Six key moments for England under Jones - and the ones to come http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relive the key moments in England's rise under Eddie Jones - and the ones they are set to face in the 2017 Six Nations.

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Kruis injury scare for England as Itoje set to start at blind-side http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock George Kruis will be examined on Wednesday after suffering a knee injury, while Maro Itoje is set to start on the blind-side.

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Six Nations: Ireland's CJ Stander ready for 'physical battle' against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland back-row CJ Stander is predicting a tough test in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Ben Marshall: Connacht forward forced to end career because of concussion injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forward Ben Marshall becomes the second Connacht player this season to end his career because of concussion.

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Paul John to leave Cardiff Blues for Hong Kong http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul John is to leave Cardiff Blues to become Hong Kong Sevens boss, succeeding fellow Welshman and current Fiji Sevens boss Gareth Baber.

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Women's Six Nations: Rowland Phillips explains Sian Williams omission http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rowland Phillips says omitting Sian Williams from his women's Six Nations squad underlines their strength.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Laidlaw certain Ireland will cope with Sexton injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Greig Laidlaw feels Six Nations opponents Ireland have enough quality in reserve to cope with Johnny Sexton's absence.

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Newport Gwent Dragons: Captain Lewis Evans signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons captain Lewis Evans signs new a Rodney Parade deal as he aims to end his career with Welsh region.

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TJ Ioane: Sale Sharks cleared in concussion protocol investigation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks are given the all clear after a review into their concussion protocols for an incident involving TJ Ioane.

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland include uncapped Ailsa Hughes for Scotland opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Tom Tierney picks uncapped scrum-half Ailsa Hughes for Friday's Six Nations opener against Scotland.

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Six Nations 2017: Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony out of Ireland's Scotland opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured duo Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday.

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Charteris adds to injury worries for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will be without Luke Charteris for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Sunday and Taulupe Faletau is a major doubt.

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Liam Williams: Scarlet should be full-back for Wales, says Gareth Thomas http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Grand Slam winning captain Gareth Thomas believes Liam Williams, not Leigh Halfpenny, should be full-back against Italy.

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Stuart Hogg looks ahead to 'tasty Six Nations' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is on track to making his 50th appearance for his country in this year's Six Nations.

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Tina Turner to Hollyoaks: Tackle our fiendish quiz http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Which former England player was in Hollyoaks? Who sang for Tina Turner and who was Hagrid? Take our testing rugby quiz...

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Ed Slater: Leicester Tigers lock handed two-week striking ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester lock Ed Slater is banned for two weeks by an independent panel for striking Glasgow prop Zander Fagerson.

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Scotland coach plays down comparisons to 1999 title winners http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Only a successful Six Nations will lend weight to comparisons between the current Scotland team and the title winners of 1999, says backs coach Jason O'Halloran.

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Six Nations: England's Joe Marler fit for opener with France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler is available to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday after making a quick return from a fractured leg.

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Exeter Chiefs wing Matt Jess says Jack Nowell shave pact aided injury rehab http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs wing Matt Jess says a no-shaving pact with team-mate Jack Nowell helped him through his rehab.

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Jack Nowell: England wing has rat-tail cut by Henry Slade after pact http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell has his rat-tail cut by Exeter team-mate Henry Slade after a pact with fellow Chiefs wing Matt Jess.

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Six Nations 2017: Sexton and O'Brien boost for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish pair Jonathan Sexton and Sean O'Brien are set to resume training after injury ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland.

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Scotland centre Alex Dunbar extends stay with Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar says it was an "easy" decision to sign a new deal with Glasgow Warriors until May 2019.

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Wales' Faletau faces Six Nations fitness test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Taulupe Faletau will have a fitness test on Wednesday to determine whether he is ready to face Italy on Sunday.

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Alapati Leiua: Wasps centre to join Bristol for next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Rugby sign Wasps' Samoa international centre Alapati Leiua on a deal starting from next season.

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Sport on the BBC: The best of this week's action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

This week's sport on the BBC includes the 2017 Six Nations, transfer deadline day, GB in the Davis Cup and NFL's Superbowl LI.

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Women's Six Nations: England's Danielle Waterman says rugby is 'an amazing sport for women' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Danielle Waterman encourages you to "challenge yourself to something you thought you never could do".

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Six Nations: Chief executive John Feehan rules out relegation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations chief executive John Feehan admits there is no immediate prospect of relegation from the tournament.

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Six Nations 2017: Rob Howley on his 'Kiwi' attitude and 'double rhino skin' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales interim coach Rob Howley says “there’s a bit of Kiwi in me” as he deflects criticism in the social media age.

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Newport pitch forces game to be abandoned early http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle seal victory against Newport Gwent Dragons in the Anglo-Welsh Cup despite the game ending early.

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World Sevens Series: James Botham makes debut for Wales Sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Botham makes first appearance for Wales Sevens at World Series in New Zealand, committing him to Wales for life.

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RFU Championship: What next for English rugby's troubled second tier? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Following London Welsh's liquidation and expulsion, BBC Sport assesses the state of English rugby's Championship.

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Phil Eggleshaw: Why I left professional rugby to start a family http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Championship rugby player Phil Eggleshaw gives his insight to the fraught life of an athlete in England's second tier.

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Six Nations: Anthony Watson an injury doubt for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Anthony Watson is a doubt for the Six Nations opener against France after suffering a hamstring strain.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Edinburgh move La Rochelle tie to Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh confirm that they will host European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final opponents La Rochelle at Murrayfield.

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Ospreys face uncertainty over European Challenge Cup quarter-final venue http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys may have to take their European Challenge Cup quarter-final away from the Liberty Stadium because of a fixture clash with Swansea City.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Rhys Webb says new faces can put pressure on stars http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb welcomes the uncapped players in Wales' Six Nations squad, saying they can challenge the established stars for places.

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Six Nations 2017: Sergio Parisse - the great carrying a nation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After winning only 17% of his Six Nations games Italy captain Sergio Parisse thought about calling it quits, but then Conor O'Shea came calling.

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Six Nations 2017: Closed stadium roof gives Wales 'advantage' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations chief John Feehan explains why Wales were denied permission to close the Principality Stadium roof during the tournament.

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Two Premiership rugby union players test positive for cocaine use http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union confirms two Premiership players tested positive for recreational drug use over the past two years.

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The big debates at the Six Nations launch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How will the 2017 Six Nations pan out with bonus points and new high tackle laws? BBC Wales Sport looks ahead.

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

Ulster pair Ilse Van Staden and Jemma Jackson are among five uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations.

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Biyi Alo: Worcester Warriors prop signs permanent deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Biyi Alo signs a permanent contract with Worcester Warriors after forcing his way into the Premiership side.

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Dylan Hartley feared his latest ban would cost him his England career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley feared that his latest ban would cost him his international career

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Leicester Tigers: Premiership club can win trophies this season - Simon Cohen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen says the club can win trophies this year despite their recent poor form.

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Exeter Chiefs: Tom O'Flaherty & Toby Salmon to join at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys winger Tom O'Flaherty and Rotherham second row Toby Salmon will join Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season.

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Hartley feared for England career after latest ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says he feared that his latest ban would cost him his international career.

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Six Nations: Eddie Jones - what has happened to his eye? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones reveals to journalists at the Six Nations media day how he injured his left eye.

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Greig Laidlaw laughs off suggestion he could be British and Irish Lions captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Greig Laidlaw laughs off suggestion that he could be the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of New Zealand.

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Sale Sharks: Mark Jennings worried for career over recent injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings speaks about his fears for his career because of almost four years of injury problems.

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Gary Gold: Worcester name ex-Bath boss as director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors appoint Gary Gold as director of rugby until the end of the season, with Carl Hogg staying head coach.

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Tyler Gendall: Harlequins sign Cornish Pirates prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign prop Tyler Gendall from Cornish Pirates on a deal until the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2017: Jonathan Sexton should be fit for Ireland - Joe Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt expects fly-half Jonathan Sexton to be fit for the Six Nations opener away to Scotland on 4 February.

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Dave Lewis: Exeter Chiefs scrum-half to miss rest of season with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Dave Lewis will miss the rest of the season after having an operation on a knee injury.

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Ryan Grant: Scotland prop joins Worcester Warriors from Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Scotland international loosehead prop Ryan Grant from Pro12 side Glasgow.

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Maxime Mermoz: Toulon and France centre agrees to join Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Leicester sign Toulon's French international centre Maxime Mermoz for the rest of the season.

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Six Nations 2017: Nigel Owens to advise Wales over high tackles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh referee Nigel Owens will advise Wales on high tackles before the 2017 Six Nations, says Rob Howley.

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Six Nations 2017: New captain Jones puts 'footprint' on Wales, says Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rob Howley says his new captain Alun Wyn Jones has already had a positive influence on the squad ahead of the Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2017: New Wales captain Jones says England the team to beat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones tells BBC Breakfast of his hopes for the 2017 Six Nations in which he rates England favourites.

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London Welsh "disappointed" with RFU decision to expel them from Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are "extremely disappointed" by the Rugby Football Union's decision to expel them from the Championship.

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Six Nations: Dylan Hartley confirmed as England captain for 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley is confirmed as England's captain for the Six Nations - two days after his six-week suspension for striking ends.

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Pro12: Flanker Nic Cudd signs Dragons contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Open-side flanker Nic Cudd will remain at Newport Gwent Dragons until at least 2019 after signing a fresh deal.

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Autumn internationals 2017: Scotland host Samoa, New Zealand & Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will host reigning world champions New Zealand, Samoa and Australia in November's autumn internationals.

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Henry Trinder: Gloucester centre to make long-awaited return from injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Henry Trinder is to return for Gloucester on Friday in the Anglo-Welsh Cup after undergoing knee surgery in June.

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London Welsh: RFU refuses permission for Exiles to stay in Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Welsh are refused permission to continue playing in the Championship by the Rugby Football Union.

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Charlie Amesbury: Bristol winger to leave at end of season ahead of 2017 Varsity match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol winger Charlie Amesbury is to leave professional rugby at the end of the season to captain Cambridge University.

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Henry Thomas: Bath tight-head prop signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured England tight-head prop Henry Thomas signs a new three-year contract with Premiership club Bath.

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Six Nations 2016: Scotland depth 'best I've seen' - Ben Toolis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Ben Toolis says he 'can't blame himself' if he doesn't get picked for Scotland given the current squad strength.

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Ed Slater: Leicester Tigers ban forward for striking opponent http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers suspend lock Ed Slater for striking an opponent during Saturday's Champions Cup against Glasgow.

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Pro12: Scarlets flanker Will Boyde signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Open-side Will Boyde signs a fresh Scarlets deal, saying "it's going to be the best place for me to continue my development".

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Six Nations 2017: England wait on James Haskell & Jack Clifford check-ups http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Haskell and Jack Clifford need medical checks before joining England's pre-Six Nations training camp in Portugal, the RFU says.

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'There comes a time to focus on yourself': Warburton on losing captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton says he is "more hungry" after losing the Wales captaincy and backs Alun Wyn Jones as a capable successor.

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England players warned over mobile phone use http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mobile phones are not good for sports people, England visual awareness coach Dr Sherylle Calder warns the squad.

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Cockerill 'enjoying every minute' at Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Consultant Richard Cockerill says he is relishing the opportunity to work with Toulon's squad after he joined the club from Leicester.

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Six Nations: Scotland boosted by European club success - Stuart Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Stuart Hogg believes Scotland can profit from Glasgow Warriors' success in Europe.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers at the 'bottom of the pit' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Tom Youngs says only hard work and a return to the basics will arrest Leicester Tigers' losing run.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales unsure if Taulupe Faletau will be fit for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau's recovery from injury is going well, but Wales do not know if he will be fit to face Italy in their Six Nations opener.

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James Haskell: There were times when I thought I was never going to recover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps flanker James Haskell admits he feared his career might have been over as he tried to regain fitness after a toe operation.

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London Welsh: Winding-up order for unpaid HMRC tax bill dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A winding up order issued against Championship strugglers London Welsh over an unpaid tax bill has been dismissed.

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Carlo Festuccia: Wasps re-sign Zebre & Italy hooker for rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps re-sign Zebre and Italy hooker Carlo Festuccia on a contract until the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2017: Uncapped Munster trio named in Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Munster brothers Niall and Rory Scannell, plus winger Andrew Conway, are named in a 40-man Ireland Six Nations squad.

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Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter blames 'baggage' on Clermont defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Baxter says some Exeter players were carrying "baggage" during their European Champions Cup defeat by Clermont.

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Glasgow boss Townsend relishing Saracens test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend is relishing the fresh challenge Saracens will pose his Glasgow side in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

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England captain Hartley 'improving tackling skills' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley is doing extra tackling practice to help prevent a recurrence of the red card that led to his current six-week ban.

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Saracens face Glasgow in Champions Cup quarter-finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens will host Glasgow, while Wasps visit Leinster in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup.

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Wales want roof closed in all Six Nations games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales ask organisers of rugby's Six Nations championship for permission to play all their home games under closed roof.

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

Team news as Zebre host Wasps in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stadio Lanfranchi-Parma (15:15 GMT).

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France centre Fofana ruled out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France centre Wesley Fofana will miss the Six Nations after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, according to his club Clermont Auvergne.

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European Challenge Cup: Stade Francais v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Stade Francais host Harlequins in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Jean Bouin (13:00 GMT).

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Townsend dismisses Murray complaints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend dismisses claims from Munster's Conor Murray that Glasgow used "dangerous tactics" to target the scrum-half.

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Dragons chief disappointed by County pitch criticism http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons chief Stuart Davies 'disappointed' at Newport County boss Graham Westley's Rodney Parade criticism.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Scarlets in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Saracens host Toulon in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Bath host Pau in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at the Recreation Ground (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Gloucester host Bayonne in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingsholm (20:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Clermont-Auvergne host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel Michelin (13:00 GMT).

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European Champions Cup Pool 5: Ulster v Bordeaux-Begles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Tommy Bowe is recalled by Ulster for the Saturday's final European Champions Cup pool match against Bordeaux-Begles.

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

Ronan O'Mahony comes in for the injured Keith Earls as already-qualified Munster play Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup.

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European Champions Cup: Saracens, Exeter, Glasgow & Wasps eye quarter-finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

European Champions Cup holders Saracens host Toulon, as Glasgow face Leicester, Wasps travel to Zebre and Exeter play Clermont.

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Champions Cup: Connacht make five changes for Toulouse http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The return of fly-half Jack Carty is one of five Connacht changes for their crucial Champions Cup game against Toulouse.

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European Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Ospreys in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingston Park (17:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Enisei-STM http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Enisei-STM in Saturday's final European Challenge Cup pool game at Sixways (14:00 GMT).

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Eddie Jones: England lack leaders because modern players are too 'sheltered' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes modern players are too 'sheltered' - causing a potential leadership drought in the national team in future.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (17:30 GMT).

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Scotland recall Jade Konkel after injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's first full-time female professional Jade Konkel is in Scotland Women's Six Nations squad after returning from injury.

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Glasgow Warriors make move for Scotland centre Huw Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors are to offer a contract to Scotland centre Huw Jones as the club also pursues a deal for Bath fly-half Adam Hastings.

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Ed Slater: Leicester Tigers players must take responsibility and be more accountable http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers players have let themselves down and must take responsibility for their poor form, says lock Ed Slater.

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Major blow for Scotland as prop Nel ruled out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland suffer a Six Nations blow as prop WP Nel is ruled out of the campaign because of a neck injury.

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Jack Maunder: Exeter Chiefs scrum-half adapting well to pace of top flight http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's teenage scrum-half Jack Maunder says he is adapting well to the pace of top-flight rugby.

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

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

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Six Nations 2017: England squad includes uncapped trio http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England name three uncapped players in their Six Nations squad and also recall Maro Itoje and James Haskell after injury.

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Botham's grandson gets Wales Sevens call up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eighteen-year-old James Botham and Elliot Frewen earn Wales Sevens call-ups for the World Rugby series in Wellington.

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Pro12: Lock Franco van der Merwe to leave Ulster for Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues sign South Africa lock Franco van der Merwe after three seasons with Ulster.

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New tackle laws may restrict Pacific players, says former Samoa captain Dan Leo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New tackle laws may restrict opportunities for Pacific Island rugby players, according to former Samoa captain Dan Leo.

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Tom Arscott: Sale Sharks winger sacked over team information leak to Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sack winger Tom Arscott after he leaks confidential team information to Bristol before their Premiership game.

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Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Timisoara Saracens (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh make six changes for Friday's Challenge Cup meeting with Timisoara Saracens as the hosts move to new home Myreside.

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European Champions Cup: Castres v Leinster (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make three changes to their starting team for Friday's European Champions Cup game against Castres.

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Maxime Mermoz: Leicester Tigers keen to sign France centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers are keen on signing France international centre Maxime Mermoz on a deal until the end of the season.

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O'Connell joins BBC's extensive Six Nations coverage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Follow all the action from the 2017 Six Nations Championship on BBC television, radio and online - including seven games live on TV.

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Gloucester: Gareth Evans forwards agrees new deal with Premiership side http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester forward Gareth Evans signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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RFU may impose five-year residency rule if World Rugby fails to http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU may impose a five-year residency rule on England if World Rugby fails to increase the existing eligibility level.

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Rugby concussions: RFU head of medicine defends HIA process http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union's head of medicine says 98.5% of concussions and suspected concussions were treated correctly last season.

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Conor Murray: Munster star insists he didn't lose consciousness in Glasgow game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Conor Murray insists he wasn't briefly knocked out during Munster's European Champions Cup wins over Glasgow last weekend.

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Thyer leaves hospital after delayed concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues say prop Brad Thyer was hospitalised for four nights with concussion, but has since been discharged.

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Alec Hepburn: Exeter's England Saxons prop to miss much of 2017 with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's England Saxons prop Alec Hepburn could be out for 10 months after injuring his knee ligaments in training.

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Gavin Cattle and Alan Paver: Cornish Pirates coaches agree new deals until May 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates coaches Alan Paver and Gavin Cattle sign new contracts at the Championship club.

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Rio Sevens gold coach Ben Ryan joins Welsh Rugby Union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Englishman Ben Ryan, who guided Fiji to Rio Olympics Sevens gold, has joined the Welsh Rugby Union as a consultant.

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Six Nations 2017: Bonus points will encourage Wales attack - Rob Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Rob Howley says the introduction of bonus points will play a part in his team's approach during the Six Nations.

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Concussion 'accounts for 25% of Premiership match injuries' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Concussion remains the most commonly reported match injury in the Premiership, accounting for approximately 25% of the total.

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Four newcomers in England's Women's Six Nations squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women head coach Simon Middleton includes four new faces in his 33-player squad for the Six Nations.

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Aaron Cruden: New Zealand fly-half to join Montpellier in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden is to join Montpellier on a three-year contract at the end of the Super Rugby season.

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Cotter to name Scotland Six Nations squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vern Cotter will name the squad for his final Six Nations championship as Scotland head coach on Wednesday.

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Sam Warburton may be on Wales bench for Six Nations, says Martyn Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Martyn Williams believes flanker Sam Warburton is likely to start the Six Nations on the bench.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales' captain for the 2017 Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport profiles Alun Wyn Jones - Wales' captain for the 2017 Six Nations.

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Nick De Luca: Wasps' former Scotland centre to retire from playing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Scotland centre Nick de Luca will retire from playing this summer and become director of rugby at Uppingham School.

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Tom Arscott: Sale Sharks player met brother before Bristol Premiership match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Tom Arscott met Bristol back and brother Luke Arscott before their game on 1 January, says Bristol coach Mark Tainton.

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Calum Clark: Saracens to sign Northampton Saints flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens agree a deal to sign flanker Calum Clark from fellow Premiership side Northampton Saints this summer.

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Ethan Waller: Worcester Warriors sign Northampton Saints prop for 2017-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Northampton Saints loosehead prop Ethan Waller for the 2017-18 season.

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Jones succeeds Warburton as Wales captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Alun Wyn Jones takes over from Sam Warburton as Wales captain for the 2017 Six Nations.

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Jack Nowell: British and Irish Lions call a possibility, says Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell has the ability to be selected for the British and Irish Lions, says Exeter head coach Rob Baxter.

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Dylan Hartley: Eddie Jones confident England captain will be fit for the Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes Dylan Hartley will be fit to captain England in the Six Nations after his six-week ban.

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Sale Sharks report two players to RFU over Bristol information leaks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU confirm they are investigating a complaint from Sale over a leak of team information before a game with Bristol.

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'Warburton still important for Wales even if no longer captain' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Lloyd Williams says Sam Warburton will be integral to Wales in the Six Nations whether or not he is captain.

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WP Nel: Edinburgh hold 'positive' talks over Scotland prop's future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh hope to retain Scotland prop WP Nel, and expect to decide on coach Duncan Hodge's future by the end of the season.

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Champions Cup: Sale Sharks boss annoyed by sin-bin decision at Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale boss Steve Diamond criticises the officiating in their loss at Toulon after Kieran Longbottom's yellow card.

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Bath: Ross Batty and Max Lahiff extend contracts with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross Batty and Max Lahiff sign extended contracts with Premiership club Bath for a further two campaigns.

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2017 Six Nations: BBC's Six Nations trail http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the BBC's Six Nations trail, where each country's arguments will be settled on the pitch.

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Six Nations: Ireland hooker Sean Cronin out with hamstring injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland hooker Sean Cronin is expected to miss the Six Nations Championship because of a hamstring injury.

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Ulster sign Springbok Arno Botha and Connacht scrum-half John Cooney http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African forward Arno Botha joins Ulster on a two-year deal while Connacht scrum-half John Cooney replaces Ruan Pienaar.

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Rugby union: Verbal abuse of officials increasing at grassroots, RFU says http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Verbal abuse of officials is increasing at grassroots levels of the game, the Rugby Football Union warns.

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Will Chudley: Exeter scrum-half out for two months with chest injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Chudley is out for two months after suffering a chest injury.

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Stephen Ferris questions Tommy Bowe's omission from Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris has criticised Tommy Bowe's exclusion from the squad in Sunday's European Champions Cup defeat at Exeter.

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Hughes feared retirement over concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons three-quarter Adam Hughes is "relieved" at his return after fearing retirement during a five-month concussion break.

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Keelan Giles: Ospreys winger a Wales Six Nations injury worry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Keelan Giles is an injury worry for Wales after limping out of the Ospreys' Challenge Cup victory over Lyon.

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Munster face review over Murray head injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster face a review over their management of Conor Murray's head injury in the European Champions Cup victory over Glasgow.

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Mastermind: Wales rugby legend Adam Jones appears on BBC quiz show http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Wales rugby legend Adam Jones take his place in the famous black chair as he appears on the classic BBC quiz show, Mastermind.

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

WP Nel returns from a three-month absence as Edinburgh travel to face Harlequins in European Challenge Cup pool five.

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European Champions Cup: RC Toulon v Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Toulon host Sale in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Felix Mayol (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news and match details as French side Pau host Cardiff Blues in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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Pro12: Ospreys v Lyon (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match details as Ospreys host French side Lyon in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on Sunday.

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European Champions Cup: Connacht v Zebre (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht welcome back captain John Muldoon for their Champions Cup match at home to Zebre on Saturday.

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European Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v Castres Olympique http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Castres in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Wasps host Toulouse in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Racing 92 host Leicester in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Yves-Du-Manoir (19:45 GMT).

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TJ Ioane: Sale Sharks concussion protocol at Harlequins to be investigated http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale are being investigated for a potential breach in their concussion management protocol during an incident involving TJ Ioane.

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European Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Ulster Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Munster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter Murchie makes way for full-back Stuart Hogg as Gregor Townsend names his Glasgow Warriors team to play Munster.

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

Team news and preview of Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup tie between Scarlets and Saracens at Parc y Scarlets.

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Will Collier and Nick Evans add to Harlequins injury list http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins prop Will Collier will be out for two months with an ankle injury, while Nick Evans has fractured his wrist.

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European Challenge Cup: Benetton Treviso v Gloucester Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton Treviso host Gloucester in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (14:00 GMT).

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Matt Kvesic: Exeter signing will 'kick on' with Chiefs - Rob Hunter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Kvesic's move to Exeter will improve him as a player, according to Chiefs' forwards coach Rob Hunter.

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Williams back for Wales Women in warm-up against Spain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After facing Wales Women for UK Armed Forces in November, flanker Sian Williams is back for her country against Spain on Saturday.

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Leinster's O'Brien to miss Montpellier game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien is left out of Leinster's squad for the European Champions Cup game against Montpellier but Johnny Sexton will start.

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

Team details and preview as Newport Gwent Dragons and Enisei-STM meet in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on Friday.

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

Team news as Bristol host Bath in Friday's Challenge Cup fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

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Matt Garvey: Bath forward to have surgery after injuring neck http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath forward Matt Garvey is to be sidelined for "a little while" as he needs to undergo surgery after injuring his neck.

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European Challenge Cup: Grenoble v Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Grenoble host Newcastle in Friday's Challenge Cup fixture at Stade des Alpes (18:00 GMT).

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Matt Kvesic: Exeter Chiefs sign Gloucester forward for 2017-18 Premiership season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's England forward Matt Kvesic signs for Premiership rivals Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.

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Watch: Warburton's reign as Wales captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before the Six Nations, BBC Wales Sport looks back on Sam Warburton's reign as Wales captain with Alun Wyn Jones set to take over as skipper for the 2017 tournament.

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Haskell to miss Toulouse game after concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' England flanker James Haskell will miss Saturday's European Champions Cup game with Toulouse after suffering concussion.

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Peter Betham heads quartet of Leicester Tigers to sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia international winger Peter Betham is one of a quartet of Leicester Tigers players who have signed new contracts.

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Welsh rugby player receives a four-year ban for doping violation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby union player Kurt Clabby is suspended for four years after missing a drugs test.

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Sam Underhill: Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder excited by signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder looks forward to working with "exciting talent" Sam Underhill.

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Worcester Warriors: Carl Hogg to be more involved in European tie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester head coach Carl Hogg will be more involved in Saturday's Challenge Cup tie than earlier games.

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Jersey Reds: Championship club aim to buy ground back by 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey Reds chairman Mark Morgan hopes the club will be able to buy back their ground within three years.

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Tim Swinson: Glasgow Warriors lock signs new deal until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced Scotland lock Tim Swinson signs a new deal to stay at Glasgow Warriors until May 2020.

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Sam Warburton: Wales captain 'close to stepping down' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton is close to stepping down as Wales captain after six years in the role.

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Owen Williams: Leicester fly-half to join Gloucester for 2017/18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign fly-half Owen Williams from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers for next season.

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Joe Marler: England and Harlequins prop a doubt for early Six Nations games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler fractures his lower leg and is set to miss the start of the Six Nations in February.

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Sam Underhill: Bath set to sign Ospreys openside flanker at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath are set to sign England-qualified openside flanker Sam Underhill from Welsh region Ospreys.

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Saracens' Brad Barritt suspended for dangerous tackle but Richard Barrington cleared http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens captain Brad Barritt is suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Exeter's Geoff Parling.

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George Ford: Sale Sharks waiting on Bath and England fly-half over move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale boss Steve Diamond says they are yet to speak to England and Bath fly-half George Ford over a potential move.

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Ulster's Chris Henry signs new two-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-row forward Chris Henry signs a new two-year contract which keeps him at Ulster until June 2019.

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Dave Pearson: Rugby players 'need more protection', says ex-referee http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former referee Dave Pearson defends World Rugby's new tackle sanctions, saying modern players are in increasing need of protection.

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Fraser Balmain: Gloucester secure Leicester prop's signature from 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers prop Fraser Balmain agrees a deal to join Gloucester next season.

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Eddie Jones and Ben Ryan win Rugby Union Writers' Club awards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones wins the Rugby Union Writers' Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award, while Ben Ryan is also honoured.

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Referee Nigel Owens urges 'empathy' over new rules http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup final referee Nigel Owens urges "empathy" from fellow officials over new rules for high tackles after weekend controversy.

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Priestland did not consider Wales rules before re-signing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Priestland says Wales' wildcard selection rules played no part in his decision to sign a new contract with Bath.

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Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt: Saracens pair cited for tackle on Geoff Parling http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens pair Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt could face bans for a dangerous tackle on Exeter lock Geoff Parling.

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George North: Northampton Saints treatment of wing 'disappoints' World Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby is "disappointed" by Northampton's failure to treat George North's most recent head injury "appropriately".

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Alby Mathewson: Bristol sign New Zealand international scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol sign New Zealand international scrum-half Alby Mathewson on a deal until the end of the season.

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Chris Robshaw: Harlequins flanker out of England's Six Nations campaign http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw will miss England's 2017 Six Nations campaign with a shoulder injury.

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Liam Williams: Saracens sign Wales back for 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Wales international back Liam Williams from Scarlets on a three-year deal from the 2017-18 season.

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Dragons face fixture clash with Newport County http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport County confirm they are trying to resolve a home fixture clash in May with fellow Rodney Parade tenants, rugby's Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Jonathan Davies: Referees going crazy over new high tackle rules http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Inexperienced referees are going "beserk" in imposing yellow cards after new rules were introduced at the start of 2017, says Jonathan Davies.

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James Haskell: Wasps boss jokes about 35-second return by England flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps boss Dai Young jokes about James Haskell's "outstanding" performance after he lasts less than a minute on his return.

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Rob Davies: from rugby to Rio gold http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V meets Rob Davies MBE, the prop who broke his neck playing for Brecon and went on to win table tennis gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Champions Cup hopes in Glasgow Warriors' hands - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Glasgow are in control of their Champions Cup destiny despite being displaced at the top of Pool One by Munster.

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Pro12 highlights: Glasgow Warriors 29-15 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Glasgow Warriors regain fourth place in the Pro12 with a 29-15 win over Cardiff Blues.

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Pro12 highlights: Ospreys 29-7 Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Ospreys go to the top of the Pro12 with a bonus-point win over Connacht.

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Mark McCall: High tackle guidelines will see more sent off for 'accidental' challenges http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall fears more matches will red cards as referees begin to interpret new guidance on high tackles.

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Chris Gibbes: Ospreys forwards coach to leave for Wellington Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys forwards coach Chris Gibbes will leave at the end of the season to become head coach of the Wellington Lions.

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

Team news and match details as Ospreys host reigning champions Connacht in the Pro12 on Saturday.

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Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match details as Glasgow Warriors host Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 on Saturday.

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Pro12 highlights: Scarlets 16-13 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Scarlets consolidate their place in the Pro12's top four with a controversial win over play-off rivals Ulster.

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Richard Cockerill: Former Leicester Tigers boss joins Toulon as consultant http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill joins French Top 14 side Toulon as a consultant.

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

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

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Munster aim to honour Foley in rearranged Racing game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster will aim to honour the memory of Anthony Foley in Saturday's rearranged European Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Paris.

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Premiership bosses more vulnerable to sackings, says Rugby Coaches Association http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The recent spike in Premiership sackings shows a "worrying trend", according to the Rugby Coaches Association.

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Newport Gwent Dragons 'should move' if new investors wish - Michael Owen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons should move within Wales if investment is available, says ex-player and former Wales captain Michael Owen.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Wasps host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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Bath: Rhys Priestland, Max Clark and Tom Homer sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international fly-half Rhys Priestland is one of three players to sign a new contract at Premiership club Bath.

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Chris Robshaw: Harlequins' England flanker could miss Six Nations with shoulder injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw is to see a specialist about a shoulder injury which could keep him out of the Six Nations.

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WRU chief expects Gatland to return to Wales role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU boss Martyn Phillips expects Warren Gatland to return to his Wales role after the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand.

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Denny Solomona: Castleford Tigers to seek £500,000 compensation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Castleford Tigers will claim they should receive £500,000 in compensation after winger Denny Solomona walked out on the club to join Sale Sharks.

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Glasgow Warriors: Tommy Seymour, Peter Horne & Tim Swinson set to stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow are set to re-sign Scotland wing Tommy Seymour, centre Peter Horne and lock Tim Swinson, BBC Scotland learns.

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David Ribbans: Western Stormers lock joins Northampton Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Northampton Saints sign lock David Ribbans from South African Super Rugby club Western Stormers.

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WRU says it will consider taking over 'difficult' Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chief executive, Martyn Phillips says the game's governing body may take over the Dragons if outside investment is not forthcoming at the region.

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Leigh Halfpenny: WRU makes 'best offer it can' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny has been made "the best offer" the WRU can afford in a bid to bring him back to Wales from France.

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Christian Day: Rugby Players' Association chairman criticises tackling laws change http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Players' Association chairman Christian Day criticises recent changes to rules over high tackles.

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Newport Gwent Dragons v Treviso (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Pro12 strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons and Treviso meet at Rodney Parade on Friday.

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Sexton fit to face Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton returns from injury to captain Leinster in their Pro12 game against Zebre at the RDS on Friday night.

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

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

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Ulster welcome back four internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview of Scarlets v Ulster in the Pro12 at Parc y Scarlets, followed by live coverage.

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Mohed Altrad: Gloucester takeover decision 'within two weeks', says Stephen Vaughan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan says a decision over Mohed Altrad's takeover bid may come "within two weeks".

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Mike Blair keen for more Glasgow players to sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Mike Blair believes it is vital the Pro12 club sign up more of their squad on new contracts.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers captain denies reports of Richard Cockerill revolt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs denies reports that a player revolt was the reason for Richard Cockerill's dismissal.

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Ruan Pienaar: Scrum-half to see specialist as struggling Ulster suffer injury blows http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Struggling Ulster are dealt a series of injury blows which include Ruan Pienaar being ruled out of Friday's game against the Scarlets.

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Wing DTH van der Merwe to leave Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Canada wing DTH van der Merwe to is leave Scarlets at the end of the 2016-17 season, head coach Wayne Pivac confirms.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers and England centre out for rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers and England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the rest of the season after suffering knee ligament damage.

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Tusi Pisi: Bristol centre handed two-week ban for aerial tackle against Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol centre Tusi Pisi is given a two-week suspension for his aerial tackle on Worcester stand-off Jamie Shillcock.

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Dylan Hartley will captain England for Six Nations if fit - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says that Dylan Hartley will "100%" captain England for the 2017 Six Nations as long as he is fit to play.

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Eddie Jones open to Richard Cockerill joining England set-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he is open to the possibility of sacked Leicester boss Richard Cockerill joining England's coaching set-up.

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Racing to take action against Goosen over retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Racing 92 are taking legal action against Johan Goosen after the player quit the French club to return to South Africa and change career.

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Glasgow Warriors' Ryan Grant and Sila Puafisi to make Brive switch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Ryan Grant joins Brive on loan, with fellow prop Sila Puafisi to join the French Top 14 club next season.

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Ireland's Dillane could miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht lock Ultan Dillane could miss the early part of Ireland's Six Nations campaign because of an ankle injury.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath and Wales number eight suffers knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after suffering a knee injury.

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Brian Alainu'uese: Glasgow Warriors lock cited for alleged charge against Treviso http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Brian Alainu'uese is cited for an alleged charge in last week's win over Benetton Treviso.

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Wales lock Ball 'a man on a mission' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says Jake Ball is a "man on a mission" for a Wales recall after a disappointing autumn.

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Pro12 highlights - Scarlets 15-10 Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scarlets complete the double over Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues at Parc y Scarlets on New Year's Day.

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Pro12 Highlights: Dragons 0-10 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ospreys ground out a victory over Newport Gwent Dragons on a muddy Rodney Parade pitch on New Year's Day.

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Chris Sandow: Former Warrington player charged with public nuisance in Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Warrington half-back Chris Sandow is charged with public nuisance in Australia after allegedly fighting in the street.

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Richard Cockerill: Leicester Tigers part company with director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers part company with long-serving director of rugby Richard Cockerill.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers wait on England centre's knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester will find out the extent of a knee injury suffered by England centre Manu Tuilagi in the next 48 hours.

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