London Irish take big lead over Knights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish run in six tries against Doncaster to earn a big lead after the first leg of their play-off semi-final.

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Kieran Read: New Zealand captain facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after surgery on fractured thumb http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand captain Kieran Read is facing for up to six weeks after fracturing his thumb in Super Rugby on Saturday.

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Pro12 Highlights: Ospreys 24-10 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights of the Ospreys' 24-12 win over Ulster in the Pro12 match at the Liberty Stadium.

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Ospreys edge closer to Pro12 play-offs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys see-off a powerful Ulster fight-back to put themselves in a strong position to reach the Pro12 play-offs.

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Pro12 highlights: Edinburgh 24-20 Newport Gwent Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as a dramatic late comeback sees Edinburgh snatch victory from Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Pro12 highlights: Cardiff Blues 30-24 Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as Cardiff Blues labour to an unconvincing Pro12 home win over Zebre.

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Leaders Leinster beat Glasgow after floodlight failure http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Floodlight failure holds up Leinster's Pro12 contest against Glasgow for 20 minutes before the leaders edge a 31-30 win at the RDS.

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Yorkshire beat Ealing in play-off first leg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire Carnegie take control of their Championship play-off semi-final with a first-leg win at Ealing Trailfinders.

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Edinburgh end losing run with dramatic win over Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh score three late tries to end their nine-match losing run with a dramatic late victory over Dragons at Myreside.

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Cardiff Blues labour to victory over Zebre in Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues labour to an unconvincing Pro12 home win over Zebre despite leading by 20 points at the break.

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Sam Warburton: British & Irish Lions captain relishing tough NZ schedule http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Sam Warburton says the British & Irish Lions should embrace the tough pre-Test schedule in New Zealand before they face the All Blacks.

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FA People's Cup: Meet LBoro Rangers - the rugby team playing five-a-side football http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

LBoro Rangers are a group of university friends who play rugby together and have made it through to the FA People's Cup finals.

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Weekend's Premiership & Pro12 fixtures http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and build-up to all the weekend's Premiership and Pro12 rugby fixtures includign Harlequins v Wasps and Newcastle v Worcester.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at The Stoop (19:45 BST).

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

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

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Bath host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Recreation Ground (15:00 BST).

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Relegation and promotion to continue in English rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Promotion and relegation between the top tiers will continue in English rugby, says the head of Premiership Rugby.

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

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

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Dominic Day: Saracens sign Wales lock on a two-year deal from Melbourne Rebels http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Wales international lock Dominic Day on a two-year deal from Australian side Melbourne Rebels.

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George North: Lions 2017 made me nervous http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and Wales wing George North admits he felt anxious ahead of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement.

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Worcester Warriors: Tom Heathcote signs new deal as Sam Betty prepares to bow out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors stand-off Tom Heathcote signs a new deal, but flanker Sam Betty is to retire at the age of 30.

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Three-game ban for Connacht centre Aki over referee comments http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht centre Bundee Aki is banned for three matches after admitting a charge of misconduct.

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Championship play-offs: Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders do not want promotion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders opt not to go up to the Premiership, if they win the Championship play-offs.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy excited at start of Championship play-offs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy is excited to reach the "business end" of the Championship.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Worcester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (20:00 BST).

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Ian Evans: Bristol and Wales lock to retire on medical advice http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A knee injury forces Bristol's Wales lock Ian Evans to retire, while forward Jon Fisher is to take time out from rugby.

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All Blacks' Kaino expected to be fit for Lions tour, despite knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino is likely to be fit for the British and Irish Lions series in June despite picking up a knee injury.

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Harlequins: Ross Chisholm and Charlie Mulchrone agree new deals at The Stoop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Ross Chisholm and scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone agree new deals with Premiership club Harlequins.

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Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons staying positive on European Champions Cup hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons maintain outside hopes of making the European Champions Cup, says director of rugby Dean Richards.

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Amateur rugby player died after suffering head injury on pitch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lily Partridge died from an "acute bleed" after the trauma and also a cardiac arrest, the inquest heard.

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Omar Mouneimne: Former Edinburgh and Italy coach joins Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors add former mixed martial arts fighter and ex-Edinburgh coach Omar Mouneimne to their backroom staff.

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Mike Ross: Ireland and Leinster prop to retire at the end of this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster prop Mike Ross will retire from rugby at the end of this season after winning 61 international caps.

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Dragons coach Jones worries for Hewitt's future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Ashton Hewitt's continued absence because of concussion is a concern for Newport Gwent Dragons boss Kingsley Jones.

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South African teams could join Anglo-Welsh Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby is investigating the possibility of introducing South African teams into the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

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Dragons takeover vote 'cannot be predicted' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons chief executive Stuart Davies is not sure how a vote on the proposed takeover of Rodney Parade by the WRU will play out.

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We must take chances to beat New Zealand - Lions hooker Owens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens says the 2017 Lions can beat New Zealand if they avoid the pitfalls Wales succumbed to on tour in 2016.

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Denny Solomona: Sale winger wants to learn from England's players in Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona hopes to tap into the knowledge of England's senior players after his first call-up.

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Denny Solomona: I found out about England call-up from my mum http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger says how the first time he knew about his call-up to the England squad was in a text from his mum

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Worcester Warriors: Gary Gold to remain as Premiership club's director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gary Gold is to remain as Premiership club Worcester Warriors's director of rugby after saving them from relegation.

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Mohed Altrad: Greig Laidlaw 'disappointed' Premiership blocked Gloucester investment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Club captain Greig Laidlaw is "really disappointed" by the decision to block Mohed Altrad's investment in Gloucester.

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Ellis Genge: Leicester Tigers and England prop signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge, named in the England squad to tour Argentina, agrees a new contract.

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Bradley Davies: Ospreys lock to miss Wales tour to be with expectant wife http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys lock Bradley Davies will miss Wales' summer tour because his wife is due to give birth to their second child.

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Mark McCall: Premiership and European Champions Cup double talk is 'disrespectful http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Talk of another European and Premiership double is "disrespectful" to other teams, according to Saracens boss Mark McCall.

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Worcester Warriors: Donncha O'Callaghan signs new contract at the age of 38 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Lions lock forward Donncha O'Callaghan signs a new contract with Worcester, at the age of 38.

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Karl Dickson: Harlequins scrum-half to retire at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson says he will consider his post-career options after announcing his retirement.

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'Lack of Scottish coaches on selection panel cost Scots Lions contenders' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brian O'Driscoll believes Scottish Lions tour contenders suffered without an advocate on the coaching panel.

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Lions call-up beyond belief - Scotland's Seymour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour says he can scarcely believe his journey from Ulster 'reject' to British & Irish Lion.

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Munster A edge dramatic B&I Cup final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster A battle back from 18-0 down to beat Jersey and lift the British & Irish Cup in a tense final in Cork.

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Dragons forward Jackson has neck surgery after 'non rugby' injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons forward Ed Jackson is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for a neck injury.

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Lions tours should be reduced to eight games - RFU chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says British and Irish Lions tours should be reduced from 10 to eight matches to help with preparation.

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

Team news as Bath travel to Stade Francais in Sunday's Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Jean Bouin (12:30 BST).

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Laidlaw on bench for Gloucester semi-final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is on the bench as Gloucester play La Rochelle in Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final (20:00 BST).

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

Team news as Clermont host Leinster in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Gerland (15:00 BST).

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British and Irish Lions 2017: 'Players not selected must train like they're going on tour' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players who haven't been selected for the British and Irish Lions squad must train as if they are going on the tour, says Alex Corbisiero.

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Sarries' Lions picks named for semi-final trip to Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens travel to Munster in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final in Dublin (15:15 BST).

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Jonathan Davies: Lions centre focused on Scarlets' Pro12 bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies says his immediate focus will be Scarlets' Pro12 play-off bid rather than this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.

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Webb celebrates becoming Brynteg Comprehensive's eighth Lion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport looks into the secrets of Brynteg Comprehensive School as they produce their eighth British and Irish Lion.

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Ryan pictured on Fiji coin to honour Olympic sevens gold http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Olympic sevens winning coach Ben Ryan is pictured on the new 50 cent coin in Fiji in honour of coaching them to gold in Rio.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Ross Moriarty's birthday surprise call-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ross Moriarty celebrates his 23rd birthday with a call-up for the British and Irish Lions the next day.

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Dan Biggar 'over the moon' after his 'touch and go' Lions call-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar is "over the moon" with his call-up for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

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England v Argentina: Who are Eddie Jones' uncapped young guns? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones talks us through some of his younger, uncapped players that he has selected for June's tour of Argentina.

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England select 15 uncapped players for Argentina tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley will captain a 31-man England squad on this summer's tour of Argentina after being left out of the Lions.

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British & Irish Lions: Scots should feel let down by squad, says Jim Telfer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Jim Telfer criticises the lack of Scots in the squad for the tour to New Zealand.

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Scots lack individual talent and perform better as team - Shanklin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland do not have the individual talent to match Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad, says Tom Shanklin.

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'Gatland got his selections right & the Lions can win' - Guscott's verdict http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott says Warren Gatland got his selections right and the squad is good enough to beat New Zealand.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: What makes Sam Warburton a leader? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions for a second time, but what makes him stand out as a leader?

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British & Irish Lions squad light on Scots, says Gordon Bulloch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Scotland hooker Gordon Bulloch is disappointed there are not more than two Scots in the British and Irish Lions squad for the New Zealand tour.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Warren Gatland defends nationality split http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions coach Warren Gatland says player nationalities did not influence the selection of his 41-man squad to tour New Zealand.

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Wales fly-half Biggar 'a bit lucky' to make Lions squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar wants a Test start for the British and Irish Lions, despite saying he was "a bit lucky" to make the squad.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Exeter Chiefs squad celebrate Jack Nowell call-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jack Nowell celebrates with his Exeter Chiefs team-mates after finding out he had been selected for the British and Irish Lions.

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British & Irish Lions tour 2017: Hogg eager for starting place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is targeting a Test starting place after being called up for his second British and Irish Lions tour.

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British and Irish Lions guide - who are the 41 players? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who are the 41 players with the British and Irish Lions for their tour of New Zealand this summer?

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British & Irish Lions tour: Stuart Hogg 'chuffed to bits' at call-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is "massively excited" after being called up for his second British and Irish Lions tour.

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Ireland's Iain Henderson thrilled by Lions selection http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Iain Henderson says he is relishing the opportunity to face New Zealand in their own back yard as part of the British and Irish Lions squad.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Ireland's Payne shocked to be picked http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland back Jared Payne says it is a shock to be in the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour to his native New Zealand.

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Ex-France captain Dusautoir to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir announces he will retire at the end of the season.

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British and Irish Lions: Sam Warburton on captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton says captaining the British & Irish Lions squad on their tour of New Zealand will be an "amazing challenge".

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Sam Warburton captain for New Zealand tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back row Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions on the tour of New Zealand this summer.

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Punch-ups, partying & cuddly toys - test your Lions knowledge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

What goes on tour... becomes the stuff of legend. A crash course in the great traditions and tales of the British and Irish Lions.

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England captain Hartley set to miss out on Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley is set to miss out on selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

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Warburton like quiet leader Foley - O'Connell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions captaincy favourite Sam Warburton is not the most vocal of leaders but when he speaks "you can hear a pin drop," says Paul O'Connell.

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George Kruis: Saracens star backed to succeed for British & Irish Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Kruis is the kind of forward the British and Irish Lions need in New Zealand, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Mohed Altrad: Gloucester takeover cancelled after Premiership Rugby vote http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France-based businessman Mohed Altrad's proposed purchase of a 45% stake in Gloucester is rejected by Premiership Rugby.

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Nick Evans: Harlequins 'legendary' fly-half to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-New Zealand fly-half Nick Evans is to retire at the end of this season, once his Harlequins commitments are complete.

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Australia winger Mitchell to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia and Toulon winger Drew Mitchell announces he will retire from rugby at the end of the season after a 13-year career.

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British and Irish Lions: Jonathan Joseph & Joe Launchbury set to miss out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Six Nations winners Joe Launchbury and Jonathan Joseph are set to miss out on selection for the British and Irish Lions.

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Wales great Williams scores on Principality Stadium return - and 'might not be finished' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says he may keep playing with his hometown club Amman United after helping them to silverware.

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Wales legend Williams scores on return to Principality Stadium http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams scores a try as his Amman United side beat Caerphilly in the National Bowl final at the Principality Stadium.

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Pro12 highlights: Dragons 16-21 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi highlights as Scarlets beat Newport Gwent Dragons 16-21 on Judgement Day at the Principality Stadium.

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Pro12 Judgement Day V: Cardiff Blues 35-17 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 Judgement Day V: Cardiff Blues 35-17 Ospreys

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

Pro12 leaders Leinster rest a string of first-choice players for their match away to Connacht on Saturday.

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Dave Ward: Harlequins forward signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile Harlequins forward Dave Ward signs a contract extension with the Premiership club.

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

Team news as Northampton host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Stadium MK (15:00 BST).

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Premiership: Bristol Rugby v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Wasps in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Leicester host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 BST).

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

Jacob Stockdale, Andrew Trimble and Chris Henry come into the Ulster team to play Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.

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

Team news as Worcester host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

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Glasgow Warriors v Zebre: Leonardo Sarto returns to face former club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow wing Leonardo Sarto returns from a lengthy injury lay-off to face former club Zebre in the Pro12 on Friday.

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

Preview and team news as Cardiff Blues face Ospreys in Welsh rugby's Judgement Day V at the Principality Stadium.

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Scarlets v Newport Gwent Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies and Liam Williams return for Scarlets for their Judgement Day game against the Dragons on Saturday.

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

Edinburgh make one change as the look to end a miserable run of Pro12 form away to bottom club Treviso.

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

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

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Newport Gwent Dragons: Meeting over region's future set for 9 May http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons set the date for the meeting to decide the future of the Welsh Rugby Union takeover.

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NG Dragons: Fly-half Ben Botica has talks with Welsh region http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kiwi outside-half Ben Botica has talks with Newport Gwent Dragons as region admits it is "difficult" to attract players.

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Calum Green and Michael Young extend Newcastle Falcons deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Calum Green and scrum-half Michael Young extend their contracts with Newcastle Falcons, with terms undisclosed.

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Ryan Mills: Worcester Warriors fly-half signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Mills becomes the latest Worcester Warriors player to agree a contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers head coach believes Premiership experience will pay off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt O'Connor says his title-winning experience will pay off ahead of his first home game in full charge of Leicester.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Exeter in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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Quiz: Test your Welsh regions knowledge with this BBC Wales Sport quiz http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Test your knowledge of the Welsh regions ahead of Judgement Day on Saturday with this BBC Wales Sport quiz.

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British & Irish Lions: Dylan Hartley hoping for 'great honour' of Lions selection http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley would consider selection in Warren Gatland's British Lion's squad a "great honour".

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Matt Hopper: Harlequins centre to join French side Oyonnax http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Matt Hopper is to leave the Premiership club at the end of the current season to join Oyonnax.

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Dylan Hartley: British & Irish Lions call-up would be a 'bonus' for England skipper http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says British & Irish Lions selection for the summer tour of New Zealand would be a "bonus".

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Principality Stadium groundsman to scrum down at home of Welsh rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Principality Stadium groundsman Rhys Cleverly gets to play on the pitch he helps prepare in Welsh Bowl final.

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Jack Clifford: Harlequins and England back row to have shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins back row Jack Clifford will miss England's summer tour of Argentina because of surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Matt Hampson Foundation reaches £1m mark and starts work on rehab centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The charity set up by paralysed former rugby union player Matt Hampson reaches the £1m mark with its rehabilitation centre taking shape.

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Matt Hampson: Mike Tindall in 'awe' of Get Busy Living charity work http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby union captain Mike Tindall is in awe of Matt Hampson's tireless charity work since Hampson was left paralysed in 2005.

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Williams' 'conscientious objection' to kit sponsors granted http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams's request not to wear kit sponsorship he feels goes against his Muslim faith is approved by New Zealand Rugby.

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Three Grenoble players charged with gang rape http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Grenoble players Loick Jammes, Rory Grice and Denis Coulson are charged with gang rape, reports AFP.

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Nasi Manu to leave Edinburgh and join Pro12 rivals Treviso http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh back-row Nasi Manu will join Pro12 rivals Treviso when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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Bryn Gatland: Lions coach Warren Gatland's son to face father's side in June http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bryn Gatland, son of British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, is named in the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the tourists in June.

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Tomas Francis: Wales prop expected to stay at Exeter - Chiefs' boss Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Tomas Francis should be at Exeter next season, despite speculation over his future, says head coach Rob Baxter.

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Former Wales wing Williams, 40, named for Cardiff final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Shane Williams will play at the Principality Stadium again as he is named for Amman United in Sunday's National Bowl final.

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Ulster's Jared Payne ruled out of Pro12 match against Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Jared Payne is ruled out of Saturday's Pro12 game against Munster at Thomond Park with an ankle injury.

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Pro12 highlights: Ospreys 18-20 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights of a quality Pro12 encounter that saw Leinster just edge out Ospreys.

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Pro12 highlights: Zebre 29-14 Newport Gwent Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 highlights: Zebre 29-14 Newport Gwent Dragons

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Pro12 highlights: Scarlets 51-5 Treviso http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Welsh language Clwb Rygbi highlights as Scarlets run in eight tries to beat bottom side Treviso in the Pro12.

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Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says team-mate Dan Biggar is a bossy character' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb says team-mate Dan Biggar is a "bossy character" but is "great to play alongside".

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Blaine Scully: Cardiff Blues wing out with dislocated elbow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues wing Blaine Scully faces a long spell on the sidelines after dislocating his elbow, while lock George Earle has a knee injury.

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Pirates to share new Stadium for Cornwall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Non-league football side Truro City announce they will share the Stadium for Cornwall with rugby club Cornish Pirates.

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Warburton faces six weeks out with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton facing six-week lay-off after suffering a medial knee ligament injury against Ulster on 7 April.

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Former Wales scrum-half Phillips to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Double Wales Grand Slam winner and British and Irish Lion Mike Phillips is to retire from rugby when Sale Sharks' season ends.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers captain says extended season 'fills players with dread' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The proposed 10-month Premiership rugby season "fills players with dread", says Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs.

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Kelly Brown: Saracens and former Scotland back-rower to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' former Scotland back-rower Kelly Brown will retire at the end of the season to become an academy coach.

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Andrei Ostrikov: Sale Sharks second-row agrees new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks second-row Andrei Ostrikov signs a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.

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Jason Harris-Wright: Bristol re-sign hooker from London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol re-sign London Irish hooker Jason Harris-Wright and add Tyler Glendall, Nick Haining and Reiss Cullen.

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David Perry: Former England and Bedford captain dies aged 79 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bedford player David Perry, who captained England during the 1965 Five Nations, dies at the age of 79.

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Marcos Ayerza: Leicester Tigers and Argentina prop announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers prop Marcos Ayerza announces his immediate retirement from professional rugby after 11 years at the club.

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Glasgow Warriors' Grayson Hart to join Ealing Trailfinders http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Grayson Hart, capped three times for Scotland, will join Ealing Trailfinders from Glasgow Warriors this summer.

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Rhys Webb: Past troubles temper Wales scrum-half's Lions hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Touring New Zealand with the Lions would be the pinnacle of Rhys Webb's career, but injury experience prompts caution over his hopes.

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Club closure shows rugby 'neglected' in Australia, says Mortlock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The decision to close either the Western Force or the Melbourne Rebels is an indictment of rugby union in Australia, says former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock.

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Alexandru Tarus: Sale Sharks sign Romania prop on two-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks complete the signing of Romania international prop Alexandru Tarus on a two-year contract.

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'Voice of Welsh rugby' David Parry-Jones dies aged 83 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

He was a former presenter on BBC Wales Today and rugby analyst for BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Super Rugby to cut three sides for 15-team format from 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Super Rugby will revert to a 15-team format from next season, with three current sides set to be cut.

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Sheep invade Llanberis v Llandudno Junction football match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There was a pitch invasion of a different kind at Llanberis as they hosted Llandudno in Welsh Alliance League Division One when two sheep took to the field.

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Gavin Henson will 'have edge' for Dragons - Kingsley Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Henson will have an "edge" when he plays for Newport Gwent Dragons next season, says boss Kingsley Jones.

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Dan Biggar: Ospreys fly-half having fresh concussion tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys' Dan Biggar is having concussion tests after initially passing medical examinations before missing a potentially match-winning kick against Leinster.

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Gethin Jenkins: Wales & Cardiff Blues prop hungry for more caps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran Wales and Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins would not turn down the chance to add to his record 129 Wales caps.

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

Team news as Wasps host Northampton Saints in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 BST).

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Pro12 highlights: Ulster 24-24 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as Ulster play out a 24-24 draw against Cardiff Blues at the Kingspan Stadium.

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

Munster, missing three injured Ireland players, make 10 changes while Glasgow make three for their Pro12 match in Cork.

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Ex-England hooker Moore in intensive care after heart attack http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former international player thanks staff from his hospital bed for "saving his life".

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Premiership: Bath v Leicester Tigers at Twickenham http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath and Leicester Tigers meet in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham (14:00 BST).

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Wembley Stadium (16:30 BST).

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Pro12: Zebre v Newport Gwent Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Adam Hughes makes his 100th start for Newport Gwent Dragons at Zebre.

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

Fly-half Dan Biggar will make his 200th Ospreys appearance in Saturday's vital match against Pro12 leaders Leinster.

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

Team details and match preview as play-off hopefuls Scarlets host second from bottom Treviso in the Pro12.

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Sam Warburton: Cardiff Blues flanker to undergo knee scan after Ulster draw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton suffers knee injury in Cardiff Blues' draw at Ulster, days before British & Irish Lions squad announcement.

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Why record-breaking Norton is the class clown - Mitchell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Tom Mitchell on record-breaking Dan Norton as his side prepare for the next leg of the World Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong.

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England's Norton sets new sevens try scoring record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flyer Dan Norton becomes the all-time leading try scorer in World Sevens Series history.

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Scotland to face Italy in Singapore in Townsend's first Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will play Italy in a historic Test match in Singapore in Gregor Townsend's first match as national head coach.

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Brian O'Driscoll says John Hayes was the worst room-mate he ever had as a player. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll says fellow Irishman John Hayes was the worst room-mate he ever had as a player.

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Edinburgh and Connacht ring the changes for Pro12 meeting http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Edinburgh and Connacht both ring the changes for Friday's Pro12 game at Myreside.

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Ulster host Cardiff looking for seventh straight win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland duo Rory Best and Paddy Jackson return to the Ulster team for Friday's crucial Pro12 game against Cardiff Blues.

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Shorter Six Nations 'damaging' - Welsh rugby chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says condensing the Six Nations would "meddle with players' health".

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Jamie Roberts: Harlequins and Wales centre still has Lions ambitions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts still hopes to impress Lions coach Warren Gatland despite having failed to start for Wales in the 2017 Six Nations.

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Scottish Rugby targets women and girls with taster sessions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has launched a campaign to attract more women and girls to the sport, with free taster sessions available under the banner 'Be The Best You'.

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Hastings - son of Scots legend Gavin - to join Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Scotland Under-20s fly-half Adam Hastings will join Pro12 Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal this summer.

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Ben Te'o: Worcester Warriors' England centre to 'definitely' remain at Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's England centre Ben Te'o ends speculation over his future by saying he will "definitely" remain at Sixways.

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Gloucester Rugby in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (20:00 BST).

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Dylan Hartley: England captain pleased to make Northampton return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley says his first Premiership appearance since October was "a great feeling" after a frustrating 18 months.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Worcester Warriors in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 BST).

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Stade's Raisuqe given 10-week ban for stamp on Ospreys' Giles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais wing Josaia Raisuqe is given a 10-week suspension for stamping on the head of Ospreys wing Keelan Giles.

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Alex Tait: Newcastle Falcons full-back signs long-term deal at Kingston Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Alex Tait signs a new contract with Newcastle Falcons, although the length of the deal is undisclosed.

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Rory Best: '2013 Lions tour was so disappointing' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best believes the 2017 British and Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand could give him the chance to make up for one of the lowest points of his career.

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Glasgow Warriors: Mark Bennett faces year-long injury lay-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors centre Mark Bennett could be sidelined for a year following cruciate ligament surgery.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath boss Blackadder backs Faletau for Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder believes Taulupe Faletau is finding form in time for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

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Flats & Shanks: The ultimate Lions selection journey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can David Flatman and Tom Shanklin survive as they go in search of candidates for the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand?

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Plan to shorten Six Nations would be 'really tough' on players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half George Ford says plans to play the Six Nations Championship over a shorter, six-week period would be "really tough" on players.

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Brian O'Driscoll tips Sam Warburton to captain British & Irish Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll tips Wales' Sam Warburton to captain the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand.

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Topsy Ojo: London Irish and former England winger signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish record try-scorer Topsy Ojo is among three players to sign contract extensions with the club.

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Sam Stuart: Newcastle Falcons sign former Harlequins scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign former Harlequins scrum-half Sam Stuart from Championship side Richmond for the 2017-18 season.

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Will Skelton: Australia lock rejoins Saracens on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Saracens re-sign Australia international lock Will Skelton on a two-year contract.

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Mike Ford: Toulon head coach leaves by mutual consent http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mike Ford leaves his role as Toulon's head coach, just six months after joining the French club.

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Six Nations 2017: France v Wales replacement to be reviewed further http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani in their Six Nations win against Wales will be subject to further review.

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Lions in New Zealand: Brian O'Driscoll tips Sam Warburton for captaincy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll expects Wales flanker Sam Warburton to lead the squad against New Zealand.

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Erasmus says Munster exit reports are 'speculation' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster's rugby director Rassie Erasmus says reports he is set to quit the club to return to South Africa are "just speculation".

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Rob Kearney: Ireland full-back's Lions prospects hit as he undergoes bicep surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney is forced to undergo bicep surgery in another injury setback for the Lions hopeful.

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European Rugby Champions Cup & Challenge Cup 2018 finals to be held in Spain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Spanish city of Bilbao is chosen to host next season's rugby union European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals.

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Joe Latta and Joe Batley: Bristol sign Gloucester pair for 2017-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol add Gloucester second row pair Joe Latta and Joe Batley ahead of the 2017-18 season on undisclosed-length deals.

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Champions Cup: Munster v Saracens will have 'special atmosphere' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will face a "special atmosphere" when they play Munster in the Champions Cup semi-finals, says the team's director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Johan Ackermann: Gloucester name former Springbok as new head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester name former South Africa lock Johan Ackermann as their new head coach to replace Laurie Fischer.

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Jersey win through to B&I Cup final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey Reds secure a 10th consecutive win to book a spot in the British and Irish Cup final, coming from behind late on to beat London Irish.

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Fourteen-man Stade Francais hold on in tense finish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais overcome Ospreys in a tense European Challenge Cup quarter final despite being reduced to 14 men.

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Wasps: Rugby union side look at launching Super League team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union club Wasps tell BBC Radio 5 live's Rugby League podcast they are interested in the setting up a Super League club in Coventry.

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Champions Cup: Gregor Townsend says Glasgow will be stronger for last-eight foray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Glasgow were too inaccurate to beat Saracens but believes they will be stronger for their European experience.

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Clermont beat Toulon to set up Leinster semi-final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont Auvergne maintain hopes of a first European Champions Cup success with a fine victory over Toulon.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Saracens 38-13 Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens ease past Glasgow Warriors to set up a European Champions Cup semi-final tie against Munster.

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Jamie George: England & Saracens hooker says Mako Vunipola is 'worst room-mate' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens hooker Jamie George says he has only ever had three room-mates - but who has been the worst?

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Sir Gareth Edwards: 50 years since scrum-half made debut for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It is 50 years since a lithe and largely unheralded scrum-half made his Wales debut. His name? Gareth Edwards.

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Gareth Edwards: 50 years since rugby legend's debut for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former team-mates and coaches recall the career of rugby legend Gareth Edwards, who made his Wales debut 50 years ago.

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