Gatland set to name World Cup squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland is set to name his 2015 World Cup training squad on Monday.

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World Rugby to monitor discipline http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby's governing body is willing to step in to assess player disciplinary issues in the build-up to the 2015 World Cup.

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Farrell escapes citing over tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell will not be cited for a high tackle on Bath's Anthony Watson in Saturday's Premiership final.

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More to come from Glasgow - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend predicts his Glasgow Warriors team will be even stronger next season after their Pro12 final win.

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Cornwall win County Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornwall beat Lancashire at Twickenham to win the County Championship for the first time in 16 years.

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Power and patience pays off for 'best-ever Glasgow' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Beattie marvels at Glasgow's impressive Pro12 title-winning performance against Munster.

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Woodward misses out on France job http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward will not become France boss after Toulouse legend Guy Noves takes the job.

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Farrell makes high tackle apology http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell apologises for the high tackle that ended Anthony Watson's Premiership final early.

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Launchbury and Slater face Baa-Baas http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Launchbury and Ed Slater resume their international careers by lining up for an England XV against the Barbarians.

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Carter sidelined with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia lock Sam Carter could be out for three months after suffering a knee injury playing for the ACT Brumbies.

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VIDEO: No rivalry with George Ford - Farrell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' Owen Farrell plays down talk of a rivalry with Bath fly-half George Ford ahead of Saturday's Premiership final against Bath.

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VIDEO: Bath need to prove style works - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Mike Ford says Bath need to prove they play "winning rugby" in Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Saracens.

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Scarlets announce loss of £1.7m http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets reveal £1.7m loss in accounts for 2014, a jump of more than £1m, while Cardiff Blues post a loss of almost £240,000.

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Gloucester v Bordeaux-Begles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester face Bordeaux-Begles at Worcester's Sixways Stadium in the European Rugby Champions Cup play-off.

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Pro12 final: Glasgow Warriors v Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors and Munster will both start without their club captains in the Pro12 final in Belfast.

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Townsend demands Glasgow focus http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Glasgow must not make the same mistake as last season - when they focused too much on enjoying the occasion at the Pro12 final.

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O'Connell expected to move to Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Munster second row Paul O'Connell is expected to complete a two-year deal to join Toulon after the World Cup.

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Hartley 'should not be isolated' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are wrong to drop Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley from their World Cup training squad, says ex-England forward Tim Rodber.

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Bath v Saracens (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath and Saracens meet in Saturday's Premiership final at Twickenham (14:30 BST).

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VIDEO: Bath need to show 'winning rugby' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath head coach Mike Ford tells BBC Points West his side need to prove that their attractive style of play can also be "winning rugby".

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Warriors seek improvements - Pyrgos http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Pyrgos says Glasgow Warriors aim to sort out recent set-piece problems for Saturday's Pro12 final.

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Warriors ready for Pro12 win - Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is adamant Glasgow Warriors have all the components to beat Munster in the Pro12 final on Saturday.

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VIDEO: 'Premiership win would be a dream' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Jonathan Joseph tells BBC Points West that winning the Premiership title with Bath "would be a dream" for the players.

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Hartley to be dropped for World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Dylan Hartley is set to be dropped from England's World Cup training squad after his latest disciplinary breach.

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'Ford offers you more than Farrell' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport's Jeremy Guscott looks ahead to Saturday's Premiership final between Bath and Saracens at Twickenham.

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McGrath World Cup fears for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt concedes Jack McGrath's World Cup participation is out of Ireland's control after his yellow card for kneeing.

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VIDEO: Sarries have different mindset - McCall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall tells BBC London 94.9 they go into the Premiership final against Bath with a different mindset to last year's final, which they lost to Northampton after extra time.

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Twickenham always special - Nelson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Mark Nelson says reaching Twickenham remains special for Lancashire, even as they head there for a seventh straight year.

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Hartley will not change - Hibbard http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Richard Hibbard believes England counterpart Dylan Hartley's aggression will be unaffected by his latest ban.

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Barbarians in narrow win over Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Cuthbert scores two tries as the Barbarians beat Ireland 22-21 in Thursday's match at Thomond Park.

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‘I just smash anything that moves' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Jacques Burger is relishing the chance to get his teeth into Bath, as Chris Jones discovers ahead of Saturday’s Premiership final.

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VIDEO: Bristol 'against' play-off system http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol chairman Chris Booy tells BBC Points West that he would like to "get rid of the play-off system" currently in place in the Championship.

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Williams can 'nail down' centre spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams will make the most of his opportunity with Wales following Jonathan Davies' injury says Tom Shanklin.

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Play-off format needs change - Ryan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester boss Dean Ryan says the promotion system needs changing, despite winning the Championship play-off final.

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Tigers hope Tait will sign new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mathew Tait could remain at Leicester Tigers next season despite agreeing a move to French side Bayonne in January.

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Gloucester sign fly-half Protheroe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mat Protheroe joins Premiership side Gloucester from National League One club Hartpury College.

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Hooker Hartley gets four-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Dylan Hartley is given a four-week ban for headbutting and is unavailable for the first game of the World Cup.

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Henry back for Ireland after illness http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Henry will play his first Ireland game since his mini-stroke last November in Thursday's match against the Barbarians.

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Ask Jeremy Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ahead of Saturday's Premiership final between Bath and Saracens at Twickenham, do you have a question for Jeremy Guscott?

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Hotel and flats plan for stadium http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plans for a hotel, flats, offices and conference facilities linked to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium are unveiled by the Welsh Rugby Union.

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Hartley could cost England - Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Dylan Hartley's disciplinary troubles could hurt England's World Cup chances, says ex-England man Matt Dawson.

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Davies out of the Rugby World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury.

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Glasgow to use pain of defeat - Reid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gordon Reid says Glasgow are out to banish painful memories of last year's final loss when they meet Munster in the Pro12 decider.

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Munster pair doubts for Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster duo Conor Murray and Simon Zebo are struggling to be fit for Saturday's Pro12 decider against Glasgow Warriors.

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Hartley facing disciplinary panel http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's England hooker Dylan Hartley is charged following an incident in Saracens' Premiership semi-final win over Saints.

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Championship final 'unique' - Thomas http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors forward Jonathan Thomas says there is a 'unique’ pressure about the Championship play-off final.

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London Irish may play New York game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish are "very close" to holding a match in New York next season, BBC Sport understands.

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Worcester v Bristol (Wed) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors host Bristol in Wednesday's Championship play-off final second leg at Ashton Gate (19:45 BST).

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Ulster's Pienaar in Barbarians team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and South Africa scrum-half Ruan Pienaar is named in the Barbarians team to take on Ireland at Thomond Park.

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'Perfectionist gene' to aid Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Studious Jason O'Halloran is relishing the prospect of coaching Scotland's promising backs, finds Jamie Lyall.

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England raging favourites - Cheika http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia boss Michael Cheika says England are hot favourites to win their World Cup pool game, despite missing two "great players".

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Leinster and Ulster dominate squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster and Connacht players do not feature in the Ireland squad for Thursday's match against the Barbarians.

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Australia great Smith joins Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign 111-cap Australia flanker George Smith, who turns 35 in July, from French club Lyon for next season.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Munster 21-18 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights from the Pro12.

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VIDEO: Munster singing after winning http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V sneaks into the Munster dressing room to see how the Irish province celebrated beating Ospreys.

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VIDEO: Penallta win Silver Ball http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V is at the final of the Glamorgan Silver Ball Trophy, as Penallta took on Ystrad Rhondda.

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VIDEO: Carmarthen Athletic's treasure trove http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presenter Ross Harries joins Wales hooker Ken Owens for a visit to Carmarthen Athletic RFC.

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VIDEO: "Whoever wins Group A will be in final" http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V pundits Jonathan Davies, Martyn Williams and Gareth Thomas discuss the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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Launchbury returns to England set-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Launchbury is poised to make his first international appearance in nearly a year for England against the Barbarians.

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Tandy proud despite play-off defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys coach Steve Tandy praises the efforts of his side despite their loss to Munster in the Pro12 play-off semi-final.

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Munster 21-18 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster set up a Pro12 final against Glasgow as they claim a dramatic win over the Ospreys at Thomond Park.

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Best despondent after Ulster defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best's nose bears the bloodied battle scars but the pain cuts way deeper after Ulster's latest failure on a big stage.

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England face Kiwis after Aussie loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's women will meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Amsterdam.

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Gloucester v Connacht (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Connacht in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup play-off at Kingsholm (15:30 BST).

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Legend Thorn hopes to delay farewell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad Thorn will not be afraid to show emotion when he quits rugby union - he just wants to postpone his retirement by a game.

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Wasps sign Downey and three more http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps complete the signing of James Downey, as well as bringing in Brendan Macken, Tom Bristow and Jamie Stevenson.

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VIDEO: Thorn eyes special Twickenham finale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester lock Brad Thorn says it would be "special" to ensure he prolongs his career by helping Tigers beat Bath in Saturday's Premiership semi-finals.

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Northampton v Saracens (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership play-off semi-final at Franklin's Gardens (14:00 BST).

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Bath v Leicester (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership play-off semi-final at The Recreation Ground (17:00 BST).

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Buckle faces lengthy Jersey lay-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey chairman Bill Dempsey says hooker Joe Buckle faces a 'minimum of eight months' out following knee reconstruction surgery.

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Henson 'will be back' despite break http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh centre Gavin Henson should be back for Bristol next season despite breaking his fibula says coach Sean Holley.

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Llewellyn not in Blues' coach hunt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Gareth Llewellyn says he is not in the running for the vacant head coach role at Cardiff Blues.

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Wing Robinson faces neck surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets wing Harry Robinson is to undergo neck surgery and is expected to be out of action for up to four months.

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Healy optimistic after neck surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Cian Healy is confident he will be fit for the Rugby World Cup after his neck surgery was deemed a success.

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Saints 'to use play-off experience' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood says they need to use their previous play-off experience in Saturday's semi-final.

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Glasgow Warriors v Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster restore their first-choice line-up as they visit Glasgow Warriors in their Pro12 semi-final at Scotstoun.

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Bemand named England women's coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Bemand is appointed lead coach of the World Cup-winning England women's rugby team with Matt Ferguson as assistant.

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Cowan-Dickie 'special', says Dawe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England international Graham Dawe says Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a 'special player'.

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Sarries to relish Saints atmosphere http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark McCall says Saracens will not be intimidated by the atmosphere at Northampton in their Premiership semi-final.

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VIDEO: Sam Warburton's punch bag fail http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Wales rugby captain Sam Warburton's punch bag fail backstage on The Clare Balding Show.

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O'Connor departs as Leinster coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian Matt O'Connor is leaving his post as Leinster coach by "mutual agreement" after a disappointing campaign.

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AUDIO: Ryan on Worcester's win at Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan on his side's Championship play-off final first-leg win at Bristol.

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Bath need to be 'mad for it' - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath have to be "mad for it" when they face Leicester in the Premiership play-off semi-finals, says fly-half George Ford.

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VIDEO: Bath will 'enjoy' Tigers semi-final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half George Ford says Bath aim to "enjoy themselves" during their Premiership play-off semi-final against Leicester Tigers.

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Sale sign ex-All Blacks lock Evans http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign former All Black forward Bryn Evans from Biarritz on a two-year contract.

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George and Mike Ford both win awards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath fly-half George Ford is the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season while father Mike wins the director of rugby award.

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Herring cleared of stamping offence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster hooker Rob Herring avoids a ban for stamping and can play in Friday's Pro12 semi-final against Glasgow.

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VIDEO: Lancaster sticks by selection policy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Stuart Lancaster says he will not change the policy to only select players based in England for the national team.

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O'Halloran to coach Scotland backs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manawatu Turbos head coach Jason O'Halloran is to succeed Duncan Hodge as Scotland's backs chief.

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VIDEO: From A level exam to play-off final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-hit Worcester meet Bristol in the Championship play-off final - with 17-year-old schoolboy Jamie Shillcock on the bench.

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Itoje 'will prosper in England camp' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Maro Itoje will impress if he is named in the England World Cup training camp, according to Saracens boss Mark McCall.

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Webb Pro12 award 'credit' to Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Steve Tandy says the whole Ospreys team helped scrum-half Rhys Webb win his Pro12 Player of the Year award.

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VIDEO: Tuilagi must prove himself - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill says centre Manu Tuilagi needs to focus on rugby and "prove that he is the player and person that he is".

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Wasps sign up seven on new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign four key players on new deals, Elliot Daly, Joe Simpson, Ashley Johnson and Matt Mullan, as well as three youngsters.

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Harlequins to milk Jones - O'Shea http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales prop Adam Jones is set for plenty of game time at Harlequins next season, says director of rugby Conor O'Shea.

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Bristol v Worcester (Wed) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Worcester in the Championship play-off final first leg at Ashton Gate on Wednesday (19:45 BST).

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VIDEO: Root & Edwards win ECB awards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Root says he is "thrilled to bits" to win the England Men's Cricketer of the Year award for 2014-15, while Charlotte Edwards says she is "absolutely delighted" to pick up the women's prize.

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Sale sign ex-Ireland back Stringer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign veteran former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer from Bath on a one-year deal for next season.

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Baxter pays tribute to captain Mumm http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Rob Baxter pays tribute to departing Exeter Chiefs captain Dean Mumm, who has played his last game before returning to Australia.

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Bristol to use last year's 'hurt' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol will take the "hurt" of last year's failure into Wednesday's Championship play-off final, says wing Charlie Amesbury.

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VIDEO: Score try, sign ball, sign camera! http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kenyan Collins Injera celebrates his 200th try on the World Rugby Sevens Series tour by signing the ball with a pen he had hidden in his sock.

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Wales release non-negotiable - Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions centre Jamie Roberts says being available for Wales duties was never in question when signing for Harlequins.

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Burgess merits England place - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath head coach Mike Ford says Sam Burgess' leadership skills will be a vital asset for England's World Cup training squad.

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Bristol trip suits Worcester - Betty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester flanker Sam Betty is happy with Bristol's decision to stage the first leg of their Championship play-off final.

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VIDEO: How would Woodward fix France? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup winning coach Clive Woodward speaking during the Six Nations on what he would do to fix the French national rugby team.

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'No issues' on Roberts' Wales release http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts will be available for Wales "whenever" after the centre's move to Harlequins was confirmed, says boss Conor O'Shea.

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How match fixers can cripple a sport http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From football to snooker, sporting authorities are under attack from the match-fixers who can damage a sport's economic future.

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Woodward 'on France job shortlist' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Clive Woodward is reportedly among eight candidates in line to take over as France coach after the World Cup.

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Baxter hails 'fantastic achievement' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says it was a "fantastic achievement" for his side to finish so close to the top four.

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Gatland could help Blues - Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says Warren Gatland's experience could help Cardiff Blues appoint a new coach.

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Harlequins agree to sign Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Wales international Jamie Roberts from French Top 14 side Racing Metro.

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Rhys Webb Pro12 player of the year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb and Edinburgh's Sam Hidalgo-Clyne recognised in Pro12 end-of-season awards.

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Home advantage thrills Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend is happy with a home Pro12 semi-final but expects a tough test against Ulster.

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Solomons targets centre signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons makes a top quality centre his highest signing priority over the close season.

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'Glasgow were like lions feeding on a carcass' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom English witnesses Glasgow Warriors go from insipid to inspired to claim top spot for the Pro12 semi-finals.

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Connacht 20-24 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys hang on to win 24-20 against Connacht in Galway but narrowly miss out on a home semi-final in the Pro12.

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Treviso 13-17 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets come from behind to beat Treviso 17-13 thanks to second half tries from Liam Williams and Steffan Evans and qualify for the Champions Cup.

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Munster 50-27 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster score eight tries in Cork to demolish the Dragons and clinch a home berth against Ospreys in the Pro12 semi-finals.

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Cardiff Blues 29-5 Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues run in five tries to finish 10th in the Pro12, beating bottom-side Zebre 29-5 at Arms Park.

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Edinburgh 23-36 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's hopes of reaching the European Champions Cup play-offs end with a home defeat by Leinster.

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England ensure Olympic sevens spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England book a rugby sevens place for Team GB at the Rio Olympics, after guaranteeing fourth spot in the World Sevens Series.

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Haskell backs anti-homophobia pledge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's James Haskell says homophobic language is "still too common" in sport, in the wake of a recent study into the issue.

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Tuilagi actions 'disgust' Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-England players Matt Dawson and Jeremy Guscott say they are "disappointed" by Manu Tuilagi's assault conviction.

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Chalmers seeks greater drug testing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland rugby international Craig Chalmers is calling for more drug testing in Scottish rugby.

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Cardiff Blues release hooker Rees http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales captain Matthew Rees is one of seven players set to leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season.

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Tuilagi admits police officer assault http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Manu Tuilagi will miss this year's World Cup after admitting assaulting a police officer, head coach Stuart Lancaster says.

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Exeter v Sale (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (15:30 BST).

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London Irish v Wasps (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:30 BST).

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Baxter commends Slade 'breakthrough' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Baxter commends Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade on a 'breakthrough year' after the fly-half won young player of the year.

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Trio set for final-day play-off race http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester, Exeter and Saracens head into the final day of the Premiership season battling for two remaining play-off spots.

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Newcastle v Harlequins (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:30 BST).

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Glasgow Warriors v Ulster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow captain Al Kellock returns while Ulster make 12 changes for Saturday's Pro12 match at Scotstoun.

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Bath v Gloucester (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (15:30 BST).

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Leicester v Northampton (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:30 BST).

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London Welsh v Saracens (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Welsh host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kassam Stadium (15:30 BST).

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Paris choice is blow to Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby confirms that Paris will be a venue on its World Sevens Series from next year, with Glasgow expected to lose out.

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Prop Jones eyeing coaching career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins-bound prop Adam Jones is keen to become a coach in the future but wants to prolong his playing career beyond next season.

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Lamont targets first title success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors veteran Sean Lamont is determined to claim the Pro12 title before he considers retirement.

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Scotland stay in World Sevens Series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will continue to compete in the World Sevens Series following the loss of host status on the circuit.

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England eligibility 'needs clarity' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Conor O'Shea and Jim Mallinder among the Premiership figures urging England to redefine their foreign selection policy.

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O'Driscoll helps Irish World Cup bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The world's most capped rugby player Brian O'Driscoll will spearhead Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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VIDEO: Tigers focus helped Slater return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester lock Ed Slater says his quicker-than-expected return from knee surgery was partly driven by a desire to prove people wrong.

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Former Wales prop Yapp retires http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and former Wales prop John Yapp announces his retirement from rugby after suffering a back injury.

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Faletau ended WRU talks - Lewis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chief Roger Lewis reveals Wales back-row Taulupe Faletau decided not to continue negotiations for a dual contract.

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Solomons signs new Edinburgh deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Solomons signs a 12-month extension as Edinburgh head coach despite missing his target finish in the Pro12.

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Cueto ready for Sale goodbye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Premiership's greatest ever accumulator of tries, Mark Cueto, on his mood swings as he prepares for his final game.

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VIDEO: 'It's the right time to go' - Cueto http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale winger Mark Cueto says it is the right time for him to retire from rugby at the end of the season.

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Player of the year double for Joseph http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England centre Jonathan Joseph receives double recognition at the Rugby Players' Association annual awards.

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Salvi to join Exeter from Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian flanker Julian Salvi will join Exeter Chiefs from Premiership rivals Leicester in the summer.

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Morgan wins player of year award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol's Wales international fly-half Matthew Morgan is named RFU Championship player of the year.

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Ireland to host Women's World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland is selected to stage the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup with the final to be held at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

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Tuala signs new Northampton deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Ahsee Tuala signs a new deal with Northampton, who agree to sign Scarlets' Sion Bennett and Sale's Alex Mitchell.

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May ready for 'strange' final game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh captain Tom May says his final Premiership game will be "strange" but is ready for retirement.

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Gatland playing North 'mind games' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says Wales coach Warren Gatland is playing "mind games" concerning George North.

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Coach Haag signs new Nottingham deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nottingham Rugby head coach Martin Haag signs a new two-year contract with the Championship side.

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Former lock Vernon enjoys Glasgow switch to centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richie Vernon discusses Glasgow's Pro12 title challenge and his transition from brawling back-row to refined outside centre.

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Burgess 'can offer more' at flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Burgess says he "can offer more" at flanker for Bath, but is unsure how that will impact on his England chances.

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Simpson out for up to eight weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson will miss the season finale against London Irish after suffering a knee ligament strain.

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Banned Bai to miss rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Seremaia Bai will miss the rest of the season after being banned for charging in to a ruck in the win over Wasps.

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VIDEO: Burgess 'really enjoying' new role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath flanker Sam Burgess tells BBC Points West he is enjoying his new position in the pack, having started his rugby union career at centre.

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Flanker Kvesic gets three-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester flanker Matt Kvesic is suspended for three weeks for a tip tackle in last week's win over London Irish.

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Ponty reject B&I Cup 'replacement' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pontypridd claim that Welsh Premiership teams will be replaced by regional 'A' sides in next season's British & Irish Cup.

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Saracens boss is desperate - Diamond http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale boss Steve Diamond rejects Saracens counterpart Mark McCall questioning how motivated the Sharks will be at Exeter.

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Lyle and Hughes extend Warriors stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Fraser Lyle and winger Rory Hughes agree contract extensions with Glasgow Warriors.

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Harlequins winger Williams to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins winger Tom Williams will retire at the end of the season and join the club's academy coaching staff.

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North 'symptom-free' from concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says he is "symptom-free" as he recovers from concussion but has no definite date to return to playing.

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Exiles boosted by Coventry arrival http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish have been boosted by the news Tom Coventry will take up his role as head coach earlier than planned.

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Hook in contention for Wales - Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Attack coach Rob Howley believes the door is still open to James Hook as Wales prepare for the 2015 World Cup.

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Italian plan to keep teams in Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Italian Rugby Federation proposes plan to prevent Zebre and Treviso from being expelled from the Pro12.

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England need quarters for Rio spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain will qualify for Rio 2016 if England reach the last eight in the last World Series leg of the Rugby Sevens.

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Ryan has faith in schoolboy Shillcock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester boss Dean Ryan has faith in schoolboy scrum-half Jamie Shillcock, should he need him in the play-off final.

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Irish on top in Pro12 Dream Team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Craig Gilroy, Rory Best and Franco van der Merwe are among seven Ireland-based players in Pro12 Dream Team.

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England trio up for Premiership award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Billy Vunipola are shortlisted for the Premiership Player of the Season award.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Ospreys 21-10 Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights from the Pro12.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Scarlets 16-6 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights from the Pro12.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Dragons 19-5 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights from the Pro12.

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VIDEO: Gatland on warm-ups, laws and beards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland talks to Scrum V about World Cup warm-ups, selection policy and facial hair.

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VIDEO: Webb 'like having Ronaldo or Messi' for Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V delights in Rhys Webb's skilful chip-kick that earned the Ospreys scrum-half a try in the 21-10 Pro12 win over Glasgow.

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VIDEO: Ugandan pair find Welsh rugby home http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V catches up with the two Ugandan rugby players who claimed asylum after the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Exeter get one over on 'fat lady' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'It is not over until the fat lady sings' - but what do you do when she starts opening her vocal chords before the end?

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Sarries need a 'reaction' - Wray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jackson Wray calls for Saracens to react well to the defeat by Exeter as they still have a chance of a top-four finish.

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Italian clubs could lose Pro12 places http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Treviso and Zebre could be expelled from the Pro12 and potentially be replaced by London Welsh and London Scottish.

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Cardiff Blues to hold coach talks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues will hold interviews for the vacant head coach role, with Wales assistant coach Rob Howley in the frame.

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Cockerill confirms Salvi Tigers exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Julian Salvi is leaving Leicester at the end of the season, director of rugby Richard Cockerill confirms.

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Murray calls time on Scotland career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's most-capped prop Euan Murray will not feature at this year's World Cup after announcing his international retirement.

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England third at Glasgow Sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England all but clinch Team GB's berth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing third in the Glasgow leg of the Sevens World Series.

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Scarlets 16-6 Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens scores the only try as Scarlets beat Cardiff Blues 16-6 to keep up their bid for a European Champions Cup place.

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Rotherham v Bristol (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Rotherham Titans host Bristol in Sunday's Championship play-off semi-final second leg (13:45 BST).

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Gatland 'hugely worried' about North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is concerned about George North's future following the wing's recent concussions.

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Wasps hopeful over Simpson injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps boss Dai Young is hopeful scrum-half will be fit for next weekend after limping off in the defeat by Leicester.

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Edinburgh's Davies to step down http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Managing director David Davies is to leave Edinburgh following "recent media speculation" he describes as "unhelpful".

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Northampton v London Welsh (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host London Welsh in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 BST).

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England 'against overseas inclusion' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals would oppose the inclusion of overseas-based players in the World Cup squad, BBC Sport understands.

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Gilroy ruled out of Munster clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster winger Craig Gilroy is ruled out of the key Pro12 clash with Munster after picking up a hamstring injury in training.

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Connacht bring in scrum-half Cooney http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht coach Pat Lam selects John Cooney in the only change for the Pro12 encounter against bottom club Zebre.

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Ospreys 21-10 Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys take over as Pro12 leaders from Glasgow thanks to tries from Ben John and Rhys Webb.

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Saracens v Exeter (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Exeter in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (14:00 BST).

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Wasps v Leicester (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:15 BST).

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Gloucester v London Irish (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (15:00 BST).

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Worcester v London Scottish (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host London Scottish in Friday's Championship play-off semi-final second leg at Sixways (19:45 BST).

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Sale v Newcastle (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (14:00 BST).

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VIDEO: Wasps game a 'must win' for Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers forward Jordan Crane says Saturday's "must-win" game against Wasps in Coventry will have added spice because of the London club's much-discussed relocation to the Midlands.

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No 'direct' bid for Faletau - Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

No direct approaches have been made to Newport Gwent Dragons for Taulupe Faletau, says chief executive Stuart Davies.

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Dragons' Gough announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons' former Wales second row Ian Gough is to retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

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Wales players should 'dread' camps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his players should "dread" what lies ahead in their pre-World Cup training camps.

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Why won't England pick overseas men? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Why are Nick Abendanon and Steffon Armitage unlikely to make England's World Cup squad? 5 live rugby union reporter Chris Jones explains.

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England may start World Cup 'away' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A random draw means England might be the "away" side for the World Cup opener with Fiji at Twickenham - and have to play in red.

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Barclay denies Scotland fall-out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets back-row John Barclay denies that a fall-out with management caused his 18-month Scotland exile.

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The genetic make-up of sport's elite http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Does sporting ability depend on our genetic make-up? Gabby Logan and her family had DNA tests to find out for a BBC programme.

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WRU withdraws Faletau dual contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union has withdrawn its offer of a national dual contract to Taulupe Faletau after he missed a deadline.

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Two-week bans for Meakes & Moriarty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bill Meakes and Ross Moriarty receive suspensions after committing offences in Gloucester's European Challenge Cup final win.

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Leicester confirm coaching set-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill confirms that Scott Hansen will join the club as a defence coach.

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Harlequins v Bath (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Bath in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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Quins move 'won't rule out' Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts' expected move to Harlequins will not preclude him from Wales selection, says head coach Warren Gatland.

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Tikoirotuma has x-factor - Delaney http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's interim head coach Glenn Delaney believes new signing Asaeli Tikoirotuma can make a huge impact next season.

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Arr suspension leaves Warriors short http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Arr is given a three-week ban to leave Worcester Warriors with a scrum-half crisis for Friday's Championship semi-final.

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Wasps reach £35m retail bond target http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps reach their £35m target after issuing a retail bond they hope could make them the richest rugby club in the world.

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Exeter 'can make history' - McGuigan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Byron McGuigan has said Exeter Chiefs can "make history" by finishing in the top four of the Premiership to claim a play-off place.

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Scotland Sevens could go part-time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby may withdraw from the Sevens World Series if it loses the right to be one of the event venues.

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Hines joins Scotland coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Hines joins the Scotland coaching staff, following his decision to retire midway through a two-year deal with Sale.

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Wasps rugby club calls £35m bond mark http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps, who now play at Coventry's Ricoh Arena, have hit their £35m target over the sale of their seven-year bond.

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Welsh's Hala'ufia gets five-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh back-rower Chris Hala'ufia is suspended for five weeks after pleading guilty to striking Leicester's Laurence Pearce.

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Gloucester at home in Euro play-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester will have home advantage against the Pro 12's seventh-placed team in the play-offs for the European Champions Cup.

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Quins winger to join London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish agree the signing of Harlequins Fijian winger Asaeli Tikoirotuma ahead of next season.

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London Welsh take new signings to 12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relegated London Welsh announce three more new signings to take their total for next season's Championship campaign to 12.

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Prop Jones to sit out Scarlets games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets will not risk prop Rhodri Jones for their final two games of the season as he continues his recovery following a shoulder injury.

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RFL urged to bring in screening tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

St Helens' Kyle Amor says heart screening should be mandatory across rugby league after Danny Jones' tragic death.

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World Cup key to Launchbury recovery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Launchbury says the "carrot" of the World Cup this September was huge motivation during his six-month injury absence.

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Cueto backs player heart screening http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In a wide-ranging interview, Mark Cueto talks about heart screening, the England team and his impending retirement.

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Russian club will be Euro 'surprise' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Russia's European Challenge Cup qualifiers Yenisei-STM will surprise opponents, says Newport Gwent Dragons boss Lyn Jones.

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Moriarty cited for alleged knee strike http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester flanker Ross Moriarty is cited after allegedly striking an Edinburgh player with his knee in the European Rugby Challenge Cup final.

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Warriors must keep discipline - Mills http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester centre Ryan Mills says they must stay disciplined in the Championship play-offs after a glut of yellow cards.

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Abendanon wins European player award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont full-back Nick Abendanon becomes the third Englishman in a row to be named European Player of the Year.

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Tigers captain Slater set for return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers captain Ed Slater is set to make his comeback from a serious knee injury suffered in September.

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Launchbury returns to Wasps squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Launchbury will be on the bench for London Wasps' game against Leicester on Saturday after recovering from a neck injury.

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Trio to meet in pre-season tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs Exeter, Bath and Gloucester will play in a pre-season tournament during the 2015 World Cup.

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Leicester sign back-rower McCaffrey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign back-rower Lachlan McCaffrey from London Welsh, while two players sign new deals with the club.

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Lydiate 'moving forward' at Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Dan Lydiate says players like Jamie Roberts can benefit from playing abroad, but he has improved since joining Ospreys.

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Scarlets recruit Allen from Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys number eight Morgan Allen will join Scarlets for the 2015-16 season.

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Roberts could test 'Gatland's Law' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales captain Gwyn Jones says 'Gatland's Law' will be questioned as Jamie Roberts edges closer to joining Harlequins.

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Euro win 'a privilege' - Halfpenny http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny says helping Toulon win a historic third European Champions Cup was "a privilege".

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Pontypridd seek Bridgend 'revenge' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pontypridd face Bridgend in Sunday's Swalec Cup final chasing a third successive double and revenge for spoiling a "perfect" season.

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VIDEO: JPR and David on 1979 Welsh Cup final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bridgend and Pontypridd captains JPR Williams and Tommy David remember the 1979 Welsh Cup final, won 18-12 by Bridgend.

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AUDIO: Humphreys on Gloucester v Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys speaks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire after Friday's 19-13 European Challenge Cup final win over Edinburgh.

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Ospreys' Jones announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international and Ospreys prop Duncan Jones retires from rugby after failing to recover from a foot injury.

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Davies aims to eclipse Halfpenny http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies wants to "get the better" of Wales team-mate Leigh Halfpenny when Clermont face Toulon in the Champions Cup final.

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Armitage a 'good idea' for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steffon Armitage is one of the world's best players and would boost England's World Cup hopes, says Toulon's owner.

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Bristol v Rotherham (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol take on Rotherham Titans in Saturday's Championship play-off semi-final first leg at Ashton Gate.

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Clermont Auvergne v Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Clermont Auvergne and Toulon meet in the European Rugby Champions Cup final at Twickenham (17:00 BST).

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Phillips signs new London Welsh deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips signs a new deal with the club and will lead them in the Championship next season.

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D'Arcy to retire after World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster centre Gordon D'Arcy will retire from professional rugby after the World Cup in October.

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Rugby World Cup live on BBC radio http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC secures live radio commentary rights for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, to be held in England and Wales from 18 September.

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Who will be Wales' 10th Euro champ? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Either Leigh Halfpenny or Jonathan Davies will become Wales' 10th European Cup winner - who are their nine predecessors?

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Solomons seeks 'huge' Edinburgh win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Solomons says Edinburgh may need their best showing of the season in the Challenge Cup final against Gloucester.

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Falcons sign Italy wing Venditti http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons announce the signing of Italy wing Giovanbattista Venditti from Zebre on a two-year contract.

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