Tuilagi returns to England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is named in England's training squad for their Six Nations match with Wales.

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VIDEO: BBC Scotland's Six Nations Extra http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dougie Vipond is joined by Al Kellock and Tom English to assess Scotland's Six Nations victory over Italy.

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London Irish sign fly-half Tonks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish sign fly-half Greig Tonks from Pro12 club Edinburgh with immediate effect.

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England's Brown free to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back Mike Brown is available to face Wales in the Six Nations after escaping a citing for a clash with Conor Murray.

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Flynn to join Glasgow from Toulouse http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand hooker Corey Flynn agrees to join Glasgow Warriors next season from Toulouse.

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Baxter praises Parling's commitment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter praises Geoff Parling for playing through illness in their 26-17 Premiership win over Bath.

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Leicester Tigers make triple signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester sign winger Tom Brady, hooker George McGuigan and prop Pat Cilliers, while also extending three other deals.

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Burrell 'playing with smile on face' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's Luther Burrell is playing with a "smile on his face", says Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder.

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Wales 'can't just beat England up' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Gareth Thomas says Wales need to be "different" to beat England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on 12 March.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Wales women 10-8 France women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Wales women beating France for the first time since 2008.

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Zebre 10-27 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster leave it late to secure maximum points against Zebre and close the gap on Pro12 leaders Connacht to one point with a game in hand.

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Wasps 42-10 Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps win a sixth straight Premiership game with a bonus-point victory over Harlequins at the Ricoh Arena.

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Wales women 10-8 France women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales women earn their first win over France since 2008 with a battling defensive performance at Neath.

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Scotland women lose out to Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lisa Thomson scores a try for Scotland in a 22-7 defeat to Italy in the women's Six Nations.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host London Irish in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Exeter 26-17 Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs cement their place in second in the Premiership with a narrow win over Bath.

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

Munster make six changes for their match away to Treviso as they attempt to avoid a third successive Pro12 defeat.

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

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

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

Team news and preview as Edinburgh face Scarlets at Murrayfield in the Pro12 on Sunday.

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Sunday's Premiership & Pro 12 previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and previews for all of the weekend's matches in the Premiership and Pro12.

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England women beat Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England extended their winning start to three Six Nations games with a tense 13-9 success against 2015 champions Ireland.

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

Do you have a question about the Six Nations for the BBC rugby union expert?

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England performances are improving - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's 21-10 victory over Ireland at Twickenham shows they are an improving force, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Schmidt 'frustrated' by Twickenham loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is left "frustrated" after watching his side's Six Nations hopes ended by a 21-10 defeat by England.

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Scots will keep progressing - Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Vern Cotter believes Scotland will 'become better again' - bolstered by their first Six Nations win for two years.

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Northampton 38-18 Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Collins scores a hat-trick as Northampton come from behind to secure a bonus-point win against Worcester.

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Gloucester 32-6 Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester run in four tries to earn a comfortable bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm.

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Sale Sharks 36-36 Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks fight back to share the spoils with Premiership leaders Saracens in a 10-try thriller at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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Denton out of Scotland team v Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Wilson is promoted to Scotland's starting XV after Dave Denton is a late withdrawal for the Six Nations match in Italy.

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'Win in Italy can spark Scots revival' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg says victory over Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday can be "the start of something special".

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Prop Jenkins doubt for England game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is an injury doubt for their possible Six Nations title decider in England on 12 March.

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Warburton demands extra against England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales must improve "a bit of everything" when they take on England in a possible Six Nations title decider at Twickenham.

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Why England will edge out Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones' verbals may some get tiresome, but his England team will narrowly defeat Ireland, writes Jeremy Guscott.

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Northampton sign Fiji prop Ma’afu http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji prop Campese Ma'afu joins Premiership side Northampton Saints with immediate effect.

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Sports quiz of the week http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It's BBC Sport's weekly quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world of sport in the past seven days?

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Tigers don't need a rethink - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists Leicester do not need to make radical changes after three successive losses.

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Scotland's biggest game ever - Nicol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain Andy Nicol believes the country's rugby credibility is on the line in the Six Nations game against Italy.

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Stringer to play aged 39 at Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks' former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer signs a new one-year deal with the Premiership side.

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Haimona replaces Canna for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kelly Haimona replaces the injured Carlo Canna as Italy make four changes to face Scotland in the Six Nations.

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'Cardiff crowd could inspire France' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde believes France could be inspired by the atmosphere in Cardiff on Friday night.

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Schmidt confident in uncapped Irish duo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he's gone with "form and balance" in picking debutants Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier to face England.

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Make or break for Scotland - Visser http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Tim Visser admits the result of Saturday's clash with Italy will determine Scotland's Six Nations prospects.

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Preview & key stats: England v Ireland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham.

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Preview & key stats: Italy v Scotland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico, Rome

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Fair to target Sexton - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Johnny Sexton will be a legitimate target during Saturday's Six Nations match, says England coach Eddie Jones.

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Two changes to Ireland women's line-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Ireland women's team to face England at Twickenham shows two changes from that which lost to France in Perpignan.

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Irish start McCloskey and van der Flier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier make their Ireland debuts in Saturday's Six Nations match against England.

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Preview & key stats: Wales v France (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Wales and France at the Principality Stadium.

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Visser returns for Scotland v Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Tim Visser replaces Sean Lamont in the only change to the Scotland team for their Six Nations match in Italy.

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Worcester ready for Academies 'fight' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan says the club are prepared for a "fight" with Wasps over Academy boundaries.

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Itoje handed first England start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens forward Maro Itoje will play at lock for England in Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham.

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Lydiate may change tackle technique http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Dan Lydiate may consider changing his tackle technique after being sin-binned before his Wales Six Nation recall.

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Five France changes to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Maxime Machenaud is back at scrum-half as one of five France changes against Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Friday.

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Is Friday night alright for rugby? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have played in every Friday night out - but are Six Nations Friday nights here to stay?

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James needs to sharpen up - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says wing Tom James must work on his sharpness after losing his place to Alex Cuthbert.

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World Cup exit motivates me - Brown http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Mike Brown remains driven by October's World Cup disappointment as England return to Twickenham for the first time since.

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Saracens' Brits gets three-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens hooker Schalk Brits is banned for three weeks after admitting a charge of striking an opponent.

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Scots 'can win last three matches' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Mark Bennett insists Scotland can win their final three Six Nations matches as they aim to end their losing run.

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France's 'will to win' worries Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales should beware France's rekindled spirit on Friday in the Six Nations, says pundit and ex-captain Jonathan Davies.

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James signs new Sharks contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks centre Sam James signs a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.

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Wales centre Allen out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Cardiff Blues centre Cory Allen misses the rest of the season after injuring his ankle against Leinster on Saturday.

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Daly set for England debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Elliot Daly is in line to win his first England cap after being named in the 23-man squad to face Ireland on Saturday.

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Ireland 'must ignore Jones jibes' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's forwards coach Simon Easterby urges the country's players to ignore criticism from England boss Eddie Jones.

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Scarlets' Bulbring wants Wales caps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African lock David Bulbring targets playing for Wales after joining Scarlets on a three-and-a-half year contract.

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Stymied Scots crave victory in Rome http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are a better team than Italy and the self-inflicted Six Nations damage needs to stop in Rome, writes Tom English.

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Scots target win in Rome 'for fans' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw asks fans to stick by the national side because the players are "going to Rome to win".

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'Scotland must express themselves' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter Horne urges Scotland to play with freedom against Italy and not be shackled by the pressure of their long Six Nations losing streak.

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Wales make three changes to face France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales give starts to Alex Cuthbert, Bradley Davies and Dan Lydiate against France in the Six Nations on Friday.

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'High tempo' Wales can down France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says Wales' "high tempo" style can leave France "blowing" in Friday's Six Nations match.

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England can use 'hatred', says Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England can use the "hatred" from their Six Nations rivals as an extra motivating factor, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Gilchrist breaks arm on Pro12 return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist breaks his arm on his first Edinburgh appearance since another arm fracture 16 months ago.

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Vunipola brothers extend Saracens deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals Mako and Billy Vunipola extend their contracts with Premiership champions Saracens.

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Centre Davies resumes Wales training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is back training before Friday's Six Nations match with France after suffering a hip injury.

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'They had a fat, bald bloke in the way' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter accuses London Irish of "physically stopping" ball children from doing their job on Sunday.

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Leicester sign Bristol prop Genge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign prop Ellis Genge from Championship side Bristol on loan for the rest of the regular season.

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Scotland lose Cowan and Maitland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blair Cowan and Sean Maitland are among five Scotland players who will miss out against Italy through injury.

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France pick then drop ineligible player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France drop Castres' Samoa-born wing David Smith from their squad to play Wales in Cardiff after discovering he is ineligible.

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Irish must end away drought - Coventry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry urges his side to end their long wait for an away win at Leicester on Sunday.

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Winger Gilroy called into Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster winger Craig Gilroy is one of a number of players named in an extended Ireland squad for the Six Nations game with England.

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Bath scrum-half Evans to join Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets sign former Wales Under-20 scrum-half Jonathan Evans from Bath ahead of next season, on a two-year deal.

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England lose injured Devoto & Beaumont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ollie Devoto and Josh Beaumont are out of the England squad through injury ahead of Saturday's match against Ireland.

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Ulster 20-21 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Michael Collins scores both tries for Scarlets as they secure a deserved 21-20 win away to Ulster in the Pro12.

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

Team news as London Irish host Exeter in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Newcastle host Northampton in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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Ulster v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for the Pro12 clash between high-fliers Ulster and Scarlets in Belfast on Sunday night.

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Saracens prop rushes from birth to play http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Juan Figallo rushes from the birth of his child to help Saracens to a hard-fought Premiership just win hours later.

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Zebre 34-51 Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht beat Zebre in a high-scoring match to return to the top of the Pro12 table.

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Pro12 game between Cardiff Blues and Leinster at the Cardiff Arms Park.

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Former Irish chairman Fitzgerald dies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish confirms the death of its former chairman David Fitzgerald, aged 55, following a battle with cancer.

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Glasgow look to build on Munster win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend hopes the defending Pro12 champions have their play-off bid back on track.

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Solomons blames Edinburgh discipline http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons says a lack of discipline cost his side as they slumped to a 27-13 defeat to Ospreys.

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Glasgow Warriors 27-24 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Sila Puafisi scores two tries and Duncan Weir and Glenn Bryce one apiece as Glasgow defeat Munster in Kilmarnock.

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Treviso 19-17 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 bottom side Treviso follow their win against Cardiff Blues with a well-earned victory against Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Ospreys 27-13 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys grind out a valuable home win against Edinburgh to climb up to sixth place in the Pro12 table.

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Ireland trio ruled out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien, Mike McCarthy and Dave Kearney are ruled out of the remainder of the 2016 Six Nations through injury.

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Scarlets fined over Cowley's inclusion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets are fined £7,780, suspended for two years, for naming the ineligible Jacob Cowley in their Champions Cup squad at Racing 92.

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Weekend Premiership & Pro12 previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for all of the weekend's matches in the Premiership and Pro12.

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Ulster's Payne signs new two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jared Payne commits his future to Ulster and Irish rugby signing a two-year contract to remain at Kingspan Stadium until June 2018.

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Coach hopeful over new Warriors pitch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend is "confident" Glasgow Warriors will have an artificial surface laid at Scotstoun in time for next season.

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Slade could return before end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Henry Slade says he wants to help Exeter make the Premiership play-offs when he recovers from injury.

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Ryan 'dumbfounded' by refereeing data http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester boss Dean Ryan is "dumbfounded" that Premiership referees are not aware of how many bad decisions his team get.

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Who are the Six Nations 'hot steppers'? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Few things in rugby thrill like a supreme stepper leaving his man grasping at thin air - here are the Six Nations' best.

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

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

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More players 'will be advised to quit' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After Matthew Pewtner's retirement, a former World Rugby medical adviser expects more players to be advised to quit due to head injuries.

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Dawson's plea on meningitis petition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby union captain Matt Dawson reveals his family went though "two weeks of hell" as his two-year-old son battled meningitis C.

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Worcester sign hooker Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign their sixth player for next season by recruiting Northampton Saints hooker Matt Williams.

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Scarlets fly-half Shingler's blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets fly-half Steven Shingler is out of action for around eight weeks after suffering a knee injury.

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Jones hopeful on Tuilagi return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones "would like to think" Manu Tuilagi will be fit for the Six Nations game against Wales on 12 March.

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Rome win could spark Scots run - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Ross Ford believes a win over Italy could set Scotland off on a roll of wins in the Six Nations.

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Leinster prop Healy signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Cian Healy signs a three-year contract which will keep him at Leinster until the end of the 2019 World Cup.

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Cipriani a hard act to follow - Diamond http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

No player can replace what fly-half Danny Cipriani has offered Sale Sharks, according to boss Steve Diamond.

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Tigers' Bell agrees London Irish switch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish agree a long-term deal to sign Leicester Tigers back Tommy Bell from next season.

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Devoto joins England as Goode cover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ollie Devoto will train with England as injury cover for Alex Goode before the Six Nations match against Ireland.

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Scarlets sign Springbok prop Kruger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African Test prop Werner Kruger will join Welsh region Scarlets on a three-year contract from 2016-17.

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Dragons' Pewtner, 25, forced to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons wing Matthew Pewtner retires from rugby after failing to recover fully from a head injury.

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Ireland's Henshaw to join Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will join Leinster on a three-year deal from July 2016 until after the 2019 World Cup.

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Exeter sign Australia back Turner http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Exeter Chiefs sign Australia back Lachie Turner on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

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Cipriani agrees return to Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks fly-half Danny Cipriani agrees a deal to rejoin former club Wasps from next season.

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Worcester sign scrum-half Hougaard http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign South Africa scrum-half Francois Hougaard on a deal until the end of the season.

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Ireland's O'Brien to miss England game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish flanker Sean O'Brien is ruled out of the Six Nations game against England while Dave Kearney is also likely to miss out.

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Glasgow in double deal for props http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga's Sila Puafisi and fellow prop Alex Allan, of Scotland, sign contract extensions with Glasgow Warriors.

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Young wants Wasps 'killer instinct' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps are still looking for a "killer instinct" despite thrashing Saracens, says director or rugby Dai Young.

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Quinton completes Gloucester takeover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Businessman and club director Martin St Quinton takes over from the Walkinshaw family as owner of Gloucester.

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Saracens reaction crucial - McCall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall says how the Premiership leaders react to the 64-23 defeat by Wasps will be crucial.

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'Pressure on Exeter' after second loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says there is "pressure" on his side after their second successive Premiership loss.

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Dementia link to rugby head injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland's John Beattie meets former rugby players whose dementia may be linked to their playing days.

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Saints 'get back to drawing board' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton captain Lee Dickson says Saints' change in attitude has proved the catalyst for a turnaround in form.

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Scots 'need to maintain intensity' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mike Blair says Scotland's players must not feel sorry for themselves despite their ill-fortune against Wales.

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I saw signs of 'old England' - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Are England slipping into old ways? Is Scotland's romance becoming stale? Jeremy Guscott reviews the Six Nations action.

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VIDEO: England's Joseph runs in hat-trick http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph scores a hat-trick of tries as England thrash Italy 40-9 in the Six Nations.

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Ospreys await Webb injury update http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb suffers a fresh injury worry on his return from foot surgery in Ospreys' Pro12 win over Munster.

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Ageing Ireland are in transition - Wood http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two-time champions Ireland are suffering a World Cup hangover according to former captain Keith Wood

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Joseph 'exceptional' in England win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones praises Jonathan Joseph after the Bath centre's hat-trick helps England thrash Italy.

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McCloskey's Ireland time is now - Ferris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's stuttering start to the Six Nations should offer coach Joe Schmidt an opportunity to experiment with younger talent.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Italy 9-40 England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of England's 40-9 win over Italy in Rome, with three tries for Jonathan Joseph.

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Saracens 23-64 Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps run in eight tries to stun Saracens and secure a bonus-point win over the Premiership leaders.

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Scots tired of defeat - Jackson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back Ruaridh Jackson says they must win their next match in Italy to end questions about their Six Nations losing run.

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Ireland's Henshaw to leave Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is to leave Connacht at the end of the season, with Leinster his likely destination.

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Scotland to assess injured Seymour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour has his foot in a protective boot after spraining his ankle during Scotland's Six Nations defeat by Wales.

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'Excruciating' for Scotland in Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom English analyses another agonising defeat for Scotland in the Six Nations as Wales' go-to men deliver.

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Wales rewarded for Warburton's risk http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Sam Warburton's gamble pays off as Wales spurn 'negative style' to see off Scotland in the Six Nations

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Gatland eyes England title decider http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Warren Gatland says beating France would effectively set Wales up for a Six Nations title decider with England in March.

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'Grumpy' Scots will respond - Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will use the disappointment of a ninth straight Six Nations defeat to respond by beating Italy, says Vern Cotter.

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Schmidt 'hugely disappointed' by defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his injury-ravaged team tired in the second half as they lost 10-9 against France in Paris.

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Worcester 14-16 Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Homer's kicking and a much-improved second half earns Bath a crucial victory over Worcester in the Premiership.

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Gloucester 28-6 Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Hook scores 18 points as Gloucester beat Harlequins and record successive league wins for the first time this season.

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Northampton 35-7 London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints continue their push for the play-offs with a five-try victory over bottom-of-the-table London Irish.

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Sale 23-17 Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks recorded their sixth win in a row to stun Premiership high-flyers Exeter Chiefs at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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Lamont replaces Maitland for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are forced into a late change with Sean Lamont replacing injured wing Sean Maitland against Wales.

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Benetton Treviso 13-7 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues suffer Pro12 shock as Italian bottom club Treviso win their first game this season.

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'I expect great rugby from England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England have beefed up their ball carrying and can heed Eddie Jones' call to blow Italy away in the Six Nations, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Black try puts Ulster top of Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster recover from a poor start against Glasgow at Kingspan Stadium with Callum Black's try putting them top of the Pro12 table.

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Scarlets 22-21 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Aled Thomas kicks a late Scarlets penalty to deny Edinburgh after the visitors fought back from 19-6 down in the Pro12 in Llanelli.

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Roberts rallies under-pressure Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts says the pressure Wales are under going into Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Scotland can inspire them.

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Leinster bag eight tries in Zebre rout http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster run in eight tries against Zebre at the RDS to cement their push for a top-four finish in the Pro12.

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Newcastle 26-14 Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons move off the bottom of the Premiership table with victory over a below-par Leicester Tigers.

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Wales U20 18-15 Scotland U20 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Billy McBryde comes off the bench to kick the late penalty that gives Wales Under-20 victory over Scotland Under-20.

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Preview & key stats: Italy v England (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Italy and England in Rome.

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Time to repay Cotter's faith - Denton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Denton says Scotland's players are determined to repay the faith shown to them by coach Vern Cotter when they meet Wales.

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Can Scots break Welsh stranglehold? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Scotland strive to end an eight-match losing run against Wales on Saturday, we recall some great memories from the fixture.

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Uncapped Itoje on bench for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens forward Maro Itoje is in line to make his England debut after he was named on the bench to play Italy.

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France v Ireland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between France v Ireland at Stade de France

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Wales v Scotland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at the Principality Stadium

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French clubs 'have not improved stars' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says none of his France-based players have become better players by crossing the Channel..

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Scots story in need of new chapter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scotland narrative remains depressingly familiar as they seek a Six Nations upturn against brutal Wales, writes Tom English.

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NG Dragons v Connacht (Thurs) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back Hallam Amos will not feature for the Newport Gwent Dragons against Connacht in the Pro12 on Thursday.

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Moloney called up by Ireland women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Tom Tierney drafts in hooker Cliodhna Moloney for Saturday's Six Nations contest against France.

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Biggar recovery miraculous - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland is relieved as fly-half Dan Biggar recovers from a "three-to-five-week" injury in five days.

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O'Brien and Kearney to face France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Sean O'Brien and full-back Rob Kearney recover from injuries and are in the Ireland team to play France.

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McCusker bids to maintain Irish form http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish back row Rob McCusker hopes they can maintain the momentum of their recent home form away at Northampton.

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I must return to running rugby - Foden http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton full-back Ben Foden says England head coach Eddie Jones has told him to "get back to running rugby".

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Young Warriors get us moving - Ryan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester boss Dean Ryan says that having so many players in England's Under-20 squad is 'moving the club's wheels'.

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One change for Scotland in Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter makes only one change for the Six Nations trip to Cardiff on Saturday.

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Coetzee to join Ulster next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa and Sharks back row Marcell Coetzee will join Ulster on a three-year contract in the summer.

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Wales' Biggar starts versus Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar recovers from an ankle injury and will start in an unchanged Wales side against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.

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

Gloucester centre Henry Trinder signs a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.

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England Women unchanged for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women name an unchanged XV for Saturday's Six Nations match in Italy, with teenager Poppy Leitch a replacement.

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Slade and Ewers rehab 'going well' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's injured England duo Henry Slade and Dave Ewers are progressing well in their rehab, says boss Rob Baxter.

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Biggar could train on Thursday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar, who injured an ankle in Ireland on Sunday, is to train ahead of Saturday's visit of Scotland.

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Poor run will benefit Bath - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Mike Ford insists Bath's miserable run of six straight defeats will make them stronger in the long run.

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The most dangerous meal of the day? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A frozen bagel, a sharp knife and a hungry rugby player. It's a dangerous combination. Just ask Leicester forward Ed Slater.

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A scrap in the Premiership drop zone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at the survival chances of Worcester, London Irish and Newcastle at the Premiership halfway mark.

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North can end try drought - Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints' George North is backed to overcome a try-scoring drought by Wales' record try-scorer Shane Williams.

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Biting ban for Worcester's Cavubati http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors lock Tevita Cavubati is given a nine-week ban after being fouled guilty of biting.

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Wales' Webb set for Ospreys return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys backs coach Gruff Rees says Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb will "probably" be involved for Ospreys against Munster on Sunday

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London Irish add three to squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign Elliott Stooke, Tom Halse and Tom Preece for the remainder of the season.

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Ireland must wait over Earls fitness http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Keith Earls could play in Ireland's Six Nations game against France as he continues to recover from a suspected concussion.

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Ireland legend O'Connell quits rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Lions captain Paul O'Connell is forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect on medical advice.

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Flanker Seymour signs new Sale deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker David Seymour commits his future to Sale Sharks with a new two-year deal keeping him with the Premiership club.

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Wales' Charteris targets four wins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to win this season's Six Nations, lock Luke Charteris says.

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Kvesic & Beaumont in England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England add back rows Matt Kvesic and Josh Beaumont to their training squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy.

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'Good times ahead' for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys urges patience with Scotland and predicts better times ahead in the Six Nations.

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Carty ruptures spleen on waterslide http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht fly-half Jack Carty is ruled out for up to three months after suffering a ruptured spleen while on holiday in Dubai.

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Blair: No need for Scotland to panic http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his BBC Sport Scotland column, Mike Blair pin-points where Scotland must improve against Wales after defeat by England.

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Six Nations tight & tense - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Encouraging England, Scottish errors and an unexpected draw. Jeremy Guscott reviews the weekend's Six Nations action.

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Title race 'wide open' - Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts believes Wales have it all to play for in the 2016 Six Nations despite an opening draw against Ireland.

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England were abrasive - Tindall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England need a few tweaks but there are lots of positives to take from the 15-9 win over Scotland, says former captain Mike Tindall.

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Jones wants big England win in Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones wants England to maintain their early Six Nations momentum by giving Italy "a good hiding" next weekend.

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Wales frustrated after bruising encounter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Frustration abounded after Ireland and Wales fought out a nerve-wracking 16-16 Six Nations draw, writes Richard Williams.

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Gatland feeling 'flat' after draw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland felt flat and frustrated by Wales' 16-16 Six Nations draw with Ireland in Dublin.

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Ireland's Earls doubtful for France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Keith Earls could miss Ireland's Six Nations match against France after suffering a suspected concussion.

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VIDEO: Six Nations Highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Inverdale presents highlights of the opening weekend of the 2016 Six Nations.

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No-one happy with draw - captain Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best says drawing at home to Wales is not the way they had hoped to start their Six Nations defence.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Ireland 16-16 Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ireland and Wales tie their opening game 16-16 in the 2016 Six Nations in Dublin.

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Scotland 'need a rocket' - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Vern Cotter should give his players a 'rocket' after their Six Nations defeat by England, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Exeter 11-14 Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens score 14 straight points at second-placed Exeter to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership.

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Anscombe out as Williams called in http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lose full-back Gareth Anscombe to injury for today's Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin and Liam Williams steps in.

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Wales have areas to work on - Taylor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Rachel Taylor rues their inability to keep possession after losing to Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.

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England lose to Australia in Sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England suffer a 17-12 extra-time quarter-final defeat against hosts Australia in the Sevens World Series.

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London Irish v Worcester (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Worcester Warriors in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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Jones was convinced of England win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he fully expected his side to beat Scotland in their Six Nations opener.

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Five things we already knew http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was supposed to be a new chapter for both England and Scotland, but chief sports writer Tom Fordyce saw a familiar tale unfold.

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Wales' Jones wants 'positive rugby' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales want to make amends for their 2015 World Cup disappointment in this season's Six Nations, says lock Alun Wyn Jones.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Scotland 9-15 England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are defeated 15-9 as England open Eddie Jones' era as head coach with victory at Murrayfield thanks to tries from George Kruis and Jack Nowell.

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More to come from Scotland - Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Vern Cotter insists his side 'can do better' as he laments a lack of accuracy against England.

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Wales expect Irish aerial barrage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales expect to be tested by high-ball tactics in windy conditions in their Six Nations opener against Ireland, says defence coach Shaun Edwards.

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VIDEO: Highlights: France 23-21 Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France edge past Italy 23-21 in Paris to make a winning start to their 2016 Six Nations campaign.

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Ireland Women 21-3 Wales Women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland open their Women's Six Nations defence with a confident and dominant victory over Wales at Donnybrook.

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Leicester 3-10 Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Beaumont scores the only try as Sale inflict a first home Premiership defeat of the season on Leicester.

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Wasps 9-8 Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jimmy Gopperth's late penalty gives Wasps a third straight Premiership victory in a low-scoring game against Newcastle.

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Harlequins 23-27 Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Foden scores a last-gasp try as Northampton beat Harlequins to end their unbeaten home run at The Stoop.

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Weekend Premiership previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the weekend's Premiership previews

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'We've learned a lot from Wilkinson' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's George Ford praises the impact of Jonny Wilkinson after the World Cup winner put on training sessions for the team.

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Ulster 17-15 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster move to the top of the Pro12 table as a late Paddy Jackson penalty secures victory over the Dragons.

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Scotland Women 0-32 England Women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England begin their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 32-0 win over Scotland in Cumbernauld.

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Scotland unfazed by history - Hines http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's recent record against England 'makes no difference' as they target a first win since 2008 on Saturday.

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Ireland v Wales: A Celtic rivalry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It is not now a showdown to coach the Lions, but there will still be plenty of spice as Ireland host Wales in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2016 - the pundits' view http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It's going to be tight - but according to our panel of rugby greats, there's only going to be one winner of the 2016 Six Nations.

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VIDEO: The Calcutta Cup through the ages http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the Calcutta Cup through the ages as England face Scotland this weekend in one of sport's oldest fixtures.

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Ireland v Wales (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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BBC launches Six Nations into space http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations is set to be launched into space as astronaut Tim Peake gets a front-row seat for Scotland v England.

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Stander to make debut for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster flanker CJ Stander will make his Ireland debut in Sunday's Six Nations game against Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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VIDEO: Astronaut Peake launches Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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Preview & key stats: Scotland v England (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield

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Preview & key stats: France v Italy (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between France and Italy at Stade de France

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Hastings: Scots must target two wins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Gavin Hastings says Scotland should be targeting home wins over England and France in this year's Six Nations.

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The most intriguing Six Nations ever? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New coaches, exciting debutants and a sense of the unknown increase anticipation of the Six Nations that starts this weekend.

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Cipriani contemplating Sale future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks fly-half Danny Cipriani states he will decide his future at the Premiership club in the coming weeks.

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

Team news as Bath host Gloucester in Friday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (19:45 GMT).

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VIDEO: Six Nations: 2015's thrilling climax http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back at the thrilling final day of the 2015 Six Nations when Wales, Ireland and England were all in with a shout of winning the Championship.

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Try the Chucky Egg Challenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Think you have the skills to be the next star of the Six Nations? Then try our egg-throwing challenge!

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VIDEO: Anticipation builds for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport has exclusive television coverage of the opening and the conclusion of the 2016 Six Nations, which starts on Saturday.

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I deal with fly-half pressure - Biggar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says he is able to switch off from the pressure of wearing the famous number 10 jersey.

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People want me to fail - Hartley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says he has "never prepared for a game so well" as he has for Saturday's Scotland match.

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VIDEO: Added pressure? Not really - Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt on his side's bid to win the Six Nations for a historic third year in a row.

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Fit Bennett boosts Scotland - Scott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Scott believes 'game-breaker' Mark Bennett can give Scotland an attacking edge when they face England.

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VIDEO: Jones determined for England to 'play well' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says he is determined for his side to "play well" in their 2016 Six Nations campaign against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Uncapped trio named in Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Tom Tierney names three uncapped players in his squad for Saturday's Six Nations game with Wales.

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White a benchmark for Scots success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jason White played in Scotland's last three wins over England and outlines how the current side can end their barren run.

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The making of England coach Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kid from the wrong side of town? Ex-Leicester hooker? Sleep-deprived workaholic? All of the above? Meet England's new coach.

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Ashton fails in 10-week ban appeal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton loses his appeal against a 10-week ban for making contact with the eyes of Ulster's Luke Marshall.

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Vakatawa in new-look France side http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France name four uncapped players to face Italy in the Six Nations, including sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa.

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VIDEO: France and Italy ready to face off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks ahead to the first match of the 2016 Six Nations as France take on Italy at the Stade de France.

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Why Six Nations teams lag behind http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Out-gunned in the World Cup by the southern hemisphere sides, can the Six Nations teams change their approach, asks Ben Dirs.

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Care and Marler get England calls http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England select Danny Care at scrum-half and Joe Marler at loosehead prop for Saturday's Six Nations match in Scotland.

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Barclay & Bennett start for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Barclay returns for Scotland in the Six Nations opener against England, while Mark Bennett is fit to play at Murrayfield.

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VIDEO: Watch the Six Nations demolition men http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch some of the biggest hits from the likes of Jamie Roberts, Jonny Gray, Courtney Lawes and Sean O'Brien from the 2015 Six Nations Championship.

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Warburton feels great for Wales game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton is ready for in Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland despite playing just once since returning from injury.

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Exeter spell helped career - James http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Tom James says his two-year stint playing in England for Exeter Chiefs rejuvenated his career.

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Six Nations sides 'need new mindset' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teams in the Six Nations must adapt if they are to compete with the best, says ex-South Africa coach Nick Mallett.

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Referee affected prop call - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his Six Nations team selection to face Ireland was influenced by Jerome Garces' refereeing style.

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Meet the Six Nations demolition men http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who are the big hitters who will leave a trail of destruction in their wake over the next six weeks? BBC Sport picks its top six.

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Armitage questions England selection http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steffon Armitage says England should have selected Maro Itoje and Elliot Daly in the matchday squad to face Scotland.

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Olivier signs new deal at Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester centre Wynand Olivier signs an undisclosed-length deal, while Perry Humphreys gets a first team contract.

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Warriors deal for Manukau prop Firth http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Counties Manukau tighthead prop Jarrod Firth agrees a two-and-a-half-year contract with Glasgow Warriors.

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Scotland 'must cast emotion aside' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean Maitland says Scotland must avoid the emotional baggage that has cost them previously against England.

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Ulster to sign South African Kankowski http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster are poised to announce the signing of 30-year-old South Africa international forward Ryan Kankowski.

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VIDEO: Hastings remembers 'special' victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Hastings reminisces about facing England in the Calcutta Cup, before the 2016 Six Nations begins.

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Who will win 'wide open' Six Nations? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sara Orchard looks at all the sub-plots, new talent and potential surprises for the 2016 Women's Six Nations.

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Warburton not ready, says Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales should leave Sam Warburton out against Ireland because he has not played enough, says Shane Williams.

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Clifford, Devoto, Hill in England 25 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones retains a squad of 25 for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Laidlaw unmoved by favourites banter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is paying little attention to the U-turn on Murrayfield favourites from England coach Eddie Jones.

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Fitzgerald ruled out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland winger Luke Fitzgerald is out of the Six Nations after sustaining a knee ligament injury in training.

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Ireland 'should consider' Steenson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson should be included in the Ireland squad, according to compatriot Ian Whitten.

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Northampton style 'not helping' North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North is pleased to be with Wales for the Six Nations, saying Northampton's style of play "isn't really helping my game".

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Barclay 'has much to offer Scotland' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recalled Scotland flanker John Barclay is desperate to play in the Six Nations after fearing his Test career was over.

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Hartley must play like Tarzan - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New England captain Dylan Hartley must "play with his heart" so his team-mates follow him, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Coman agrees London Irish move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish secure the signing of Edinburgh captain Mike Coman from next season on a three-year contract.

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Zebo commits his future to Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland winger Simon Zebo signs a two-year deal with Munster which will see him remain with the province until at least 2018.

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Bennett 'in mix' for England clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Mark Bennett returns to training and has a "good chance" of playing against England on Saturday.

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Worcester game 'huge' - Coventry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry says a clash with fellow Premiership strugglers Worcester on Sunday will be "huge".

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England third in inaugural rankings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand top the first rankings for women's international rugby, with World Cup holders England third.

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Prop Brookes back in England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton prop Kieran Brookes recovers from knee injury and returns to England Six Nations squad.

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Wasps sign Sale Sharks hooker Taylor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign hooker Tommy Taylor from Premiership rivals Sale Sharks for next season.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Ospreys 20-20 Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Ospreys' entertaining 20-20 draw at home to Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12.

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Sale bring in Bath hooker Webber http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks complete a deal to sign Bath and England hooker Rob Webber on a two-year deal from next season.

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Exeter sign Wallabies forward Dennis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign Australia forward Dave Dennis from Waratahs on a three year-deal to start next season.

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