Leinster v Connacht (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster coach Leo Cullen makes 11 changes for the Pro12 derby against second-placed Connacht at the RDS on New Year's Day.

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Ospreys v Dragons (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Ospreys' Pro12 derby against Newport Gwent Dragons on New Year's Day.

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Weekend's domestic match previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Check out the team news for the weekend's European Champions and Challenge Cup matches.

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England's May is Six Nations doubt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Gloucester wing Jonny May requires surgery on a knee injury, meaning he could be absent from the Six Nations.

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Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies returns to face Blues, who give a first start of the season to centre Cory Allen.

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Healy suspended for 'reckless act' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster prop Cian Healy is given a two-week ban for a "reckless act of foul play" during their Champions Cup defeat in Toulon.

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Visser may miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and Harlequins wing Tim Visser could miss the start of the Six Nations after being sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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Jones dual contract talks continue http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says talks are ongoing over a new national dual contract for Ospreys' Alun Wyn Jones.

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Solomons expects 'fired-up' Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Alan Solomons expects Glasgow Warriors to be "fired-up" for the second leg of the 1872 Cup.

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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 (15:00 GMT).

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Northampton v Exeter (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Exeter in Friday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 GMT).

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

Gonzalo Camacho is finally set for his first Leicester start in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Saracens (15:15 GMT).

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1872 Cup match moved to Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The second-leg of the 1872 Cup between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh has been switched from Scotstoun to Murrayfield.

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McCaw receives highest NZ honour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour.

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Townsend eager for Warriors response http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend wants to see an improvement from his Glasgow side in Saturday's 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh.

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Healy citing hearing on Thursday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster prop Cian Healy will have his citing complaint for an incident against Toulon reheard in London on Thursday.

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Ball to miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets second row Jake Ball is sidelined by a knee injury and will miss the start of the Six Nations.

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Saracens bring in Glasgow lock Low http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Scotland lock Kieran Low on loan for the rest of the season from Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors.

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Munster trio agree new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back row pair Dave O'Callaghan and Robin Copeland and young centre Rory Scannell sign fresh deals with Munster.

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Priestland U-turn delights Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Jonathan Davies is delighted by Rhys Priestland's decision not to take a break from international rugby.

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Webb agrees new WRU dual contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb agrees an extension to his national dual contract.

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Yeandle eyes more Exeter improvement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle says there is still more to come from the second-placed Premiership club.

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Rugby star tweets dead refugee photos http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby star Sonny Bill Williams is criticised by Unicef for posting graphic images of dead children on Twitter after visiting a Syrian refugee camp.

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Priestland U-turn over Wales career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Priestland tells Bath he has decided not to take a career break from Wales duty as the 2016 Six Nations approaches.

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Saracens add Peel to coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens appoint England Under-20 head coach Ian Peel to their staff after reaching an agreement with the RFU.

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Exeter's Welch out with chest injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs lock Damian Welch will be out for several months with a pectoral muscle injury which requires surgery.

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Ospreys' Matavesi cited over tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys centre Josh Matavesi is cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Gareth Owen in Boxing Day's win over Scarlets.

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Bath sign Japan number eight Mafi http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Bath agree a deal to sign Japan international Amanaki Mafi on a short-term contract.

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Madigan to leave Leinster for Top 14 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster confirm that Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan will leave the Irish province at the end of the season to join Bordeaux Begles.

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Goode and Booth sign for Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign former England fly-half Andy Goode and scrum-half Justin Booth on three-month deals.

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Patchell focus on Blues not Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets-bound Rhys Patchell's loyalties will lie with Cardiff Blues when the Welsh rivals clash in the Pro12 on New Year's Day.

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Bath bring in utility back Bowden http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath announce the signing of utility back Dan Bowden, who will arrive at the Premiership club in January.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stadium (16:30 GMT).

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Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh show only two changes while Jonny Gray recovers from a head knock to captain much-changed Glasgow.

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Munster v Leinster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news ahead of Sunday's Pro12 fixture at Thomond Park in Limerick.

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Dragons v Blues (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Newport Gwent Dragons hosting Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 on Sunday.

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Saints prop Brookes has knee surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and England prop Kieran Brookes is set for a lengthy spell out after having surgery on a knee injury.

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Edinburgh's Grant forced to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced Edinburgh flanker Roddy Grant is forced to retire from rugby after failing to recover from a knee injury.

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Bath v Worcester Warriors (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Worcester Warriors in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (14:30 GMT).

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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 (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as London Irish host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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

Rory Scholes, Andy Warwick, Rob Herring and Nick Williams come into the Ulster side for the Pro12 clash against Connacht in Galway.

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Scarlets v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Scarlets' Pro12 derby against Ospreys on Boxing Day.

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

Team news as Wasps host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (14:00 GMT).

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Edinburgh duo agree new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson and lock Ben Toolis sign contract extensions at Edinburgh.

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Skivington out for four months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish captain George Skivington is ruled out for four months after undergoing surgery on his shoulder.

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Robshaw would back England successor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw says he will back his successor if new head coach Eddie Jones strips him of the England captaincy.

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Six Nations hope for Dragons duo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hallam Amos and Tyler Morgan should return from injuries in time to bid for Wales 2016 Six Nations places, says Dragons coach Kingsley Jones.

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Tigers move fantastic - De Villiers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers is already convinced he made a "fantastic" decision to join Leicester.

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May disappointed by Lancaster exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester wing Jonny May disappointed to see his national boss Stuart Lancaster lose his job after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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Prop Healy cleared to face Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster prop Cian Healy is cleared to play in the Pro12 derby against Munster after an appeal hearing on Wednesday.

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Foden and Day given new Saints deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Foden and Christian Day are among four players to agree new deals with Premiership side Northampton Saints.

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Jones signs new Harlequins deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones signs a new contract with Premiership club Harlequins.

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Ford backs Bath to bounce back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath director of rugby Mike Ford trusts his players to turn around their form after an inconsistent start to the season.

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Glasgow's Harley out for 12 weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland flanker Rob Harley will be sidelined for up to three months with a thumb injury picked up with Glasgow.

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Wales' Morgan to leave Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol fly-half Matthew Morgan is to leave the club at the end of the season, having been linked with Cardiff Blues.

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Cardiff Blues sign Ulster's Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues announce Ulster number eight Nick Williams will join on a long-term contract ahead of the 2016-17 season.

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Wasps await Halfpenny decision http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young confirms they are one of "six or seven" sides keen to sign Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny.

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O'Brien signs three-year IRFU deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien agrees a new three-year IRFU contract which will see him remain at Leinster until after 2019.

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Evans signs new Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans, the club's leading points scorer, signs a new contract with the Premiership side.

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Warriors seal deal for centre Te'o http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors sign Leinster centre Ben Te'o for the 2016-17 season.

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Ross could miss Six Nations opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tighthead prop Mike Ross is doubtful for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after suffering a serious hamstring tear.

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Davies signs new Scarlets contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies ignores "interest from elsewhere" to commit to Scarlets for another two years.

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Wales prop Lee has 'no regrets' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets' Samson Lee glad he made a rapid return from injury to play in the World Cup despite having a month off after it.

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Wade targeting early Wasps comeback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Wasps wing Christian Wade says he's optimistic he can return to action on, or possibly ahead, of schedule.

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Robinson bemoans Borthwick exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol director of rugby Andy Robinson says the club have been hit hard by the departure of forwards coach Steve Borthwick.

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Derby has huge significance - Pivac http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac underlines the importance of beating Ospreys as his side bids to be the Pro12's leading Welsh region.

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Mallinder hails Harrison improvement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Jim Mallinder praises Teimana Harrison's improvement after Northampton's draw with Racing 92.

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Exeter sign Australia prop Holmes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter sign Australia international prop Greg Holmes on a two-year contract from the summer of 2016.

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Gray rules out instant Scots return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scots-born South Africa coach Richie Gray admits he has a "big decision" to make regarding his future.

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Jones cannot explain Dragons success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Boss Lyn Jones says he "hasn't a clue" why his Newport Gwent Dragons side are more successful in Europe than in Pro12.

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Toulouse 23-25 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster keep their hopes of European Champions Cup quarter-final qualification alive by beating Toulouse in France.

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Glasgow play down Naiyaravoro fears http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow's Gregor Townsend stresses that Taqele Naiyaravoro is under contract after reports of a Waratahs return.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Connacht in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Clermont Auvergne host Exeter in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Stade Marcel Michel (15:15 GMT).

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Leicester v Munster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Munster in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road Stadium (17:15 GMT).

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Blues want to tempt Halfpenny home http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues believe they would be high on full-back Leigh Halfpenny's "list of considerations" next season.

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Sale 31-10 Castres http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks finish strongly to beat Castres at AJ Bell Stadium and move top of their European Challenge Cup pool.

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Borthwick free to join England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union and Bristol reach agreement to release Steve Borthwick from his club contract.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Calvisano in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at The Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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Bristol accuse 'unprofessional' RFU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU are "riding roughshod" over clubs as they look to recruit a new England coaching team, says Bristol's owner.

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

Team news as Bath host Wasps in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Recreation Ground (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Saracens host Oyonnax in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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Leinster v Toulon (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leinster host Toulon in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Aviva Stadium (17:15 GMT).

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Bordeaux-Begles v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview ahead of Ospreys' trip to Bordeaux-Begles in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

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

Team news as Scarlets host Glasgow in Saturday's European Champions Cup at Parc y Scarlets (19:45 GMT).

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Pau v Newport Gwent Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Newport Gwent Dragons travel to Pau in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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Carter wins Overseas Personality award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter wins the 2015 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.

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Saints unhappy with RFU King approach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton say they have been "kept in the dark" by the Rugby Football Union over an approach for backs coach Alex King.

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Scots face Aussies, Pumas & Georgia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland begin their 2016 autumn Test series against Australia, with games against Argentina and Georgia to follow.

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'Regions will compete for players' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets chairman Nigel Short admits regions will compete for players but warns against "pressure for increased wages".

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Leinster to appeal Healy suspension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster will appeal against the two-week ban imposed on prop Cian Healy, which could rule him out of two key games.

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World Rugby to trial two referees http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby is to trial the use of two on-field referees in New Zealand's provincial championship next year.

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Slade targets England's summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter centre Henry Slade targets a place on England's tour to Australia next summer as he recovers from a broken leg.

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Blues sign Australian prop Ma'afu http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues announce the signing for former Australia prop Salesi Ma'afu following his release by Toulon.

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Edinburgh v London Irish (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh host London Irish in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Murrayfield (19:30 GMT).

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Montpellier v Cardiff Blues (Thurs) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Cardiff Blues' visit to Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup on Thursday.

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Lydiate hopes Halfpenny returns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny's return to Wales from France would be "good" for Welsh rugby, says Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate.

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Gustard joins England coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Gustard is named as England's defence coach after 10 years at Saracens, who he will leave in the new year.

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England boss discusses Exeter's Lees http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has discussed the form of second-row Mitch Lees with England coach Eddie Jones.

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Northampton v Racing 92 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captaincy contender Dylan Hartley is not expected to return for Northampton Saints' European Champions Cup tie against Racing Metro on Friday.

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Lowe signs new Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre George Lowe signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Sale win 'a turning point' - Diamond http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Challenge Cup win at Castres could be a turning point in the season, says director of rugby Steve Diamond.

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'Results will drive Scottish plans' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby is wise not to commit to the same coaching staff for the next World Cup, according to former international Scott Hastings.

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SA women's sevens denied Rio berth http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa will not field a women's sevens team at the 2016 Rio Olympics despite qualifying by winning the African title.

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Robshaw set to be replaced by Hartley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw will not be England captain under new head coach Eddie Jones, with Dylan Hartley expected to take the role.

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Gloucester v Worcester (Thurs) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Worcester in Thursday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

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Scotland coaches extend contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coaches Matt Taylor and Jonathan Humphreys sign contract extensions with Scottish Rugby until 2017.

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England's Ford signs new Bath deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half George Ford signs a new contract with Premiership club Bath.

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North 'over' concussion problems http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints and Wales wing George North says he is "over" the concussion problems of last season.

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Healy citing hearing on Thursday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster prop Cian Healy is cited for allegedly striking a Toulon player with his knee during Sunday's Champions Cup game.

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Scarlets to put Patchell at fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Patchell will play at fly-half when he arrives from Cardiff Blues next summer, says Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac.

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Borthwick joins England coaches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Borthwick is appointed England forwards coach as part of new head coach Eddie Jones' backroom team.

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Yarde signs new Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Marland Yarde, who has won seven caps for England, signs a new contract with Premiership club Harlequins.

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Bath props earn Ford recommendation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Mike Ford says he recommended Henry Thomas and Nick Auterac to new England boss Eddie Jones at a recent meeting.

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Scarlets sign fly-half Patchell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell will join Welsh rivals Scarlets for the 2016-17 season after rejecting a new deal.

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Trust fund set up for Lomu children http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A trust fund is set up for Jonah Lomu's children after it was revealed the All Black great had almost no savings when he died.

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Patchell to leave Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Rhys Patchell will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season after rejecting a new contract.

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Fenby delight at hat-trick return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish back Andrew Fenby says his hat-trick against Edinburgh ended weeks of frustration on the sidelines.

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Jones overhauls England backroom http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coaches Mike Catt, Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree leave the England set-up, following the arrival of new head coach Eddie Jones.

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Ford criticism 'ludicrous' - Booth http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath first-team coach Toby Booth calls the early-season criticism of fly-half George Ford "ludicrous".

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Exeter boss to meet England's Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones is to meet with Exeter boss Rob Baxter this week to discuss the Premiership club's players.

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Sarries' Gustard 'offered England role' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens defence and forwards coach Paul Gustard is approached about a role with England, according to his club.

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Corbisiero to take break from rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero will take a one-year break from rugby at the end of the season.

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Toulon v Leinster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster coach Leo Cullen names a strong side for the European Champions Cup Pool Five game against Toulon.

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Wasps v Bath (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Bath in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Ricoh Arena (17:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Oyonnax host Saracens in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Charles-Mathon (13:00 GMT).

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England fall short in Sevens Series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England, Wales and Scotland all fail to qualify from their groups in the second round of the World Rugby Sevens.

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Warriors 'dug deep' for victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors extended themselves to beat Scarlets 43-6 in their European Champions Cup tie, says coach Gregor Townsend.

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Dragons v Pau (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Match report will appear here.

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

Team details and match preview ahead of Glasgow Warriors hosting Scarlets in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

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

Team news as Exeter host Clermont Auvergne in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:15 GMT).

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Ospreys v Bordeaux-Begles (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Ospreys host Bordeaux-Begles in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

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

Team news as Munster host Leicester in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Thomond Park (19:45 GMT).

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

Team news as Calvisano host Harlequins in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Sportivo San Michele (13:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Castres host Sale in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Pierre-Antoine (19:45 GMT).

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

Team news as London Irish host Edinburgh in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Joseph had serious World Cup injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph says he played in two World Cup games with only one third of his chest muscle still attached to the bone.

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

Gregor Townsend hopes to stay on as head coach of Glasgow Warriors after his new contract ends in June 2017.

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Weekend's European match previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Check out the team news for the weekend's European Champions and Challenge Cup matches.

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Cardiff Blues v Montpellier (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Cardiff Blues hosting Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup on Friday.

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Worcester's Symons comes back fitter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors centre Andy Symons says he has come back even fitter following eight months out with a knee injury.

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Denton ready for first Bath start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Bath forward David Denton is mentally and physically ready to make his first start for the Premiership club.

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Williams signs fresh Scarlets deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams ends speculation over his future by signing a deal to remain at Scarlets until at least 2018.

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Connacht v Newcastle (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Connacht host Newcastle in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Galway (19:45 GMT).

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Racing 92 v Northampton (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Racing 92 host Northampton in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Yves Du-Manoir (15:15 GMT).

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Ulster v Toulouse (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ruan Pienaar admits it is tough to match the top French sides - but believes they will beat Toulouse on Friday.

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Women lead increase in participation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An increase in the number of women playing sport has driven improved participation figures, according to Sport England.

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Women's Varsity: Oxford 0-52 Cambridge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cambridge University score eight tries in a dominant display against Oxford in the Women's Varsity match at Twickenham.

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Scots can be confident - Hardie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie believes Scotland should take heart from their World Cup campaign and aim high in next year's Six Nations.

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Clifford signs new Harlequins deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins back-row forward Jack Clifford signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Townsend agrees new Glasgow deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend signs a contract extension to remain at the club until June 2017.

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Coach Edwards signs new Wales deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards ends speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract.

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

Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts will start for Cambridge against Oxford in Thursday's Varsity match.

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Warriors' game v Racing rearranged http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' postponed European Champions Cup match against Racing 92 has been rearranged for Saturday 9 January.

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Matfield wants trophy at Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa legend Victor Matfield hopes to help Northampton win a trophy before retiring at the end of the season.

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Ulster-Oyonnax game on 10 January http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's European Champions Cup game against Oyonnax in France is rearranged for Sunday, 10 January.

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Best tells Ulster to forget injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best urges Ulster not to wallow in their injury woes and instead produce a big performance against Toulouse.

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Worcester v Gloucester (Thu) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Gloucester in Thursday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Sixways Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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No score in rugby Challenge Cup game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh clubs Aberavon and Pontypridd play out a scoreless 80 minutes in Pool B of the Welsh Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

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Wales forward Faletau to join Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath agree a deal to sign Wales back-rower Taulupe Faletau from Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the season.

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Exeter can 'cope' without Slade http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says the club will be able to cope without injured England centre Henry Slade.

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Tuilagi closing on Leicester return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi is in line to return for Leicester next month, says the club's director of rugby Richard Cockerill

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Henderson could miss rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's director of rugby Les Kiss fears injured Iain Henderson could be ruled out for the remainder of this season.

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Blues expect Allen back for derbies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Cory Allen is expected to return from a hamstring injury during Cardiff Blues' festive Pro12 Welsh derbies.

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Galarza signs new Gloucester deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester lock Mariano Galarza signs a new contract at the Premiership club.

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WRU pulls Williams contract offer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies confirms dual contract offer to Scarlets centre Scott Williams has been withdrawn.

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Rugby player dies after head injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A 23-year-old rugby player with a history of concussions dies after suffering a head injury during a match.

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Slade likely to miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and England centre Henry Slade is set to be out for about four months after suffering a broken leg and ankle damage.

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Biggar wins Wales Sport award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Ospreys rugby player Dan Biggar wins a public vote as 2015 BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year.

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Waller 'honoured' to pass milestone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton prop Alex Waller says he does not take his place for granted, despite playing his 100th consecutive Premiership game.

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Quins boss rejects Italy approach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea rejects the chance to take over as Italy head coach.

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Leicester confirm new Tuilagi deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers confirm that England centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Slater & Burns sign new Tigers deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers club captain Ed Slater and fly-half Freddie Burns sign new deals with the Premiership club.

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Tandy praises 'unplayable' Tipuric http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Steve Tandy praises "unplayable Justin Tipuric after flanker scores two tries in 39-22 win over Zebre.

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Newcastle 3-38 Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens secure a bonus point in injury time as they return to the top of the Premiership with a 38-3 win at Newcastle.

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Dragons 22-6 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons beat Munster 22-6 in the Pro12 as Rynard Landman goes over and Dorian Jones kicks 14 points.

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Slade suffers suspected leg break http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says it is likely that centre Henry Slade suffered a broken leg in the win over Wasps.

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Robshaw to discuss future with Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw will meet with new England head coach Eddie Jones on Saturday night to discuss his international future.

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Corbisiero set to miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero is set to miss the Six Nations after being told he needs knee surgery.

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Treviso 20-22 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steven Shingler's controversial 75th-minute penalty sees Scarlets go top of the Pro12 table after a narrow victory in Treviso.

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Zebre v Ospreys (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview of Ospreys' Pro12 trip to Parma to face Zebre on Sunday.

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Worcester 20-29 Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester fight back from 17-0 down to overcome 14-man Worcester in an extraordinary encounter at Sixways Stadium.

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England beaten in Dubai Sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are beaten 28-17 by Fiji in the Dubai Sevens final, the first leg of the World Series Sevens.

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England reach Dubai Sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England move into the Dubai Sevens final, coming from 12 points down to beat United States with a stoppage time try.

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Biggar deal 'could boost recruitment' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Martyn Williams hails fly-half Dan Biggar's decision to sign a new dual contract as "fabulous news" for Ospreys and Wales.

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Blues win can be springboard - Wilson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blues can use their win over Pro12 leaders Connacht as a springboard for the rest of the season, says coach Danny Wilson.

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Glasgow Warriors v Leinster in doubt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors will hold a morning pitch inspection ahead of their Pro12 match against Leinster.

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs visit Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (17:30 GMT).

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Dusautoir retires from France duty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France captain Thierry Dusautoir retires from international rugby after talking to new head coach Guy Noves.

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Ospreys' Biggar signs new dual deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar becomes the first Wales player to renew his national dual contract.

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Tuilagi agrees new Leicester deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi agrees a new contract with Leicester Tigers, BBC Radio Leicester reports.

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Cardiff Blues v Connacht (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Cardiff Blues hosting Pro12 leaders Connacht on Friday.

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Ulster v Edinburgh (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make seven changes for Friday's Pro12 meeting with Edinburgh, who bring four players into their line-up.

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

Team news as Bath host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Recreation Ground (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Harlequins host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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George signs new deal with Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Jamie George signs a new long-term contract with Premiership champions Saracens.

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New Edinburgh deal for Solomons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Alan Solomons extends his Edinburgh contract, keeping him at the Pro 12 club until June 2017.

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Launchbury could be captain - Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps lock Joe Launchbury has the "X factor" to be the next England captain, says former scrum-half Matt Dawson.

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Care signs new Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins captain Danny Care, who has won 53 caps for England, signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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The rugby stars eyeing Rio 2016 glory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams - and his sister - are among the rugby stars heading for Rio 2016.

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GB 'up against it' for Rio sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Simon Amor says getting hold of 15-a-side players in time means GB's sevens side are "up against it" for Rio 2016.

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Lam signs new Bristol contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol flanker Jack Lam puts pen to paper on a new two-year contract with the Championship club.

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Gloucester v Sale (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Sale in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

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Catt relishing Saints 'arm wrestle' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Nathan Catt says he is ready for a physical battle with Northampton Saints on Saturday in Premiership.

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Meyer quits as South Africa coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Heyneke Meyer resigns as the head coach of South Africa after leading the Springboks to the World Cup semi-finals.

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'Gatland's Law won't affect Halfpenny' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny's Wales spot will not be under threat if he turns down a move to a Welsh region, says Lee Byrne.

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Exeter prepared for Ewers absence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter have the manpower to cope if back-rower Dave Ewers is ruled out with a knee injury, says head coach Rob Baxter.

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Best would love to lead Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster skipper Rory Best says he would love the chance to succeed Paul O'Connell as captain of Ireland.

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Ireland host New Zealand in 2016 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland will play World Cup winners New Zealand and runners-up Australia in next year's autumn internationals in Dublin.

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New Warriors deal for scrum-half Arr http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors scrum-half Jonny Arr signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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England's Jones delayed by visa wait http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones is delayed in taking up office as England head coach because he is waiting for a work visa.

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Phillips uncertain of club future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After retiring from Wales duty, Mike Phillips is unsure where he will play after his Racing 92 contract ends next summer.

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Auckland lock Lloyd makes Irish move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish bolster their second row options by signing Will Lloyd from Auckland for the remainder of the season.

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Ford unsurprised by Hatley job links http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath rugby head coach Mike Ford is unsurprised the club's forwards coach Neal Hatley is being linked to a role with England.

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Halfpenny link 'obvious' - Young http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says reports linking the club with a move for Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny are "obvious".

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Phillips calls time on Wales career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' most-capped scrum-half Mike Phillips announces his retirement from international rugby.

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Warburton out for up to six weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton will miss the Pro12 Christmas derbies after being ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.

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Sale hope to extend Taylor contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Sale Sharks reveal they are trying to sign hooker Tommy Taylor and centre Will Addison to new deals.

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Catt and Auterac sign new Bath deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath loosehead props Nick Auterac and Nathan Catt sign new contracts with the Premiership club.

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Williams prepared to fight for place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish centre Johnny Williams is prepared to fight for his place, despite four tries in his first three senior games.

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Davies tempted only by Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies says he did not consider joining any other Welsh region apart from the Scarlets after deciding to return from France.

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