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Rugby Union: Saracens win in dramatic fashion

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Saracens 20-19 Bristol Bears Francois Hougaard scored a late try as Saracens came from behind to beat Bristol. An AJ MacGinty penalty and Harry Thacker try put Bristol ahead in a cagey first half. James Williams and Alex Goode traded penalties before a Theo Dan try reduced the gap to four points. Gabriel Ibitoye's try 10 minutes from time put Bristol nine points clear, but Rotimi Segun retaliated. Hougaard then crossed at the death to snatch the win. Saracens proved why they have been so dominant this season though as Segun powered over to set up a dramatic finale. Highlights in the vide below. Footage from  Premiership Rugby - YouTube All the best reaction Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told local radio in London: "This one is a bit different because we had significant change all the way through the team, a lot of international players not available or we were choosing not to be available to give some younger lads a chance." The Saracens was full of praise for...

Rugby Union: Heineken Champions Cup last 16 fixtures announced

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Which team is on track to win the Heineken Champions Cup? The eight ties to be played in the first knockout round of the Heineken Champions Cup have now been confirmed. YOUR ROUND OF 16 MATCH UPS 📢 Best tie? 👀 #HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/uUzz7f83LT — Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) January 22, 2023 The list of qualifiers consists of five English teams, three each from France, Ireland and South Africa, plus one representative apiece from Scotland and Wales. The last 16 ties, to be played from 31 March to 2 April, are as follows: Leinster v Ulster Exeter v Montpellier Sharks v Munster Saracens v Ospreys Leicester v Edinburgh Stormers v Harlequins Toulouse v Bulls La Rochelle v Gloucester The ties will be settled as one-off matches rather than the two-leg format that was in operation for last-16 games last season. Some of the best moments from the Pool games Toulouse 20-16 Munster  Toulouse continued their unbeaten run in the Heineken Champions Cup with a...