'Rugby players in danger of being part of an experimental generation' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Searching for 'freaks', pre-meditated violence, 'bullet-proof' players & the dangers of modern rugby - ex- Scotland wing reveals all.

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Alofa Alofa: Harlequins sign Samoa winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign Samoa international Alofa Alofa, who left La Rochelle earlier this summer.

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Christopher Tolofua: Saracens agree to sign France and Toulouse hooker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Double winners Saracens agree a deal to sign France international hooker Christopher Tolofua from Toulouse next summer.

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South African Ruan Pienaar to leave Ulster at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African scrum-half Ruan Pienaar is to leave Ulster at the end of the season.

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BBC Sport NI analysts Field and McWhirter assess Ulster's prospects for 2016-17 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport NI analysts and former Ulster players Tony McWhirter and Maurice Field assess the province's prospects for the season.

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Edinburgh Rugby: Sasa Tofilau - from 'jungle rugby' to Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoan centre Sasa Tofilau is set for a Pro12 debut after switching from the third tier of Scottish club rugby to Edinburgh.

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Kurtley Beale: Wasps marquee signing will 'enjoy' pressure http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Kurtley Beale says he will enjoy the pressure of being one of the highest-profile signings in Premiership history.

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Leicester Tigers players disciplined after Treviso incident, says Richard Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers take disciplinary action against a number of players over an incident during the club's trip to Italy.

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Stuart Hooper: Former Bath captain takes player development role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath name ex-captain Stuart Hooper as performance and player development director, with Andy Rock as Academy manager.

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Edinburgh Rugby: Jason Tovey ruled out for eight weeks with wrist injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh fly-half Jason Tovey will miss the first two months of the new season with a fractured wrist.

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Pro12 will not copy English & French rugby - Martin Anayi http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The head of the Pro12 believes it has a bright future without following the "unsustainable" English and French business models.

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Sevens coach Ryan given land and title after Fiji gold http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English coach Ben Ryan is given three acres of land and a chief's name after leading Fiji's sevens team to Olympic gold in Rio.

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British and Irish Lions 2017 tour schedule 'ludicrous' say Premiership bosses http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions 2017 tour schedule is called "ludicrous" by bosses of English Premiership clubs.

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World Rugby backs Pro12 expansion to North America http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby would support North American sides joining an expanded Pro12 competition, chief executive Brett Gosper says.

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'Ludicrous' Lions schedule angers English clubs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The schedule for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next summer is called "ludicrous" by leading coaches in the English club game.

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Highlights: Ulster 29-19 Northampton Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ulster signing Charles Piutau plays a starring role as the Irish province beat Northampton Saints 29-19 in a pre-season friendly at Kingspan Stadium.

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No action against Franks as gouging allegations dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand prop Owen Franks will not be cited for alleged gouging in the 29-9 victory over Australia on Saturday.

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Bledisloe Cup: New Zealand beat Australia 29-9 in Rugby Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World champions New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup with a 29-9 victory against Australia in Wellington.

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Piutau shines as Ulster beat Northampton in friendly http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Charles Piutau inspires Ulster to a 29-19 friendly victory over Northampton Saints on his home debut.

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Ex-England player foils robbers in Malta http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A 78-year-old former England rugby player foils a robbery attempt by three men, chasing them out of his house in Malta armed only with a mug of tea.

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Ollie Lindsay-Hague: Olympic medallist leaves Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ollie Lindsay-Hague, who won a silver medal in the rugby sevens with Great Britain at the Olympics, leaves Harlequins.

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World Rugby chief Gosper open to GB sevens team in world series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper would be open to the idea of GB teams playing in the world sevens series after the Rio Olympics

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Todd Blackadder: Bath director of rugby 'watched two years of games' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder says he watched all their games from the past two years to help him prepare.

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Premiership bosses fear impact of concussion legal case http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership bosses say Cillian Willis' legal action against Sale could have wider repercussions for rugby.

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Welsh exiles set to miss out on autumn Tests - WRU chief Martyn Phillips http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

High-profile Wales players will miss out on Test selection this autumn under the so called Gatland's Law, says WRU chief Martyn Phillips.

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Andy Robinson: Bristol director of rugby signs new contract to 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Andy Robinson signs a new three-year contract with newly-promoted Premiership club Bristol until 2019.

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Now that's a scrum: 1,297 players break world record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The world record for the largest rugby scrum is broken in Cardiff after 1,297 players take part.

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Now that's a scrum: 1,297 players break world record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The world record for the largest rugby scrum is broken in Cardiff after 1,297 players take part.

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World record for biggest scrum broken in Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The world record for the largest rugby scrum is broken in Cardiff after 1,297 players take part.

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Glasgow's Russell feared for career after head injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors fly-half Finn Russell says he feared his career could have been over after suffering a severe head injury.

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Blues coach Wilson hopes for boost from Halaholo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues hopes Danny Wilson hopes Super Rugby-winning centre Willis Halaholo's success can rub off on his side in 2016-17.

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Joe Marler: Harlequins prop ready to move on from problems http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler says he "can cope with stuff under pressure now that things on and off the field are rosy".

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Cillian Willis: Former Sale Sharks player is to sue club over concussions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Sale Sharks player Cillian Willis is to sue the club alleging clinical negligence over a career-ending concussion.

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Ollie Devoto: Exeter Chiefs can avoid replicating Bath's Premiership struggles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and England centre Ollie Devoto believes his new team will sustain their league form after finishing runners-up.

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Pro12 holds talks over expanding into north America http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 chiefs hold "really early" talks with north American counterparts over trans-Atlantic expansion of the competition.

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Townsend and Cotter 'have same goals' for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach in waiting Gregor Townsend says he and incumbent Vern Cotter have "the same goals" this term.

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Forward pair to share Edinburgh captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Stuart McInally and lock Grant Gilchrist will share captaincy duties for Edinburgh this season.

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Aviva Stadium in Dublin to host Pro12 decider in 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Aviva Stadium will stage next May's Pro12 final with the announcement made during the launch of the 2016/2017 season in Dublin.

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Ryan Bevington: Bristol sign Wales and Ospreys front row on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Ospreys front row Ryan Bevington signs for Premiership side Bristol on a two-year contract.

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Bledisloe Cup: New Zealand thrash Australia in Rugby Championship opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand open the 2016 Rugby Championship by humiliating Australia 42-8 in the Bledisloe Cup in Sydney.

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All Blacks' hotel room in Sydney 'bugged' before Australia Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand Rugby says a hotel room where the All Blacks held meetings in Sydney was bugged before Saturday's match against Australia.

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Glasgow Warriors: Dave Rennie to replace Gregor Townsend next summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealander Dave Rennie will take over from Gregor Townsend as Glasgow Warriors' head coach next summer, Scottish Rugby.

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Scottish Rugby: Mark Dodson open to investment in Edinburgh and Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby would welcome private investment in its two professional clubs - but only if the price is right.

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Louis Picamoles: Northampton forward says Premiership will make him better http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints' Louis Picamoles says the style of play in the Premiership will make him a better player.

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Worcester Warriors: Jan McGinity appointed head of rugby recruitment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Worcester Warriors appoint Jan McGinity as their new head of rugby recruitment.

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Wales flanker Tipuric back after five months out injured http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric returns to action for Ospreys in a friendly against Belgium after five months out with injury.

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Gregor Townsend faces a whole new challenge as Scotland coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend's record at Glasgow means he warrants the Scotland job - but he must face some wily opponents.

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Jonny May: Gloucester's England winger hoping to return in October after injury 'hell' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Gloucester winger Jonny May says his injury lay-off has been "hell" but hopes to return to action in October.

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Gregor Townsend: Glasgow coach 'perfectly positioned to replace Vern Cotter' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-scrum-half Rory Lawson believes Gregor Townsend is "perfectly positioned" to take over as Scotland head coach next year.

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Townsend to replace Cotter as Scotland boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Gregor Townsend is to replace Vern Cotter as Scotland head coach in June, Scottish Rugby have announced.

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Joe Launchbury: Wasps name England second row as captain for 2016-17 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England second row Joe Launchbury is named Wasps captain for the 2016-17 Premiership season.

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Sam James: Sale Sharks and England Saxons centre signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks and England Saxons centre Sam James sings a new four-year contract with the Premiership side.

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London Irish open Brentford groundshare discussions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish begin discussions about returning to London, with a groundshare at Brentford's planned new home an option.

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Cameron Neild: Sale Sharks hooker signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks hooker Cameron Neild agrees a new four-year contract with the Premiership side.

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Juan Pablo Estelles: Northampton Saints sign Argentina centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints have signed Argentina Olympic rugby sevens player Juan Pablo Estelles from Atletico del Rosario.

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Fiji celebrates its first ever Olympic medal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji has erupted in celebration of its first ever Olympic medal - in rugby sevens.

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I want to be faster, stronger, fitter - Itoje http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward Maro Itoje aims to become a "complete player", and insists there is plenty of room for improvement.

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Rio 2016: James Davies thanks Warren Gatland for not picking him for Wales tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

GB sevens silver medallist James Davies thanks Wales coach Warren Gatland for not taking him on Wales' summer tour of New Zealand.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Fiji's rugby sevens team sing after winning Olympic gold http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji's players celebrate with a song after beating Great Britain 43-7 to win the country's first Olympic gold medal in the men's rugby sevens.

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Watch: Cambridge RFC team score wins try of the year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cambridge's team effort is voted the best Rugby Football Union Try of the Year by a public vote.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Fiji beat GB to win gold in rugby sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Favourites Fiji win rugby sevens gold - their first ever Olympic medal - beating Great Britain 43-7 in the final.

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Silver for GB as rampant Fiji win sevens gold http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain take silver in the inaugural men's rugby sevens tournament as Fiji claim their country's first ever Olympic medal.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain to play Fiji in rugby sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain will play Fiji for the first ever men's gold medal in rugby sevens after edging past South Africa in a nail-biting semi.

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Ellis Genge: Leicester head coach Aaron Mauger says prop 'could be world class' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers head coach Aaron Mauger says Ellis Genge has the potential to be world class.

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Opeti Fonua: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers' Tongan back-rower http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign back-rower Opeti Fonua from fellow Premiership side Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.

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Jack Nowell: England winger out for up to 10 weeks after thumb surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell could be out for more than two months after undergoing surgery on his thumb.

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Men's sevens - best tries of day two http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A pick of the best tries from the men's rugby sevens on day five of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: GB men into semi-finals after golden try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team GB are into the men's rugby sevens semi-finals after a golden try in sudden-death extra time sees them beat Argentina 5-0.

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New Zealand great Sir Colin Meads has pancreatic cancer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand great Sir Colin Meads is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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GB into sevens semis after nerve-wracking win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's men advance to the Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals after a 5-0 victory over Argentina in extra time.

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Rio Olympics 2016: GB men beat New Zealand - face Argentina in quarters http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Britain's Olympic rugby sevens men beat New Zealand to top their group and set up a quarter-final against Argentina.

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Rio Olympics 2016: GB rugby team finish top of pool against NZ http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The GB rugby sevens team finish top of their pool after a 21-19 win over New Zealand.

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Curtis Langdon: Sale Sharks sign ex-London Irish hooker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign former London Irish hooker Curtis Langdon for the upcoming Premiership season.

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Chris Pennell: Worcester Warriors full-back to miss start of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A neck injury means full-back Chris Pennell will miss the start of the Premiership season for Worcester Warriors.

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Matthew Morgan tipped to shine at Cardiff Blues by Sam Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matthew Morgan is tipped to be a hit at the Cardiff Blues... because of the plastic pitch at Cardiff Arms Park.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Men's rugby sevens - best tries of day one http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best tries from the men's rugby sevens on day four of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Team GB claim thrilling 21-19 victory over Japan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team GB secure a dramatic 21-19 win against Japan to put them top of the rugby sevens Pool C table at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Sonny Bill Williams ruled out for rest of Games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams is ruled out for the rest of the Olympics after partially rupturing an Achilles tendon.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Japan stun New Zealand in sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan secure a shock 14-12 victory over perennial powerhouses New Zealand in the Rio rugby sevens.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB ease past Kenya in rugby sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team GB record a comfortable 31-7 victory over Kenya in their opening game in the men's rugby sevens.

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GB men win first match but Japan beat New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's men beat Kenya 31-7 in their first Olympic rugby sevens match - before Japan shock New Zealand.

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Newcastle player cleared of raping woman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A professional rugby union player is cleared of raping a woman four times in the space of an hour

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Rio Olympics 2016: Venue worker's marriage proposal to Brazil player accepted http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Rio Olympics venue manager proposes to Brazilian rugby sevens player Isadora Cerullo after the host country's match in Deodoro.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Australia beat New Zealand in rugby sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia's women claim the first ever gold medal in rugby sevens, beating New Zealand 24-17.

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Watch: Tears as Great Britain miss out on sevens bronze http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's women lose 33-10 in the bronze medal match as Canada claim the first ever Olympic rugby sevens medal.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain's women miss out on rugby sevens bronze to Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's women miss out on bronze in the rugby sevens as they lose 33-10 to Canada.

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Dylan Hartley: England squad focused on autumn internationals, not 2017 Lions tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley wants his players to focus on the autumn internationals and not the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour.

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Rio 2016 Olympics rugby sevens: Team GB 7-25 New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights of Great Britain women's 25-7 semi-final loss to New Zealand in the inaugural Olympic rugby sevens tournament.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain miss out on rugby sevens final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's women miss out on a place in the inaugural Olympic rugby sevens final after a semi-final defeat by New Zealand.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain women beat Fiji to reach rugby sevens semis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain women beat Fiji 26-7 to book a semi-final against New Zealand in the rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Team GB into the semis after beating Fiji http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights of Team GB's 26-7 win over Fiji in the quarter-final of the women's rugby sevens Olympic competition.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Women's Sevens - tries of day one http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best tries of the first day of competition in the inaugural women's rugby sevens Olympic competition.

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Christian Lealiifano: Australia Test back diagnosed with leukaemia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian international Christian Lealiifano is diagnosed with leukaemia after a brief illness.

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Exeter urged to drop Chiefs from name http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs should change their name and stop "playing Indian" according to an expert in Native American history.

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Nick Tompkins: Saracens centre signs new contract at Allianz Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens centre Nick Tompkins signs a new three-year contract with the Premiership and European Champions Cup winners.

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Willie Le Roux: Wasps sign South Africa full-back from Canon Eagles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign South Africa full-back Willie Le Roux from Japanese club Canon Eagles.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Alex Davis forced out of GB Rugby Sevens squad through injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Davis is ruled out of Great Britain's rugby sevens squad for the Rio Olympic Games because of an ankle injury.

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Sam Smith: Worcester Warriors winger retires from rugby, at the age of 26 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' former Harlequins winger Sam Smith retires from professional rugby, at the age of 26.

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Saracens: Richard Barrington and Titi Lamositele sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop forwards Richard Barrington and Titi Lamositele sign new deals with Premiership and European champions Saracens.

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Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson sign new Bath deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson sign new Bath contracts to keep them at the side until 2019.

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Alafoti Faosiliva: Worcester sign Samoa international back row http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Samoa international back row Alafoti Faosiliva ahead of the 2016-17 Premiership season.

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Harlequins: Winston Stanley and Charlie Walker sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Winston Stanley and winger Charlie Walker have sign new contracts with Premiership club Harlequins.

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Michael Rhodes: South African flanker signs new Saracens contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes signs a new three-year deal with the Premiership and European Champions Cup winners.

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Rio Rivals: Tom Mitchell & Luke Treharne's drop-kick challenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British rugby sevens' Tom Mitchell and Luke Treharne take on the drop-kick challenge, as part of BBC Sport's 'Rio Rivals' series.

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Hughes in England squad, Cipriani & Ashton out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Hughes is named in England's provisional elite player squad, but Danny Cipriani and Chris Ashton are omitted.

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Cameron Holenstein: Harlequins sign prop from French side Pau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign loosehead prop Cameron Holenstein from French Top 14 club Pau.

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