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

Team news as Gloucester host Cardiff Blues in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingsholm (kick-off 20:05 BST).

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

Conor Murray is among five Ireland players back for Munster's European Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse.

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

Team news as Bath host CA Brive in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at The Recreation Ground (12:45 BST).

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Sale Sharks: Identical twins Ben and Tom Curry on breaking into first team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC North West Tonight meets Sale Sharks' identical twin brothers Ben and Tom Curry to discuss breaking into the first team.

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

Team news as Leinster host Wasps in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 15:15 BST).

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Bob Casey: London Irish chief executive to leave at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish chief executive and former captain Bob Casey is leaving the club at the end of the season.

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

Saracens are unchanged while Glasgow recall nine Scotland internationals for their European Champions Cup quarter-final.

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James Craig: Northampton Saints forward signs new deal along with academy players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton forward James Craig signs a new contract with the club, with 10 academy players also agreeing extended deals.

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Guscott's European Champions Cup game-breakers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath, England and British and Irish Lions centre Jeremy Guscott picks out the potential match-winners in this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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Six Nations: Scotland will not agree to six-week tournament - Mark Dodson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plans for a six-week Six Nations are a "dangerous step" for player welfare, says Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson.

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Tim Swinson: Glasgow Warriors lock banned for four weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow lock Tim Swinson will miss Sunday's Champions Cup tie with Saracens after his red card against Connacht is upheld.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v La Rochelle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh host La Rochelle in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Murrayfield (20:00 BST).

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George Perkins and Ehize Ehizode: Bristol add duo plus skills coach Bruce Reihan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens winger George Perkins, Wasps lock Ehize Ehizode and Bordeaux skills coach Bruce Reihana are moving to Bristol.

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Paul van Zandvliet: Ex-Newcastle prop honoured by Rugby Players' Association http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Newcastle prop Paul van Zandvliet will receive the RPA's Blyth Spirit prize, recognising bravery in the face of adversity.

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'Very good chance' Lancaster will stay at Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster says there is 'a very good chance' he could stay at Leinster beyond the end of this season.

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Matt Garvey: Bath forward signs new contract at Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath forward Matt Garvey signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Jack Cobden: Former England junior winger targets World Cup 2019 place for Romania http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How ex-England junior international Jack Cobden made his Romania debut on the day former team-mates won the Six Nations.

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I'll always want to play for England - France-bound Ashton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton says he still has a "burning desire" to play for England but decided after his ban for biting that it was time to move to France.

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No rugby at Rodney Parade would be a 'travesty' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Newport RFC captain Simon Raiwalui says having no rugby at Rodney Parade would be a "travesty".

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Yoann Maestri: France lock fined for comments after Wales win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's Yoann Maestri is fined £26,000 after a misconduct charge for comments made about referee Wayne Barnes after beating Wales.

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Justin Tipuric: Ospreys flanker relishing first European knockout match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric relishing first European knockout match as Ospreys prepare to face Stade Francais in Cardiff.

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Ryan Bower: Worcester Warriors prop signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors loosehead prop Ryan Bower signs a contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Lions need 'all-out attack' to beat New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth believes Warren Gatland's Lions should tour New Zealand 'looking to run the All Blacks off their feet'.

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Michele Rizzo: Leicester Tigers prop signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy international prop Michele Rizzo agrees a new contract with Leicester Tigers.

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Merthyr rugby players 'burnt by Pontypridd 3G pitch' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby coach posts photographs on Twitter of burns his players received on an artificial pitch.

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Sale wing Solomona says he wants to play for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona declares himself available for England after completing his three-year residency.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Sam Warburton not thinking about captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton is flattered to be suggested as a potential British and Irish Lions captain, but says his focus is making the squad.

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Glasgow Warriors embrace Saracens challenge, says McFarland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan McFarland says Glasgow Warriors are "not afraid" as they prepare to face defending European champions Saracens.

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Greig Laidlaw targets return for Australia summer tour after ankle surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw hopes to return within four weeks ahead of the summer tour of Australia as he recovers from ankle surgery.

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Johnny Sexton: Leinster will 'manage' fly-half's game time before Lions Tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster says Johnny Sexton's game time will be managed in advance of the Lions tour.

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New Zealand fans offer Lions fans free accommodation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions fans travelling to New Zealand later this year are being offered free accommodation by local fans.

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Watch: Scrum V goes behind the scenes with Shane Williams and Amman United http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams is set for an emotional return to the Principality Stadium with home club Amman United.

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Ulster prop Ah You faces panel after red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster prop Rodney Ah You will appear before a disciplinary panel following his red card in the Pro12 win over the Dragons.

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Josh Lewis: Bath sign Ebbw Vale fly-half ahead of 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign fly-half Josh Lewis from Welsh Premiership side Ebbw Vale ahead of 2017-18 on an undisclosed-length deal.

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Bryce Heem: Worcester Warriors winger given two-match ban for aerial tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors winger Bryce Heem is banned for two matches for an aerial tackle on Willie Le Roux of Wasps.

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Shane Williams: 'I was as nervous playing for Amman as Wales' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary wing Shane Williams says he was as nervous turning out for village side Amman United as he was playing for Wales in the Six Nations.

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Jack Lam and Siale Piutau sign Bristol deals ahead of next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol back row Jack Lam signs an extended deal with the club until 2019, while Tonga centre Siale Piutau also returns.

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Mark Bennett joining RFU from Bristol and will be replaced by Connacht's Paul Bunce http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU appoint Bristol's Mark Bennett as head of sports science, with Connacht's Paul Bunce replacing him.

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Rob Baxter says Exeter Chiefs need rest after 'kick in backside' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says his side need their weekend off to celebrate the results they have had this season.

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Jim Mallinder: Northampton Saints boss 'realistic' about play-off chances http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says they are targeting a top-six finish after losing to Leicester Tigers.

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Davies to meet Newport rugby supporters over proposed takeover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport rugby fans are set to meet Newport Gwent Dragons chief executive Stuart Davies on Monday to discuss the WRU's proposed takeover.

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'Beating cancer inspired me to become rugby referee' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Caris Hedd Bowen was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, but the Pembrey mum beat the disease and tells Scrum V it inspired her to become a rugby referee.

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Eddie Butler looks back and assesses Wales' Six Nations campaign http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V: Eddie Butler looks back and assesses Wales' Six Nations campaign (UK only).

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Tomas Francis: Cardiff Blues look to sign prop from Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues look to sign Tomas Francis for the start of next term on dual contract with Welsh Rugby Union.

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Pro12 highlights: Benetton Treviso 13-5 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Ospreys suffer a shock defeat by Treviso in Italy.

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Chris Robshaw: John Kingston says ex-England captain can make Lions tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw can make the British and Irish Lions tour despite a 12-week injury lay-off, says club coach John Kingston.

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Chris Booy: Bristol will 'walk promotion' if relegated from Premiership, says chairman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Bristol will "walk promotion" next year if they are relegated this term, the club chairman says.

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Pro12: Ulster beat Dragons to stay in play-off contention http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster continue their push for a place in the Pro12 play-offs with a 27-17 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

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Six Nations: Plans to reduce tournament to six weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations will be played over six weeks, reduced from seven, under plans by the Rugby Football Union.

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Wales legend Williams one win away from Cardiff final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Shane Williams one game away from Principality Stadium final after being named on bench by Amman United.

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Sami Mavinga: Newcastle Falcons signing from Lyon excites Dean Richards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lyon prop Sami Mavinga can be a "destructive" signing for Newcastle Falcons, says director of rugby Dean Richards.

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Pro12: Zebre v Munster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as bottom club Zebre host third-placed Munster in the Pro12 on Saturday.

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

Team details and match preview as the Ospreys travel to Italy looking to keep the pressure on Leinster at the top of the table.

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British & Irish Lions: Jamie Heaslip & Rob Kearney suffer injury setbacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip's chances of being in the British and Irish Lions squad are placed in doubt as both have minor surgery.

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Premiership & Pro12: Team news & previews for weekend's matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news for this weekend's 12 matches in the Premiership & Pro12.

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

Team details and match preview as Pro12 leaders Leinster host eighth-place Cardiff Blues in Dublin on Saturday.

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Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Connacht - Scotland stars return for Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland players Stuart Hogg, Ali Price and Finn Russell return to the Glasgow Warriors line-up to face Connacht on Saturday in the Pro12.

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Wasps host Worcester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (14:30 BST).

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Bristol host local rivals Gloucester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

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Auckland to host Tonga v Wales Test in June http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Test match against Tonga will take place in Auckland the day before the Lions tourists face Maori All Blacks.

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Pro12: Newport Gwent Dragons v Ulster (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ulster continue their Pro12 title bid at Welsh strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday.

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Six Nations: Scotland's Stuart Hogg voted player of the championship again http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg wins the public vote for Six Nations player of the championship for the second year running.

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George North: Wales wing 'disappointed' no action taken over alleged bite http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints wing George North says he was disappointed no action was taken over an alleged bite on him in Wales' Six Nations defeat against France.

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Mark Jennings: Sale Sharks centre signs new two-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Jack Nowell: Exeter Chiefs wing targets Premiership top spot going into play-offs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Exeter wing Jack Nowell says his club side want to go into the Premiership play-offs top of the table.

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Michael Dowsett: Worcester Warriors scrum-half extends Sixways stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Australian-born England-qualified scrum-half Michael Dowsett on a full-time contract.

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North 'disappointed' at no action over alleged bite in Paris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North admits he is disappointed no action was taken over the alleged bite on him in Wales' Six Nations defeat against France.

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Newport Gwent Dragons: Welsh Rugby Union plans takeover by 1 July http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union confirms it intends to take "operational control" of Newport Gwent Dragons by 1 July.

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Luther Burrell: 'Dynamic' Northampton Saints ready for Leicester Tigers clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell says his side can make the Premiership top four if they beat Leicester Tigers.

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Danny Cipriani: England door open for every Wasps player under Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani says any in-form Wasps player has a chance of an England call-up under Eddie Jones.

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All Blacks will not face England until 2018 after Baa-Baas game is confirmed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will not face New Zealand until 2018 after the All Blacks are confirmed to face the Barbarians in November

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Rob Hawkins: Bristol hooker announces plan to retire for second time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol hooker Rob Hawkins is set to retire at the end of the season after a short-term deal at Ashton Gate

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Scotland prop Nel signs new contract at Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland tight-head prop Willem Nel commits to a new three-year contract extension at Edinburgh.

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George Nott: Sale Sharks forward signs five-year deal with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20 international forward George Nott signs a five-year deal with Premiership side Sale Sharks.

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Ugo Monye's sprinting claims supported by Sir Mo Farah http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Did Ugo Monye really run the 100m in 10.6 seconds? Sir Mo Farah vouches for his old friend.

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British & Irish Lions: England's Eddie Jones suggests four-man plan for Lions captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says the British and Irish Lions should name four captains - one from each of their four national teams.

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Patchell set for Scarlets return after three months out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell is set to return after a three-month injury absence when Scarlets host Edinburgh on Friday.

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Ireland's Dillane a doubt for Japan tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lock Ultan Dillane could miss the tour to Japan after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.

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Welsh Rugby Union to take over Newport Gwent Dragons and Rodney Parade http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union is set to outline plans for takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons and the region's Rodney Parade ground.

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Dave Foley: Munster lock set for move to French club Pau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster second-row Dave Foley is leaving to join French side Pau at the end of the season.

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Sale Sharks: Marc Jones and Will Cliff re-sign on two-year deals for Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks re-sign hooker Marc Jones and scrum-half Will Cliff on two-year contracts from Premiership rivals Bristol.

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Leicester Tigers: Aaron Mauger devastated by decision to appoint Matt O'Connor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Aaron Mauger is "devastated" by Leicester's decision to overlook him in favour of Matt O'Connor as their new head coach.

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Joe Taufete'e: Worcester Warriors' USA hooker signs extended deal at Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' USA international hooker Joe Taufete'e signs an extended, undisclosed-length deal at Sixways.

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Scotland centre Jones out for months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones faces a lengthy injury lay-off after tearing a hamstring in the Six Nations victory over Italy.

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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 Premier League football, BBL Championship basketball and the return of Formula 1.

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London Irish to continue playing in Reading in 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish will keep playing at Reading's Madejski Stadium in 2017-18, even if they miss out on Championship promotion.

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Sean Lamont: Glasgow & Scotland wing set to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean Lamont, Scotland's third most capped player with 105, is set to retire from playing at the end of the season.

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France v Wales: No Six Nations action over alleged bite on George North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations officials will not take action over an alleged bite on Wales wing George North during Saturday's loss to France.

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Joe Graham: Bath sign Rotherham Titans hooker as injury cover until end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign Rotherham Titans hooker Joe Graham from the Championship outfit until the end of the season as injury cover.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester's former Australia international to return to Tigers as coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia international Matt O'Connor is to return to Leicester Tigers as their new head coach.

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Luke Morahan: Bristol to sign Australia back at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Bristol sign versatile Australia international back Luke Morahan ahead of the 2017-18 season.

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Ireland loss won't derail England's World Cup plans - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his team are in better shape than six months ago despite missing out on making history against Ireland.

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Piers Francis: Northampton Saints sign Auckland Blues fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Piers Francis signs for Northampton Saints from Auckland Blues ahead of the 2017-18 season.

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State of Sport: Amateur doping findings 'concern' sports minister http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The extent of doping in amateur sport - as revealed by a poll for the BBC - is a "concern", says sports minister Tracey Crouch.

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Mark Bakewell: Bristol forwards coach to stay in Pat Lam's backroom team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forwards coach Mark Bakewell confirms he will stay with Bristol when Pat Lam joins as head coach at the end of the season.

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Murrayfield tribute touches commentator Johnstone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bill Johnstone receives half-time surprise at Murrayfield to mark his last BBC Radio Scotland commentary on a Scotland international.

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Title winners Farrell, Itoje & Launchbury on player of Six Nations shortlist http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Title-winning England trio Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and Joe Launchbury among 12 players shortlisted for 2017 Six Nations player of the championship.

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Six Nations 2017: Tries of the tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch some of the best tries from the 2017 Six Nations Championship, including George North's impressive display in Wales' victory over Italy.

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Ben Te'o: Worcester's England centre 'touch and go' to be fit for Wasps game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Ben Te'o says he is "touch and go" to play for Worcester at Wasps on Sunday following concussion.

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Doping in sport: Drug use 'fast becoming a crisis' - Nicole Sapstead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

UK Anti-Doping says drug use in sport is "fast becoming a crisis" in response to a poll for BBC Sport into doping in amateur sport.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales and Ospreys captain to have shoulder injury scan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is to have a scan on a shoulder injury he suffered in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in France.

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Six Nations Remix: Planes, canes & meteorites http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An alternative look at the final round of the Six Nations, as Ireland are too hot for England, France win in the 100th minute, and Scotland cane Italy.

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Who wins our Six Nations awards - and who will be Lions? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mike Phillips, Jeremy Guscott and Keith Wood dish out Six Nations awards and ponder who should be in the British and Irish Lions squad.

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Scrum V pundits on France-Wales finale in Paris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales internationals Adam Jones, Shane Williams and James Hook and journalist Peter Jackson have their say on the events in the closing stages of Wales' loss to France.

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Scotland 'must kick on' under Gregor Townsend - Finn Russell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland can continue to progress under Gregor Townsend, Vern Cotter's successor as coach, says fly-half Finn Russell.

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France v Wales: That 20 minute ending - in two minutes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relive the 20 minutes of added time that were played at the end of Wales' loss to France in two minutes.

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Six Nations officials to review Paris incidents http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations officials are reviewing events in the closing stages of Wales' 20-18 loss to France, including an alleged bite on wing George North.

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'Our aim was to deny England the Grand Slam' - Ireland try scorer Iain Henderson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson says stopping England winning the Grand Slam was Ireland's big motivation for Saturday's closing Six Nations match in Dublin.

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Wales 'better than fifth' says scrum-half Rhys Webb http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says the squad feel they are much better than their fifth place finish in the Six Nations shows.

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'You must be playing well to start' - Gatland's warning to Lions captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland insists his British and Irish Lions captain will not be assured of a starting place in the Test side this summer.

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Racing 92 and Stade Francais merger off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A merger between top French sides Racing 92 and Stade Francais has been called off, says Racing president Jacky Lorenzetti.

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Women's Six Nations: Great tries from the 2017 tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch some of the best tries from the 2017 Women's Six Nations as England win the Grand Slam and their first title since 2012.

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Six Nations 2017: Was this the day rugby lost its head? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There was plenty of material for pub quizzes of the future as Wales endured a chaotic defeat in Paris, writes Richard Williams.

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Women's Six Nations highlights: France 39-19 Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as France's women seal a bonus-point win over their Welsh counterparts in Brive to end the Women's Six Nations.

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We'll have more setbacks, warns England boss Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says England are "14 months into a four-year project" after hopes of a second straight Grand Slam are ended by Ireland.

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Six Nations 2017: Rob Howley questions 'integrity' of France decision http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Rob Howley questions "the integrity of our game" after France replaced tight-head prop Uini Atonio with Rabah Slimani 11 minutes into the 20 minutes of added time in his side's 20-18 Six Nations defeat by France.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland 13-9 England - Eddie Jones interview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says Ireland "played superbly" in the Six Nations match in Dublin that saw his side denied back-to-back Grand Slams.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales coach Rob Howley 'questions integrity of our game' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rob Howley is left to "question the integrity of our game" after a controversial end to their Six Nations defeat by France.

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Six Nations: Rory Best hails 'monumental' Ireland display in win over England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best says Ireland produced a 'monumental effort' to deny England a second straight Grand Slam and world record run of wins.

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Women's Six Nations: Wales make four changes for France match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Rowland Phillips makes four changes for Wales Women's final 2017 Six Nations match against France in Brive.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland 13-9 England highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wreck England's Grand Slam dream and end their world record run of victories with a dramatic 13-9 win at the Aviva Stadium.

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Six Nations 2017: France 20-18 Wales highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France beat Wales 20-18 with the winning try coming after 20 minutes of added time.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones questions France prop replacement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says the way France handled a late prop replacement should perhaps be looked at by Six Nations officials.

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Scotland 29-0 Italy: Emotional Vern Cotter hails 'fantastic' farewell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vern Cotter says 'it was an honour and a privilege' to coach Scotland after ending his reign with victory over Italy.

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Highlights: Scotland seal bonus-point win over Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland score four tries in a 29-0 Six Nations victory over Italy at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2017: Emotional Murrayfield farewell for Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish fans at Murrayfield give departing coach Vern Cotter an emotional send-off after Scotland ended their 2017 Six Nations campaign with 29-0 win over Italy.

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Women's Six Nations: England seal Grand Slam as Lydia Thompson scores try in 34-7 win over Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lydia Thompson's try rounds off England's 34-7 win over Ireland, and secures a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam at Donnybrook.

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Womens's Six Nations: Scotland 14-12 Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chloe Rollie scores two tries as Scotland come from behind to beat Italy 14-12 for a second success in the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2017: England hunt repeat Grand Slam in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Only Ireland can prevent England from becoming the sixth team in 107 years to complete back-to-back Grand Slams.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland's Sexton brushes off Jones 'kick and clap' jibe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Johnny Sexton says his team's preparation for the Six Nations game with England will not be affected by comments from England coach Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations: Women and U20s launch England Grand Slam treble bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The women's and under-20s teams launch England's bid for a hat-trick of Grand Slams on Friday night in Dublin.

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Six Nations: Ireland v England - previous Grand Slam deciders http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The stage is set for England to win the Grand Slam in Ireland and BBC Sport looks back at previous deciders between the two teams in the Six Nations.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs take on Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Anglo-Welsh Cup final at The Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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Six Nations 2017: Will Carling selects combined England XV from 1992 & 2017 sides http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's last captain to win back-to-back Grand Slams, Will Carling, selects a XV from his team in 1992 and the England side that will attempt to match them on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland v England - Eddie Jones wary http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones is wary of a "big performance" from Ireland who stand in the way of his side winning back-to-back Grand Slams on Saturday.

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Scotland 'cannot be distracted by Vern's exit' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his latest BBC Sport column, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell talks about defeat by England, facing Italy and Vern Cotter's farewell.

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Guscott's Six Nations hot steppers: Joseph, Watson, Vakatawa, Hogg, Zebo, North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott has ranked the players with the most sizzling footwork on show in the Six Nations - now it's your turn.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Rhys Webb focused on France win, not Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says he is focused on beating France on Saturday - not world rankings or a British and Irish Lions place.

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Six Nations: Ireland seek win over England to boost World Cup hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is chasing a Six Nations win over England which would ensure a top seeding for the World Cup.

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Six Nations 2017: Relive six of Wales' best tries against France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Get in the mood for France v Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday by reliving six of Wales' best tries against the French.

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France v Wales - team news and match preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics as France host Wales in Saturday's Six Nations fixture (14:45 GMT).

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Scotland v Italy - team news and match preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Ireland v England - team news and match preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium

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Vern Cotter sees 'positive' change in Scotland since two years ago http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vern Cotter, who leaves the Scotland coach's job after Saturday's match against Italy, highlights the progress the side have made since his first Six Nations.

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England can leave my Grand Slam winners in their wake - Carling http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The current England side will eclipse the 1992 team if they match their achievement of back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams, says Will Carling.

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British and Irish Lions: Neil Jenkins and Graham Rowntree join coaching staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neil Jenkins and Graham Rowntree join Warren Gatland's coaching staff for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

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Frank Halai: Wasps winger to join Pau at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps winger Frank Halai will join French Top 14 side Pau at the end of the current Premiership season.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Amy Wilson Hardy to face Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Amy Wilson Hardy's return is the only change to Simon Middleton's team as England prepare for their Grand Slam decider with Ireland

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Tier-two nations get more big games as World Rugby revamps global calendar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and France are set to tour the Pacific Islands as part of a new global calendar brought in by World Rugby from 2020.

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Six Nations 2017: Injured Murray ruled out as Ireland draft in Payne and Henderson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Conor Murray misses Ireland's Six Nations game against England as Jared Payne and Iain Henderson are handed starts.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Leicester's Geordan Murphy eyes 'catalyst' win over Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Geordan Murphy says victory in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final against Exeter could boost their play-off hopes.

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Scotland bring in Ford for Cotter's farewell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland make one change for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Italy as Ross Ford replaces Fraser Brown at hooker.

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RFU 'warrior camps' extended after attracting 1,000-plus new female players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A programme of rugby union taster sessions that attracted more than 1,000 new female players earlier this year will be rolled out again in May.

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Six Nations 2017: Billy Vunipola & Anthony Watson return for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Billy Vunipola and wing Anthony Watson return from injury to start in England's Grand Slam meeting with Ireland.

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England v NZ game in 2017 will need approval of Premiership clubs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU will have to agree a financial settlement with the Premiership clubs before arranging a fixture with New Zealand in 2017.

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France lock Vahaamahina to start against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France boss Guy Noves has made one change to their starting line-up as they host Wales in the Six Nation on Saturday.

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Exeter Chiefs to sign Australia scrum-half Nic White and Jersey's James Freeman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter sign Australia scrum-half Nic White and Jersey captain James Freeman on two-year deals, starting from next season.

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Flats & Shanks spend the day inside the Wales team camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before the final Six Nations weekend, David Flatman and Tom Shanklin spend the day inside the Wales team camp.

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Top players will miss out on competitive Lions squad - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland has warned that top-class players will miss out on touring New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Katie Dougan makes first Scotland against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Katie Dougan will make her first Scotland start as Jade Konkel returns from injury for the Women's Six Nations visit of Italy.

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RFU confirms interest in 2017 England v New Zealand game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU has confirmed it is looking into arranging an "out-of-window" match between England and New Zealand this year.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland women make one change for England Grand Slam decider http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women make one change from the side which beat Wales for Friday's Grand Slam decider against England.

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Nathan Charles: Australia hooker joins Bath until end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign Australia international hooker Nathan Charles on a deal until the end of the Premiership season.

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Wales unchanged to face France in Six Nations match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales name an unchanged side for the third consecutive game to play France in Paris on Saturday.

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London Irish: Topsy Ojo staying focused with Championship promotion in balance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish winger Topsy Ojo believes cool heads and composure will secure an immediate return to the Premiership.

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Tom Shanklin: Former Wales centre says Gavin Henson 'still has much to offer' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' double Grand Slam winner Gavin Henson still has much to offer as he prepares to return to the Pro12, says former team-mate Tom Shanklin.

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Six Nations 2017: Sam Warburton says Lions selection not on Welsh minds http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' players will not have British and Irish Lions selection on their minds when they play France on Saturday, says Sam Warburton.

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Remembering the time England were applauded onto the field in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby legends David Duckham and Willie John McBride recall England's visit to play Ireland in the 1973 Five Nations.

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Scotland-born Biagi one of four changes for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish-born lock George Biagi is one of four changes to Italy's team for Saturday's Six Nations lunchtime meeting with Scotland.

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Marcell Coetzee: Latest knee injury blow rocks Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster back row forward Marcell Coetzee is to have surgery next week after sustaining a serious knee injury.

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WRU says Wales will not host Friday night games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union has told Six Nations organisers that it is not prepared to stage Friday night matches in the next two years.

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Gavin Henson joins Newport Gwent Dragons on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Double Grand Slam winner Gavin Henson joins Newport Gwent Dragons in the summer on a two-year contract.

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'It makes you feel sick to watch it': Scots seek to make amends against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain John Barclay says Scotland's final Six Nations match against Italy is a chance to "right a few wrongs" following their 61-21 loss to England.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Fraser Brown cleared to face Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Fraser Brown is cleared to face Italy in the Six Nations finale after being cited for his dangerous tackle on Elliot Daly.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland's Keith Earls doubtful for England game with groin injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Keith Earls is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations game with England in Dublin because of a tight groin.

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'Big Bad Wolf' Hansen not playing mind games with England praise http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen insists he isn't playing any media mind games, after Eddie Jones reacted suspiciously to the Kiwi's praise of England's record-equalling run.

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Six Nations 2017: Eddie Jones eyes 'greatness' with consecutive Grand Slams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he wants his side to become greats by winning back-to-back Grand Slams in Ireland on Saturday.

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Wales' Moriarty targets Picamoles threat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty says dealing with the threat posed by Louis Picamoles will be key against France in Paris on Saturday.

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Contracts 'up for grabs' when merger sides Stade & Racing meet http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais deputy chairman Richard Pool-Jones says contracts are "up for grabs" when his side play merger partners Racing 92 next month.

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Six Nations 2017: 'Summer tour is time for blooding players' - Edwards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards indicates they will not respond to calls to bring in fresh faces against France.

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Farrell-Ford combination 'crucial' for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Ford's midfield partnership with Owen Farrell is "crucial" to England's success, says winger Anthony Watson.

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'It was just a harmless hand gesture' - Edwards responds to gesture claim http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Shaun Edwards is disappointed people have suggested he made a rude gesture during Wales' win over Ireland.

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Six Nations 2017: Suspected broken leg for Ireland wing Tommy Bowe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Tommy Bowe will miss Saturday's Six Nations clash with England after suffering a suspected broken leg against Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Brown cited for challenge on England's Daly http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Fraser Brown is cited for his dangerous tackle on England's Elliot Daly in Scotland's Six Nations defeat.

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Rugby Sevens World Series: England 19-7 South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat South Africa 19-7 to win the Vancouver leg of the World Rugby Sevens.

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Racing 92 & Stade Francais: Top 14 sides plan to merge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

French Top 14 clubs Racing 92 and Stade Francais announce plans to merge from next season.

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World Rugby Sevens: Dan Norton helps England beat South Africa in Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Norton's record-equalling 244th try helped England narrow the gap on World Rugby Sevens leaders South Africa by beating them 19-7 in Canada.

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Six Nations 2017: Sam Warburton should not be Lions captain - Martyn Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Martyn Williams says Warren Gatland should not give Sam Warburton the British and Irish Lions captaincy.

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Six Nations Remix: England victorious & Welsh dragons roar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An alternative look back at the fourth round of the 2017 Six Nations, as England retain their title and Wales put in a fiery performance to win in Cardiff.

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How does this England team match up to World Cup winners? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How do England's record-equalling class of 2017 measure up to the World Cup-winning side of 2003? Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over the two teams.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland want winning send-off for Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Pyrgos hopes Scotland can banish memories of their Twickenham horror show and ensure Vern Cotter departs on a high with victory over Italy.

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Six Nations 2017: 'Improve your best players, don't drop them' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Jonathan Davies sparks a Scrum V selection debate by saying Wales should work to improve players, not drop them.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Mark Bennett to miss rest of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Mark Bennett is set to miss Scotland's final Six Nations match against Italy added to six other injury doubts.

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Exeter Chiefs extend Don Armand and Jonny Hill deals until summer of 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs back-rower Don Armand and lock Jonny Hill sign new two-year deals through to the summer of 2019.

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England lacked work ethic before Eddie Jones' arrival, says Steve Hansen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones has instilled a work ethic into the England team that did not previously exist, says New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales have 'gone up a gear', says George North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says they went up a gear in beating Ireland and will look for more improvements against France.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland must target top-half finish - Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vern Cotter insists Scotland can secure a top-half finish in this year's Six Nations despite a record points loss to England.

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Under-20 Six Nations: England beat Scotland 33-5 to win championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat Scotland 33-5 to win the Under-20 Six Nations and remain on course for a Grand Slam.

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England can achieve greatness after Six Nations title win, says Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says his team can "achieve greatness" by beating Ireland next week and completing a Grand Slam.

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Ulster put 10 tries past Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster move into a play-off spot in the Pro12 with five sets of games left after a 10-try win over bottom club Zebre.

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Women's Six Nations: England thrash Scotland as Wilson scores seven http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Kay Wilson scores a Women's Six Nations record seven tries as England maintain their 100% record in a 64-0 win at the Stoop.

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Six Nations 2017: England focused on Ireland already - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is delighted to have retained the Six Nations title after beating Scotland 61-21 but says they are now focused on securing the Grand Slam.

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Six Nations 2017: England 61-21 Scotland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England retained their Six Nations title and equalled New Zealand's world record for consecutive Test wins with a seven-try demolition of Scotland at Twickenham.

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Six Nations 2017: Joseph bursts through Scotland back-line for his second try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's man of the match Jonathan Joseph bursts through the Scotland back-line to score the second of his three tries as England beat Scotland 61-21.

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Six Nations 2017: Italy 18-40 France highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France earn a bonus point in a comfortable 40-18 Six Nations win over Italy in Rome.

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Six Nations 2017: Gael Fickou's clever dummy leads to try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gael Fickou produces a brilliant dummy to fool three Italian players and put France into the lead at The Stadio Olimpico.

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Six Nations highlights: Wales Women 7-12 Ireland Women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Ireland beat Wales in the Women's Six Nations in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Little things that made a big difference in Wales v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How a nail-biting, seething, bruiser of a match in Cardiff is settled in Wales' favour over Ireland by little things.

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Rory Best: Ireland let Wales off the hook http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says they let Wales off the hook in the Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium.

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George North: Wales coach Rob Howley pleased with two-try wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rob Howley praises two-try George North and said he was proud of his team after their 22-9 win over Ireland.

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Six Nations 2017: Gutted Joe Schmidt points to Irish mistakes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt rues his team's error count after their Six Nations title hopes are all but ended by Wales in the Principality Stadium.

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George North try sees the winger 'back with a vengeance' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales winger George North looks like a player rejuvenated as he blasts through the Irish defence to score the opening try of their 22-9 win over Ireland.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales 22-9 Ireland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North scores two tries as Wales defeat Ireland in an intense match at the Principality Stadium.

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Scotland more than capable of beating England - Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg says Scotland are "not a team that lies down" as they target a first win over England at Twickenham in 34 years.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Harlequins in Sunday's Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final at Sandy Park (15:00 GMT).

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Anglo-Welsh Cup: Saracens v Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final at Allianz Park (18:00 GMT).

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Six Nations: England's Owen Farrell misses training before Scotland game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell remains a doubt for England's Six Nations encounter with Scotland tomorrow after missing training at Twickenham on Friday.

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British & Irish Lions: Ex-England forwards coach Graham Rowntree to join tour staff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England coach Graham Rowntree is set to join the British and Irish Lions staff for the tour of New Zealand.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Lions hopefuls 'can prove a point' - Edwards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Gareth Edwards says Wales' Lions hopefuls can prove a major point to Warren Gatland in what is left of the Six Nations

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Finn Russell column: 'We can't wait to get stuck into England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his latest BBC Sport column, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell talks England, those Italy tactics and ribbing Alex Dunbar.

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Six Nations wrecking crew: Gray, Lawes, Launchbury, Gourdon, Watson, Tipuric http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From the hitmen to the tree fellers, Jeremy Guscott picks the best tacklers on show in the 2017 Six Nations. Join the debate and rank his choices yourself.

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Six Nations 2017: Relive seven great Wales tries against Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relive seven great Wales tries versus Ireland as they prepare to meet in Friday's Six Nations fixture in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales and Ireland kick off weekend's action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales v Ireland in Cardiff kicks off round four of the 2017 Six Nations while England host Scotland on Saturday.

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2017 Six nations: Italy v France (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for the 2017 Six Nations match between Italy and France at the Stadio Olimpico

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Six Nations: England v Scotland (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations 2017: Wales must 'knuckle down' says coach Robin McBryde http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have to "knuckle down" against Ireland and get through their Six Nations losing run, says forwards coach Robin McBryde.

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Kurtley Beale quitting Wasps to pursue spot in Australia squad for Rugby World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kurtley Beale is to leave Wasps at the end of this season to return to his native Australia.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland to attack England - Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Vern Cotter says Scotland are going to Twickenham to attack England rather than just try to contain them.

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Six Nations 2017: Eddie Jones suggests Owen Farrell might be injured http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones teases journalists at his press conference, telling them that Owen Farrell has a bad leg because he "ran into" Jones' dog.

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Six Nations 2017: Mike Phillips & Peter Stringer re-live former glories http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former international scrum-halves Mike Phillips and Peter Stringer re-live famous victories for Wales and Ireland, ahead of the Six Nations clash on Friday.

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Six Nations 2017: France make four changes for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France make four changes for the Six Nations match with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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Women's Six Nations: Waterman & Thompson recalled by England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back Danielle Waterman returns to the starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Scotland.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Hamish Watson replaces John Hardie for England match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The introduction of Hamish Watson for the injured John Hardie is Scotland's only change for Saturday's visit to Twickenham to face England.

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Jamie Murphy: The Welsh-born Bridgend centre who plays rugby for Germany http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh-born Bridgend centre Jamie Murphy on the "surreal" experience of playing for Germany as they bid for a place at the 2019 World Cup.

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Six Nations: Billy Vunipola on England bench for Calcutta Cup match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Billy Vunipola is named on the bench for England's Calcutta Cup meeting with Scotland on Saturday.

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Rankings are important but 'a sub-plot’, says Wales captain Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says the team will focus on Ireland rather than worrying about World Rugby ranking points.

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'We're seeing a resurgence in Scottish rugby' - Gatland praises Scots after visit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says Scotland's resurgence is making his squad selection for this summer's Lions tour harder than in 2013.

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Joe Schmidt: Ireland coach picks unchanged team for Six Nations game with Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt explains why he picked an unchanged Ireland starting XV for Friday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

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Six Nations international: Wales v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Friday's match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

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Vunipolas to 'aim higher' on return from injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Mako Vunipola says brother Billy is in better form than him after their injury lay-offs and tips him for success on his England return.

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Six Nations 2017: Flats and Shanks - the housekeeper http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former internationals David Flatman and Tom Shanklin look forward to the Calcutta Cup game between England and Scotland, as well as Wales v Ireland.

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Women's Six Nations: Irish make three changes for Wales clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Tom Tierney makes three changes and one positional switch for the Women's Six Nations game against Wales on Saturday.

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Stephen Vaughan: Gloucester look to external head coach candidates, says CEO http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan says they are likely to select an external candidate as their new head coach.

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Laurie Fisher: Former Gloucester head coach's Tweet disappointed CEO Vaughan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan tells BBC Points West he was disappointed former head coach Laurie Fisher appeared to resign on social media.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland lock Richie Gray inspired by brother Jonny http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richie Gray says he feels pride, not jealousy, in his younger brother Jonny's emergence as one of Scotland's leaders.

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Freddie Burns: Bath back unhappy with Leicester Tigers departure http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns is unhappy at the way his move to Bath was handled.

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Shaun Edwards defends Wales' coaching team and their recent record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' defence coach Shaun Edwards hits back at claims their coaching team has gone stale, and says interim coach Rob Howley is 100% in charge

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland unchanged for Wales game as Garry Ringrose is retained http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt names an unchanged Ireland team for Friday's Six Nations game against Wales as Garry Ringrose stays at centre.

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Six Nations 2017: Seven changes for Wales Women v Ireland Women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rowland Phillips has made seven Wales changes - two of them positional - for Saturday's women's Six Nations game against Ireland.

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Schalk van der Merwe: South African prop will join Ulster in the summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster sign prop Schalk van der Merwe on a two-year deal with the South African moving to the province this summer.

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Women's Six Nations: Sarah Bonar starts for Scotland against England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah Bonar will make her first Scotland start in Saturday's Women's Six Nations meeting with England at Twickenham Stoop.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales unchanged to face Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley has named an unchanged team and bench to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Friday.

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Conor Murray: Munster cleared over head injury to scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster are exonerated over their management of a head injury sustained by Conor Murray against Glasgow.

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Nigel Owens: the rugby referee's Greatest Hits! http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby referee Nigel Owens is back in the headlines after yellow-carding a ball boy, so BBC Wales Sport has dug out more of his finest moments.

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John Afoa: Gloucester prop banned for dangerous tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester prop John Afoa is banned for one week after pleading guilty to a charge of dangerous tackling.

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England's Billy Vunipola to play against Scotland in Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola will feature against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday, after being confirmed in England's matchday squad.

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No pressure on Scotland for England clash - Barclay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will bear the greater weight of expectation when Scotland head to Twickenham on Saturday, says John Barclay.

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Cardiff Blues talk to WRU over Arms Park revamp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland confirms they are in talks with the Welsh Rugby Union over Arms Park redevelopment plans.

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Championship to be Premiership 'naughty corner' - reaction to scrapping play-offs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Championship is becoming a "naughty corner" for relegated Premiership sides, according to the Cornish Pirates chairman.

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Fiji and Exeter rugby player Nikola Matawalu on sex assault charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Fijian international rugby player is charged with sexually assaulting a woman at an Exeter pub.

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Peter Jackson's Six Nations stories: Ireland in Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

No country has more reason to love playing in Cardiff than the Irish who have enjoyed recent success there. But, in what has become a feisty fixture, Ireland haven’t had it all their own way, as Peter Jackson explains.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales must improve 'everything' against Ireland - Ken Owens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Ken Owens says Wales are working on improving "everything" from the defeat by Scotland for Friday's game with Ireland.

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Dragons sign Springbok Kirchner for 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa utility back Zane Kirchner is to join Newport Gwent Dragons from Pro12 rivals Leinster for 2017-18.

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Six Nations 2017: Winning run could 'paralyse' England - Scotland's Nathan Hines http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Hines believes England's 17-match winning run could be a burden on the hosts when they face Scotland at Twickenham.

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Jonny Bell: Gloucester defence coach replaces Laurie Fisher for rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester promote defence coach Jonny Bell to replace head coach Laurie Fisher, who left on Monday, until the summer.

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Laurie Fisher: Gloucester head coach leaves Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Laurie Fisher leaves the Premiership club, after saying he needs to "make room for someone else".

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Bristol: 'Nothing changes' if club are relegated, says chairman Chris Booy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol chairman Chris Booy says relegation this term would not change the struggling Premiership club's long-term aims.

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Francois Hougaard: Worcester Warriors can 'go big places', says South African http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester scrum-half Francois Hougaard says there could be more to come at Sixways - if they avoid relegation.

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Ireland's Payne unlikely to feature against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jared Payne is unlikely to feature in Ireland's crucial Six Nations game against Wales on Friday after missing training on Monday.

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Six Nations 2017: 'The English call them finishers, don't they?' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says the role of the replacement has equal importance to the starting XV in modern Test rugby.

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North warned about Wales form by coach Edwards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North is warned about his form before Friday's Six Nations match against Ireland.

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England's 17-game winning run motivates Scots - centre Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are relishing the opportunity to end England's winning streak when the sides meet at Twickenham, says centre Huw Jones.

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John Afoa: Gloucester prop charged with dangerous tackle by Rugby Football Union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union charge Gloucester prop John Afoa with dangerous tackling against Harlequins on Saturday.

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Women's Super Rugby: Lichfield want RFU to rethink bid for spot in new competition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lichfield want the RFU to reconsider their failed bid to be part of the Women's Super Rugby competition.

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Leinster sign back Lowe from Super Rugby's Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster confirm the signing of 24-year-old back James Lowe from Super Rugby side the Chiefs.

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Rhys Webb and Scott Baldwin: Wales stars coaching Bridgend Ravens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales stars Rhys Webb and Scott Baldwin talk to Scrum V about coaching Bridgend Ravens in between Six Nations matches.

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Six Nations 2017: Flats and Shanks search for Wales' lost mojo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In the latest Flats and Shanks, David Flatman is eager to help Tom Shanklin - and the Wales rugby team - find their mojo.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Luke Charteris says he is ready to start against Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales second-row Luke Charteris says he is ready start in their Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss backs Leicester Tigers to 'come through storm' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says Premiership rivals Leicester need to "weather the storm" to get back to their best.

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Ian Madigan: Bristol to sign Ireland & Bordeaux fly-half in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol sign Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan from Bordeaux on a three-year deal from the start of the 2017-18 season.

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Six Nations: Billy Vunipola returns to England squad for Scotland match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola is recalled to the England squad for the Six Nations match against Scotland after returning from injury.

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Six Nations 2017: Andrew Trimble injury setback for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland winger Andrew Trimble will miss the last two matches in the Six Nations after breaking a bone in his hand.

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Nigel Owens: Referee gives ball boy a yellow card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After being hit by a ball, referee Nigel Owens gives the ball boy a yellow card in Leinster's win against Scarlets.

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Laurie Fisher: Gloucester director of rugby tweets hint of resignation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Laurie Fisher's future as Gloucester head coach is in doubt after tweeting it is "time to make room for someone else".

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Kurtley Beale: Wasps boss Dai Young keen to extend Wallabies back's stay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps are keen to retain Australia outside-back Kurtley Beale beyond his existing contract, says boss Dai Young.

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Pro12 highlights: Edinburgh 9-13 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as Ospreys move top of the Pro12 with a hard-fought victory over Edinburgh.

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Pro12: Connacht v Zebre (Friday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht make sweeping changes to their team for Friday's Pro12 match against Zebre in Galway.

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

Prop Al Dickinson is back for Edinburgh after 10 weeks out, while Ospreys include four Wales players including Sam Davies.

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Pro12: Ulster v Benetton Treviso (Friday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jared Payne, Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy and Marcell Coetzee all return to the Ulster team for Friday's Pro12 game with Treviso.

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

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Munster in the Pro12 on Saturday.

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Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Newport Gwent Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Henry Pyrgos returns to captain Glasgow Warriors as they host a Dragons side showing six starting changes on Saturday.

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

Team news and preview for Leinster's Pro12 game against the Scarlets at the RDS on Saturday.

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Inside the weird world of sevens in 'Sin City' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As England prepare for the fifth leg of the World Rugby Sevens series, captain Tom Mitchell talks about Las Vegas, turmeric tea and Elvis.

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Premiership: RFU Championship promotion play-off scrapped http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Automatic promotion to the Premiership will be introduced in 2018 as the RFU scraps the Championship play-offs.

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Scott Fardy: Leinster sign Australia forward from Brumbies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster sign Australian forward Scott Fardy, who will join the Irish province once the Brumbies' Super Rugby season ends.

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (14:00 GMT).

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

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

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Glasgow Warriors winger Lee Jones signs new deal until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland winger Lee Jones signs a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors to keep him at Scotstoun until 2019.

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Match in memory of Wales winger Norkett http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A university rugby team plays a match in memory of a player who died in a crash last Saturday.

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Sports should consider rules that reward sporting behaviour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Organisers of a national rugby tournament want to see other sports adopt new rules rewarding teams and supporters for fair play.

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Welsh women's rugby team pay tribute to Elli Norkett http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales women's rugby players and management pay tribute to Elli Norkett, who died after a car crash on Saturday.

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Maths add up for Scotland Women as Law gets her kicks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After all the hidings and hard work, Scotland's women are savouring the 'fantastic feeling' of a Six Nations win, says Sarah Law.

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Kyle Eastmond: Wasps centre out for the rest of the Premiership season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Kyle Eastmond will miss the rest of the Premiership season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon.

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Northampton Saints: No 'regular season' games at Stadium:MK in 2017-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton will not play any "regular season" matches at Stadium:MK next season, says Saints chairman-elect John White.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (19:45 GMT).

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Ospreys: Wing Keelan Giles wants a first Wales cap 'soon' after injury setback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Keelan Giles says he is hoping to win his first Wales cap soon after missing the Six Nations through injury.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (20:15 GMT).

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Payne named in Ireland's Six Nations squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fit-again Ulster player Jared Payne returns to an extended 36-man Ireland squad for the Six Nations games against Wales and England.

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Billy Vunipola: England number eight could return for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola is set for a return to action for his club Saracens boosting his hopes of a Six Nations call up.

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Exeter Chiefs: Kai Horstman, Julian Salvi and Ollie Atkins agree new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs forwards Kai Horstmann, Julian Salvi and Ollie Atkins agree new deals with the Premiership club.

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Sale Sharks: Ben & Tom Curry sign five-year contracts with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20 internationals Ben and Tom Curry sign five-year contracts with Premiership club Sale Sharks.

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Aaron Morris: Harlequins full-back gets three-week ban for reckless tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins full-back Aaron Morris gets a three-week ban for a reckless tackle on Leicester winger Adam Thompstone.

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Phil Dowson: Worcester flanker has striking charge dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester flanker Phil Dowson is free to play after a disciplinary charge of striking with the elbow is dismissed.

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England should've reacted sooner against Italy - Dylan Hartley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says he takes "some responsibility" for England not reacting sooner against Italy, and adds he will be a better captain as a result.

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Hartley 'should have reacted sooner' to Italy's tactics http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says he should have reacted sooner to Italy's tactics in his side's Six Nations win on Sunday.

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WRU: Takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons is close to completion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A deal that will see the Welsh Rugby Union become the majority stakeholders in the Newport Gwent Dragons is expected to be completed this month.

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Chris Robshaw: Harlequins and England flanker back in training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw returns to non-contact training after an operation on a shoulder injury in January.

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Paddy Jackson: Ulster and Ireland fly-half signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson signs a two-year extension to his contract with Ulster.

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British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland should not rush choice of captain - Ugo Monye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland should consider appointing a 'tour captain', says former player Ugo Monye.

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England Women to play three Tests in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women will play Australia, Canada and series hosts New Zealand in June as part of their World Cup build-up.

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Tom Dunn: Bath hooker to miss rest of Premiership season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rugby hooker Tom Dunn will miss the rest of the Premiership season after suffering an ankle injury.

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Olly Robinson: Bristol flanker signs contract extension to end of 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol flanker Olly Robinson signs a new contract to stay with the Premiership club until 2018.

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