Japan opened the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 30-10 victory over a dogged Russian team. Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick of tries as hosts recovered from the shock of conceding an early try.
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South African Rugby legend Chester Williams has passed away aged 49 of a suspected heart attack. He was the only black player in the Springbok team that won the Rugby World Cup on home soil in 1995.
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Saracens edged out Leinster 20-10 in an energy sapping Champions Cup final. The result sees Leinster’s quest to lift the trophy for a fifth time end while Saracens claim the title for the third time.
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Leinster will face Saracens in the Champions Cup final after beating Toulouse 30-12 at the Aviva Stadium. They will look to become the first side to win 5 European Cups.
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Munster suffered yet another Champions Cup semi-final loss today well beaten 32-16 by the Saracens in Coventry.
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