Champions Cup roundup: Glasgow sink Sale with stylish opening victory
Glasgow Warriors extended their unbeaten start to the new season by pulling away to claim an impressive 47-27 win at Sale in Pool 1.
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Dembele atones for penalty miss in PSG win at Strasbourg
STRASBOURG, France, Oct 17 : Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique gambled with a much-changed starting lineup and was almost made to pay as the Ligue 1 champions rode their luck to claim a 3-1 victory at RC Strasbourg on Saturday.
Connacht secure first win over Saracens in 13-try European thriller
An unrelenting Connacht delivered a European thriller at the Dexcom Stadium, overcoming three-time champions Saracens for the first time in four meetings to secure an impressive win in their opening Champions Cup game.
Sam Prendergast plays starring role as Leinster secure bonus-point win over Clermont
Big picture. Seven tries, a bonus-point win in France, a dominant scrum and lineout, the constituent parts of a super pack performance, collectively and individually. Small picture. Leinster will reflect on untidy passages, lack of precision, some wayward passing and, at times, an absence of stickability in their first-up tackling.
Ulster secure bonus-point win away to Zebre in Challenge Cup opener
Ulster got the job done in Parma, claiming their first win of the season and opening their Challenge Cup campaign with the hoped-for five points even though they had to battle to come away with the maximum return.
Steph Labbé parts ways with Vancouver Rise FC
Vancouver Rise FC has parted ways with its first-ever hire, sporting director Steph Labbé.
Kerry hold First Division champions Cork City to secure historic playoff spot
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Hazlewood says reverse swing may be a factor in South Africa test series
Oct 16 : Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood predicts reverse swing may be crucial to the outcome of the three-test series against South Africa, where abrasive pitches are helping revive a fading art.