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Jalibert kicks Bordeaux-Begles into first semi-final

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Bordeaux-Begles’ Matthieu Jalibert is congratulated by Cameron Woki after he kicks a last-minute penalty Matthieu Jalibert kicked all 24 of Bordeaux-Begles’ points – including a last-minute 55-metre penalty kick – to send his side into the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time. They defeated a stubborn Racing 92 side 24-21

Crusaders impressive on opening day of U20s tournament

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Continuing the franchise's remarkable record, the Crusaders Under 20 squad sent out a warning to rivals at the Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s played in Taupo on Sunday. Up against the Blues in their first game, the southern side showed great discipline and control to punish the Blues' infringements

GOLDEN POINT THRILLER IN DUNEDIN

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All Black Damian McKenzie provided the goal-kicking difference to land an extra-time golden point penalty goal to give the Chiefs a 26-23 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. He kicked 16 points but two late shots, a dropped goal and a penalty goal, in normal time missed, and the

CLUB DAY AND SEVENS CELEBRATIONS FOR CRUSADERS VISIT

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A celebration of grassroots rugby and fast paced sevens will add to the excitement for the visit of defending Super Rugby Aotearoa champion Crusaders when they meet the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium on Sunday. As well as the annual ‘Club Day,’ when the Hurricanes pay tribute to clubs throughout the country,

FRANCE RELIEVED TO MAKE STRONG START TO WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS

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France had been a little concerned about how they would kick off the Women’s Six Nations but they need not have worried after a dream start against Wales in Vannes. Manager Annick Hayraud admitted there had been some concerns about how Les Bleues would settle into their game at the Stade