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Morgan Parra to leave Clermont
Thirteen years after joining from Bourgoin, Morgan Parra is leaving Clermont, with a queue of clubs forming for his signature for next season.
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Tomas Lavanini banned for five weeks
Argentina second-row Tomas Lavanini has been hit with a five-week ban following his illegal clearout of Ireland prop Cian Healy in November.
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EPCR opens the door to loan solution
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has relaxed its registration rules, leaving the door open for teams to register loan players to fulfil fixtures.
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Semi Radradra return boosts Bristol Bears
The 23-man squads have been named for Friday’s English Premiership clash as Gloucester take on Bristol at Kingsholm in the West Country derby.
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Cheslin Kolbe closer to return and Toulon debut
After a mid-season move that grabbed many a headline, Springbok Cheslin Kolbe is now close to returning to action and making his debut for Toulon.
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Springbok stars set to make their URC bow
Three matches take place in the United Rugby Championship on Friday as Sharks, Edinburgh and Leinster face Bulls, Benetton and Connacht.
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Scarlets urge EPCR to reconsider postponement stance
Scarlets have taken the opposite stance to Cardiff and want the EPCR to reschedule their Champions Cup game against Bristol next weekend.
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‘Sky is the limit for Marcus Smith’ – Nick Evans
Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans insists Marcus Smith has already set an incredible standard in his career but believes he can still get better.
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Mike Blair wants more of the same from Edinburgh
Mike Blair has urged his Edinburgh players to continue where they left off against Dragons when they host Benetton in their match on Friday.
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‘Defeats a good thing for All Blacks’ – Damian McKenzie
All Blacks full-back Damian McKenzie is not too worried by their shock defeats to Ireland and France in the Autumn Nations Series last month.
