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Qareqare's Hat-Trick Secures Castleford Victory Over St Helens

Jason Qareqare's hat-trick propelled Castleford Tigers to a strong victory over St Helens, halting the Saints' winning streak and securing back-to-back Super League wins for Castleford.

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Jason Qareqare dives in for a try to Castleford

Bordeaux Dominate Leinster to Retain Champions Cup Title

Bordeaux-Begles defeated Leinster with five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup, marking France's sixth consecutive win in the competition.

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WRU Finances Stable Despite Controversial Regional Team Cut Plan

WRU CFO Gavin Marshall says finances are stable despite plans to cut a regional rugby team amid protests and financial challenges.

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Ulster's Progress Despite Challenge Cup Final Defeat in Bilbao

Ulster's bid for their first trophy in 20 years ended with a heavy defeat to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final. Despite setbacks, including missing key players, Ulster showed progress and remain optimistic about their future.

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Charnley’s Hat-Trick and Hanley’s Brilliance Lead Leigh to Big Win Over Hull

Josh Charnley scored a hat-trick as Leigh Leopards defeated Hull FC, with Umyla Hanley also impressing with three assists and a try in Leigh's biggest win of the season.

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Leeds Rhinos Dominate Huddersfield Giants to Regain Super League Lead

Leeds Rhinos defeated Huddersfield Giants with nine tries to reclaim the Super League top spot, extending Huddersfield's losing streak to five games.

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Leeds Rhinos player Harry Newman, in dark blue shirt and white short, dives over the try line to score against Huddersfield Giants while to his left the Leeds mascot Ronnie the Rhino raises his arms in celebration and fans applaud in the background.

Cardiff Faces South Africa Trip Without Excuses Ahead of URC Quarter-Final

Cardiff prepares for a challenging URC quarter-final trip to South Africa against Stormers, emphasizing no excuses despite travel difficulties and costs.

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Flanker Dan Thomas runs with the ball surrounded by Cardiff team-mates and Stormers players

Ulster Aims to End 20-Year Trophy Drought in Challenge Cup Final vs Montpellier

Ulster faces Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final aiming to end a 20-year trophy drought. Despite missing key players, the team is confident and united, ready to seize this rare opportunity in Bilbao.

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Michael Lowry and the Challenge Cup trophy

Fit-again Robert Baloucoune to Start for Ulster in European Challenge Cup Final

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune returns from elbow injury to start on the wing in Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier, boosting the team's chances to end a 20-year trophy drought.

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Ospreys Close to Signing New Welsh Rugby PRA, Stadium Redevelopment Underway

Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley confirms the team is close to signing the new Welsh rugby PRA. Stadium redevelopment at St Helen's in Swansea will start soon, aiming for readiness by the 2026-27 season despite funding delays.

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Ulster Names Clarke Dermody as New Forwards Coach for 2026-27 Season

Ulster Rugby has appointed Clarke Dermody, former New Zealand international and Highlanders coach, as forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season, replacing Jimmy Duffy.

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NRL Player Jai Arrow Retires at 30 Following Motor Neurone Disease Diagnosis

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow retires at 30 after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, ending a decade-long NRL career spanning 178 games and 12 State of Origin appearances.

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