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Racing’s Kolisi leads South Africa to World Cup
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Racing’s Kolisi leads South Africa to World Cup

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi, who joins Investec Champions Cup contenders Racing 92 for the 2023-24 campaign, made history on Saturday night as he became only the second player to lead his country to a second Rugby World Cup title.

29 Oct 2023

2 min

Saracens stars shine to secure England bronze
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Saracens stars shine to secure England bronze

Investec Champions Cup hopefuls Saracens will be buoyed by the form of their stars at the Rugby World Cup as Ben Earl, Theo Dan and Owen Farrell combined for all of England’s points in their 26-23 win over Argentina in the bronze medal match on Friday in Paris.

28 Oct 2023

2 min

Five EPCR players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final
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Five EPCR players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final

After almost two months of exciting Rugby, everything comes to a head in the World Cup’s showpiece final at the Stade de France as New Zealand take on South Africa. So, we've picked five players from EPCR clubs to keep an eye out for in the final.

27 Oct 2023

3 min

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
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Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final

English official Wayne Barnes will call on all his big game experience of refereeing European rugby’s major showpieces when he steps out at the Stade de France this weekend to take charge of the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand.

24 Oct 2023

2 min

Snyman and Pollard heroics send South Africa to final
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Snyman and Pollard heroics send South Africa to final

A dramatic Rugby World Cup semi-final packed full of Investec Champions Cup talent saw South Africa edge out England 16-15 in Paris on Saturday night to make a second successive final. 

22 Oct 2023

2 min

Montoya: The final dream is over
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Montoya: The final dream is over

It was a tough evening for Leicester Tigers hooker Julián Montoya and his Argentinian team-mates as they exited the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the hands of New Zealand in a 44-6 semi-final rout at the Stade de France on Friday evening.

21 Oct 2023

2 min

EPCR fly-halves do battle as England meet South Africa in semi-final
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EPCR fly-halves do battle as England meet South Africa in semi-final

The monumental Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa on Saturday will feature a fascinating duel at fly-half, between one of EPCR’s most decorated stars and a recent debutant in its competitions.

20 Oct 2023

3 min

Six times EPCR players changed the course of the Rugby World Cup knockout stage
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Six times EPCR players changed the course of the Rugby World Cup knockout stage

With the Rugby World Cup knockout stage approaching the semi-finals, we look back at the EPCR players who have changed the competition's outcome in years gone by.

18 Oct 2023

3 min

Four Investec Champions Cup players to watch in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals
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Four Investec Champions Cup players to watch in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals this weekend, we take a look at the Investec Champions Cup stars who could make the difference for their respective nations.

17 Oct 2023

2 min

EPCR stars take centre stage in thrilling World Cup quarter-finals
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EPCR stars take centre stage in thrilling World Cup quarter-finals

Huge names from across Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup clubs were front and centre as Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals produced two gripping affairs.

16 Oct 2023

2 min

Sclavi crosses as Argentina book New Zealand semi-final
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Sclavi crosses as Argentina book New Zealand semi-final

Argentina and Stade Rochelais prop Joel Sclavi scored a crucial try to help his nation overcome Wales 29-17 and set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand next Friday.

15 Oct 2023

2 min

Saracens team-mates collide as England face Fiji in World Cup quarter-final
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Saracens team-mates collide as England face Fiji in World Cup quarter-final

Saracens' Fijian prop Eroni Mawi will go head-to-head against five domestic team-mates as the island nation take on England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille on Sunday.

14 Oct 2023

3 min