Sam Warburton: Wales and Lions flanker 'completely surprised' by OBE http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions rugby star Sam Warburton says he had no inkling that he would be awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 11-14 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scarlets hold on in a full-blooded Pro14 Welsh derby at Cardiff Blues to remain top of Conference B.

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Northampton Saints: Alan Gaffney a 'new voice' to benefit players, says Rob Horne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Gaffney's fresh approach as interim director of rugby at Northampton will lift the players, says centre Rob Horne.

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Kai Horstmann: Exeter Chiefs back-row forward to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs back-row forward Kai Horstmann will retire from playing at the end of the season when his contract expires.

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Marcus Smith: Teenage Harlequins fly-half set be rested, says John Kingston http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins boss John Kingston says they must "put the right mileage" on teenage fly-half Marcus Smith after a heavy schedule.

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Welsh Pro14 derbies: What's at stake on New Year's Eve http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales looks at the prospects as Welsh domestic rugby says goodbye to 2017 with two New Year's Eve derbies.

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Pro14: Leinster v Connacht (Mon) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make 13 changes for the New Year's Day game against Connacht with only Dan Leavy and James Lowe retained from the win over Munster.

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Pro14: Ulster v Munster (Mon) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jean Deysel will return after two months out for much-changed Ulster in Monday's Pro14 game against Munster at Kingspan Stadium.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 on New Year's Eve.

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Pro14: Dragons v Ospreys (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Pro14 Conference A bottom club Ospreys visit Dragons.

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Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.

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

Glasgow make five changes to their side for Saturday's Pro14 meeting with Edinburgh, while the visitors bring in four players.

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Farrell or Williams? Warburton or Read? Who made your team of the year? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport users selected more than 100,000 teams of the year - so who makes your combined 2017 XV?

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Edinburgh deserve more credit - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill is perturbed by what he regards as a lack of recognition for his Edinburgh side's performance in last week's win over Glasgow.

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England rugby: Beno Obano & Gary Graham in 34-man training squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Beno Obano and Newcastle flanker Gary Graham are called up to England training for the first time but there is no place for George Kruis.

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

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

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1872 Cup: 'Embarrassed' Glasgow owe supporters a win over Edinburgh - Dave Rennie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says Glasgow Warriors are motivated to right the wrongs of their "embarrassing" display in defeat to Edinburgh.

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

Team news as Gloucester host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Northampton in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:00 GMT)

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

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

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Premiership: London Irish v Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Newcastle in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Northampton Saints: Alan Gaffney takes interim charge after Jim Mallinder sacking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints appoint Alan Gaffney as interim director of rugby until the end of the season.

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Ashton Hewitt: Dragons wing regrets concussion 'wrong move' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt regrets "keeping his mouth shut" over concussion issues, as he did not want to risk losing a Wales squad place.

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

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

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Edinburgh sign Samoa prop Jordan Lay on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh sign Samoa prop Jordan Lay on a deal until the end of the season, with Simon Berghan facing a likely ban.

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Anton Bresler: Worcester Warriors sign Edinburgh lock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh lock Anton Bresler signs for Worcester, who have lost Christian Scotland-Williamson to American football.

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Alan Solomons: Worcester's new director of rugby already in charge, says lock David Denton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons will take official charge for the first time this Saturday at Saracens.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 on New Year's Eve.

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Brunel replaces sacked Noves as France coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France sack national coach Guy Noves and replace him with Jacques Brunel on a contract until the 2019 World Cup.

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Bath fined £60,000 for releasing Faletau for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are fined £60,000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa.

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Edinburgh's Berghan faces disciplinary hearing on Thursday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Berghan's red card against Glasgow Warriors could mean the Edinburgh prop will miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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Leinster win away to Munster in Irish derby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's largely second-string side hold off Munster in a thrilling Pro14 Irish derby at Thomond Park.

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Jenkins to have X-ray on facial injury & Amos limps off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' record cap holder Gethin Jenkins will have an X-ray on a facial injury after coming off as a replacement in Cardiff Blues 22-17 win over Dragons

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Golds & Grand Slams for women - a look back at 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After an an incredible year of women's sport, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the successes in 2017 and who might shine in 2018.

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Jenkins on bench for Blues against Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gethin Jenkins could make only his third Cardiff Blues appearance of 2017-18 when they visit Dragons in their Boxing Day Pro14 derby.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Ospreys (Tues) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details as Pro14 Conference B leaders Scarlets host Conference A bottom side Ospreys in the west Wales derby on Boxing Day.

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Rey Lee-Lo: Cardiff Blues centre signs extended contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues' Samoa international centre Rey Lee-Lo signs a new contract with the Welsh region.

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Depleted Edinburgh fight back to stun Glasgow in Pro14 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Depleted Edinburgh stun Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, inflicting their rivals' first Pro14 defeat of the season.

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Alan Solomons: Worcester Warriors appoint Gary Gold's successor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Solomons will succeed fellow South African Gary Gold as Worcester Warriors director of rugby on 31 December.

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Scarlets boss Pivac expresses Arms Park injury fears http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac says fear of injuries on Cardiff Blues' artificial playing surface will affect his selection for their game on New Year's Eve.

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Scrum V's festive Bad Taste Quiz: Dragons' Dixon v Blues' Halaholo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V introduces the festive Bad Taste Quiz to Welsh rugby's Pro14 derbies, pitting Dragons centre Jack Dixon against Cardiff Blues rival Willis Halaholo.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Ospreys hope Wales and Lions lock signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys hope to keep Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones at the region as the Wales captain's current contract expires at the end of this season.

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Sale host Bath in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Wasps host Gloucester in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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Pro14: Connacht v Ulster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Darren Cave will make his 200th appearance for Ulster in Saturday's Pro14 game against Connacht at the Sportsground.

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Premiership: Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Nine uncapped players in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Adam Griggs names nine uncapped players in a 38-strong squad for the 2018 Women's Six Nations.

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Rugby union team of the year: Who makes your 2017 side? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who would you have as captain? Who is your fly-half? Who makes your second row? Pick your 2017 rugby union team of the year.

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Dragons: Wales star Gavin Henson considers coaching future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Henson considers a future in coaching, but at 35 years of age, he wants to prolong his Dragons playing career.

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George North: Scarlets 'not in market' for Wales and Lions wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac does not expect Wales wing George North to sign for them when he leaves Northampton at the end of the season.

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Scarlets boss Pivac would consider Wales coach job http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac would "very seriously" consider the chance to succeed fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland as Wales head coach.

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Daly & Hughes to miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will be without wing Elliot Daly and back row Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations through injury.

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Edinburgh are 'tougher' under Richard Cockerill - Dave Rennie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is preparing to face an Edinburgh side much-improved under Richard Cockerill this weekend.

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Bath winger Jeff Williams extends contract at the Rec until the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath winger Jeff Williams signs a contract extension to keep him at the Premiership club until the end of the season.

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CJ Stander: Lions and Ireland back row staying with Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions and Ireland back-row CJ Stander signs a new three-year IRFU deal to keep him at Munster until at least 2021.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host London Irish in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Dylan Hartley: Northampton Saints captain frustrated by criticism from ‘outside people’ http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In a candid interview with BBC Look East, Northampton skipper Dylan Hartley says it is easy to “fire shots from the outside” about their struggles.

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Michele Campagnaro: Exeter's Italy centre nearing early fitness return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Italy international centre Michele Campagnaro could return to action within the next few weeks.

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Leinster prop Cian Healy banned for three matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cian Healy will miss Leinster's festive Pro14 inter-pro derbies after being banned for three matches over an incident against Exeter.

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WRU considers alcohol-free zone at Principality Stadium http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It follows complaints about drunk fans at this year's Autumn international matches.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester centre has citing for dangerous tackle dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will face no disciplinary action after having his citing for a dangerous tackle dismissed.

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Glasgow Warriors: Jonny Gray signs new two-year deal after rejecting Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Jonny Gray expresses delight at signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until May 2020 after rejecting Bristol's approach.

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John Afoa: Gloucester prop in talks with Bristol over move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann reveals former All Blacks prop John Afoa is in talks over a move to Bristol.

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Glasgow Warrior Samuela Vunisa's journey from chicken factory to Scotstoun http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samuela Vunisa talks about his journey from the playing fields of Fiji to Glasgow Warriors, via a chicken factory in New Zealand.

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Edinburgh want to "knock Glasgow off their perch" - Stuart McInally http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally says knocking Glasgow "off their perch" would represent a significant statement of where Edinburgh are going under Richard Cockerill.

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Olly Robinson: Bristol open-side flanker rejoins Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol open-side flanker Olly Robinson rejoins Cardiff Blues immediately after a successful loan spell with the Welsh team.

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Elliot Daly and Nathan Hughes: Wasps duo could miss England's Six Nations start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England could be without wing Elliot Daly and back-row Nathan Hughes for the start of the Six Nations through injury.

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Leinster prop Cian Healy cited for reckless use of forearm against Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cian Healy could miss Leinster's festive Pro14 inter-provincial derbies after being cited for the reckless use of a forearm.

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Pro14: Charles Piutau to miss Ulster's trip to Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Charles Piutau is ruled out of Ulster's Pro14 game against Connacht on Saturday because of bruising on his lower leg.

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Ryan Elias: Scarlets hooker signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Ryan Elias commits to remaining at Scarlets with new deal.

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Opeti Fonua: Newcastle Falcons back-row rejoins Agen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons allow back-row Opeti Fonua to rejoin French Top 14 side Agen with immediate effect.

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Aled Brew: Bath extend Wales wing's contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Aled Brew signs a new undisclosed-length extended contract with Premiership club Bath.

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Ben Te'o: England and Worcester centre set to miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's England centre Ben Te'o is set to miss the start of Six Nations because of an ankle injury.

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Wayne Barnes set to break Premiership refereeing record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Barnes will set a new record for the most Premiership games refereed when he officiates Worcester versus London Irish.

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Gloucester Rugby: Johan and Ruan Ackermann 'in altercation' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester Rugby said it is "fully aware" of the allegations surrounding Johan and Ruan Ackermann.

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European Champions Cup: Leicester's Manu Tuilagi and Leinster's Cian Healy cited http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi and Ireland prop Cian Healy are among those facing disciplinary action after being cited.

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Itoje vows to return stronger from 'most painful injury' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England star Maro Itoje says his broken jaw was the most painful injury of his career, but hopes to return to action "stronger and quicker" than before.

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Richard Hibbard to quit Gloucester for Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave Gloucester at the end of this season to play for Dragons on a three-year deal.

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Niko Matawalu: Glasgow Warriors extend Fijian's contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors exercise the option to extend Fiji scrum-half Niko Matawalu's contract until May 2019.

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Ex-France fly-half Michalak to retire after this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's all-time leading scorer Frederic Michalak, currently with Top 14 side Lyon, will retire at the end of the season.

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Hollie Davidson: Scottish referee to make Women's Six Nations debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hollie Davidson, the first contracted female referee in Scottish rugby history, will make her Women's Six Nations debut in February.

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1872 Cup: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors derby to follow 'best of three' format http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 1872 Cup, contested by Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors, will follow a "best of three" format this season.

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Champions Cup: Exeter can still go through to knock out stages, says boss Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has not given up hope of his side making the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.

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Ben Foden: Northampton Saints full-back says club must adapt approach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden says the team is "wounded" and must adapt its approach to improve results.

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Glasgow's Rennie rues win that got away in France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie was proud of his players despite defeat by Montpellier in the European Champions Cup.

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Gloucester run in 11 tries to thrash Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester run in 11 tries to thrash Zebre and make it three wins from four games in Pool 3 of the European Challenge Cup.

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Last-gasp Stade Francais edge out London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais score with the last play of the game to snatch a last-gasp Challenge Cup win against London Irish.

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European Champions Cup: Kiss targets last eight spot for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster chief Les Kiss feels back-to-back wins over Harlequins have given them hope of reaching the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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Flats and Shanks are joined by some special guests for a Christmas review of 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flats and Shanks embark on a 2017 review for Christmas bumping into into special guests including Santa and a familiar lumberjack.

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European Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Clermont Auvergne host Saracens in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin (15:15 GMT).

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Tuilagi back from injury as Leicester host Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Munster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (17:30 GMT).

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Lions and Ireland prop Furlong signs new Leinster deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong will remain at Leinster until 2021 after signing a three-year IRFU contract on Friday.

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Exeter bring in Nowell and Simmonds for Leinster trip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make one enforced change for the return Champions Cup match against Exeter with Josh van der Flier coming in for Rhys Ruddock.

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Connacht make three changes for Brive game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht head coach Kieran Keane makes three changes to his team for the Challenge Cup game against French side Brive in Galway.

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Saints' Hartley out as Tipuric returns for Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley out for Northampton while Ospreys recall Justin Tipuric for their European Champions Cup return at Liberty Stadium (15:15 GMT).

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Hughes returns after knee injury for Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host La Rochelle in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (13:00 GMT).

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Jenkins returns for Blues against Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Sale Sharks in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (15:00 GMT).

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Ospreys duo James King and Sam Parry suffer injury blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower James King and hooker Sam Parry will be sidelined for the next six weeks with shoulder and ankle problems respectively.

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Scarlets face travel problems after flight is cancelled http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton host Scarlets in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday (13:00 GMT).

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Dragons: Stuart Davies leaves as chief executive as Buttress takes reins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Davies steps down as Dragons chief executive after nearly three years with David Buttress becoming executive chairman.

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Sam Johnson: Glasgow centre ruled out for 10 weeks with fractured jaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow centre Sam Johnson will be unavailable until late February after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw.

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Louw and Ewels back for Bath v Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Toulon in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at the The Recreation Ground (17:30 GMT).

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

Glasgow include fit-again Fraser Brown and lock Kiran McDonald among six changes for Saturday's Champions Cup match at Montpellier.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Krasny Yar (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh field a much-changed side as they aim to nail down a home European Challenge Cup quarter-final by beating Russians Krasny Yar.

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Dragons ring changes for Newcastle match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Dragons host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Rodney Parade (19:30 GMT).

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England and Saracens forward Maro Itoje to be fit for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forward Maro Itoje will recover from a fractured jaw in time to be fit for the start of England's Six Nations title defence.

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European Challenge Cup: Oyonnax v Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Oyonnax host Worcester Warriors in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Charles-Mathon (19:00 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: Ulster v Harlequins (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ulster host Harlequins in Friday's European Champions Cup fixture at Kingspan Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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'Lots of interest' to replace Mallinder at Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon says there is a "lot of interest" in the director of rugby vacancy at Franklin's Gardens

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James Hanson: Gloucester sign Australia hooker on permanent contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia hooker James Hanson signs a permanent deal with Gloucester after spending two and a half months with the club.

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Danny Wilson: Cardiff Blues boss set to become Wasps forwards coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson is set to become the new forwards coach at Wasps for the 2018/19 season.

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Northampton Saints CEO says Jim Mallinder sacked at right time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon tells BBC Look East the club sacked director of rugby Jim Mallinder at the right time.

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George Turner: Glasgow Warriors hooker banned for four weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker George Turner is suspended for four weeks for an off-the-ball incident against Montpellier that saw him sin-binned.

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Dragons sign Scarlets prop Nicky Thomas on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons cover an injury to Brok Harris by signing Scarlets tight-head prop Nicky Thomas on loan until the end of January 2018.

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Mike Ford: Northampton consider ex-Bath boss as Jim Mallinder replacement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath and Toulon boss Mike Ford emerges as an early contender to replace Jim Mallinder at Northampton Saints.

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Rhys Ruddock: Ireland flanker tears hamstring in Leinster victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock could miss the start of the Six Nations after tearing a hamstring in Leinster's win over Exeter.

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Tommy Bowe: Ireland wing out of Ulster's Champions Cup game against Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bowe will miss Ulster's European Champions Cup game against Harlequins on Friday because of a hamstring injury.

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George Turner: Glasgow Warriors hooker cited after yellow card against Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker George Turner could face a ban after being cited for the incident that led to his sin-binning in the loss to Montpellier.

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Telusa Veainu: Leicester full-back set for eight weeks out with fractured jaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester back Telusa Veainu is likely to be sidelined until mid-February after sustaining a double fracture of his jaw.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath's Wales and Lions forward out until at least early March http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Wales and Lions forward Taulupe Faletau is ruled out until at least early March with a knee injury.

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Double European champions Saracens have suffered 'confidence dip' - Mark McCall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are suffering a 'confidence dip' after the 46-14 defeat by Clermont Auvergne, says director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Jim Mallinder: Northampton Saints part company with director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints part company with director of rugby Jim Mallinder after more than 10 years with the Premiership club.

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Raelene Castle: Rugby Australia appoints first woman chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the sport's first female boss, Raelene Castle reportedly beat 200 candidates for the job.

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Clermont condemn Saracens to record loss in rearranged game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens are handed a record home European defeat by Clermont Auvergne in their rearranged game on Monday.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter can bounce back and win at Leinster in Champions Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side can bounce back from Sunday's Champions Cup loss at Leinster and win in Dublin.

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McInally is Scotland's top hooker - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says Stuart McInally's recent displays prove he should be Scotland's first-choice hooker.

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Cardiff Blues: Geordan Murphy has talks over coach's role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues have held talks with Leicester assistant Geordan Murphy over the vacant head coach's job at Cardiff Arms Park.

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Glasgow 22-29 Montpellier: Colin Gregor fears damage to Scottish standing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Colin Gregor fears Glasgow's poor Champions Cup campaign could fuel a "dismissive approach" towards Scottish clubs.

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European Challenge Cup: Brive v Connacht (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ireland international Bundee Aki returns to the Connacht team for Saturday's European Challenge Cup game against Brive.

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European Champions Cup: Saracens v Clermont Auvergne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Clermont Auvergne in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (15:15 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as La Rochelle host Wasps in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel-Deflandre (13:00 GMT).

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

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

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Sunday's Champions Cup previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for Sunday's matches in the European Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Zebre v Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Zebre host Gloucester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (13:30 GMT).

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Sam Warburton: Lions captain out of Six Nations after knee surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could be out for six months after having surgery on a knee problem.

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European Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Bordeaux-Begles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Champions Cup: Exeter v Leinster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Leinster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: Northampton v Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Ospreys in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (17:30 GMT).

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Scotland's Nel likely to miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WP Nel is unlikely to recover from a fractured arm in time to play any part in Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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European Champions Cup: Toulon v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Toulon host Bath in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Mayol (15:15 GMT).

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Ulster skipper Best out of Harlequins game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Ulster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (13:00 GMT).

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Quade Cooper: Dragons eye move for experienced Australia fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Dragons are lining up an audacious bid to sign Australia fly-half Quade Cooper, who has been told he can leave Queensland Reds.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Murrayfield Stadium (19:35 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: Scarlets v Benetton Rugby (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Scarlets host Benetton in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (13:00 GMT).

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Semesa Rokoduguni: Bath and England wing needs to have shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England wing Semesa Rokoduguni needs surgery on a shoulder injury.

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European Challenge Cup: Worcester v Oyonnax http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Oyonnax in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Sale Sharks v Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Cardiff in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Matt Kvesic 'heading in right direction' after breaking into Exeter Chiefs first team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Kvesic says there is a lot more to come from him after breaking into the Exeter first team.

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Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones makes his Glasgow Warriors debut as Montpellier visit Scotstoun in the European Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Dragons v Enisei-STM (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons give half-backs Arwel Robson and Dan Babos their European debuts against Enisei-STM, and rest their Wales squad members.

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Finn Russell: Richie Gray backs Glasgow & Scotland fly-half to flourish at Racing 92 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Moving to France will benefit Finn Russell as a player and a person, and the Scottish national team, according to lock Richie Gray.

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David Paice: London Irish captain gets five-week ban after Gloucester red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish captain David Paice is banned for five weeks after his sending-off at Gloucester in the Premiership.

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Gloucester deals for Billy Twelvetrees, Henry Trinder, Tom Marshall and Lewis Ludlow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Backs Billy Twelvetrees, Henry Trinder and Tom Marshall plus forward Lewis Ludlow all sign new deals with Gloucester.

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Ireland's Best not thinking about retirement yet at 35 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best says he plans to continue playing for as long as he is enjoying top-flight rugby.

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Les Kiss insists Ulster are making progress despite criticism of recent displays http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's director of rugby Les Kiss strongly defends his squad after criticism of the team's displays over the past month.

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Ellis Genge: Leicester Tigers and England prop to have shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge is to have shoulder surgery and is likely to be out for a couple of months.

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George North: Dragons to hold transfer talks with Wales and Lions wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions wing George North will hold transfer talks with the Dragons during the next month.

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Lucas Noguera: Bath sign Argentina prop and Wasps' Nathan Charles returns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign Argentina prop Lucas Noguera and welcome back Australia hooker Nathan Charles from his short spell at Wasps.

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Varsity matches: Cambridge v Oxford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview as Cambridge and Oxford Universities prepare to meet in the men's and women's Varsity matches at Twickenham on Thursday.

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Ireland and Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy agrees two-year deal with Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Ireland back row Jordi Murphy will join Ulster on a two-year contract at the end of this season.

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Elliott Stooke, Josh Bayliss and Tom Ellis sign new Bath contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath give extended contracts to young trio Elliott Stooke, Josh Bayliss and Tom Ellis.

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Gloucester will replace Kingsholm pitch with hybrid playing surface in 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester are to install a new hybrid pitch at Kingsholm at the end of 2017-18 instead of an artificial surface.

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Hardie must earn Edinburgh return - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie faces a tough job to force his way back into Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill's plans once he he returns from suspension.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath charged for releasing Wales number eight http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are charged by Premiership Rugby after allowing number eight Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa.

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Joe Launchbury: Wasps and England lock ignores rival offers to sign new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock forward Joe Launchbury signs a contract extension with Premiership side Wasps.

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Ahsee Tuala: Samoa full-back signs new Northampton Saints contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa international full-back Ahsee Tuala signs a new contract to keep him at Northampton Saints until 2020.

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Ireland and Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy set to sign for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby confirm that "discussions have taken place" with a view to Ireland back row Jordi Murphy joining the province from Leinster.

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Maro Itoje: England and Saracens lock fractured jaw against Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scans reveal England lock Maro Itoje fractured his jaw playing for Saracens against Harlequins on Sunday.

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Jonathan Davies wins 2017 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales, Scarlets and Lions rugby union player Jonathan Davies is the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year for 2017.

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Glasgow full-back Hogg to miss tie with Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors assistant Kenny Murray confirms Stuart Hogg will not be fit to face Montpellier in the Champions Cup on Friday.

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Jonny Bell and Tim Taylor: Gloucester coaches sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Jonny Bell and backs coach Tim Taylor sign new deals with in-form Premiership club Gloucester.

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Ospreys sign Wales scrum-half Davies from Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Aled Davies is to join Ospreys at the start of the 2018-19 season.

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O'Mahony 'hopeful' of signing new deal with Irish union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony says he is "hopeful' of signing a new IRFU contract which will keep him at Munster.

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London Irish: David Paice to face disciplinary panel for Gloucester red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's David Paice will face a disciplinary panel after being sent off for dangerous charging against Gloucester.

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Dylan Hartley: Northampton Saints skipper says club 'must climb out of hole' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints skipper Dylan Hartley says the Premiership side are in a "hole" which they have to climb out of.

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Six Nations 2018: Jeremy Guscott doubts Wales progress http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V guests discuss Wales' chances in the 2018 Six Nations with Jeremy Guscott doubting they have made progress since the 2017 tournament.

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Wales centre Williams predicts 'toughest Six Nations to date' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Scott Williams says the 2018 Six Nations has the potential to be the "toughest to date".

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Pro14 highlights: Munster 36-10 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's Pro14 highlights as Irish hosts Munster overwhelm Welsh team Ospreys.

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Pro14 highlights: Cheetahs 28-21 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of Scarlets' Pro14 defeat by South African side Cheetahs.

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Scrum V: When Llanelli beat world champions Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V marks the 25th anniversary of Llanelli beating Australia, including unseen footage leading up to the game.

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Autumn internationals: Promising end to Wales' new beginning http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make it two wins out of four as their great experiment bears fruit and creates selection options for the Six Nations and beyond.

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World Sevens Series: England finish third in Dubai season opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Bowen scores two tries as England beat Olympic champions Fiji 28-21 to finish third in the season-opening Dubai Sevens.

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Wales v South Africa: Scott Williams scores opening try for hosts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams scores Wales' opening try against South Africa in their Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium.

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You can't blame the player - Wales debutant Parkes on qualifying by residency http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport sits down with new Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes to discuss his journey from New Zealand to Wales... via the Scarlets.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 32-32 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Dragons and Ulster share ten tries in Newport as a thrilling Pro14 match ends in a draw.

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Pro14 highlights: Glasgow Warriors 40-16 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Glasgow make it 10 wins from 10 in the Pro14 with a bonus-point triumph over 14-man Cardiff Blues.

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

Team news as Wasps host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Exeter host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (14:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Gloucester v London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro14: Cheetahs v Scarlets (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Pro14 game at Toyota Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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Pro14: Benetton v Leinster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will make his first appearance of the season in Leinster's Pro14 match away to Benetton

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Pro14: Munster v Ospreys (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Munster host Ospreys in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Musgrave Park in Cork (17:30 GMT).

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Pro14: Zebre v Connacht (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recent Connacht signing Pita Ahki will make his first start for the province in Saturday's Pro14 game against Zebre.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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Wales seek South Africa's scalp to end autumn on a high http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-hit Wales will try to avoid a third successive loss to southern hemisphere opposition when they face the Springboks on Saturday.

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Six Scotland internationals back for Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Rory Sutherland makes his first start of the season as Edinburgh bring six Scotland internationals back into their side.

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Five changes as Glasgow host Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In-form Glasgow Warriors make five changes for the visit of Cardiff Blues, who will be captained by Gareth Anscombe.

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MCloskey and Reidy start for Ulster at Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Pro14 game at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero 2017: Winscombe's Gareth Waterfield wins West award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Waterfield, girls' rugby pioneer at Winscombe Rugby Club five years ago, is named BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for the West.

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Autumn international: Wales v South Africa (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium

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Alex Waller: Northampton Saints prop on making tables and club form http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller shows BBC Look East the workshop in his back garden and discusses the Premiership side's form.

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

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

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

Team news as Northampton host Newcastle in Friday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (19:45 GMT).

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Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons 'need to find accuracy' to end losing run http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons must fix up accuracy to overcome their four-match Premiership losing run, says boss Dean Richards.

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Rugby Football Union: Record £99.6m invested in 2016-17 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Football Union accounts show a record £99.6m was invested in the sport in 2016-17.

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Autumn international: Wales pick centre Hadleigh Parkes against South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes will make his Wales debut against South Africa on Saturday after completing his residency period.

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Bath stadium redevelopment plans renewed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rugby has abandoned a previous design proposal drawn up in 2013.

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Players call for swift decision on season-extension plans http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association wants plans to extend the domestic season to be resolved by the end of January.

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Hardie gets three-month ban for alleged cocaine use http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh and Scotland flanker John Hardie receives a three-month ban for 'gross misconduct' over alleged cocaine use.

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Sam Simmonds: Exeter back-row targets regular England place after November debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Sam Simmonds says he wants to establish himself in the England squad after making his debut in the autumn internationals.

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'Players will lose sleep over the next Scotland squad' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay is heartened by squad depth after a thrilling autumn series and thinks Murrayfield fans are getting even noisier.

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Wales centre Williams joins Ospreys from Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Scott Williams will join Ospreys from Scarlets on a three-year deal, starting in 2018-19.

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Bath want to sign back-up hooker after injuries to Ross Batty & Jack Walker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath want to sign a hooker after injuries to Ross Batty and Jack Walker, says director of rugby Todd Blackadder.

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Harlequins Ladies target record crowd for women's club game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Ladies announce plans to attract the biggest recorded attendance to a women's club rugby union match in March.

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Finn Russell: Racing 92 fans will love Scotland 'class act' - Stuart Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell will become a big hit with Racing 92 when he joins the wealthy Parisian outfit next season, believes Stuart Hogg.

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NZ wing Ioane 'reminiscent of all-time greats' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand wing Rieko Ioane is reminiscent of some of the all-time greats of the game, says All Blacks' record try-scorer Doug Howlett.

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Australia win 'must be the norm for Scots' - Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's display in a record win over Australia must be a "minimum standard" as they target Six Nations glory, says Stuart Hogg.

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Ireland rookie Stockdale has 'no fear' - Bowe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions winger Tommy Bowe is impressed with the impact Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale made for Ireland in the autumn Tests.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers centre set for return to action for Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is set to return to action after three months out with a knee injury.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Scotland to play home games at Scotstoun http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will play their Women's Six Nations home matches with France and England at Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium.

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Northampton Saints: Forwards Alex Waller and Mike Haywood sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Front-row forwards Alex Waller and Mike Haywood sign new contracts with Premiership side Northampton Saints.

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Wales to host Italy double-header at Principality Stadium http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are to play their 2018 Women's Six Nations match against Italy at the Principality Stadium on 11 March as a curtain-raiser to the men's match.

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Wales duo Ball and Tipuric out of South Africa game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Jake Ball and flanker Justin Tipuric are out of Wales' final autumn Test against South Africa on Saturday because of injury.

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Timber! Powerful scrum knocks goalpost down http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as a scrum between two national league rugby teams end up with a goalpost falling over.

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Lions captain O'Mahony discussing Munster future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Peter O'Mahony is in talks about his future with Munster and Ireland beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Ulster's Marshall reveals son's cancer diagnosis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster scrum-half Paul Marshall talks about the shock of finding out that his two-year-old son Luke had cancer.

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GJ van Velze: Worcester Warriors wait on South African forward's rib injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors wait to find out the full extent of South African forward GJ van Velze's rib injury.

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Townsend will keep Scotland grounded - Hastings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's squad will remain grounded but their autumn displays augur well for the Six Nations, believes Scott Hastings.

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Quins flanker Chisholm cited for tackle in Bath game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker James Chisholm is cited for an alleged tip-tackle on Bath scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i.

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Tom Croft: Ex-Leicester and England forward says having to retire through injury is 'brutal' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions forward Tom Croft says having to retire through injury is "brutal".

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London Irish: Tommy Bell feels squad can lift themselves off Premiership basement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's Tommy Bell believes they can lift themselves off the foot of the Premiership after recent performances.

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Huw Jones: Scotland not at their peak yet, despite Australia rout http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are "building something really exciting" and have "high aspirations" for the Six Nations, centre Huw Jones says.

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Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter wants Premiership top spot after win at Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side are aiming to end the season on top of the Premiership for the first time.

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Eddie Jones: England boss named World Rugby coach of the year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones is named World Rugby's coach of the year - the first time an England boss has won the award since 2003.

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'Questions will be asked' - Ospreys coach Tandy after record loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys boss Steve Tandy accepts "questions will be asked" following their 47-6 record Pro14 home defeat by Glasgow.

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Wales forward Moriarty to leave Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions back-rower Ross Moriarty is to leave Gloucester at the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Scotland will challenge for the Six Nations title - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's win over Australia, Wales' loss to the All Blacks, England's "second division attack" and Ireland's 100% autumn record are assessed by Jeremy Guscott.

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Wales face potential tight-head prop shortage against South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales face a potential tight-head prop shortage when they host South Africa in their final autumn Test.

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Wales prop Tomas Francis absence a big loss against Springboks - Adam Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Lions prop Adam Jones says Wales will miss unavailable Exeter tight-head Tomas Francis against South Africa next weekend.

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Late Low try gives champions Exeter win away at Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs edge a thriller to inflict a first home league defeat on Saracens since March 2016.

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Wasps comeback to beat Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps come from behind to win a third Premiership game in a row and hand London Irish an eighth consecutive league defeat.

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I was hanging on at the end - Mike Phillips on winning Scarlets return after six months in retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips comes out of retirement on Sunday to play for former region the Scarlets in their Pro14 win at Southern Kings.

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Late Wootton double secures Munster victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Wootton scores two tries as second-placed Munster secure a bonus-point 36-19 win away to Zebre in Pro14's Conference B.

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Ospreys humiliated at home by Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors run in seven tries and give debuts to five players as they crush Ospreys in the Pro14 on Sunday in Swansea.

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Under-strength champions Scarlets win thriller in South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reigning champions Scarlets overcome the absence of 15 internationals to deny Southern Kings their first Pro14 win in this eight-try thriller.

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Coach Schmidt keen to see new star Stockdale develop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt hopes Jacob Stockdale's two-try performance against Argentina will spur the Ireland winger to improve even further.

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Scots laid down another marker by beating Australia - Horne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Peter Horne says the players are relishing facing the world's best and want to turn Murrayfield into a "fortress".

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Football and rugby clubs back Rainbow Laces anti-homophobia campaign http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Football and rugby players, managers, clubs and officials display the colours of the rainbow to show support for a campaign against homophobia in sport.

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Jones 'glad to see England struggle' during win over Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says he would have been "disappointed" had England not struggled at times in their 48-14 win over Samoa.

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Scotland 53-24 Australia: Gregor Townsend delighted by rampant Scots http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend praises his Scotland side's "depth and resilience" after an "amazing" record win over Australia.

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Wales wait on Jake Ball and Rhys Webb injuries for South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales could be without lock Jake Ball and scrum-half Rhys Webb for their final autumn international against South Africa due to injuries.

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England 48-14 Samoa: England run in seven tries as they cruise past Samoa - highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the tries as England make it three wins out of three this autumn with another late flurry against Samoa at Twickenham.

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Pro14 highlights: Leinster 54-10 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Leinster comfortably beat Dragons in the Pro14, scoring eight tries in the process.

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England women complete a 3-0 series whitewash of Canada with a 69-19 victory in the final Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England run in 11 tries as they beat Canada 69-19 in the final Test at Twickenham to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.

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Ireland beat Argentina to complete autumn series clean sweep http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale scores two tries as Ireland complete a clean sweep of wins in their autumn series by beating Argentina 28-19.

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Sale edge to win over Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks win in the Premiership for the first time since the end of September as they edge out Northampton Saints.

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William's superb try against All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams scores a fantastic try to bring Wales back to within one point of New Zealand.

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Watch: New Zealand score first try against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's Waisake Naholo dives in to the corner for the first try of the game against Wales.

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England 48-14: Eddie Jones says his side were 'muddling' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his side "started well", but stopped doing the "small things well", before finishing strongly during their 48-14 win against Samoa.

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Scotland 52-24 New Zealand: Watch highlights as Scotland complete record win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the tries as Scotland scored 8 tries against Australia in a record breaking win that saw the Scots put 53 points on the board at Murrayfield.

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Worcester get historic win at Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester win at Leicester for the first time in 122 years to get their second Premiership victory of the season.

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Scotland v Australia: Byron McGuigan try puts Scotland ahead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Byron McGuigan score the opening try for Scotland against Australia.

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Bath beat Quins after first-half blitz http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath produce an excellent first-half attacking display to brush aside Harlequins in the Premiership.

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Evans and Anscombe kick Cardiff to win over Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues claim an edgy 36-30 win over Connacht in the Pro14 despite being outscored by four tries to three.

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Late Trimble try saves Ulster's blushes against Benetton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A late Andrew Trimble try helps Ulster come from behind to snatch a 23-22 Pro14 win over Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.

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Leinster run in eight tries as they thrash Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster move into second in Conference B with an eight-try 54-10 demolition of the Dragons at the RDS.

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Edinburgh lose to Cheetahs in first Pro14 game in South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh fail to pick up a point on their first Pro14 visit to South Africa, conceding five tries in defeat by the Cheetahs.

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'No fear factor' for Gatland's Wales v All Blacks - preview of weekend Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales aim for first win over New Zealand for 64 years in Gatland v Hansen IV, while England, Scotland and Ireland are all in action too.

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How New Zealand helped school Wales flanker Navidi http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As he prepares to face the All Blacks, Wales flanker Josh Navidi recalls how New Zealand played an important role in his rugby education.

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

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

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Six-try Breach one of nine changes for England women v Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins wing Jess Breach is one of nine changes to the England women's starting XV for Saturday's final Test with Canada.

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Wales v New Zealand: 'Matavesi asked me to get Sonny Bill's socks' - Biggar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar knows how big a game it is to face New Zealand - even players want All Blacks' kit items.

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Scotland v Australia: Grant Gilchrist ready to reignite Test career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recalled Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist says he is playing 'as good as I have ever played' as he prepares to face Australia.

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Scotland v Australia: Stephen Moore starts in final Test before retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran hooker Stephen Moore and flanker Ben McCalman come into the Wallabies side to face Scotland on Saturday.

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Autumn international: England v Samoa (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Autumn international: Scotland v Australia (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland and Australia at Murrayfield.

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Autumn international: Wales v New Zealand (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Wales and New Zealand at the Principality Stadium.

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Eddie Jones: England's Australian coach on The Ashes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England rugby union coach Eddie Jones will lead his side against Samoa at the weekend, but the Australian will also be keeping an eye on The Ashes. But who does he want to win?

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All Blacks captain Read out of Wales game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Kieran Read is out of the New Zealand team to play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with Sam Whitelock leading the team.

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Byrne to make Ireland debut as Henshaw ruled out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster wing Adam Byrne will make his Ireland debut against Argentina on Saturday as injured Robbie Henshaw is ruled out.

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George North: Northampton wing a 'wasted commodity' says Lennie Newman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Northampton Saints team manager Lennie Newman says George North's decision to return to Wales is "not the end of the world".

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'Historic' World Rugby reforms to aid development of women's game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union's world governing body announces reforms it says will "accelerate the global development of women" in the game.

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Wales v New Zealand: Rhys Webb, Hallam Amos and Scott Williams start for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make three changes from the team beaten by Australia for Saturday's clash with the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Captain Hartley dropped by England for first time under boss Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Dylan Hartley is left out of England's starting XV for Saturday's match against Samoa at Twickenham.

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Sharing fees shouldn't be a call players have to make - Cole http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sharing match fees with Samoa is not a decision that should have to be made by England's players, says prop Dan Cole.

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Townsend fears impact of players leaving Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says his Scotland squad will be harmed should many more players join Finn Russell in leaving Glasgow or Edinburgh.

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George North: Wales wing to leave Northampton Saints and return to home country http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North is to leave Northampton Saints and return to Wales on a national dual contract at the end of the season.

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John Barclay on intensity needed against Australia and inspirational Doddie Weir http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay describes the physical cost of the intensity required against the world's best sides, and tells of the inspiration of Doddie Weir.

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Sam Lewis: Worcester Warriors flanker signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Lewis signs a new, undisclosed-length 'long-term' contract.

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Bath want Matt Banahan and Kahn Fotuali’i to stay, says head coach Todd Blackadder http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath have offered Matt Banahan a new contract and also want to keep Kahn Fotuali’i, says head coach Todd Blackadder.

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Maitland to start for Scotland against Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean Maitland is one of four changes to Scotland's starting line-up after the Saracens wing was a late call-up to the squad.

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Ronan O'Gara to leave Racing 92 to take up Crusaders coaching role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ronan O'Gara is to be released early from his contract with Racing 92 to take up a coaching role with Super Rugby champions the Crusaders.

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Ross Moriarty: Dragons favourites to sign Lions forward from Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons are close to beating Scarlets to sign Wales back-row Ross Moriarty who has yet to be offered a new Gloucester deal.

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'Superstar money took Scotland's Russell to France' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby could not compete with the wages on offer from Racing 92 for fly-half Finn Russell, says chief executive Mark Dodson.

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England women 49-12 Canada women: Red Roses seal series win with Test to spare http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women run in eight tries to beat Canada 49-12 at The Stoop to secure a series victory with a Test to spare.

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Simmons set for first England start with Hughes out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Sam Simmonds is set to make his first start for England, with Nathan Hughes out of Saturday's match against Samoa.

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England v Samoa: 'We're playing for Jersey', says visitors' captain Chris Vui amid pay dispute http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa's players will "play for their jersey" against England on Saturday amid a pay dispute, says captain Chris Vui.

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Jared Payne: Ulster boss Les Kiss says recurring headaches still ruling out centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's director of rugby Les Kiss says Jared Payne's recurring headaches mean that he cannot be rushed back to action.

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Phillips comes out of retirement to play for Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips is set to come out of retirement to play for his former region the Scarlets.

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Wales v New Zealand: Keiran Read misses training while Ardie Savea fights mumps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand captain Keiran Read misses training while Ardie Savea is suffering from mumps ahead of the Test against Wales.

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Scarlets: Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward agree new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Assistant coaches Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward agree new contracts with the Scarlets.

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Rob Miller: Wasps utility back signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps utility back Rob Miller signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

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Jonny Gray: Bristol make offer for Glasgow Warriors lock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Jonny Gray, out of contract with Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season, is wanted by Bristol.

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Wales rugby: Liam Williams & Alex Cuthbert out of All Blacks Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will be without Liam Williams and Alex Cuthbert for Saturday's home game against the All Blacks.

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Newcastle Falcons: Premiership side to play Northampton at St James' Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons will play March's Premiership match against Northampton Saints at the city's St James' Park.

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Pacific Islanders and RPA announce new partnership to support UK-based players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association agrees a new deal to support the welfare and development of Pacific Island players in the UK.

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Amy Cockayne: Women's rugby 'should learn from cricket' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The development of women's rugby is "moving in the right direction" but remains a "very slow process", says England hooker Amy Cokayne.

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England's back row 'must up game' as Wasps sign Shields http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's back row "need to up their game" after Wasps announced the signing of Brad Shields, says ex-England centre Jeremy Guscott.

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Autumn Tests: Samoa rugby not bankrupt, says World Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby denies Samoan Rugby Union is bankrupt before Saturday's match against England at Twickenham.

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Ireland's Carbery ruled out of Argentina Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery will miss Ireland's autumn international against Argentina because of a wrist fracture.

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Ospreys' Thornton dislocated shoulder http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Wales lock Rory Thornton suffers a second shoulder dislocation within several months.

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Gatland expects post-match drink with Hansen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland expects to have a drink with New Zealand coach Steve Hansen after Wales host the All Blacks on Saturday.

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WRU starts review into club competitions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has begun a review into all levels of competition below regional rugby.

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Cheika investigated over 'comments and conduct' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia head coach Michael Cheika is being investigated for his "comments and conduct" during his side's defeat by England.

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Australia wary of Scotland's Hogg, says Kerevi http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia will pay close attention to Scotland's Stuart Hogg after his man-of-the-match display against New Zealand, says Samu Kerevi.

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London Irish: James Marshall laments win that got away against Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish back James Marshall admits his frustration after a narrow Premiership loss against Bath.

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England skipper Hunter to win 100th cap against Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women's captain Sarah Hunter will win her 100th cap when she leads her country against Canada on Tuesday.

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Edinburgh: Ben Toolis signs two-year contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh forward Ben Toolis signs a two-year contract extension.

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Gloucester 'spending everything they can' on players, says CEO Stephen Vaughan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester are "spending everything they physically can" on player retention and recruitment, says CEO Stephen Vaughan.

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Scotland call for fit-again Sean Maitland and Fraser Brown http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fit-again Saracens wing Sean Maitland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown join the Scotland squad ahead of Australia's visit.

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Australia will be out for 'revenge' when they face Scotland on Saturday - Ali Price http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price believes Australia will come to Murrayfield with revenge on their minds in Scotland's final autumn Test match on Saturday.

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Scotland made All Blacks look human - Guscott's verdict on an epic weekend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's agonising loss to New Zealand, England's demolition of Australia and Wales and Ireland's narrow wins are assessed by BBC rugby analyst Jeremy Guscott.

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Wales v New Zealand: All Blacks 'not the fearsome team' of the past' - Gwyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones tells Scrum V New Zealand are not the sort of "fearsome" team the Welsh have faced in the past.

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Wales worry over Liam Williams while NZ lose Ioane http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have a fitness worry over Liam Williams while New Zealand lose Rieki Ioane and Luke Romano before they meet on Saturday, 25 November.

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Scotland fly-half Russell to leave Glasgow after this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Finn Russell is to leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season to take up a "once in a lifetime opportunity".

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Ireland had to 'find a way' to beat Fiji, says coach Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his largely inexperienced side had to "find a way" to beat Fiji in the second of their autumn internationals at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

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Scotland can achieve something special - Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Stuart Hogg says Scotland proved they can compete with the world's best, despite a heartbreaking 22-17 loss to New Zealand.

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Doddie Weir delivers the match ball with his sons to an emotional Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Union legend Doddie Weir delivers the match ball at Murrayfield alongside his sons as he continues to battle motor neuron disease.

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Schmidt hails 'brave' Carbery after arm injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joey Carbery suffers a suspected broken arm against Fiji and will play no part in Ireland's final autumn Test against Argentina.

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Jones shrugs off Cheika's concern over tight calls http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones dismisses claims his side were lucky after a series of tight calls in their 30-6 victory over Australia.

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Scotland 17-22 New Zealand: John Barclay - 'We let victory get away' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain John Barclay reflects on 'one that got away' after Scotland come close to beating New Zealand for the first time.

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Autumn international: Absent prop cramps Wales style in edgy Georgia win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales avoid a shock defeat by Georgia in Cardiff as the laws governing replacement props this time work in their favour.

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Scotland 17-22 New Zealand: Watch highlights as All Blacks win at Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the tries and a dramatic conclusion as New Zealand narrowly defeat Scotland in a thriller at Murrayfield.

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Wales forced it too much against Georgia, says Dan Lydiate http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' man of the match Dan Lydiate says Warren Gatland's side made it hard work for themselves in the 13-6 win over Georgia.

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England 30-6 Australia: Watch England's four tries as they beat Australia 30-6. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch England score four second-half tries in a 30-6 victory over Australia at Twickenham.

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Wales v Georgia: Hallam Amos scores the first try of the match against Georgia. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Hallam Amos scores the first try of the match against Georgia.

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' I love getting piped into the ground' - NZ captain Read relishing Murrayfield return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All Blacks captain Kieran Read made his international debut at Murrayfield nine years ago and expects Scotland to be an attacking force.

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England women thump Canada in series opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Debutant Jessica Breach scores six tries as England women thumped Canada 79-5 in the first match of their three-Test series.

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England v Australia: Eddie Jones says Michael Cheika 'playing games' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones claims Australia counterpart Michael Cheika is 'playing games' to influence the referee for Saturday's match.

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'I take a bit of feeding, I suppose' - new Wales prop Leon Brown http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales meets prop Leon Brown before his first Wales start, against Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Scotland eye first win over NZ, England aim for Ashes marker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland hunt a landmark win over world champions New Zealand while England attempt to set the Ashes tone at Twickenham.

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

Team news as Wasps host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (17:15 GMT).

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

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

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Premiership: Worcester v Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (13:00 GMT).

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Premiership: London Irish v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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How Wales tour in 1975 helped take World Cup to Japan in 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

President of Asia Rugby Koji Tokumasu recalls how seeing Wales in 1975 inspired a journey that led to the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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

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

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John Barclay: Edinburgh move exciting but sad to leave Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay discusses his move to Edinburgh and prepares himself for having another crack at New Zealand.

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Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks director of rugby given six-week stadium ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond is given a six-week stadium ban for comments made about a referee.

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Pat Lam: Bristol head coach says club can go unbeaten and are planning for Premiership http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pat Lam believes Bristol can finish the Championship season unbeaten and is already preparing for the Premiership.

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Scotland's win against Australia 'put NZ on alert' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams says Scotland's summer win in Australia put New Zealand "on the edge of their seats".

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Wales v Georgia: Captain Dan Lydiate to lead from the front http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Lydiate says he will lead by example when he returns to captain Wales against Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Autumn international: Scotland v New Zealand (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield

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Autumn international: England v Australia (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Autumn international: Wales v Georgia (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Scotland v New Zealand: Codie Taylor starts in strong All Blacks side http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand bring in Codie Taylor for the injured Dane Coles at hooker for Saturday's Test against Scotland.

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Scots must believe they can beat All Blacks - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says his Scotland players must not allow their self-belief to dip when they face world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his young side face 'stern test' against Fiji http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his young side face a "strong challenge" as they prepare to face Fiji in the second of their three autumn international matches on Saturday.

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Gareth Anscombe: Blues fly-half to return after almost five months out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues fly-half Gareth Anscombe returns after almost five months out in Friday's Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Ospreys.

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Ian Prior: Harlequins bring in scrum-half on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign scrum-half Ian Prior from Australian side Western Force on a short-term deal.

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Ollie Devoto: Exeter centre relieved to finally overcome injury problems http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and England centre Ollie Devoto reveals the frustration he had as he worked to overcome his first major injury.

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Tom Croft: Leicester Tigers forward announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers and former England forward Tom Croft announces his retirement from professional rugby.

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Ireland v Fiji: Chris Farrell to win first cap as Schmidt makes 13 changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster centre Chris Farrell will win his first Ireland cap against Fiji on Saturday as coach Joe Schmidt makes 13 personnel changes.

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Scotland v New Zealand: Zander Fagerson and Cornell du Preez start for Scots http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Zander Fagerson and number eight Cornell du Preez start for Scotland in Saturday's autumn Test clash with New Zealand.

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

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

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England v Australia: Owen Farrell returns to England starting line-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Owen Farrell is named in England's starting line-up for Saturday's autumn international against Australia.

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England Women v Canada Women: Seven uncapped players in Red Roses squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women call seven uncapped players into the squad for the first of match of the three-Test series against Canada.

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Alex Rieder: Wasps back row signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back row Alex Rieder signs a new undisclosed-length contract with Premiership side Wasps.

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David Flatman and Tom Shanklin's guide to Georgia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flats and Shanks travel to Georgia to find more about the national rugby team before their match with Wales at the Principality Stadium

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Wales v Georgia: Gatland to make changes for Cardiff match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland is to make changes on Thursday when he names his team to face Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Wales coach Warren Gatland plans Georgia changes after Australia defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland is preparing to use his squad against Georgia after reflecting on the 29-21 defeat to Australia.

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Irish 'very disappointed' not to get Scotland & Wales RWC votes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland chief Philip Browne says he is very disappointed Wales and Scotland did not vote for the Irish to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Scotland captain Barclay to leave Scarlets for Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay has agreed to join Edinburgh from Scarlets from next season.

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Georgia's Matiashvili surprised as wonder try goes viral http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Georgia full-back Soso Matiashvili is surprised after his spectacular try against Canada becomes an internet hit

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2023 Rugby World Cup: France beat South Africa and Ireland to host competition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating rival bids from South Africa and Ireland.

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British and Irish Cup to be scrapped as English Championship sides withdraw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Cup will be scrapped at the end of the season after England's 12 Championship sides withdraw from the event.

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Sebastian De Chaves: London Irish lock signs new contract at Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish lock Sebastian de Chaves extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Ross Moriarty: Gloucester's Wales flanker suffers fresh back injury setback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ross Moriarty has suffered a fresh back injury blow in training with Gloucester.

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'The ultimate goal is to play for England' - in camp with England Under-18s http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport spends a day in camp with the England Under-18 rugby union team to see how they train.

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England Women reach pay deal for autumn internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's women will receive a match fee for the first time during the autumn internationals after the RFU and the Rugby Players' Association finalise a deal.

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How England's next rugby union stars are being developed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport spends a day with England's Under-18 squad to find out how the next generation of rugby stars are being developed.

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Michael Bent joins the Ireland camp ahead of the visit of Fiji http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Michael Bent has been added to the Ireland squad as Dave Kilcoyne and James Ryan miss training ahead of the match against Fiji.

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Scotland v New Zealand: John Barclay insists Scots cannot be starstruck by world champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay says intent and accuracy will be key to carving out a first victory over New Zealand on Saturday.

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England drop lock Kruis for Australia Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England second row George Kruis is dropped for Saturday's Test against Australia.

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Sam Warburton: Injured Wales flanker cautious over Six Nations return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Wales flanker Sam Warburton says he may not be ready for the start of the 2018 Six Nations, even if he is playing again.

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Coach Haig wants Georgia to join Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before facing Wales for the first time, Georgia coach Milton Haig hopes a spot in a revamped Six Nations is the next step for his side.

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Eddie Jones: England coach gets telling-off from his mother over swearing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says he was told off by his mother for swearing on camera during England's match with Argentina.

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Jono Kitto: Harlequins sign former Leicester Tigers scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign former Leicester Tigers and Worcester scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term deal.

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'Sorry mum' - Jones apologises for swearing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones apologises for swearing on TV, after receiving a dressing down from his 93-year-old mother.

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Itoje & Farrell nominated for World Rugby award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England players Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

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Wasps: Ashley Johnson signs contract extension with Coventry club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps utility forward Ashley Johnson signs an undisclosed-length deal with the Coventry-based Premiership club.

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Irish win versus NZ 'can inspire Scotland' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland can take heart from Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks last year, says defence coach Matt Taylor.

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Reidy and Murphy called up by Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-row forwards Sean Reidy and Jordi Murphy are called into the Ireland squad to face Fiji at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Flats and Shanks: Find out everything you'll ever need to know about Georgia and rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-rugby internationals David Flatman and Tom Shanklin travel to Georgia to find out more about the country and rugby team Wales will face in Cardiff next Saturday.

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Cole heads quintet to sign new Leicester deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Dan Cole and Australian centre Matt Toomua are among five Leicester Tigers players to sign new deals.

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Autumn Internationals: Jamie Roberts recalled to Wales squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is called up to the Wales squad as injury cover for the autumn internationals.

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Scotland lose WP Nel, Tim Swinson & Rob Harley; Jon Welsh called up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop WP Nel, lock Tim Swinson and flanker Rob Harley are ruled out of Scotland's remaining autumn Tests.

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Ireland a joy, England a bore – Guscott's verdict on the first autumn Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland's performances in the opening autumn internationals are assessed by BBC rugby analyst Jeremy Guscott.

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All Blacks hooker Coles could miss up to six months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand hooker Dane Coles could be out for up to six months after rupturing his ACL in Saturday's win against France.

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'A monster on the pitch' - Toner says Henderson is now Ireland's 'enforcer' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson is realising his potential as a true Test match enforcer for Ireland says his second-row partner Devin Toner.

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Crumbs of comfort for Wales and Gatland? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Warren Gatland wants more of the same from Wales after defeat by Australia but without the mistakes.

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Shiny new kit but an England performance from the past? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As England win ugly in their autumn opener, Eddie Jones promises improvements on the performance against Argentina, writes Tom Fordyce.

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England win over Argentina a grindathon - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones labels his side's victory over Argentina 'a grindathon' after an unconvincing 21-8 win at Twickenham.

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Wales coach Warren Gatland says Jonathan Davies' injury 'does not look good' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies suffered an ankle in final move of the 29-21 defeat against Australia in Cardiff.

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Autumn international: England 21-8 Argentina highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A rusty England battle to a third win over Argentina in six months as they begin their autumn campaign in disjointed fashion with a 21-8 win at Twickenham.

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Record-breaking Ireland hammer South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland run in four tries in a convincing 38-3 win over South Africa in the first of their autumn internationals in Dublin.

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Wales v Australia: Kurtley Beale's 'ultimate steal' surprises hosts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kurtley Beale produces an "ultimate steal" to stun Wales and score Australia's fourth try at the Principality Stadium.

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We will be at our best against All Blacks - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend admits Scotland have much to work on in attack and defence after a narrow victory over Samoa.

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England 21-8 Argentina - It was a 'grindathon' against Pumas - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The England Coach believes that England ground out the win and says that Owen Farrell did a great job as the 'water boy' and will have to wait and see if he can get in to the team for the next game.

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Autumn international: Scotland 44-38 Samoa highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland withstand a second-half Samoan fightback to begin their trio of autumn internationals with a 44-38 win at Murrayfield.

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Scotland v Samoa: Stuart Hogg scores host's opening try inside two minutes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Stuart Hogg collects a Tommy Seymour kick to score Scotland's opening try against Samoa.

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Barbarians win their first ever women's game as they beat Munster in Limerick http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Barbarians triumph in the invitational club's first ever women's match as they defeat Munster 19-0 at Thomond Park.

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What to expect from four weeks of autumn Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland will take the measure of the southern hemisphere's finest in the autumn Tests.

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Ireland v South Africa: Rory Best to remain Ireland captain this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best will remain skipper Ireland this season before coach Joe Schmidt assesses his captaincy options for the 2019 World Cup.

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We will not let bankruptcy affect the team - Samoa team manager http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team manager Aloi Alesana says the off-field problems of the Samoan Rugby Union will not affect the team's performance against Scotland.

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Ticket cash split not the answer for Samoa - Agustin Pichot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A share of autumn international gate receipts is not the best way to solve the Samoan Rugby Union's financial problems says World Rugby's Agustin Pichot.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester and England centre opens up about moving from Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers and England centre Manu Tuilagi tells BBC Sport about moving to England from Samoa when he was 12.

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Scotland v Samoa: Ryan Wilson says visitors' crisis 'will make them stronger' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland number eight Ryan Wilson says Samoa's off-field problems could make them more dangerous opponents on Saturday.

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Adam Griggs appointed Ireland Women's coach until the end of the Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster Women's head coach Adam Griggs to take charge of the Ireland team in this season's Six Nations.

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'We must help ourselves' - why Pacific Island players are coming together to tackle mental health issues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The mental health issues suffered by players who come to Europe from the Pacific Islands can only be resolved by the players themselves, says former Wasps and Samoa lock Dan Leo.

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Scotland v Samoa: Gavin Hastings 'excited' by Gregor Townsend's Scots http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Hastins says Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is "very attack-oriented" and is eager to see them perform in the autumn Tests.

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Autumn international: England v Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Autumn Tests: England's NextGen - Underhill, Curry, Genge, Williams, Isiekwe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who are the fresh faces in the England squad hoping to play their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

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Autumn international: Wales v Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Autumn international: Scotland v Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland and Samoa at Murrayfield

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Eddie Jones - England heading in right direction ahead of autumn internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says England are heading in the right direction before they start their autumn internationals against Argentina.

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Tatafu Polota-Nau: Leicester Tigers sign Australia international hooker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester sign Australia international hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau on a two-and-a-half-year contract from December.

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Stockdale and Aki start for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale makes his first Ireland appearance on home soil against South Africa on Saturday in Dublin.

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Scotland v Samoa: Edinburgh prop Darryl Marfo to make debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh prop Darryl Marfo will make his Scotland debut against Samoa in Gregor Townsend's first home Test in charge.

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Dragons sign Wales-qualified Jarryd Sage from Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign 22-year-old Wales-qualified centre Jarryd Sage from South African Pro14 rivals Southern Kings.

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England v Argentina: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje rested for opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Henry Slade starts at inside centre for England against Argentina on Saturday, with Lions duo Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje rested.

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WRU chief: 'Limit subs' to cut rugby injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fewer replacements would force players to be "lighter and faster" if they had to play for longer.

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Test your knowledge of the autumn Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fancy yourself as a bit of a rugby union trivia star? Take our quiz to see what you know about past autumn Tests.

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Wales v Australia: Josh Navidi 'deserves' call - Martyn Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Martyn Williams assesses their back-row options amid injuries before Warren Gatland names his team to face Australia.

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Autumn Tests: Samoa rugby is bankrupt, says country's prime minster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before their Tests with Scotland and England this month, Samoan rugby is declared "bankrupt" by the nation's prime minister.

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Irish Rugby unhappy with World Cup selection process http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish rugby officials say their bid to host the 2023 contest has been assessed "unreasonably".

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Mum’s the tight-head, one daughter’s a loose-head, the other's a flanker and dad’s the coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V meets the Snapes, the Gwernyfed RFC stalwarts who could be the ultimate rugby family.

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Marland Yarde: No 'bad blood' with Harlequins after Sale move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Marland Yarde says he wants a fresh start after his mid-season move from Harlequins to Sale Sharks.

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'Wales will be same as ever - direct and physical' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia centre Tevita Kuridrani does not expect anything new from Wales in Saturday's Autumn Test.

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England release seven from squad before Argentina match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England release seven players back to their clubs before Saturday's international against Argentina at Twickenham.

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'Three days of feeling all right - then the symptoms hit' - Barclay's brain injury battle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay recounts his recovery from concussion and looks ahead to the autumn Tests.

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London Irish: Darren Dawidiuk receiving treatment for testicular cancer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish reveal that hooker Darren Dawidiuk is receiving treatment for testicular cancer.

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Autumn internationals: Bundee Aki is set to make debut for Ireland against South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bundee Aki is in line to make his Ireland debut against South Africa but Tommy O'Donnell is struggling with a shoulder injury.

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Sale boss Diamond charged over post-match comments http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is charged for comments made after his side's loss to Exeter Chiefs on 27 October.

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Leicester Tigers lose Tonga quartet Veainu, Kalamafoni, Mapapalangi and Pakalani http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester will be without Telusa Veainu and three other Tonga internationals for at least two Premiership matches.

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Autumn internationals: England players visit Argentine prison http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Chris Robshaw talks about the experience of going behind bars to visit a rugby team at a maximum security prison near Buenos Aires during their summer tour of Argentina.

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Neville to become first woman to referee men's European game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland captain Joy Neville is to become the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture in the Challenge Cup next month.

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Kurt Haupt: Worcester Warriors sign South African hooker on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors sign South African hooker Kurt Haupt as cover on a short-term deal.

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Mark Lambert: Harlequins prop elected Rugby Players' Association chairman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins prop Mark Lambert is elected chairman of the Rugby Players' Association, replacing Northampton's Christian Day.

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Tipuric and Webb fitness worries for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales give Justin Tipuric and Rhys Webb until Thursday to prove their fitness before naming side to play Australia.

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England and Wales' joint training session 'had a bit of an edge', says Neal Hatley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's joint training session with Wales had "a bit of an edge" and was "massively beneficial", says scrum coach Neal Hatley.

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Hogg wants 'new leaders' in Scotland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With several Scotland players missing the autumn Tests through injury, Stuart Hogg calls on his team-mates to take responsibility.

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Wales lock Jake Ball enjoys 'good battle' with England pack http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Jake Ball says the Wales pack enjoyed a worthwhile and competitive training session with their English counterparts in Bristol on Monday.

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Worcester Warriors: Up-for sale Premiership club will consider leaving city http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors will consider leaving the city - if it helps the proposed sale of the Premiership's bottom club.

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England aiming for best attack in world rugby - Youngs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England want to develop the best attacking game in world rugby, Ben Youngs tells the BBC Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

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Hooker Ford added to Scotland's injury list http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neil Cochrane, Rory Sutherland and Magnus Bradbury are called up to the Scotland squad as experienced hooker Ross Ford drops out.

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Highlights: Southern Kings 36-43 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster staged a second-half fight back to record a 43-36 Pro14 win over Southern Kings after trailing 22-10 at the break in Port Elizabeth.

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Bristol trio Rhodri Williams, Ryan Bevington and Jordan Williams join Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales caps Rhodri Williams and Ryan Bevington, plus Jordan Williams will join Dragons from Bristol for next season.

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Cardiff Blues: Three on shortlist to replace Danny Wilson as coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues draw-up a shortlist of three candidates to take over from Danny Wilson as head coach.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 37-8 Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights as Cardiff Blues move off the bottom of Conference A with a big win over Zebre in the Pro14.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Edinburgh 37-10 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights as Ospreys crumble in the Pro14 away to Edinburgh.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Munster 49-6 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights as Dragons suffer a heavy Pro14 defeat away to Munster in Cork.

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Autumn Tests: Fit-again Elliot Daly rejoins England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions winger Elliot Daly links up with the England squad for the autumn Tests after recovering from a knee injury.

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