Ex-Ireland scrum-half Bradley named Zebre head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland scrum-half and Edinburgh boss Michael Bradley is named head coach of Italian side Zebre.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland captain Niamh Briggs out of home tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's World Cup hosts Ireland suffer a major blow after captain Niamh Briggs is ruled out of the tournament with an Achilles injury.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full-back poised to join Scarlets on dual contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny, who is out of contract after four seasons at Toulon, is poised to join Scarlets in a deal partly funded by the WRU.

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Scottish Rugby ponders creation of six semi-pro clubs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby aims to create a six-team semi-pro league to help bridge the gap between the professional and amateur games.

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Wilhelm van der Sluys: Exeter Chiefs sign South African lock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs have sign South African lock Wilhelm van der Sluys on a one-year-deal from Worcester Warriors.

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Ulster's Jackson and Olding face rape prosecution http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Both Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny all allegations against them.

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Irish Grand Slam winner O'Leary retires http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Montpellier scrum-half Tomas O'Leary brings his career to an end by retiring at the age of 33.

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'RFU investing more in women's rugby than any other nation' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU's Director of Professional Rugby, says they are investing more money in the women's game than any other nation.

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Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says European competition 'adds stress' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says European competition provides an added stress to an intensive Premiership season.

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'Deep concern' over end of England women's contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union should reconsider its decision not to renew the contracts of England's women XV players, says the shadow sports minister.

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Darren Dawidiuk: London Irish sign Gloucester hooker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish bolster their front-row options by signing hooker Darren Dawidiuk from Premiership rivals Gloucester.

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'There is support for women's rugby - but not enough' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England international Maggie Alphonsi says there is support for women's rugby but it's "just not enough".

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Niamh Briggs: Ireland captain says hosts will embrace World Cup home advantage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs says the Women's Rugby World Cup hosts will "embrace and cherish" home advantage at next month's tournament.

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Jersey Reds chairman Mark Morgan says playing budget cut 'significantly' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jersey Reds chairman Mark Morgan says the Championship side have cut a "significant chunk" out of their playing budget for next season.

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End of England women's XV deals 'a backwards step' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The decision not to renew contracts for world champions England's 15-a-side women's team is a backward step, says former international Vicky MacQueen.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Fit-again Niamh Briggs to captain hosts Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fit-again Niamh Briggs will captain hosts Ireland at next month's Women's World Cup as coach Tom Tierney names a 28-woman squad.

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Mike Delany: Newcastle Falcons fly-half returns to New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Mike Delany leaves the Premiership club to re-join Bay of Plenty in his native New Zealand.

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RFU will not renew England women's XV deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Contracts for England women's XVs squad will not be renewed after the forthcoming Rugby World Cup despite the side being defending champions.

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Referee Owens reveals ongoing bulimia battle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nigel Owens, who refereed the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, says his struggle is far from over.

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Toby Flood: Newcastle fly-half grateful for Leicester Tigers stint http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood says spells at Leicester Tigers and Toulouse developed him as a player.

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Leicester Tigers players make a splash at AquaPark Rutland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rucking and mauling take a backseat as the big cats of Leicester Tigers mix up pre-season training with some less-than-impressive diving and splashing at AquaPark Rutland.

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Gavin Henson: Mike Ruddock says new signing can be Dragons leader http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' 2005 Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock backs Gavin Henson to be a success after joining Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Concussion in sport: Five sports gather to discuss head injury prevention http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Representatives from five sports meet to discuss a "unified approach" to the prevention and management of head injuries.

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Peter Stringer: Worcester Warriors sign veteran scrum-half on six-month contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign veteran scrum-half Peter Stringer on six-month contract ahead of the 2017-18 season.

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Tim Streather: Ex-Saracens centre forced to retire by knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Saracens centre Tim Streather retires from rugby union on medical advice with a persistent knee injury.

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Ex-Dragons player Jackson walks for first time since breaking neck http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Footage shows former Dragons back-rower Ed Jackson walking for the first time since breaking his neck.

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Pro12 expansion: Fixture list would protect derby matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro12 derbies would be protected if the league splits into two conferences after the arrival of Cheetahs and Southern Kings.

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England captain Hartley signs new Northampton deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley signs a new Northampton Saints deal and is re-named as the Premiership club's skipper.

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Southern Kings scrum-half Schroeder excited by Pro14 switch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Southern Kings scrum-half Ricky Schroeder is relishing the chance to play in the new Pro14 after a deal was agreed to add two South African sides to the league.

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Pro12 agree deal to expand next season to include South African sides http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro12 has agreed a deal to expand next season to include South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings, BBC Scotland understands.

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Meet the South African sides set to join Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African sides Southern Kings and Cheetahs are expected to join the Pro12 for next season.

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Pro12 to confirm entry of South African teams next week http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African teams Southern Kings and Cheetahs are likely to be confirmed as entrants to the Pro12 after a meeting in Dublin next week.

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Pro12: South African teams would be 'a positive' - Zane Kirchner http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Dragons back Zane Kirchner says Southern Kings and Cheetahs joining the Pro12 would be "a positive move".

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'Wales players will take confidence from Lions draw' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens believes the Lions' drawn series in New Zealand could help Wales claim a first win against the All Blacks since 1953.

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Rob Baxter & Exeter Chiefs coaching staff sign three-year contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Baxter signs a new three-year deal with Premiership champions Exeter and will assume the title of director of rugby.

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Sam Warburton: New Zealand still best team in world - British & Irish Lions captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says the All Blacks remain "the best team in the world" after returning home from New Zealand following their drawn series.

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Edinburgh make Myreside their home stadium for next three seasons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh will play their home games at Myreside for the next three seasons, with selected matches at the national stadium at Murrayfield.

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Pro12: Kings player Rudi van Rooyen says South Africans savour chance to join Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African scrum-half Rudi van Rooyen says he and his Kings team-mates are excited by a possible move to the Pro12.

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British and Irish Lions: Kyle Sinckler arrested on night out in Auckland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lion Kyle Sinckler has apologised for "any inconvenience caused" after he was arrested on a night out in Auckland.

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British and Irish Lions: WRU chief Martyn Phillips backs women's tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips says he supports a women's British and Irish Lions tour.

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Injured Ringrose to miss Ireland's November Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's November Tests as he faces four to five months out of action after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.

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England won't release Lions for a 'fourth Test' with All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Lions won't be released to play for the Barbarians in November, ending the prospect of an unofficial All Blacks Test.

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Jack Yeandle: Exeter captain urges champions to be Premiership 'aggressors' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter captain Jack Yeandle says the Premiership champions must stay on the front foot to build on their success.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy prepares for tough opening month in Premiership return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy expects a tough first month on their return to the Premiership.

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Best player, try, quip and tourist - our end-of-tour Lions awards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions winger Ugo Monye and BBC rugby reporter Chris Jones reveal their end-of-tour awards after the drawn series with New Zealand.

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Warren Gatland committed as Wales coach after British and Irish Lions tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says he will honour his current contract with Wales after leading the Lions to a drawn series in New Zealand.

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Gobsmacking, enthralling and here to stay - Guscott's Lions verdict http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

We have witnessed a phenomenal series, and after the slow start to the tour surely no-one now doubts the Lions' future, writes Jeremy Guscott.

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McBride hoping NZ series has 'saved the Lions' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions legend Willie John McBride hopes the brand has been saved by the drawn series in New Zealand.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Jonathan Davies voted player of the series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is voted the Lions' player of the series by his team-mates after Saturday's draw with New Zealand.

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British and Irish Lions and New Zealand serve up dramatic finale to epic series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The final page of this epic pot-boiler of a series might have been torn out, but after the final whistle the meaning was apparent to all, writes Tom Fordyce.

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British and Irish Lions: New Zealand series draw 'anticlimax' - captain Sam Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions leave Eden Park with mixed emotions after becoming only the second Lions side to draw a Test series.

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Lions 2017: Warren Gatland wears red nose in response to cartoon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland appears wearing a red nose in response to a cartoon depiction of him as a clown before the Test series against the All Blacks.

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Lions 2017: Warren Gatland could tour South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions head coach warren Gatland does not rule out coaching the touring side again in 2021 in South Africa after his side drew the three match Test series in New Zealand.

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Pat Lam: New Bristol head coach outlines Champions Cup ambitions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Bristol head coach Pat Lam targets European Champions Cup rugby in the future for the now second-tier club.

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Watch: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions - the decider http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can the Lions make history in deciding Test in New Zealand? Katie Gornall reports from Auckland.

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'Astonishing' Jones prepares for ninth consecutive Lions Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Lions praise "astonishing" Alun Wyn Jones as he prepares for ninth consecutive Test. "Just another game," says the player.

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'There is a glint in the Lions' eyes' - third Test preview & analysis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions will unleash new, as-yet-unseen, attacking plays in the series decider against the All Blacks, says Rob Howley.

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Pro 12 switch moves closer for South African sides http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It is confirmed that Cheetahs and Southern Kings will leave Super Rugby, opening the way for the two South African sides to join the Pro12.

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Premiership fixtures released: Exeter start title defence at Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership holders Exeter will begin their title defence at Gloucester when the 2017-18 season starts on 1 September.

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Can this year's Lions match the 1971 side and win a series in New Zealand? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Willie John McBride on why this Lions team can match the result of his 1971 team.

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British & Irish Lions third Test: What makes the All Blacks great? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

What qualities will New Zealand need for the decisive third Test against the Lions? Author James Kerr, who has studied the team in depth, explains.

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British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has 'unfinished business' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says after years of sacrifice, it comes down to the Test tour decider against New Zealand.

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Sam Warburton: British and Irish Lions captain ready for final Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says after "years of sacrifice" it all comes down to the final and decisive Test match against the All Blacks.

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British & Irish Lions third Test: Jeremy Guscott on tour-defining day v New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

I'm sure when the Lions look each other in the eyes before the third Test on Saturday they will believe they can make history, writes Jeremy Guscott

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Warren Gatland: Lions have chance to do something special http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Warren Gatland says the Lions have the chance to do something special in Saturday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.

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Aaron Morris: Harlequins full-back signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins full-back Aaron Morris signs a new contract following his first season with the club.

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British and Irish Lions can leave legacy by beating New Zealand, says Warren Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions have a chance to "leave a legacy" by beating the All Blacks in Saturday's third Test, says head coach Warren Gatland.

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'Lions with no Scots are hard to support' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland's team selection to face New Zealand means no Scots will feature in a Lions Test series for the first time in over a century.

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British and Irish Lions unchanged for decisive third Test against New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions name an unchanged team and bench for the third and final Test against New Zealand.

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Lions v New Zealand: Jordie Barrett handed first All Blacks start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordie Barrett will make his first start for the All Blacks in the decisive third and final Test against the Lions at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Lions v New Zealand: Third Test might be tougher than World Cup final - Wayne Smith http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nicknamed The Professor, Wayne Smith is in his third stint as an All Blacks coach and is expecting a "red hot" deciding final Test on Saturday.

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Premiership Rugby Parliamentary Community Awards: Unsung heroes of the grassroots game are honoured http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2017 Premiership Rugby Parliamentary Community Awards recognise contributions to grassroots programmes and those who have been transformed by them.

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Taulupe Faletau: Wales and Lions star happy to do talking on the pitch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions back-rower Taulupe Faletau is happy to do his talking on the pitch following his second Test try-scoring exploits.

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British & Irish Lions '80 minutes from immortality' in New Zealand - Jamie George http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions will be 80 minutes from "immortality" when they face New Zealand in Saturday's deciding Test, says hooker Jamie George.

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'The Black-lash is coming' - New Zealanders are plotting Lions revenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at the reaction of New Zealanders after Saturday's second Test defeat to the Lions - their first on home soil for seven years.

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British and Irish Lions: 'Enjoy it to win it,' say Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones urges the Lions to win the series against New Zealand by enjoying Saturday's deciding Test.

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BT Sport wins TV rights to European rugby union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The broadcaster wins exclusive rights to show the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup from 2018 to 2022.

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Harlequins: Joe Marchant signs new and extended contract with club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Joe Marchant signs a new and extended contract with the Premiership club.

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Glasgow Warriors: Brandon Thomson to make move from Stormers permanent http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Brandon Thomson is to sign a two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors after his loan spell from Stormers.

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Ireland back Payne to undergo more tests on migraine problems http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland back Jared Payne will undergo further tests on the migraine problems that ended his British and Irish Lions tour.

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British and Irish Lions: Ireland prop Furlong expects New Zealand backlash in third Test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saturday's deciding Test in New Zealand could be as brutal as any the British and Irish Lions have faced, says Tadhg Furlong.

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Kieran Longbottom: Saracens sign Sale Sharks prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens re-sign Australian prop Kieran Longbottom on a one-year deal from Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.

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British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland could coach All Blacks - Sir Graham Henry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland could take charge of New Zealand one day, says Sir Graham Henry.

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Lachlan McCaffrey: Flanker leaves Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Lachlan McCaffrey leaves Leicester Tigers after two years with the Premiership club.

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Ben Glynn: Harlequins sign former Bristol lock after Sam Twomey has further surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign former Bristol second row Ben Glynn as cover for the injured Sam Twomey.

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British & Irish Lions: Gavin Hastings says the Lions must come first http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English Premiership bosses must "look at the bigger picture" when it comes to the future of the British and Irish Lions, says ex-captain Gavin Hastings.

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Alan Solomons: Veteran coach warns South African sides face 'brutal' transition to Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons warns South African teams joining the Pro12 would be at a "distinct disadvantage".

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USA earn place in England's 2019 World Cup pool http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The United States earn a place in England's group for the 2019 Rugby World Cup after beating Canada.

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British & Irish Lions 2017: Lions take chances against 14-man All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Handed a chance by Sonny Bill Williams' red card, the British and Irish Lions found the answer just in time, writes Jeremy Guscott.

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British & Irish Lions 2017: Sean O'Brien cited for Waisake Noholo incident http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could miss the final Test against New Zealand after being cited for dangerous play in Saturday's win.

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Lions 'in for an almighty battle' in decisive third Test - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions head coach Warren Gatland says his side should expect a ferocious All Blacks response in the final Test next Saturday.

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New Zealand 21-24 British and Irish Lions: Only series win will do - Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will only be happy with a series win after New Zealand are beaten 24-21 in the second Test.

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British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland's first coaching roles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Warren Gatland celebrates the Lions' second Test win over New Zealand, BBC Wales Sport looks at the origins of his coaching career.

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