Munster battle past Connacht to go five points clear http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster extend their lead at the top of the Pro12 to five points as they beat defending champions Connacht in a wet Galway.

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Manu Tuilagi named in 33-man England training squad after returning from injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi, Maro Itoje, James Haskell and Anthony Watson are all named in an England training squad after recovering from injury.

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Pro12: Leinster v Ulster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster are boosted by the return of Irish wing Andrew Trimble for Saturday's Pro12 derby clash against Leinster at the RDS.

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Premiership: Sale Sharks v Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale Sharks host Bristol in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro12: Benetton Treviso v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg starts at fly-half for Glasgow Warriors as Gregor Townsend makes 11 changes for Saturday's Pro12 match against Treviso in Italy.

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Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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England's Watson to make return for Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).

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North returns for Northampton after head injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton wing George North returns for the first time since suffering a head injury on 3 December as his side travel to Gloucester.

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Pro12: Scarlets v Blues (New Year's Day) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for the New Year's Day Pro12 Welsh derby in which Scarlets host Blues.

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Pro12: Dragons v Ospreys (New Year's Day) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for Scrum V Live's New Year's Day Pro12 Welsh derby in which Dragons host Ospreys.

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 GMT).

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Ospreys' Biggar makes history after passing 2,000 points http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar becomes the first player in Welsh regional rugby to pass 2,000 points during 19-9 win over Scarlets.

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Sexton could return for New Year's Eve Ulster game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton could make a return to Leinster duty in Saturday's Pro12 Irish derby against Ulster at the RDS.

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Dragons coach Jones unhappy with Landman yellow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons coach Kingsley Jones is unhappy with a yellow card given to lock Rynard Landman in the 27-16 defeat by Cardiff Blues.

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Tom Varndell: Bristol's first Premiership win of the season vital for survival http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol wing Tom Varndell says they had to beat fellow strugglers Worcester to keep alive their hopes of staying up.

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Scarlets pick McNicholl to face Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Scarlets in Tuesday's Pro12 Welsh derby.

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Warburton landmark in sold-out derby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and preview as Cardiff Blues host Newport Gwent Dragons in Scrum V Live's Boxing Day Pro12 Welsh derby.

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Second Vunipola brother could miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola's Six Nations involvement is in doubt after he injured a knee while playing for Saracens.

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George North: World Rugby want more information from RFU over 'non-compliance' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby are to seek more information from the Rugby Football Union regarding George North's latest head injury.

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Blair Kinghorn: Edinburgh full-back signs new two-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Blair Kinghorn signs a new two-year deal with Edinburgh until 2019.

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Hamish Watson: Scotland flanker wants to sign new Edinburgh deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hamish Watson says he has "unfinished business" at Edinburgh and wants to sign a new contract at the club.

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Premiership: Bristol v Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Worcester in Boxing Day's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Harlequins v Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester in Tuesday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Saracens v Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Newcastle in Christmas Eve's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (13:30 GMT).

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Premiership: Wasps v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro12: Leinster make 10 changes for top-of-the-table derby against Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster look to have the stronger hand for Monday's top-of-the-table Pro12 derby as Leinster make 10 changes from their rout of Northampton.

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Premiership: Which teams have made the grade heading into round 11? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England and Bath centre Jeremy Guscott gives his half-term report into how the Premiership clubs have fared.

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Premiership half-term report: Jeremy Guscott rates his title contenders http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Near the halfway stage of the 2016-17 season, BBC Sport's Jeremy Guscott assesses the sides vying to be Premiership champions.

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Glasgow Warriors: Clubs will be interested in my players - Gregor Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Gregor Townsend says Glasgow's European performances will inevitably lead to interest from other clubs in his players.

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John Gwilliam: Wales Grand Slam-winning captain dies at 93 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Gwilliam, the captain of Wales' Grand Slam-winning teams in 1950 and 1952 - and conqueror of the 1953 All Blacks - dies aged 93.

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What does a rugby player have for Christmas lunch? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales regions players Hadleigh Parkes, Nicky Smith, Josh Turnbull, Lloyd Williams and Ashton Hewitt reveal their Christmas secrets.

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Magnus Bradbury extends Edinburgh contract until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row forward Magnus Bradbury signs a contract extension committing him to stay at Edinburgh until 2020.

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Ulster change six while Connacht miss Aki http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make six changes for Friday's Pro12 contest against a Connacht side who will be without star centre Bundee Aki.

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Pro12: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Mon) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Duncan Weir returns for Edinburgh to face former club Glasgow Warriors, who have Henry Pyrgos back in the starting line-up.

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North left out of Saints side to face Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North is left out of the Northampton Saints side to face Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens on Friday (19:45 GMT).

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Adam Jones: Harlequins prop extends deal and joins coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales prop Adam Jones extends his contract with Harlequins and will combine playing with a coaching role.

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London Welsh granted temporary licence after 20-point deduction http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are granted a temporary licence for their next two Championship games, but are deducted 20 league points.

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George North: Ex-Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves calls review findings 'disgrace' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves says the review into the handling of George North's head injury is "a disgrace".

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Pro12 in talks over 'bespoke' head injury video system http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 officials are in talks to bring in a "more comprehensive" video system for medical staff to review head injuries.

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Thomas Waldrom: Exeter forward can lead Premiership try-scorers again says boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Thomas Waldrom is capable of being the Premiership's top try-scorer for a third season.

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Mat Luamanu: Harlequins back row forward given third ban of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Mat Luamanu gets a three-week ban for his red card against Timisoara Saracens, his third ban of the season.

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George North: Rugby authorities are 'experimenting on players' brains' says medical expert http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby authorities are "experimenting on players' brains" by failing to address concussion in the sport, says a former World Rugby medical advisor.

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France rugby team to stop selecting 'foreign' players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France will no longer select 'foreign' players, French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte announces.

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Newcastle shortlisted to host 2018 Champions Cup & Challenge Cup finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle is on a shortlist of potential host cities for both European club rugby union finals in 2018.

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Manu Tuilagi says his focus is on Leicester Tigers, not early England recall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Manu Tuilagi hopes he can put his injury woes behind him but plays down the prospect of an England recall.

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Adam Ashe: Scotland cap signs new Glasgow Warriors contract until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-rower Adam Ashe is the latest Glasgow Warriors player to commit his future to the Pro12 side until May 2019.

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Tomas Francis: Rob Howley dealt with Wales criticism well says prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Tomas Francis says Rob Howley dealt well with criticism of the way he has coached the national side.

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Darran Phillips: Scarlets chief executive to leave in December http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets announce chief executive Darran Phillips will leave the region at the end of December amid a management restructure.

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European Champions Cup: Northampton Saints escape team selection sanction http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints escape sanction for fielding an under-strength team in their European Champions Cup defeat by Leinster.

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Andrew Coombs angry at Dragons over insurance issue http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales forward Andrew Coombs claims his former club Newport Gwent Dragons have ended his insurance policy, leaving him "devastated".

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Dylan Hartley: Red card let England down - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach says captain Dylan Hartley "can't behave in the way he did" after the third red card of the hooker's career.

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Leigh Halfpenny: 'Attractive deal' to tempt Toulon star back to Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro Rugby Wales chief Mark Davies says "everything possible" will be done to bring Leigh Halfpenny back to Wales.

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Clermont prop Etienne Falgoux cited following alleged incident in Ulster game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont Auvergne prop Etienne Falgoux is cited for allegedly making contact with the eye area of Ulster's Luke Marshall.

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Denny Solomona: Castleford Tigers 'fired' winger before Sale move - Diamond http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale signed Denny Solomona after he was "fired" by Castleford, says Sharks boss Steve Diamond as he again defends the move.

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Denny Solomona: Castleford rejected 'substantial offer' from Sale - Steve Diamond http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Steve Diamond says Castleford rejected a "substantial offer" for Denny Solomona when they first tried to sign him.

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Cardiff Blues Earle to discover fate on Wednesday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues lock George Earle is to learn his fate on Wednesday after being sent off against Bath in the European Challenge Cup.

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Jack Lam: Bristol club captain resumes training after injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol club captain Jack Lam resumes training for the first time since he was injured on international duty with Samoa.

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Connacht: Denis Buckley, Jack Carty and Quinn Roux sign contract extensions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Denis Buckley, Jack Carty and Quinn Roux become the latest Connacht players to agree contract extensions.

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Greg Peterson: Glasgow Warriors sign up lock on new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

American Greg Peterson signs a new contract with Glasgow Warriors, keeping the second row at Scotstoun until at least May 2019.

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Northampton Saints: George North head injury report due on Wednesday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The report regarding Northampton's handling of George North's latest head injury will be published on Wednesday.

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George Ford: Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond interested in England fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale would be interested in signing Bath and England fly-half George Ford, says Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond.

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James Horwill: Australia lock extends Harlequins deal until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia international James Horwill extends his contract with Premiership club Harlequins until the summer of 2020.

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Queen steps down as patron of RFU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Queen is giving up 25 of her patronages including the NSPCC and Barnardo's, says Buckingham Palace.

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Wales tour roles will benefit regional coaches, says Phil Bennett http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Regional coaches would benefit from being involved in Wales' 2017 Pacific Islands tour next summer says fly-half legend Phil Bennett.

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Darlington FC to share with rugby club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Darlington FC's return to the town after a four-year absence is approved by the Football Association.

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Joey Carbery: Ireland fly-half doubt for Six Nations opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster fly-half Joey Carbery could miss the start of the Six Nations after having surgery on an ankle injury.

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Jake Ilnicki: Northampton Saints sign Canada prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Canada prop Jake Ilnicki on a contract until the end of the 2016-17 Premiership season.

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Aled Brew: Bath wing extends contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Aled Brew signs a new contract extension with Premiership club Bath until the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Denny Solomona: The legal case that could impact rugby as Bosman did football http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at how the legal battle for Denny Solomona could be a landmark moment for rugby players.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Organisers admit error over Connacht try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tournament organisers say Connacht should not have been awarded the line-out from which they scored their winning try against Wasps.

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Scarlets boss hails historic win over Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says the region made history by beating French giants Toulon in the European Champions Cup.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales selection ‘not a factor’ in club future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby's 'wildcard' selection policy will not dictate Leigh Halfpenny's future, says Toulon boss Mike Ford.

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Northampton could face weakened team investigation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton may face an investigation after fielding a weakened team in Saturday's 60-13 Champions Cup thrashing by Leinster.

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Richard Cockerill dismisses talk of 'toxic' Leicester Tigers coaching set-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill rubbishes reports that he faces the sack and call the Leicester coaching set-up toxic.

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Ian Evans: Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones targets Bristol lock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones wants to sign ex-Ospreys lock Ian Evans from English Premiership side Bristol.

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Johan Goosen: South Africa and Racing 92 back retires at 24 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Springbok back Johan Goosen, who was voted Top 14 player of the year with Racing 92 last season, retires at 24.

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Solomona to make Sale debut against Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale Sharks host Saracens in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (17:30 GMT).

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Hines 'had to leave' Scotland with Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland resource coach Nathan Hines says he "had to leave" the country to continue his development.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Leinster v Northampton Saints (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leinster host Northampton Saints in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the RDS Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Cardiff Blues' George Earle 'devastated' after red card against Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Earle's red card against Bath in the European Challenge Cup was harsh says Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson.

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European Challenge Cup: Ospreys v Grenoble (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and preview as Ospreys host Gernoble at the Liberty Stadium in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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European Challenge Cup: Scarlets v Toulon (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets host Toulon in Sunday's European Rugby Challenge Cup tie at Parc y Scarlets (13:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Bordeaux-Begles v Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bordeaux-Begles host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Stade Chaban-Dalmas (13:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Connacht v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Connacht host Wasps in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Galway (17:30 GMT).

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European Champions Cup Pool 5: Clermont Auvergne v Ulster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Franco van der Merwe replaces the injured Robbie Diack in the only Ulster change for Sunday's Champions Cup game with Clermont Auvergne.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Lyon Olympique http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers v Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Atlantique Stade Rochelais v Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Atlantique Stade Rochelais host Gloucester in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Marcel Deflandre (19:45 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Harlequins v Timisoara Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Timisoara Saracens in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop.

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Ross Harrison: Sale Sharks prop agrees new three-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Ross Harrison signs a new three-year deal with the Premiership side.

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Gloucester Rugby: Governing bodies to consider takeover bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mohed Altrad's bid to buy a majority stake in Gloucester Rugby is being considered by European rugby's governing body.

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Nick Reynolds: Newcastle Falcons sign London Welsh centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign centre Nick Reynolds from London Welsh on a deal until the end of the season.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Cardiff Blues offer former full-back deal to return to Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues offer full-back Leigh Halfpenny a deal to bring him back to Wales, the Welsh region's chief executive Richard Holland says.

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George North: Northampton Saints will be frustrated by decision wait - Newman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton will be "frustrated" by the wait for the ongoing George North concussion decision, says Lennie Newman.

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Glasgow Warriors aiming to win Champions Cup - Fagerson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Zander Fagerson says his side are targeting the European Champions Cup title after beating Racing 92.

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Strauss returns for 100th Glasgow appearance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Strauss comes in for Glasgow Warriors against a much-changed Racing 92 in Friday's Champions Cup meeting.

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Richard Cockerill: Leicester Tigers not dead in European Champions Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill says Leicester's European hopes are not dead despite an "unacceptable" display against Munster.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Pau v Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Pau host Bristol in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade du Hameau (19:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bath v Cardiff Blues (Thu) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Cardiff Blues in Thursday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at the Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Newport Gwent Dragons v Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons host Worcester Warriors in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup tie at Rodney Parade (19:30 GMT).

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Rob Baxter: High tackle directives go 'too far' says Exeter head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is concerned new directives on high tackles could be going too far.

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George Merrick: Harlequins lock signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins lock George Merrick extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Premiership injuries: Rugby World Cup had big impact - Worcester CEO Jim O'Toole http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester CEO Jim O'Toole highlights the 2015 World Cup's impact on the 2016-17 Premiership season's high injury count.

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George North: Northampton winger 'does not want special treatment' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says George North will not want special treatment after his head injury.

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Stade Francais v Edinburgh (Thu) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Dean replaces the suspended Phil Burleigh in one of eight changes for Edinburgh against Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup.

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High tackles: World Rugby changes rules over head contact http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players will get a yellow card at least from 3 January if they make contact with an opponent's head while making a "reckless tackle".

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Dylan Hartley has let Northampton Saints down - Jim Mallinder http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder says Dylan Hartley has "let the team down" after he was sent off during his side's Champions Cup loss to Leinster on Friday.

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Dylan Hartley: England captain receives seventh ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley has received a six-week ban - the seventh in his career - for striking Leinster's Sean O'Brien, meaning he will be back in time for England's Six Nations opener against France.

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Northampton Saints chairman Tony Hewitt wants swift attack coach appointment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints chairman Tony Hewitt says the club hope to appoint new attack coach as soon as possible.

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Henry Slade: Bath transfer rumours incorrect, says Exeter's Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he and Henry Slade have laughed about rumours linking the England back with a move to Bath.

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Scarlets flanker Davies given three-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets flanker James Davies is suspended for three weeks after admitting swearing and making an obscene gesture in Toulon game.

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England face Australia and Argentina in 2017 autumn internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will host Australia, Argentina and Samoa at Twickenham in their 2017 November international fixtures.

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Jonathan Davies: Scarlets centre may return to face Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies could return from a hamstring injury when they host Toulon in the European Champions Cup on Sunday.

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British and Irish Lions: Jason O'Halloran rules out joining Warren Gatland's staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland backs coach Jason O'Halloran makes himself unavailable for the Lions despite holding talks with Warren Gatland.

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Wales prop Jenkins set to miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Blues prop Gethin Jenkins is out for at least three months by an arm injury and may miss all of the 2017 Six Nations.

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Japan v Ireland: Hosts confirm dates for Tests against Ireland in summer of 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's two Test matches in Japan next summer will be played on 17 and 24 June, with venues and kick-off times to be confirmed.

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Castleford take legal action against Sale over Solomona http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Castleford Tigers launch legal action against Sale Sharks, Denny Solomona and his agent after the player's move to rugby union.

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Dylan Hartley: England captain backed by RFU boss Ian Ritchie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley should continue as England captain despite his latest disciplinary issue, according to RFU boss Ian Ritchie.

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Henry Pyrgos: Glasgow Warriors scrum-half extends stay until May 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos signs a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors, tying him to the club until 2019.

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Joe Taufete'e: Worcester Warriors sign ex-American footballer on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign United States front-row forward Joe Taufete'e on a deal until the end of the season.

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Denny Solomona: Sale Sharks sign Castleford Tigers winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks confirm the cross-code signing of Castleford Tigers winger Denny Solomona on a three-year deal.

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Eddie Jones: England rugby coach to help Team GB at Olympics http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British Olympic Association chairman Sir Hugh Robertson wants England rugby coach Eddie Jones to help Team GB win medals at the 2020 Games.

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Dylan Hartley: England captain set to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley will discover on Wednesday if he can lead England at the 2017 Six Nations following the third dismissal of his career.

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Scarlets flanker James Davies sorry for 'unforgiveable actions' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Olympic Sevens silver medallist James Davies apologises for "unforgiveable actions" in Scarlets' European defeat at Toulon.

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Ex-Cardiff, Wales and Lions three-quarter Gareth Griffiths dies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Griffiths, who helped Cardiff and Wales beat the 1953 New Zealand All Blacks, has died at the age of 85.

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London Welsh: HMRC winding-up petition adjourned until January http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A winding-up petition facing London Welsh, for an unpaid tax bill of more than £90,000, is adjourned until January.

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Youngsters' lives changed by Welsh Rugby Union rugby course http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport meets three teenagers from Mid Wales whose lives have been changed by playing and coaching rugby.

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Siale Piutau: Former Wasps centre signs for Bristol Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Rugby sign Tonga centre Siale Piutau on a deal starting in January and running until the end of the season.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter boss admits Champions Cup qualification chances are all but over http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter admits his side are all but out of Europe after their third successive Champions Cup defeat.

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Wasps' Dai Young says officiating of high tackles is 'a joke' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says the officiating of high tackles in rugby "can't go overboard".

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Glasgow must 'back up' win over Racing 92 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell urges Glasgow Warriors to take another step towards achieving their European ambition by beating Racing 92 again.

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Saracens: Mark McCall says English clubs disadvantaged by Test timing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall describes the timing of England's Test against Australia as "ludicrous".

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Halfpenny 'weighing up' options over future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon and Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will consider all his options before making a decision on his future.

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England beat South Africa to win Cape Town Sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat South Africa 19-17 in Cape Town to win the second round of the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series.

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Billy Boston: Cardiff rugby icon who never played at the Arms Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter Jackson tells the story of how Billy Boston, a boy from Cardiff's Tiger Bay, made the decision to go north.

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Glasgow have nothing to fear if they can repeat Paris display http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland's Andy Burke reflects on a thrilling victory for Glasgow Warriors which boosts hopes of progress in the Champions Cup.

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Gregor Townsend: Glasgow win at Racing 92 'next best' result after Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Glasgow's win over Racing 92 was the second best result of his tenure - after their Pro12 final win.

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European Champions Cup: Toulon v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview ahead of Scarlets' Champions Cup trip to Toulon on Sunday.

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London Welsh: Some of the greatest moments from the club's glory days http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As London Welsh face liquidation, BBC Scrum V remembers some of the players and rugby that defined the club.

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Tom Wood laments Northampton display in European Champions Cup defeat by Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton back row Tom Wood describes their European Champions Cup defeat by Leinster as "flat".

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European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup: Saturday and Sunday's previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Munster v Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Munster host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Thomond Park (15:15 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Bordeaux-Begles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Saracens v Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England quartet Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola, Jamie George and George Kruis return for Saracens' Champions Cup match against Sale on Saturday.

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European Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors welcome back four Scotland stars for Saturday's European Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 in Paris.

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European Champions Cup: Ulster v Clermont Auvergne (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster pair Paddy Jackson and Rory Best return from Ireland duty for the European Champions Cup game against leaders Clermont.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Stade Francais (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson returns from long term injury to start for Edinburgh against Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup.

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London Welsh: Liquidated club disqualified British & Irish Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are disqualified from the British & Irish Cup after the Championship club went into liquidation.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Timisoara Saracens v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins travel to Timisoara Saracens in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture (13:00 GMT).

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Kurtley Beale to make Wasps debut against Connacht in European Rugby Champions Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia international Kurtley Beale will make his Wasps debut against Connacht on Sunday after seven months out through injury.

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George North: Northampton Saints wing's concussion panel review due next week http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The concussion panel review into George North's head injury will come to its conclusion early next week.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Newport Gwent Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors host Newport Gwent Dragons in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup tie at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bristol v Pau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Pau in Sunday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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Edd Shervington: Wasps re-sign hooker on three-month contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Wasps re-sign Welsh hooker Edd Shervington on a three-month deal to provide cover.

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Grenoble v Ospreys postponed due to frozen pitch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Grenoble host Ospreys at Stade des Alpes in the European Challenge Cup on Friday.

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Francois Hougaard: Worcester seeking compensation for injured South African http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester hope to receive compensation for the loss of injured South African scrum-half Francois Hougaard.

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Sam Warburton: Wales captain says rugby is better than other sports on concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby's cautious approach to head injuries means the sport is ahead of others when dealing with concussion, says Wales captain Sam Warburton.

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Denny Solomona: RFU to allow Sale to sign former rugby league player despite legal case http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union will not stop Denny Solomona's move to Sale despite a cross-code legal battle for the player.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Lyon Olympique v Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Lyon Olympique host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at the Matmut Stadium (18:30 GMT).

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Varsity matches: Victories for Cambridge men and Oxford women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cambridge beat Oxford for the first time in seven years in the 135th men's Varsity match at Twickenham, while Oxford women win.

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European Challenge Cup: Cardiff Blues v Bath (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Bath at the Arms Park in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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George Worth: http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester backs coach Geordan Murphy says allowing full-back George Worth to play with freedom is key to his development.

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Mark Morgan: Jersey Reds chief questions RFU after London Welsh liquidation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey chairman Mark Morgan says the RFU must take "a good, hard look at itself" with London Welsh set to be liquidated.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host Leinster in Friday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (19:45 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Gloucester v Atlantique Stade Rochelais http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Callum Braley: Gloucester scrum-half signs new deal with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Callum Braley signs a new contract extension with Premiership club Gloucester for the 2017-18 season.

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Pivac backs ex-Wales 10 Jones for role with national team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac would back attack coach Stephen Jones joining Wales' back-room team for next summer's Pacific Islands tour.

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Kurtley Beale: Australia back closing on Wasps debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia international Kurtley Beale is close to his Wasps debut after seven months out, says director of rugby Dai Young.

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Mohed Altrad: Gloucester hold 'discussions' with Montpellier owner http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester confirm "discussions" with Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad over a possible purchase of shares.

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Mark Atkinson: Gloucester centre signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Mark Atkinson signs a new contract with Premiership club Gloucester, who he joined in 2014.

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London Welsh: Championship club to go into liquidation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship club London Welsh announce they are set to go into liquidation because of financial problems.

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Worcester Warriors: CEO Jim O'Toole explains change in Sixways management http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester chief executive Jim O'Toole explains the decision to give head coach Carl Hogg sole first-team charge.

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Scotland's Horne & Hughes face Six Nations race http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors backs Peter Horne and Rory Hughes could miss Scotland's Six Nations Championship with injuries.

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Robin McBryde confirmed as Wales coach for 2017 summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Robin McBryde will coach Wales on their summer tour of the Pacific Islands in 2017 when Warren Gatland and Rob Howley are with the Lions

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Denny Solomona: Sale Sharks register Castleford winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks name winger Denny Solomona in their Champions Cup squad ahead of his expected move from Castleford Tigers.

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Borthwick, Howley, Farrell set for Lions coaching roles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Borthwick, Rob Howley and Andy Farrell are set to named assistant coaches for next year's British and Irish Lions tour.

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Ex-rugby star Gibbs' wife 'hit by motorbike' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The wife of ex-Welsh rugby international Scott Gibbs is in a critical condition in an Italian hospital after being hit by a motorbike, her family says.

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Dan Lydiate: Injured Wales & Ospreys flanker can recover - Brad Davis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate can make a full recovery from the injury that has ended his season, says Ospreys defence coach Brad Davis.

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George North: Northampton Saints stand down Wales winger for assessment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales winger George North is stood down from playing by his club Northampton until he has undergone independent assessment of a head injury.

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Chris Vui: Worcester Warriors sign Samoa international until the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors sign Samoa international forward Chris Vui on a short-term deal.

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Will Skelton: Saracens sign Australia forward from Waratahs on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Australia forward Will Skelton from from Waratahs on a short-term deal.

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Dan Tuohy: Bristol sign Ireland international from Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol sign Ireland lock Dan Tuohy from Ulster.

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Newcastle bid to host 2018 European Rugby finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle is bidding to become the host city for both European Rugby Cup finals in 2018.

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Pat Lam: Bristol appoint Connacht boss as head coach from start of 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol name Connacht's Pat Lam as their new head coach from the start of the 2017-18 season.

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Regan King: Former All Blacks centre leaves Jersey Reds for personal reasons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand centre Regan King leaves Jersey for personal reasons after only eight appearances.

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Long way to go before England are number one - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott on England's mental toughness, their strength in depth, whether they would beat New Zealand "tomorrow", and his Lions team.

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Scrum V pundits on England, George North’s injury scare and Rob Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies and Phil Davies discuss England’s development under Eddie Jones, George North’s injury scare and whether Rob Howley will join the Lions coaching team.

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PRO12 Highlights: Leinster 28-15 Newport Gwent Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster are too strong for Newport Gwent Dragons and move level on points with PRO12 leaders Munster

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Highlights: Principality Premiership round-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights of the action from the Welsh Premiership matches featuring Llanelli's home game against Cardiff at Parc y Scarlets.

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PRO12 highlights as Ulster end three-match losing run by beating Cardiff Blues 35-22 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as tries from Charles Piutau, Stuart McCloskey, Kyle McCall, Chris Henry and Louis Ludik help Ulster end a three-match losing PRO12 run as they beat Cardiff Blues 35-22.

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World Cup winners 'a much better side' than us - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are not at the same level as the side that won the 2003 World Cup despite winning their last 14 Tests, says coach Eddie Jones.

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Dan Lydiate: Wales flanker to miss rest of season with serious knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Wales flanker Dan Lydiate will miss the rest of the season with anterior cruciate ligament damage.

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Setbacks to springboards: How England turned things around http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC pundits Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson on how England have grown during 2016 on their way to a record-equalling 14-game winning run.

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Northampton Saints: George North 'fit to play' after head injury assessment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton say winger George North was not knocked out and was fit to play on after a mid-air tackle against Leicester.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers' England hooker injured changing tyre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Tom Youngs suffers a back injury changing a tyre on his car at home, says Leicester boss Richard Cockerill.

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No half-time 'hairdryer' from Jones - Youngs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Youngs says there was no 'hairdryer' treatment from Eddie Jones at half-time to turnaround the team's fortunes against Australia.

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England would play All Blacks tomorrow - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he would play New Zealand "tomorrow" after England ended the year with a record-equalling 14th consecutive Test victory - a 37-21 win over Australia.

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South Africa beat Fiji to win World Sevens Series opener in Dubai http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa stun Olympic champions Fiji to win the opening round of the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

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PRO12 highlights: Ospreys 31-22 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as Ospreys secure a bonus-point win over Edinburgh in the PRO12.

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Dan Lydiate: Wales flanker out with knee ligament damage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate set to miss at least the start of the Six Nations with knee ligament damage.

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Pro12: Cardiff Blues v Ulster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Ulster at Cardiff Arms Park in the Pro12 on Saturday.

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Pro12: Connacht v Benetton Treviso (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Marnitz Boshoff is handed his first start for Connacht as coach Pat Lam makes four changes for the Pro12 clash with Benetton Treviso.

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Pro12: Leinster v Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news ahead of Saturday's meeting between Leinster and Newport-Gwent Dragons in Dublin.

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PRO12: Zebre v Scarlets (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Zebre host Scarlets at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in the PRO12 on Saturday.

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Keatley's late drop-goal keeps Munster top of Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ian Keatley's late drop goal gives Pro12 leaders Munster victory over Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun.

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England must make Australia's lives a living hell - Haskell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are chasing a record-equalling 14th straight win and although they beat Australia 3-0 in the summer, James Haskell is expecting another tough game on Saturday.

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England v Australia: Eddie Jones' side 'more potential says Matt Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup winner Matt Dawson believes Eddie Jones' England team have "more potential" than the team that lifted the William Webb Ellis trophy in 2003.

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Gareth Anscombe: Cardiff Blues fly-half faces lay off after surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues and Wales fly half Gareth Anscombe out of action for up to six weeks with a groin injury.

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

Gloucester host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (16:30 GMT).

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

Worcester Warriors host Wasps in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT)

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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Itoje makes Saracens return against Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Maro Itoje returns from injury for Saracens as they travel to Bath in the Premiership on Saturday.

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (17:00 GMT).

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Dylan Hartley defends England prop Dan Cole over scrummaging http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley defends Dan Cole after Australia coach Michael Cheika accused the prop of scrummaging illegally.

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Eddie Jones tells Matt Dawson about his dreams of "perfect" rugby. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones tells Matt Dawson about his dreams of "perfect" rugby and reveals he's spoken to the England team about Nadia Comaneci's perfect ten in gymnastics.

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England v Australia: Dylan Hartley defends Dan Cole scrummaging http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says Dan Cole has not won 68 caps by scrummaging illegally after accusations from Australia coach Michael Cheika.

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England v Australia: Eddie Jones has chip on his shoulder - Michael Cheika http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika says he respects England counterpart Eddie Jones but that he always "operated with a chip on his shoulder".

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Scarlets: Johnny McNicholl sidelined after 'emergency surgery' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets' wing Johnny McNicholl is sidelined after undergoing "emergency surgery" on Monday, say the region.

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Pro12: Ospreys v Edinburgh (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Welsh region Ospreys host PRO12 Scottish opponents Edinburgh on Friday.

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England v Australia- preview & key stats http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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England v Australia: Jones 'taking heat off England scrum' says Cheika http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika says Eddie Jones' digs at the Wallaby scrum are designed to deflect attention away from England's frailties.

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Ireland's Payne out for three months with kidney injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne will miss the start of the Six Nations after being ruled out for three months with a kidney injury.

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Townsend declines Lions coaching offer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend confirms he turned down the chance to join the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for next year's New Zealand tour.

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Premiership: Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale host Exeter in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Devin Toner: Leinster and Ireland lock signs three-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lock Devin Toner signs a three-year IRFU contract which will see him remain at Leinster until at least 2020.

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England v Australia: Wallabies stronger after England whitewash - Michael Lynagh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia great Michael Lynagh warns England they will face a completely different Wallabies side to the one humbled 3-0 in the summer.

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Elia Elia: Harlequins sign Samoa hooker on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign Samoa international Elia Elia on a short-term deal.

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England: Nathan Hughes and Marland Yarde to start against Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Hughes and Marland Yarde will start for England against Australia on Saturday, in two forced changes to Eddie Jones' side.

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Sarah Hunter: England captain's road to being World Rugby's women's player of 2016 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter on her journey from rugby league to becoming the world's best female rugby union player.

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Sarah Hunter: World Rugby Player of 2016 award 'doesn't feel right' in team sport http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter tells BBC Points West her World Rugby Player of the Year award "doesn't feel right".

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