Composition of Champions Cup last 16 offers clues to Six Nations supremacy
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Presence of five English sides appears positive for Steve Borthwick but Warren Gatland may have more to smile aboutThe Six Nations is just around the corner and there is mounting evidence to suggest it will be even more cutthroat than ever....

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/22/composition-of-champions-cup-last-16-offers-clues-to-six-nations-supremacy

Henry Slade shows his old class as Exeter overcome card-happy Castres
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Pool A: Exeter 40-3 CastresScrappy French side pick up one red card and three yellowsThey claim a home tie in the final 16, but Exeter looked as off-colour in overcoming a motiveless Castres as any of the English sides who ha...

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/21/henry-slade-shows-his-old-class-as-exeter-overcome-card-happy-castres

Nick David sinks Sharks to seal Champions Cup progress for Harlequins
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Pool A: Harlequins 39-29 SharksDavid scores standout try in much-needed victoryHarlequins secured their place in the Champions Cup knockout stages in considerable style, chalking up their first victory of 2023 with an impressive show o...

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/21/harlequins-sharks-champions-cup-rugby-union-match-report

Kurtley Beale: Wallabies winger granted bail after Bondi sexual assault charges
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Beale was ordered to surrender his passport, not contact witnesses and to report to police daily after appearing in Parramatta local courtFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest upd...

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/21/kurtley-beale-wallabies-winger-granted-bail-after-bondi-sexual-assault-charges