Schmidt keeps Ireland squad guessing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Iain Henderson says Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is giving little away over his selection to face Wales next weekend.

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Rugby club expansion can go ahead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rec Trust's appeal against a decision blocking Bath Rugby's plans to expand its stadium is upheld.

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Harlequins sign back row Luamanu http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign New Zealand-born back row Mathew Luamanu from Benetton Treviso.

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Pick Slade over Burgess, says Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Slade should be picked ahead of Sam Burgess at centre for England, according to Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter.

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Gatland doubts Faletau's Bath move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland suggests he would not sanction number eight Taulupe Faletau's proposed move to Bath.

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Warriors release Mieres & Stephenson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors offload two of their surplus backs, stand-off Ignacio Mieres and winger James Stephenson.

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VIDEO: Trinder hopeful of early comeback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester centre Henry Trinder says his rehabilitation from a knee injury is going well and he hopes to return sooner than predicted.

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Gloucester pair sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester pair Tom Savage and Charlie Sharples agree new long-term contracts at Kingsholm.

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Lee 'on course' for World Cup opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets prop Samson Lee is recovering "ahead of schedule" from injury and could be fit for the start of the World Cup.

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Concussion 'link to brain function' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There could be a link between repeat concussion and brain function, the lead researcher of a new study funded by World Rugby says.

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Exeter ready for Bath and Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle says the club will not take their pre-season tournament with Bath and Gloucester lightly.

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Dragons appoint Thomas as captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales hooker Rhys Thomas succeeds the retired Lee Byrne as Newport Gwent Dragons captain for 2015-16.

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Faletau move in WRU's hands - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath coach Mike Ford says the potential signing of forward Taulupe Faletau is now in the hands of the Welsh Rugby Union.

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From rugby player to businessman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How former Australia scrum-half George Gregan built up a food and hospitality business that employs 280 people.

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Scotland need more leaders - Wright http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A lack of top level experience may hinder Scotland at the World Cup, worries former prop Peter Wright.

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Australia set up NZ title decider http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia beat Argentina with three second-half tries to set up a Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand.

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South Africa 20-27 New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Skipper Richie McCaw scores the decisive late try as the All Blacks beat South Africa 27-20 away in Johannesburg.

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Ford keen to keep Burgess at flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath coach Mike Ford says he will still pick Sam Burgess at flanker but understands why England want him at centre.

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More Rugby World Cup tickets on sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An additional 100,000 tickets for the 2015 Rugby World Cup will go on sale next week, with over two million sold so far.

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Burgess is not a centre - Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Sam Burgess is not up to playing centre for England at the World Cup, says 2003 World Cup-winner Matt Dawson.

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Quins centre Turner-Hall retires http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Jordan Turner-Hall announces his retirement from the game at the age of 27 because of injury.

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Exeter sign Short from London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign winger James Short from fellow Premiership side London Irish on a one-year deal.

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Hagan signs Melbourne Rebels deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish prop Jamie Hagan will move to the Melbourne Rebels after his short-term deal with Leinster ends following the World Cup.

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Schmidt agrees new Ireland contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt agrees a contract extension which will keep in the job until June 2017.

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Matfield & Coetzee injury doubts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury could force South Africa's Victor Matfield and Marcell Coetzee out of the Rugby Championship game with the All Blacks.

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Rees re-signs for Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain and hooker Matthew Rees signs a new contract with Cardiff Blues after turning down an offer to join Merthyr.

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Sir Stan hopes to boost 'Skint' town http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Stanley Thomas hopes his investment in his hometown's rugby club will help revive Merthyr Tydfil's image following a controversial TV documentary.

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Injury forces Bath centre to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath centre Ben Williams is forced to retire from rugby because of an ongoing shoulder injury.

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Australia earn late Springboks win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia score a late try to beat South Africa 24-20 in their opening game of the Rugby Championship 2015.

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Scarlets away to Glasgow in opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions Glasgow Warriors meet Scarlets when the Pro12 re-starts; Ospreys will play Ulster with all regions missing World Cup players.

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Clegg one of four Glasgow signings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors sign former Newcastle fly-half Rory Clegg and three Scottish club rugby players on short-term deals.

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Japan scraps Olympic stadium design http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Japanese government scraps its stadium design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying it will "start over from zero", following criticism over rising costs.

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Foden hopeful of World Cup call http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden says he is hopeful of an England World Cup call after returning to training.

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All Blacks beat Argentina 39-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand claim a comfortable 39-18 victory over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship match at Christchurch.

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Wales prop Jones out of Cup start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets prop Rhodri Jones is out of the start of the Rugby World Cup and could miss the entire tournament with injury.

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Saracens bring in hooker Porecki http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership champions Saracens sign hooker Dave Porecki on a short-term contract to act as cover during the World Cup.

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Wasps will not miss Goode - Thompson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps back rower Guy Thompson says Jimmy Gopperth's arrival can help the Premiership side cope with the loss of Andy Goode.

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Naiyaravoro 'to honour Glasgow deal' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taqele Naiyaravoro "will join Glasgow Warriors" - at least for a year - amid speculation about a U-turn.

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Scots call up Highlanders' Hardie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand-born flanker John Hardie is called into Scotland's training squad ahead of the World Cup.

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Varndell sure of Bristol promotion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Bristol wing Tom Varndell is certain the club will win promotion to the Premiership this season.

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Burgess may make Cup, says Dallaglio http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lawrence Dallaglio believes rugby league convert Sam Burgess may force his way into the England World Cup squad.

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Welsh changes in British & Irish Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Premiership squads from Wales's four Pro12 sides will represent the principality in this season's British & Irish Cup.

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Scotland centres 'might be cursed' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Scott hopes he has overcome the curse of the Scotland centres to become a stronger player for the World Cup.

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Zebo limps out of Ireland training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Zebo is forced out of an Ireland training session in Galway on Tuesday with a suspected knee injury.

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Henson progress pleases Robinson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol coach Andy Robinson is pleased with Gavin Henson's recovery from the broken shin he suffered in May.

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Mood is different to 2011 - Lawes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Courtney Lawes praises England's positive World Cup build-up and reveals he played through shoulder pain last season.

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De Villiers makes Springboks return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers makes his first appearance for eight months ahead of the World Cup.

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Warriors upgrade training facilities http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors are to refurbish their indoor training facilities ahead of the new season.

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AUDIO: Sir Gareth Edwards, window smasher http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the Ashes continue in Cardiff, Wales and Lions rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards reveals his boyhood cricket exploits.

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Newcastle sign Libourne prop Ryan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Newcastle Falcons sign prop Paddy Ryan from French side Libourne on a two-year contract.

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Lions announce 2017 NZ tour schedule http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions will play two Tests in Auckland on their 10-match tour of New Zealand in 2017.

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Wigan coach Deacon moves to Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Sale Sharks bring in Wigan Warriors assistant coach Paul Deacon as their new attack and kicking coach.

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The shifting landscape of TV sport http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

"This is about emotion as well as big business" - BBC sports editor Dan Roan assesses a rapidly changing broadcasting world.

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BBC & ITV share Six Nations rights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC will share the rights to broadcast rugby union's Six Nations Championship with ITV for the next six years.

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Prop Mujati in talks over Sale move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Sale Sharks are in discussions to sign prop Brian Mujati from French club Racing Metro 92.

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Cole mindful of 'World Cup bubble' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Escaping the "World Cup bubble" and developing mental strength is as important as England's on-field preparation, says Dan Cole.

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Truck tyres and tennis as Wales train http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Up close to the brutal training in Switzerland which Wales hope will bring Word Cup success - but do they risk burnout?

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VIDEO: Wales aiming high in the Alps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Charles reports from Switzerland as Wales' rugby players are put through their paces ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

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VIDEO: 'Toughest camp' for Wales players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde is pleased with the efforts of the players during a pre-World Cup training camp which has been described as "brutal."

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Wales need mental toughness - Owens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets and Wales hooker Ken Owens believes qualifying World Cup Pool A will require "every bit of mental toughness".

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Ex-B&Q boss to replace WRU's Lewis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The WRU names ex-B&Q boss Martyn Phillips, a "diehard Welsh rugby fan", to succeed Roger Lewis as chief executive.

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'Australia right on exiled stars' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Luke Charteris says Australia were right to call in Toulon's Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell ahead of the World Cup.

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Wales exile 'issues' worry Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales cap centurion Martyn Williams warns current players about the effects of moving to England could have on their Test career.

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Leinster's Douglas wanted by Aussies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia ask Leinster to release lock forward Kane Douglas for the Rugby Championship and the World Cup.

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Concussion left England's Brown 'low' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Harlequins full-back Mike Brown says he had low moments while he recovered from the effects of concussion.

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Alpine agony as Wales start build-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back in 1987 it was a three-day stay in Tenby - in 2015 Wales are beginning their three-month World Cup warm-up in the Alps.

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England beat Canada to finish second http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women finish second in the four-team Rugby Super Series after a 15-14 defeat of Canada in Edmonton.

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Coach Wells extends Newcastle stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach John Wells signs a three-year deal to remain a part of Dean Richards' backroom staff at Newcastle Falcons.

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Wales' King signs new Ospreys deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys back row forward James King signs a new deal to keep him at the Liberty Stadium until the summer of 2018.

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Never write off Phillips - Edwards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips will have a part to play in the World Cup despite losing his place, says legend Gareth Edwards.

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Top Pool A to reach final - Shanklin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The winners of the pool containing England, Wales and Australia will reach the 2015 World Cup final, says ex-Wales centre Tom Shanklin.

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Pre-season: A World Cup of difference http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair says there's nowhere to hide in modern rugby's hi-tech pre-season training.

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Champions Sarries start against Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will begin the defence of their Premiership title at home to Sale Sharks on Saturday, 17 October.

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Ex-All Black on sex assault charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A former New Zealand rugby player has been charged with sexual assault.

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Ospreys sign Phillips from Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Under-20 international Kristian Phillips rejoins Ospreys on a one-year deal after leaving Scarlets.

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Newly married Osprey changes name http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys lock Lloyd Peers changes his name to Lloyd Ashley after getting married.

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Varndell to honour Bristol contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps winger Tom Varndell is to honour his contract with Bristol despite their failure to win promotion into the Premiership.

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VIDEO: Cup in 'touching distance' - Morgan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward Ben Morgan tells BBC Points West he has a "mountain to climb" if he is to win his battle with injury and make the World Cup squad but has his "climbing shoes on and is raring to go".

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Morgan confident of making World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward Ben Morgan is confident of recovering from a broken leg in time to play in the World Cup.

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Australia recall Giteau and Mitchell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau are included in Australia's 40-man training squad for the Rugby Championship.

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England women beaten by All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women fall to a 26-7 defeat by New Zealand in their second match of the Rugby Super Series in Alberta, Canada.

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Bath back-rower Fearns joins Lyon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath back-rower Carl Fearns leaves the club after agreeing a deal with French second-tier side Lyon.

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Exiles chairman considers Pro12 move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips says the club would be open to quitting the English game to join the Pro12.

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Knee operation paid off - Nowell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Exeter Chiefs wing Jack Nowell says an operation on his knee last summer "has paid off".

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Dragons sign Gloucester prop Knight http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Shaun Knight, 25, leaves Aviva Premiership club Gloucester to join Pro12 Welsh region Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Premiership chief unhappy at changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Premiership chairman Chris Clarke is "bitterly disappointed" with the WRU's plan to restructure the league.

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