England players 'pushed to limit' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's players are being "pushed to the limit" in their pre-World Cup camp, says forwards coach Graham Rowntree.

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Saints sign ex-Bristol centre Eves http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign former Bristol centre Luke Eves on a short-term deal as cover for the World Cup.

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Bath move to benefit Faletau - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau's proposed move to Bath could help further develop his game says former Wales captain Ryan Jones.

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England win Super Series opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah McKenna scores two tries to help England to a 39-13 win over the USA in the Rugby Super Series in Calgary.

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A far cry from Scotland's first World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Scotland prepare for the World Cup in France, Colin Deans recalls the solitary training he did ahead of the 1987 event.

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'England must not repeat mistakes' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Martin Johnson urges the England players not to repeat the mistakes of the 2011 World Cup.

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London Welsh return to Old Deer Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are leaving Oxford and returning to Old Deer Park in south-west London for their 2015-16 home games.

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Cuthbert's place not certain - James http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Cuthbert would be "very lucky" to regain his Wales place even if Liam Williams misses the World Cup, says Dafydd James.

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Davies appointed Ebbw Vale coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Gloucester and Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies has been appointed Ebbw Vale RFC's new head coach.

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Blues turn to Steadman for defence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Great Britain rugby league international Graham Steadman becomes Cardiff Blues’ new defence coach.

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England 'speed-dated' new coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New England women's lead coach Scott Bemand says he and his players have been getting to know each other by "speed-dating".

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VIDEO: Gatland: 'Any issues, ring me' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland explains selection criteria for non-home-based players after the 2015 World Cup.

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Bath move would not 'harm' Faletau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau's Wales career would be "protected" if Dragons accept Bath's "significant" offer, says Warren Gatland.

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Six-month ban for ex-Leicester coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Phil Blake is banned for six months by an RFU disciplinary panel after being found guilty of two breaches of betting regulations.

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AUDIO: Worcester favour larger Premiership http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors chief executive Jim O'Toole tells BBC Hereford & Worcester why he favours a moratorium on automatic promotion and relegation.

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We want attacking rugby - Casey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish chief executive Bob Casey says he wants his side to play attacking rugby under new head coach Tom Coventry.

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Allen eyes new role with Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Anthony Allen says he would like to stay involved with Leicester Tigers in a coaching capacity following his retirement.

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

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies says Taulupe Faletau joining Bath would undermine the concept of Gatland's Law.

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Blues job process 'questionable' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing Cardiff Blues coach Dale McIntosh questions the region's interview process for the role of head coach.

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Six Nations 'free TV' deal urged http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh culture and sports minister urges the UK Government to protect rugby's Six Nations as a free-to-air TV event.

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Trimble makes Ireland training squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fit-again Ulster wing Andrew Trimble is named in a 45-man Ireland training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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McIntosh steps down at Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues confirm forwards coach Dale McIntosh is to leave the region following the arrival of Danny Wilson as head coach.

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Welsh to confirm 'home' within days http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh will tell supporters within days where they will play their home matches next season, BBC Radio Oxford understands.

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Williams injury worry for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have a 2015 Rugby World Cup worry over back-three player Liam Williams, who has undergone foot surgery.

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Jones in line for Exeter centre role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says St Helens forward Josh Jones could play at centre when he makes the switch to rugby union.

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Leicester's Allen forced to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Anthony Allen is forced to retire at the the age of 28 because of a knee injury.

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'Faletau may do well to leave Wales' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau's trophy ambitions might be better served playing outside Wales, says ex-England centre Jeremy Guscott.

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VIDEO: Strettle decision disappoints Lancaster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster describes his side's World Cup preparations so far as "frustrating", after losing winger David Strettle and potentially fly-half Danny Cipriani

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Lancaster 'surprised' by Strettle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Lancaster says he is "surprised" and "disappointed" at the withdrawal of David Strettle from the England World Cup squad.

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Tigers sign Falcons forward Barrow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Dom Barrow from Newcastle after the second-row forward activates a release clause in his contract.

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Baxter relaxed about adding to squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he is not under pressure to make any more signings at the Premiership club.

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Simpson still nurses World Cup hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson recovers from his knee injury in time to be considered for England's World Cup squad.

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Strettle out of World Cup squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont-bound David Strettle withdraws from England's World Cup training squad and is replaced by Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni.

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Exeter bring in Gloucester's Hill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign forward Jonny Hill from Premiership rivals Gloucester on a two-year contract.

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New Zealand 21-16 England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand win the World Rugby U20 Championship for the fifth time after beating England 21-16 in Italy.

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Dragons' Faletau could join Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau could be on the verge of signing for Bath.

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England to play three Tests down under http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia will host England in a three-Test series for the first time, after the 2015-16 Premiership season.

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Wasps' European pool a 'humdinger' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' European Champions Cup pool with Toulon, Leinster and Bath is a "humdinger", says chief executive Nick Eastwood.

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Casey is new London Irish chief exec http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Exiles captain Bob Casey is appointed London Irish chief executive as the club reshapes its management structure.

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Ireland's Ruddock is World Cup doubt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock could miss the World Cup after suffering a possible broken arm for the second time in six months.

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England not troubled - Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Sam Warburton says World Cup rivals England will cope without disciplined absentees Manu Tuilagi and Dylan Hartley.

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Roberts to play in Varsity match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts will play for Cambridge University in the Varsity match against Oxford on 10 December.

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London Welsh chief executive departs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh confirm the departure of chief executive Mike Stevens after just a year in the job.

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Edinburgh to stage 2017 Euro finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh will host both European club rugby finals in 2017, with the Champions Cup being held at Murrayfield.

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Bath, Wasps and Leinster with Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath, Wasps and Leinster are drawn with holders Toulon in the pool stages for the 2015-16 European Rugby Champions Cup.

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Humphreys explains Bell appointment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester boss David Humphreys defends Jonny Bell's appointment as defence coach in place of John Muggleton.

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Exeter Chiefs sign St Helens' Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs have signed St Helens rugby league player Josh Jones on a two-year contract in a cross-code move.

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Bastareaud reveals suicide attempt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France and Toulon player Mathieu Bastareaud reveals he attempted suicide six years ago.

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Merthyr RFC bid for Rees and Powell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Matthew Rees and fellow international Andy Powell are considering offers to join Merthyr RFC.

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VIDEO: Emotional roadside haka for Collins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neemia Tialata leads an emotional roadside tribute to former team-mate Jerry Collins and his wife, who died in a car crash last week.

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Manchester to host World Under-20 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manchester has been chosen to host the 2016 World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

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

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

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Johnston becomes ninth Wasps signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Samoan tighthead prop James Johnston from Premiership champions Saracens - the club's ninth 2015-16 signing.

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Humphreys hopeful on Galarza injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's director of rugby David Humphreys says Argentina lock Mariano Galarza should be fit for the World Cup.

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Stade Francais 12-6 Clermont Auv'gne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais hand Clermont Auvergne their 11th loss in 12 French finals with a narrow win at the Stade de France.

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Saints stand demolition begins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Work is continuing to demolish the Sturtridge Pavilion at Northampton Saints' Franklin's Gardens stadium.

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Sports stars get Birthday Honours http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales rugby great Gareth Edwards is among the sports stars recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

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Percival quits Warriors for Grenoble http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors lock forward James Percival leaves Sixways to sign for French Top 14 side Grenoble.

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Blues' Wilson wants Pro12 progress http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New head coach Danny Wilson wants to lead Cardiff Blues into the European Champions Cup, but says it is a long-term project.

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Albion bring in Exeter youngsters http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter academy scrum-half Jack Maunder, forward Ed Holmes and winger Harrison Cully agree season-long loans to Plymouth Albion.

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Newcastle re-purchase Kingston Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Rugby Ltd, which owns the city's union and league clubs, purchases the freehold for Kingston Park.

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Russell eyes longer Glasgow stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell hopes he and coach Gregor Townsend will stay with Pro12 winners Glasgow Warriors beyond next summer.

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Emotional roadside haka for Collins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A group of former New Zealand rugby players perform a roadside haka in memory of Jerry Collins, who died last week.

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Blues appoint Wilson as head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues name Danny Wilson as their new head coach on a three-year contract after his departure from Bristol.

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McGuigan signs one-year Exeter deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs full-back Byron McGuigan signs a new one-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Dragons sign backs Warren and Scott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons sign one-cap Wales centre Adam Warren from Scarlets and London Welsh wing Nick Scott.

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Armitage 'disruptive for England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson says a late World Cup call-up for Steffon Armitage would have been disruptive for England.

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Ritchie 'confident' England can cope http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU boss says England's players know the World Cup is the "opportunity of their lives" - despite off-pitch troubles.

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Welsh 'in talks' over Oxford exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are "seriously considering" a move away from the Kassam Stadium, BBC Radio Oxford understands.

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Brown cleared after concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back Mike Brown is cleared of concussion symptoms and returns to non-contact training.

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Rugby star 'harassment' case dropped http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harassment charges brought against the mother-in-law of ex-England rugby union player Ben Cohen are dropped.

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Tigers forced to cancel US friendly http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester have had to cancel a pre-season game in America because the US governing body have refused to sanction it.

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Edinburgh keen on Easter Road 'test' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh Rugby aim to play "a couple of games" at Easter Road next season as they seek a move away from Murrayfield.

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'This is our fourth go at professionalism - the first three we got wrong' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom English finds Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson juggling ambition with financial reality.

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VIDEO: Collins' Ospreys career highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scrum V remembers Jerry Collins' Ospreys career after the former New Zealand captain died in a car crash in France on Friday.

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VIDEO: When Collins played for Barnstaple http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sport Wales remembers when former New Zealand and Ospreys star Jerry Collins played for Barnstaple RFC while on holiday in Devon in 2007.

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All Black Jerry's Barnstaple turnout http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

When Newton Abbott seconds faced Barnstaple in 2007, imagine their shock when an All Black was staring their way.

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VIDEO: Rugby world reacts to Collins death http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jerry Collins: Rugby world reacts to death of former All Black

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VIDEO: World Cup win boosts novice Nuns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A women's rugby team are looking for new recruits after winning a league title in their first competitive season.

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Shane Williams joins Collins tributes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales star Shane Williams joins tributes to ex-All Black and former Ospreys team-mate Jerry Collins, who has died in a car crash.

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Ex-All Black Collins killed in crash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand international Jerry Collins dies in a car crash in France, says New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Tom English's Scotland Rugby World Cup squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With Vern Cotter naming a World Cup training squad of 46 players, Tom English predicts who will make Scotland's final 31.

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Saracens name Heath Harvey new CEO http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership champions Saracens announce that Heath Harvey will replace Edward Griffiths as the club's new CEO.

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Gloucester lose two 2014-15 points http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester are docked two 2014-15 points for fielding an ineligible player, Mariano Galarza, against Sale in March.

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Inequality 'normal' in elite sport http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A BBC Sport survey reveals more than 40% of elite sportswomen in Britain have experienced sexism, but 7% have reported it.

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Leicester bring in Bateman and Kitto http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Exeter Chiefs hooker Greg Bateman and former New Zealand Under 20s scrum-half Jono Kitto.

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Five on Blues shortlist - Holland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland says they have drawn up a five-man shortlist for the vacant head coach's role.

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Glasgow prop Murray moves to Pau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Euan Murray joins French Top 14 newcomers Pau after leaving Glasgow and ending his Scotland career.

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Davies rues World Cup-ending injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is disappointed to be missing the World Cup but says he could not risk his knee injury.

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O'Connell to end Ireland career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell will retire from international rugby after the World Cup while he is also set to leave Munster.

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Warriors 'character' key - Bruzulier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester scrum-half JB Bruzulier says the character they showed in their play-off final win augurs well for next season.

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Bath ready to win trophy - McDonald http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rugby managing director Tarquin McDonald says the club are ready to win a trophy after their Premiership final disappointment.

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Barclay in Scotland's World Cup pool http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Barclay and South Africa-born duo Josh Strauss and WP Nel are included in Scotland's World Cup training squad.

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England yet to comment on Cipriani http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are waiting for more details to emerge before commenting on the arrest of fly-half Danny Cipriani.

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Tait agrees new Leicester contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Mathew Tait signs a new contract with Leicester Tigers, after backing out of a deal to join French side Bayonne.

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Hartley 'gutted' to miss World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Banned England hooker Dylan Hartley is "gutted" to be missing the World Cup but denies he will quit international rugby.

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Wales 'stronger' than 2011 - McBryde http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says the 2015 Rugby World Cup training squad is "stronger" than the 2011 group.

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Rugby star in drink-drive arrest http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a car crash in west London on Monday morning.

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Wales' World Cup ones to watch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Wales name their 47-man World Cup training squad, BBC Wales rugby correspondent Gareth Charles looks at the players to watch.

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England's Marler seeks August return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Joe Marler says he hopes to be fit for England's 2015 World Cup warm-up games in August after shoulder surgery.

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VIDEO: Davies a 'massive loss', says North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says injured international team-mate Jonathan Davies is "gutted" to miss the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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The Premiership season in numbers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Most metres run? Most tackles made? Leading points scorer? BBC Sport looks at the 2014-15 Premiership season in numbers.

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North back training after concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says he "feels a lot better" following a series of concussions and has been cleared to resume training,

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Twelvetrees proud despite defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester captain Billy Twelvetrees is proud of his team, despite a late drop goal denying them a European Champions Cup spot.

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Wasps centre Bell forced to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Chris Bell retires because of the shoulder injury suffered in their first game at the Ricoh Arena in December.

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Sarries wing Strettle joins Clermont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England winger David Strettle agrees to join French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a three-year deal.

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