Ex-All Black Taylor axed by club for leaving country during virus

French club Pau announced that they have dismissed former All Blacks flyhalf Tom Taylor for leaving the country in March without permission during the coronavirus pandemic.

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European review: Player of the week, flop & more

Then there were four. Following a thrilling weekend of rugby, we now know who will contest the Champions and Challenge Cup finals.

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Cardiff edge Pau to reach Challenge Cup final

Cardiff Blues secured their passage to the Challenge Cup final with a hard-fought 16-10 victory over Pau at the Arms Park.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

Following six months of intense continental competition the protagonists have been whittled down to just four teams in both the Champions and Challenge Cups.

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Challenge Cup: Blues join Gloucester in semis

Gloucester survived a frantic finish to end Connacht's unbeaten run in the European Challenge Cup with a 33-28 quarterfinal win at the Sportsground.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across all of the quarterfinals.

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Challenge Cup: Connacht into quarters

Connacht booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup after a 24-24 draw with Worcester.