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Rugby

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Lowe replaces Ruddock in Leinster squad, Leicester add Wallabies hooker for Munster clash
Faletau a Six Nations doubt for Wales after lengthy lay-off confirmed
Earls and Scannell nearing Munster return but Conway and Marshall doubts for Leicester
He turns 40 tomorrow but the end isn't on the horizon for Peter Stringer
McCall's Saracens put six-week deadline in place to revive their season
Rhys Ruddock to consult surgeon this week amid hamstring fears
Jim Mallinder sacked after over a decade in charge of Northampton Saints
Leinster lay their credentials on the table, but Lancaster keen to keep expectations in check
Dan Leavy and Stuart Lancaster made the draws for the 2018 Leinster Schools Cup this evening
Clermont destroy sorry Saracens in first-ever European home defeat for champions
'Whatever happens, this will remain an episode of amateurism': Clermont slam Saracens
Snow chance of postponement of next weekend's Leicester-Munster clash
'If you start complaining about a refereeing decision, you haven’t been good enough'
Keatley the driving force behind Tigers mauling, but Munster stress it's only half time
Vengeance in the biting December air as wounded Tigers fight for their lives
Saracens-Clermont Champions Cup match to go ahead today
'If we want to be ambitious, we have to back it up' -- Tadhg Furlong
Weather hits Leinster's travel plans to leave Cullen's men grounded in Exeter
Leinster and Munster set for inter-pro title showdown at Thomond Park
Blues sisters, Turkish flags and chunky Xherdan Shaqiri - it's the sporting tweets of the week
'A proper cup rugby match': Cullen pleased with Leinster's patience to force win
Talking points after Leinster scalp English champions Chiefs
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
Leinster grind out crucial Champions Cup victory in Exeter epic
Exeter Chiefs v Leinster, Champions Cup
Kiss hails 'belligerent' pack after Ulster master 'the tough moments' in London
La Rochelle and Wasps served up a 78-point thriller this afternoon
Ulster breathe new life into Champions Cup campaign with huge win at a snowy Stoop
'I enjoyed the day and enjoyed the people of Munster but it was about getting the win'
Saracens-Clermont falls foul of the weather, but Ulster and Leinster games to go ahead
Leinster not getting caught up in Exeter's fairytale story
Ex-Chief Hayes blazing a trail for Shannon in his own December back-to-backs
Van Graan dismisses O'Connor's claim that Munster were 'cynical' at the breakdown
Keatley's night of redemption, back-row dominance and more talking points from Thomond
Four-try Munster produce their European best to freeze Leicester out in big win
Connacht come from 19 points down to score brilliant comeback win in Brive
Unbeaten Lansdowne top of the table at Christmas while Young Munster earn big win
Chris Ashton gifted Bath an easy try this afternoon with a horrendous clearance kick
Munster v Leicester Tigers, Champions Cup
'I've been in complete awe. My Grandad told me about Munster but it's exceeded expectations'