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Lando Norris lays down early marker ahead of F1 title shootout in Abu Dhabi

The McLaren driver was 0.363 seconds quicker than rival Max Verstappen in practice.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

Fifth for Ireland's McCartney as Shortt takes seventh at European Short Course Championships

McCartney clocked 2:19.90 in the final of the Women’s 200m Breaststroke as Shortt finished the Men’s 100m Backstroke in 50.10.

Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw

Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 5

All the Champions Cup team news and line-ups in one place

Track the latest team news announcements and line-ups as the 2025-26 Champions Cup gets under way.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

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Let’s find out what you know.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

Pico Lopes wins Soccer Writers Personality of the Year

Athlone striker Kelly Brady runaway of women’s award while Waterford FC kitman Michael Walsh is recognised for six decades of service.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Andy Onyeama-Christie on brink of Saracens exit as new club emerge

Newcastle Red Bulls could pile more transfer misery on Saracens after moving into pole position to land Scotland international Andy Onyeama-Christie when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 5

Tipuric frustrated by uncertainty over Ospreys

Justin Tipuric is frustrated by the uncertainty over the future of Ospreys under the WRU's plans for the professional game.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

One of Test rugby's smallest players calls time on career

US Eagles utility back, Nate Augspurger, has announced his retirement, aged 35.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Stormers lock adds weight to Zimbabwe's Rugby World Cup mission

Gary Porter has made himself available to the Sables, who have been drawn in Pool F with England, Wales and Tonga at RWC 2027.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Watch the Cape Town SVNS and much more live on RugbyPass TV

It’s a bumper weekend of action on RugbyPass TV, as the HSBC SVNS heads to Cape Town for round 2 of the SVNS Series, the Rugby Europe Super Cup returns after the international break and Cambridge head to Bedford in the Champ!

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Damien Hoyland: 'There’s still plenty left in me'

There was almost a decade between Damien Hoyland’s last outing on a sevens field and last weekend’s HSBC SVNS season opener.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 5

Crabb leaves Gloucester-Hartpury to return to Wales

Wales lock Gwen Crabb leaves Gloucester-Hartpury to play in the Celtic Challenge for Brython Thunder.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

Waterford make Conan Noonan loan permanent and sign Benny Couto from Cork City

Blues are looking to strengthen ahead of 2026 campaign.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

Ruesha Littlejohn handed five-match suspension for violent conduct

FA argued the standard three-game ban was ‘clearly insufficient’ in this case.

Buffalo Bills News / RugbyPass / December 5

'We didn’t feel it was right' - Newcastle Red Bulls explain Christian Wade call

Newcastle Red Bulls have named their team for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener away to Lyon, with head coach Alan Dickens clarifying why new recruit Christian Wade has not yet been selected.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Dublin return holds no fears for League-loving Cadan Murley

The winger captains a Harlequins side missing rested England trio, Marcus Smith, Fin Baxter and Chandler Cunningham-South, for the clash vs Leinster.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Sharks name B-team for French giants as Plumtree exit fast-tracked

The Sharks have confirmed that John Plumtree will step down as head coach after Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Toulouse.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Schell out for season with injuries to ACL

Julia Schell will miss the remainder of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season after she sustained injuries to her anterior cruciate ligament.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 5

Worcester sign former Exeter centre Hendrickson

Champ side Worcester Warriors sign former Exeter Chiefs centre Tom Hendrickson who makes an immediate debut against Cornish Pirates.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

Lions return; first start for Edinburgh's 'Beast' vs Toulon

Teenager Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, the potential heir to Zander Fagerson's throne as Scotland's premier tight-head, has been handed his first Edinburgh start in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash with Toulon at Hive Stadium.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 5

My honest prediction for the Investec Champions Cup – Andy Goode

The French clubs have had a stranglehold on the Champions Cup for five years but the South Africans are primed and ready to break that grip.

Rugby News / The42 / December 5

Connacht and Ireland's Nicole Fowley retires from international rugby

Fowley first came to prominence with Galwegians and Connacht in 2016.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 5

Bradford Bulls sign ex-Salford centre Marsters

Bradford Bulls sign former Huddersfield Giants and Salford Red Devils centre Esan Marsters on a three-year deal.

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