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Rugby union: Ben Foden left stunned by Heineken Cup final defeat

HEINEKEN HEARTACHE: Ben Foden was left crestfallen after Northampton Saints lost what has been hailed as the greatest final in the history of the Heineken Cup.In spite of a magnificent individual display, the Chester-born England full-back was unable to prevent Leinster from being crowned European champions in the most dramatic fashion on Saturday.Chester RUFC product Foden, 25, produced a superb try-saving tackle on Brian O’Driscoll before scoring an excellent try which helped underdogs Northampton take a seemingly unassailable 22-6 lead into the interval at the Millennium Stadium. But the Irish side were transformed after the break and an unanswered 27-point blitz inspired by Jonathan Sexton ensured they ran out 33-22 winners.It was also an afternoon to forget for Foden’s brother Tom, who was part of the Cheshire team that missed out on a trip to Twickenham after losing their Bill Beaumont Cup semi-final 37-17 to Lancashire.Read

Rugby union: Sheffield Tigers 16 Chester 14

Sheffield Tigers 16 Chester 14Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden out for Heineken Cup final glory

BEN Foden will attempt to win the biggest prize in European club rugby on Saturday when he lines-up for Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final against holders Leinster at the Millennium Stadium (5pm).Read

Rugby union: Chester Under 15s crowned Cheshire Cup winners

AN all-conquering team from Chester Rugby Club’s junior section has been crowned county champions for the fifth time.Read

Rugby union: Chester aiming for National League play-off glory

PROMOTION to the fourth tier of English rugby union would cap a season of stunning success for Chester RUFC.Read

Rugby union: Birkenhead Park 18 Chester 24

Birkenhead Park 18Chester 24Read

Rugby union: Ellesmere Port 24 Buxton 5

Ellesmere Port 24 Buxton 5Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden try helps Northampton Saints book Heineken Cup final place

BEN Foden is looking to round off a landmark season by lifting the Heineken Cup.Read

Rugby union: Birkenhead Park derby awaits as Chester close in on play-off berth

IT will be a nail-biting afternoon for Chester RUFC on Saturday as they travel to Birkenhead Park with their sights fixed firmly on booking a play-off place.Read

Rugby union: Rochdale 5 Chester 69

Rochdale 5 Chester 69Read

Rugby union: Chester 24 Rossendale 22

Chester 24 Rossendale 22Read

Rugby union: Chester slip up at Middlesbrough

CHESTER missed the chance to move into a National League Three North play-off place on Saturday when they went down 29-15 at relegation- threatened Middlesbrough.Read

Rugby union: Chester 3rds 124 Southport 2nds 0

Chester 3rds124 Southport 2nds 0Read

Rugby union: Sandal 8 Chester 22

Sandal 8 Chester 22Read

Rugby union: Chester 19 Bradford & Bingley 13

Chester 19Bradford & Bingley 13Read

Rugby union: Grand Slam dream dashed for Ben Foden as England lose to Ireland in Dublin

BEN Foden’s Grand Slam dreams were washed away in a Dublin downpour on Saturday as Ireland swept to a 24-8 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium.Read

Rugby union: Chester 3 Stockport 20

Chester 3 Stockport 20Read

Rugby union: Chester rugby star Ben Foden closes in on Grand Slam dream

BEN Foden’s dreams of Grand Slam glory will become a reality on Saturday if England beat Ireland in Dublin.Read

Rugby union: Port Sunlight 51 Helsby 24

Port Sunlight 51 Helsby 24Read

Rugby union: Waterloo 13 Chester 13

Waterloo 13 Chester 13Read

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