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

Ireland internationals Rory Best, Andrew Trimble and Jared Payne return for Ulster's Pro12 game with Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.

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

Dan Biggar returns in Ospreys team showing eight changes for trip to Dragons, who are captained by Taulupe Faletau.

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

Jason Tovey will make his Edinburgh debut at fly-half, with Zebre the Pro12 visitors to Murrayfield on Friday.

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England want to be 'dominant' - Nowell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell says they want to be "the most dominant team in the world" after their Six Nations Grand Slam.

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Crowd support worth the 'effort' - Ryan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan says that the return of the Sixways roar is reward for their "effort".

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London Irish sign trio for next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish announce three new additions, including Leicester lock Sebastian de Chaves, for the 2016-17 season.

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Gloucester add Highlanders prop Hohneck http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand-born prop Josh Hohneck signs for Gloucester for the 2016-17 season from Super Rugby champions Highlanders.

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

Team news as Bath host Saracens in Friday's Premiership fixture at the The Recreation Ground (19:45 BST).

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Tuala agrees new Northampton contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa international Ahsee Tuala agrees a new contract with Northampton Saints for next season.

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Samoa fly-half Pisi to join Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa fly-half Tusi Pisi, brother of Northampton duo Ken and George, signs for Bristol on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

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'Tide has turned' for Bath - Attwood http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Dave Attwood says the "tide has turned" for Bath after Saturday's 17-12 win at local rivals Gloucester.

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Sale to sign Connacht fly-half MacGinty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks will sign fly-half AJ MacGinty from Connacht at the end of the season to replace Wasps-bound Danny Cipriani.

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McKenzie extends stay with Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forward Fraser McKenzie signs a new two-year deal with Edinburgh, keeping him with the Pro12 club until 2019.

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O'Callaghan credits Cross for revival http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland legend Donncha O'Callaghan says Worcester Warriors defensive coach Simon Cross should take credit for their good form.

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Charnley 'could play union for England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's new cross-code signing Josh Charnley can play rugby union for England, says director of rugby Steve Diamond.

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Cuthbert out of Wales tour to NZ http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Heel and knee problems force Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert to miss Wales' three-Test June tour to New Zealand.

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Tipuric may miss rest of Pro12 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric may miss the rest of the Pro12 season as he recovers from concussion suffered in the Six Nations.

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Exeter's Aussie revolution http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter could have eight Australians in their squad next season - so why are the Chiefs so attractive to players from down under?

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Charnley crosses codes to join Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership rugby union club Sale Sharks will sign Josh Charnley from rugby league side Wigan Warriors in the autumn.

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Newport Gwent Dragons sign Nick Macleod http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons sign experienced fly-half Nick Macleod from Sale Sharks to help bring on their younger players.

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England's Marler 'hung out to dry' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association says England prop Joe Marler's World Rugby misconduct hearing 'smacks of double jeopardy'.

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Young enjoying Wasps scrum-half battle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young is delighted to have two "number one" scrum-half options in Dan Robson and Joe Simpson.

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Edinburgh's Andress in Munster move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh tight-head prop John Andress will move to Munster on a one-year contract at the end of this season.

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Tigers will reach semis - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Boss Richard Cockerill says Leicester are determined to reach the Premiership semi-finals for a 12th successive season.

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Gloucester wing Sharples out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury.

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Connacht hit by fly-half crisis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

AJ MacGinty becomes the third fly-half to be ruled for Pro12 leaders Connacht ahead of Friday's game against Ulster.

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Marler 'Gypsy' misconduct hearing set http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler faces World Rugby misconduct hearing on 5 April for calling Wales' Samson Lee "Gypsy boy".

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Exeter 'must learn lessons from defeat' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter expects his side to learn from their 36-18 loss at Saracens in the Premiership.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Wales U18 31-30 Scotland U18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham watches his grandson James score a try in Wales' nail-biting win over Scotland at St Helen's.

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Northampton 29-23 Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton move into the Premiership top four with a bonus-point victory over Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens.

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Newcastle 20-34 Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Robson and Thomas Young score two tries each as Wasps secure a bonus-point win at struggling Newcastle.

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Sale 27-20 Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks maintain their unbeaten home record in the Premiership this season with a battling 27-20 victory over Leicester.

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Ex-Wasps lock Hadley dies aged 51 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps lock and Canada captain Norman Hadley dies at the age of 51, Rugby Canada announces.

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Sunday's rugby previews & team news http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Match previews and team news for Sunday's matches in the Premiership and Pro12.

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Wales U18 31-30 Scotland U18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Botham, grandson of England cricket legend Sir Ian, scores on his Wales Under-18 debut as they beat Scotland 31-30.

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

Team news as Worcester host Luke Narraway's London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (17:30 GMT).

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

Peter Robb will make his Pro12 debut for leaders Connacht in Saturday's top-of-the-table contest against Leinster.

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Global club champions game talks held http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

"Planning is at an early stage" for a potential meeting between the European and Super Rugby champions.

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

Team news as Saracens host Exeter in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:15 BST).

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

Team news as Gloucester host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (17:30 BST).

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Toulon name Halfpenny for European Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny is a step closer to a return from injury after being named by Toulon for the European Cup knock-out stages.

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Dragons v Edinburgh (Sunday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Newport Gwent Dragons host Edinburgh in the Pro12 on Sunday at Rodney Parade.

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O'Shea to become Italy head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea confirms that he will become head coach of Italy when he leaves the club.

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All Goode things come to an end http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-England playmaker Andy Goode prepares to finally hang up his boots after a last Premiership swansong at Newcastle.

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Russell savours return for Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell has been "desperate" to return to action with Glasgow after suffering concussion during the Six Nations.

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Botham's joy at grandson's Wales debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Ian Botham packs a red shirt as he travels to Swansea to watch his grandson James play rugby for Wales Under-18.

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Sale sign Kruger and Longbottom http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign Racing Metro second-row Juandre Kruger and Saracens tight-head prop Kieran Longbottom.

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Botham's grandson in Wales rugby team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham's grandson Jim Botham is named in Wales Under-18 rugby team to play Scotland.

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VIDEO: Stuart Hogg's Six Nations highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg displays the form that sees him named the 2016 Six Nations player of the championship.

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Hogg named player of the Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is named Six Nations player of the championship, with England's Billy Vunipola coming second.

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Bath prop Palma-Newport signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath tight-head prop Kane Palma-Newport signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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

Cardiff Blues expect to be boosted by Sam Warburton's return as the Wales captain has completed concussion protocols.

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Scarlets full-back Williams doubtful http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets full-back Liam Williams is a doubt with a hamstring injury for Saturday's Pro12 derby with the Ospreys.

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Bath Rugby announce financial losses http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath Rugby announce a reduction in net losses to £1.8m in the year to 30 June 2015.

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Captain Narraway reveals Irish focus http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish captain Luke Narraway says his side were "quickly back on the horse" focusing on Premiership survival.

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Canada prop joins Glasgow on short deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Canada international Djustice Sears-Duru signs a contract with Glasgow until the end of the season.

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Marler to face World Rugby hearing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Joe Marler will face a World Rugby misconduct hearing over his "Gypsy boy" comment to Wales forward Samson Lee.

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Hastings junior forging own path to top http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

He used to struggle with his famous surname, but Adam Hastings - son of Gavin - is relishing his own route to the top.

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'Increased intensity' helped England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's upturn in form under Eddie Jones is down to the increased intensity in training, according to hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie.

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Hartley's memory 'like a drunken night' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says he cannot remember lifting the Six Nations trophy after a blow to the head.

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VIDEO: England need to 'push on' - Watson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Anthony Watson says England still have a lot of hard work ahead of them after their Six Nations Grand Slam win.

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Van Velze extends contract at Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze extends his contract, while fellow forward James Johnston also signs a new deal.

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Gray set to boost Glasgow play-off bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Gray, injured playing for Scotland against France, is set to return for Glasgow against Ulster on Friday.

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Marler clearance 'should end matter' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations bosses clearing Joe Marler over remarks to Samson Lee should end the matter, says RFU chief Ian Ritchie.

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Ulster's Henderson could face Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster hope Iain Henderson will be fit to make his comeback from injury in Friday's important Pro12 match in Glasgow.

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I miss playing rugby league - Sinfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire Carnegie's Kevin Sinfield says he will miss playing rugby league for the rest of his life.

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Newcastle sign Goneva from Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Fiji international Vereniki Goneva from Leciester Tigers from the start of next season.

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Tonks aims to drive Irish survival bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish fly-half Greig Tonks says being thrust into a Premiership relegation battle has not fazed him.

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Slam a fantastic achievement - Tindall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Grand Slam is a fantastic achievement but this team is not yet the full package, says 2003 World Cup winner Mike Tindall.

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Tipuric out of Ospreys v Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric will miss Ospreys' Pro12 derby against Scarlets on Saturday as he undergoes tests for concussion.

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Hepher happy with Turner's Exeter debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter backs coach Ali Hepher says he is pleased with the progress of Lachie Turner who made his debut at the weekend.

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Top six finish long way off - Humphreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's director of rugby David Humphreys says a top six Premiership finish is a long way off.

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Scots 'can't afford flat spots' - Gray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richie Gray says Scotland must start every game 'with a bang' if they are to become world-class after the Six Nations.

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Coventry unsure of safety points target http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry is unsure how many more wins his side will need to secure Premiership survival.

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Guscott's 2016 Six Nations review http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team of the tournament, player of the tournament, country reports and more - read Jeremy Guscott's review of the 2016 Six Nations.

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London Irish 23-18 Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish give their Premiership survival hopes a much-needed lift with a narrow win over Gloucester.

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Leicester 21-13 Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens surrender their lead at the top of the Premiership to Exeter after slipping to defeat at Leicester.

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Wales have 'fabulous' chance against NZ http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar says Wales have "a fabulous chance" to end a 63-year wait to beat world champions New Zealand on tour there in June.

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Scottish strides checked by Irish power http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's superior muscle underlines the work for Scotland to do following a heartening Six Nations, writes Tom English.

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Exeter 20-12 Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Steenson kicks five penalties as Exeter come from behind to maintain their Premiership challenge by beating Northampton.

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Scots hungry for improvement - McInally http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Stuart McInally acknowledges Scotland have improved but still have a "long way to go" before they can win titles.

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Imperfect England deserved Grand Slam http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a 13-year wait, England's Six Nations Grand Slam triumph could be the start of something special, writes Tom Fordyce.

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England will only get better - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes his side "will only get better" after they win a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2003.

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Scots progress despite loss - Laidlaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Greig Laidlaw says Scotland are 'going forward' despite ending their Six Nations campaign with a third defeat.

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Best happy as Ireland finish strongly http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best believes finishing the Six Nations with back-to-back wins has helped restore before three daunting Tests in South Africa.

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Wales 'owed fans a performance' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales owed it to their fans to end their Six Nations campaign on a high says captain Dan Lydiate after 67-14 win over Italy.

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Harlequins 15-21 Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester win a third Premiership match in succession for the first time since March 2007 with victory at Harlequins.

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Lee 'proud' of Traveller background http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets prop Samson Lee says he is proud of his Traveller background and what he has achieved for his community.

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Wales U20 35-6 Italy U20 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Under-20s make history with their first Six Nations title and Grand Slam by beating Italy after a tight first half.

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France win Women's Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France win the Women's Six Nations and deny England a Grand Slam with a hard-fought 17-12 victory in the title decider.

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Bath 21-19 Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath secure a tense victory over Newcastle to leave the Falcons without a Premiership away win since October 2014.

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Glasgow Warriors 12-6 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Returning fly-half Rory Clegg kicks four penalties as Glasgow Warriors grind out a Pro12 win over Leinster.

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Cardiff Blues 37-28 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Patchell scores 19 points as Cardiff Blues dent Munster's Pro12 play-off hopes with a bonus-point win in Cardiff.

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

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

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Relegation idea angers Italy's Parisse http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy captain Sergio Parisse says the idea of Six Nations promotion and relegation is "stupid" and doubts it will happen.

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'Joe was good cop to Vern's bad cop' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Cudmore discusses life under Vern Cotter and Joe Schmidt, with the coaches set for a reunion when Scotland meet Ireland.

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Scotland on a revenge mission - Ford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will use the pain of last year's loss to Ireland as they target Six Nations success in Dublin, says Ross Ford.

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Preview & key stats: Wales v Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Preview & key stats: Ireland v Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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England should win Grand Slam - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott says England have better players, better tactics and a better set-up - so should beat France on Saturday.

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Schmidt to decide on future after tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt is to decide whether he will coach Ireland to the 2019 Rugby World Cup after the June Tests in South Africa.

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Lancaster deserves England credit - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says predecessor Stuart Lancaster deserves credit for the "great job" he did as England boss.

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World Rugby want Marler explanation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby's world governing body asks Six Nations organisers to explain the decision not to punish England's Joe Marler.

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Ireland women make seven changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Claire McLaughlin's first start is one of seven Ireland changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland.

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Weir ready to repay Scotland faith http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Duncan Weir is confident of backing up the faith shown in him by Scotland's coaches against Ireland.

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Jones ridicules WRU for Marler stance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones ridicules the WRU after it says it is "surprised" that Joe Marler escaped punishment for his "Gypsy boy" comment to Samson Lee.

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Baxter unhappy at Francis ban length http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Tomas Francis should not have received the ban he got for making contact with Dan Cole's eyes.

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O'Donnell call-up only Ireland change http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy O'Donnell replaces Josh van der Flier in Ireland's only change for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland.

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WRU 'surprised' by Marler decision http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union is "surprised" England's Joe Marler avoided punishment for his "Gypsy boy" comment to Wales prop Samson Lee.

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Clegg re-joins Glasgow from Oyonnax http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors sign England Saxons fly-half Rory Clegg on a permanent deal from French Top 14 club Oyonnax.

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Weir starts for Scotland in Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Duncan Weir will start at fly-half for Scotland in one of three changes in the starting line-up to face Ireland.

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Richards cautious over trip to Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle expect a tough game at Bath on Friday even without the old flare-ups, says director of rugby Dean Richards.

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Wales must 'roll up sleeves' - Roberts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Jamie Roberts says Wales must put right their defeat to England by beating Italy in their final game of the Six Nations.

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Gloucester sign Samoa hooker Matu'u http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Gloucester Rugby sign Samoa international hooker Motu Matu'u from Super Rugby club Hurricanes.

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England's Six Nations Grand Slam history http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Foot and mouth disease, mud at Murrayfield and capitulating in Cardiff - a look back at England's Six Nations Grand Slam history.

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England call up Care and Mako Vunipola http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Care and Mako Vunipola will start for England as they chase a Grand Slam against France in Paris on Saturday.

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England Women bring in Millar-Mills http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women bring in Harriet Millar-Mills to replace the injured Abbie Scott for Friday's match against France.

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Haskell enjoying England more than ever http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Haskell says he is enjoying playing for England more under head coach Eddie Jones than at any other stage in his career.

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Seymour seeks Scotland consistency http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Tommy Seymour urges Scotland to build on improved displays and end the Six Nations with a hat-trick of victories.

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Marler avoids sanction for striking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A disciplinary panel says England prop Joe Marler did strike an opponent but rules the offence was not worthy of a red card.

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Gatland sorry for 'banter' comment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales boss Warren Gatland apologises for referring to Joe Marler's "Gypsy boy" jibe towards Samson Lee as "just banter".

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Leicester hooker Youngs out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs is ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery.

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Dennis wants cap before Exeter move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Dennis wants to win a final cap for Australia against England this summer before moving to the Premiership with Exeter.

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'Gypsy boy' comment 'banter' - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland wants to 'just move on' after England's Joe Marler apologises for calling Samson Lee "Gypsy boy".

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NFL star targets Rio 2016 rugby team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

NFL star Nate Ebner is attempting to fulfil his dream of playing for the US rugby sevens team at this year's Rio Olympics.

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Hartley misses England training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Dylan Hartley sits out training as England retain 26 players ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match in France.

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Best absent from Ireland training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best misses training on Tuesday but is expected to be fit for the Six Nations game against Scotland.

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Scots Gray and Denton miss Dublin Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Jonny Gray and back-row forward David Denton are ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations match against Ireland.

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Scots' belief vindicated - Laidlaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Greig Laidlaw always felt Scotland were capable of winning in this year's Six Nations and says they are now "proving it".

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Wales lock Jones 'out for six weeks' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones' heel injury rules him out for six weeks, says national coach Warren Gatland.

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

Worcester Warriors agree permanent contract for South Africa scrum-half Francois Hougaard.

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Wasps sign London Welsh centre Armitage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership play-off chasing Wasps sign centre Guy Armitage from London Welsh for 2016-17 season.

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Lydiate to captain Wales against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make four changes for their final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday.

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England a closer team - Vunipola http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Billy Vunipola says England are a more close-knit unit since Eddie Jones took over as head coach.

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Fiji & Leicester back Rabeni dies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Fiji and Leicester back Seru Rabeni dies at the age of 37.

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Williams on Wales' 'Vunipola obsession' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola won the number eight battle on Saturday but I'd still make Taulupe Faletau my Lions pick, says Martyn Williams.

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Beaumont set for World Rugby role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England and British and Irish Lions captain Bill Beaumont is set to be become the new chairman of World Rugby.

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Gypsy campaigner calls for Marler ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Joe Marler should be banned for calling Wales prop Samson Lee "Gypsy boy", a travelling community campaigner says.

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

John Beattie is joined by Al Kellock and Tom English to assess Scotland's Six Nations victory over France.

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Cited Francis 'unaware' of actions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cited Wales prop Tomas Francis did not know what he was doing in 'eye incident' against England, says assistant coach Rob Howley.

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Scotland to assess Gray and Russell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will assess injuries to Jonny Gray and Finn Russell ahead of their final Six Nations match against Ireland.

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Wales team and coaches as one - Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' players and coaches are united but must 'look in the mirror' after the defeat to England, says assistant coach Rob Howley.

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Ireland's Kearney to miss Scotland game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney is ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland because of a hamstring injury.

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Injuries hit Italy squad to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy are to make at least three changes for the Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday because of injuries.

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England's Marler cited for striking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop forward Joe Marler faces a disciplinary committee for allegedly striking an opponent against Wales.

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Scotland deliver on earlier promise http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A first win over France in a decade suggests Scotland are at last making good on their earlier promise, says Tom English.

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Guscott on Six Nations round four http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott gives his verdict on the weekend England won the Six Nations title and Scotland finally beat France, and names his team of the week.

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England 'can dominate Six Nations' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England can dominate the Six Nations for years to come, says ex-France fly-half Thomas Castaignede, plus more expert reaction.

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Laidlaw targets one more 'huge effort' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Greig Laidlaw sets his sights on a 'massive win' against Ireland to match Scotland's best Six Nations campaign.

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Ireland women see off Italy in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Substitute Paula Fitzpatrick's second-half try gives Ireland a hard-earned 14-3 victory over Italy at Donnybrook.

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England win Six Nations as France lose http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England win their first Six Nations title since 2011 as France's defeat by Scotland gives Eddie Jones' men an unassailable lead.

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Marler apologises to Lee for comment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Joe Marler has apologised to Wales prop Samson Lee for making an abusive comment during Saturday's Six Nations match.

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Robshaw pivotal for England - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says Chris Robshaw's value to his team is "absolutely enormous".

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Premiership sets sights on USA return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English rugby breaks new ground with the first Premiership game in the USA, but was the experiment successful?

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield

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Panic again, but this time England win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was a Wales fightback to stir horrible memories for England of their World Cup loss - but the Grand Slam is still on, writes Tom Fordyce.

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London Irish 16-26 Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens return to the top of the table by beating London Irish in the first Premiership game to be played overseas.

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England women maintain 100% record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat Wales 20-13 at Twickenham Stoop for their fourth win out of four in the Women's Six Nations.

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Grand Slam is on for England - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones challenges his side to claim a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 13 years.

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First half was unacceptable - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland said Wales' first-half display was unacceptable as they slipped to a 25-21 defeat against England.

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Exeter 32-17 Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs move at least temporarily to the top of the Premiership with a bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons.

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Wasps 36-24 Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps climb above Leicester to third in the Premiership table with a 36-24 bonus-point victory at the Ricoh Arena.

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Northampton 26-11 Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton stage an excellent second-half fightback as they beat Sale 26-11 and move up to fourth in the Premiership.

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Worcester 28-20 Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kiwi winger Bryce Heem runs in two tries as Worcester beat Gloucester at Sixways to claim back-to-back Premiership wins.

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Schmidt content with Ireland win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is happy as his side break out of their Six Nations shackles to hammer Italy 58-15 in Dublin.

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Weekend's Premiership 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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Russian rugby couple fail drugs tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A husband and wife who play sevens rugby for Russia are provisionally suspended after testing positive for meldonium.

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The pride of England, Wales & Pontypool http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

They honed their skills in Gwent, but the Vunipolas are part of the England set-up while Taulupe Faletau is a mainstay for Wales.

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Trinh-Duc & Fofana start for France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Francois Trinh-Duc and Wesley Fofana start for France against Scotland as Guy Noves continues to make changes.

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Wales' Lydiate has no tackling concern http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After being penalised against France, Wales' Dan Lydiate is being careful with his tackling technique for Saturday's game with England.

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Bealham in for Healy on Ireland bench http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht prop Finlay Bealham is in line for his Ireland debut after replacing Cian Healy on the replacements' bench.

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Scotland bring in Strauss and Dunbar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow duo Josh Strauss and Alex Dunbar are brought into the Scotland team for Sunday's Six Nations match against France.

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

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

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Lee 'should push boundaries' - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Samson Lee should do what he can to get the better of England's Joe Marler, says ex-Wales prop Adam Jones.

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Guscott & Davies' England v Wales verdict http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott and Jonathan Davies reveal where Saturday's crunch Six Nations match between England and Wales will be won.

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England 'must seize trophy chance' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England must win the first silverware of the Eddie Jones regime when they meet Wales on Saturday, says captain Dylan Hartley.

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Ireland women make eight changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Tom Tierney makes eight changes to the side beaten by England for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between England v Wales at Twickenham

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy in Dublin.

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England & Wales make scrum accusations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wales accuse each other of scrummaging illegally before their crucial Six Nations fixture.

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Payne and Zebo start for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jared Payne and Simon Zebo are named in Ireland's team to face Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday as Rob Kearney is ruled out.

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Taylor starts for England against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row Tamara Taylor will earn her 89th cap against Wales on Saturday after being named in England's starting XV.

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Tuilagi on bench for unchanged England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi is on the bench as England name an unchanged starting XV to face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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'Societal' issue behind rugby drugs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The head of UK Anti Doping says factors outside the sport are the root cause of steroid drug use in Welsh rugby.

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'Unbreakable' prop Sturgess to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and former Northampton and Connacht prop Brett Sturgess is to retire at the end of the season.

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Davies 'enjoys' pressure from Webb http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Davies says he "expected" Rhys Webb's return to the Wales squad, before Saturday's Six Nations game against England.

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Lamont keen to delay Murrayfield exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean Lamont admits Sunday's match with France could be his last Murrayfield Test but insists he will never retire from Scotland duty.

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Exeter's Slade set for early return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter centre Henry Slade could be set for a surprise return from a broken leg and ankle ligament damage this weekend.

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Back row rivals could decide outcome http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Sam Warburton believes the outcome of the match with England could be decided by the rival number eights.

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Kruis sees 'new England' against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second-row George Kruis has told fans to expect something big from "new England" on Saturday against Wales.

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England's Cowan-Dickie tipped to shine http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter backs Luke Cowan-Dickie to impress for England if he features against Wales.

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Veteran Flynn still chasing fulfilment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Super Rugby titles, a Rugby World Cup and the Top 14 - Glasgow Warriors signing Corey Flynn has seen it all.

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Scotland's Scott out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Matt Scott is ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations after suffering elbow ligament damage.

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England lose injured hooker George http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Jamie George will miss the rest of the Six Nations with a bicep injury suffered in training.

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Hore to leave Ospreys for Waratahs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys chief executive Andrew Hore is to leave to take over at Australian Super Rugby side Waratahs in April.

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Tuilagi named in England squad v Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations: Centre Manu Tuilagi is named in the England matchday squad to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Wales better since World Cup - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are stronger now than when they beat England in the 2015 World Cup, according to head coach Warren Gatland.

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Drugs ban for 12th Welsh rugby player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bargoed rugby player Adam Buttifant is suspended for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid.

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Kearney fitness concern for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Rob Kearney is an injury concern for Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Bath's Matawalu & Bowden out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath scrum-half Nikola Matawalu and utility back Dan Bowden will miss the rest of the season through injury.

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Zebre's Sarto agrees Glasgow switch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors will sign Italy winger Leonardo Sarto from Zebre on a two-year contract this summer.

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Ulster fly-half Humphreys to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys announces that he will retire from the game at the end of the season.

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Dunbar relishes Scotland return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Dunbar intends to train hard and "enjoy" being back with the Scotland squad after almost a year out.

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Wales women keep same team for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Women name an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations game against unbeaten England at Twickenham Stoop.

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Pirates a Premiership 'stepping stone' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates boss Ian Davies says he wants players to use his side as a way of getting to a Premiership club.

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Scrum-half and lock issues for Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland should give Rhys Webb a chance from the replacements bench against England, says Mike Phillips.

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Tuilagi can give England 'X-factor' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi can give England the X-factor in Saturday's potential Six Nations title-decider against Wales, says Jonathan Davies.

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Flanker O'Donoghue added to Irish squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland add uncapped Munster flanker Jack O'Donoghue to their squad for the Six Nations games against Italy and Scotland.

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Warriors trio recalled by Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow's Alex Dunbar, Henry Pyrgos and Fraser Brown are called up by Scotland, with Edinburgh's Matt Scott a concern.

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Bennett will learn lesson - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend says Mark Bennett will never try a one-handed touchdown again.

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Webb added to Wales Six Nations squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales add scrum-half Rhys Webb to their squad ahead of the Six Nations match against England.

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'We must keep morale high' - Coventry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry says his team must keep morale high despite their perilous Premiership position.

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England's Lawes out of Wales game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Courtney Lawes is ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales because of an ankle injury.

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

Mark Bennett and Henry Pyrgos return for Glasgow while Josh Turnbull comes in for Cardiff Blues for Sunday's Pro12 match.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers face Exeter Chiefs in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Saracens 15-20 Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stephen Myler helps Northampton Saints make it four wins from the last five games to beat Premiership leaders Saracens.

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Gloucester 13-10 Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester end a three-and-a-half-year wait for victory over Wasps with a narrow Premiership win at Kingsholm.

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Wales wait over lock Ball injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are waiting to discover the extent of the knee injury lock Jake Ball suffered in Scarlets' 24-15 win over Treviso.

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Weekend's Premiership & Pro12 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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Ulster v Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make four changes to their starting team for Friday's Pro12 game against Italian side Zebre at Kingspan Stadium.

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

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

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

Sale's Danny Cipriani has been replaced for the Harlequins game by Joe Ford, starting his first Premiership game of 2015-16.

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Ospreys lose Jarvis to Clermont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will join Clermont Auvergne from Ospreys on a two-year deal from the start of the 2016-17 season.

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Blues sign Shingler from Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steven Shingler will join Cardiff Blues from Scarlets from next season, moving in the opposite direction to Rhys Patchell.

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Winger Edwards extends Sale contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nev Edwards becomes the latest Sale Sharks player to sign a new deal with the Premiership side.

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

Edinburgh welcome back three players from Scotland duty while Connacht call on Ireland prop Nathan White at Murrayfield.

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

Newcastle stand-off Andy Goode is fit to face former club Worcester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 GMT).

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Falcons sign Kenya back-row Chisanga http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Kenya international back-rower Joshua Chisanga on an 18-month contract following a trial.

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Wales optimistic over forward duo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Luke Charteris and Gethin Jenkins give Wales cause for optimism as their Six Nations game against England looms.

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England role for Nottingham coach Haag http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Martin Haag will leave Nottingham at the end of the season to take change of the England Under-20 side.

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Ospreys post first profit since 2007 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys rugby region post a profit for 2014-15 - their first since 2007 - in their annual accounts.

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Scots 'desperate to end France drought' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Peter Horne says one victory does not make Scotland 'world beaters' as they target further Six Nations success.

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'Rugby needs to tackle safety issues' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby has a problem but banning tackling in schools is not any kind of solution, argues BBC Scotland's Tom English.

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Rugby tackles 'intolerable' or essential? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Parents and young rugby players give their views on calls to ban tackling in school games.

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Italy's Castrogiovanni banned for stamp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is banned for two weeks for stamping and will miss Italy's match with Ireland.

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Saints flanker Clark set to miss season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton flanker Calum Clark looks set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing further shoulder surgery.

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Edinburgh sign Ulster wing Scholes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh boost their squad for next season by signing Ulster wing Rory Scholes on a two-year contract.

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Hatley wants to keep Houston at Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neil Hatley wants to keep Leroy Houston despite Australia coach Michael Cheika's interest in luring him to Super Rugby.

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Worcester flanker Lewis faces surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Lewis faces shoulder surgery and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Former Wales scrum-half Peel retires http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol captain and former Wales scrum-half Dwayne Peel announces his retirement with immediate effect.

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The Londoner who plays rugby for Brazil http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samba, rugby sevens and Lord Kinnock - meet the Londoner bidding to represent Brazil at this summer's Olympic Games.

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Vunipola v Faletau 'ground-shaking' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens says the clash of cousins Billy Vunipola and Taulupe Faletau when Wales play England will be "ground-shaking".

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Jones wants Pro12 refereeing review http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro12 needs a refereeing review after recent controversies, says Newport Gwent Dragons boss Lyn Jones.

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Schools urged to ban tackling in rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

More than 70 doctors and academics call for a ban on tackling in rugby in UK and Irish schools, arguing injuries can have lifelong consequences for children.

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England release Tuilagi for Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is one of 11 England players released to play for their clubs this weekend.

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'Lucky' Murray set to face Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Conor Murray will be ready to face Italy, despite needing stitches around his eye after the Mike Brown incident.

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Ford agrees new deal at Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's most-capped forward Ross Ford extends his contract at Edinburgh by another three years.

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Wasps to sign London Irish hooker Cruse http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish hooker Tom Cruse agrees a deal to join Premiership rivals Wasps at the end of the season.

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Wales pair Ball & Davies boost Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales internationals Jake Ball and Aled Davies are available for Scarlets' Pro12 home game against Treviso on Friday.

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

Sale Sharks complete the signing of back-row forward Laurence Pearce from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

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Gatland wants 'more vocal' Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland praises scrum-half Gareth Davies' ability to "create something out of nothing", but wants him to be "more vocal".

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