallagher Premiership leaders needed only a point to secure top spot in Pool Two and the teams shared eight tries and sixty-tw…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 12:55

Beaten Ulster boss McFarland accuses Clermont of cheating

Defeat in France has left the Irish province needing to beat Bath in the final round of pool fixtures next weekend to be sure of a…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 12:35

'He was amazing' - McCall lauds Saracens veteran

Mark McCall admitted he was “proud and thrilled” after Saracens’ memorable triumph over adversity against Ospreys in Swansea…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 11:53

Clermont seal Champions Cup quarter-final place with Ulster victory

Clermont Auvergne secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup with a 29-13 victory over Ulster at the …

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 10:38

14-man Saracens claim famous victory despite controversial red

Saracens dug deep to overcome prop Rhys Carre’s early red card and keep alive their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final hopes b…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 10:25

Draconian punishments being considered for future salary cap breaches - reports

The premier tournament in English club rugby was thrown into turmoil in early November when reigning champions Saracens were fined…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 9:40

Saracens' Rhys Carre sent off within minutes of return to Wales

Saracens prop Rhys Carre lasted just five minutes of his side's clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium before he was red-carded…

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Online Editors
11 Jan 2020, 9:31
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