Paul James: Osprey loose-head an old-school record breaker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As he prepares to equal the club appearance record, Ospreys prop Paul James reflects on the impact of family, Shane Williams and his Neath Valley grounding.

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Gavin Henson will start in Dragons' Pro14 opener v Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran Wales back Gavin Henson is fit and will play for Dragons in their Pro14 opener against Leinster on Saturday.

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Scrum V visits Cheetahs before Pro14 kick-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross Harries and the Scrum V cameras drop-in to see Cheetahs before their debut in the expanded Pro14 tournament.

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Pro 14 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh: Damien Welch makes Blues bow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Damian Welch makes his competitive Cardiff Blues debut in Friday's Pro14 opener with Edinburgh, who hand starts to Jason Harries and Darryl Marfo.

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Scrum V: Southern Kings prepare for Pro14 debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V's Ross Harries travels to South Africa to meet Pro14 newcomers Southern Kings

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BBC Sport's team-by-team guide to the inaugural Pro14, Conference B http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New teams, a new format, and no shortage of talking points - BBC Sport profiles each team in rugby's inaugural Pro14.

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BBC Sport's team-by-team guide to the inaugural Pro14, Conference A http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New teams, a new format, and no shortage of talking points - BBC Sport profiles each team in rugby's inaugural Pro14.

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Rugby concussion: What will happen in rugby's new tests? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership and Championship players will take part this season in the development of a new pitch-side test to diagnose concussion and brain injuries.

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Nora Stapleton among Ireland women retirements after World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nora Stapleton is one of a number of Ireland women's players to retire from international rugby after the World Cup.

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Sonetane Takulua: Newcastle Falcons scrum-half signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga scrum-half Sonatane Takulua signs a four-year contract extension at Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

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George Lowe: Harlequins centre announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre George Lowe announces he has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice.

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Premiership and Championship players to aid study into new head injury test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership and Championship players will take part in the development of a new pitch-side test to diagnose concussion.

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PM welcomes World Cup runners-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's women's cricket and rugby union teams are invited to Downing Street by Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Pro14: Five great moments from the 2016-17 Pro12 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yellow cards for ball boys, floodlight failure and winning performances. Scrum V picks out five memorable moments from last season's Pro12 ahead of the Pro14 kick-off on Friday.

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Owen Farrell: England fly-half signs new Saracens contract to 2022 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and British & Irish Lions fly-half Owen Farrell signs a new five-year deal with Saracens until 2022.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full-back admits 'huge surprise' at Toulon exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny says it was a 'huge surprise' to be told he had no future at Toulon while preparing for the British and Irish Lions tour.

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Justin Tipuric: Ospreys flanker set for early post-Lions return v Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions tourist Justin Tipuric set to feature in Ospreys' opening match of the new Pro14 season against Zebre.

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Ospreys: Region will become first Welsh side to play in South Africa next month http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys will be the first Welsh team to play in South Africa in the Pro14 when they play the Cheetahs 29 September.

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Gavin Henson fit for Dragons' Pro14 opener v Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran Wales back Gavin Henson is fit is available for selection for Dragons Pro14 opener against Leinster on Saturday.

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Ellis Jenkins: Blues flanker out with 'major' hamstring injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will miss the start of the Pro14 season after suffering a 'major' hamstring strain.

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Pro14: Ulster name Rory Best as captain for 2017-18 campaign http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland hooker Rory Best will captain Ulster this season in what will be his third spell leading the Pro14 team.

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Doddie Weir: 'I don't blame rugby for my MND' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Scotland rugby international says he does not blame his sport and wants to raise awareness about the disease.

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Watch: Anthony Watson and Ugo Monye's 100m face-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a war of words, Anthony Watson and Ugo Monye finally face each other in a 100m sprint race.

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Manu Tuilagi will thrive at Leicester, says team-mate Ben Youngs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi will "thrive" at Leicester this season despite his latest disciplinary lapse, Tigers team-mate Ben Youngs tells the BBC Rugby Union Weekly Podcast.

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Duncan Weir: Edinburgh fly-half seeks more savvy and consistency http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh want to add consistency and ruthlessness to their arsenal this season, says fly-half Duncan Weir.

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Willie Duggan: Ireland rugby great dies at age of 67 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions forward Willie Duggan, regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever rugby players, dies at the age of 67.

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All Black Aaron Cruden tips long-time coach Dave Rennie for 'great things' at Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Family man, mentor, winner - All Black Aaron Cruden says in Dave Rennie, Glasgow Warriors have one of the top coaches in world rugby.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Katy Mclean says women's sport has to kick on http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Katy Mclean calls for the "landscape to change" for women's sport following the Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

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Scotland Women: Full-time moves for Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson become the second and third Scottish players to go full-time and will play in the French Top 8 this season.

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Ireland women's coach Tierney quits after World Cup failure http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Tom Tierney steps down after the hosts' dismal World Cup finishes with a defeat by Wales

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Wales beat Ireland to finish seventh and secure 2021 World Cup spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales win the battle in the seventh place play-off 27-17 at the Women's World Cup in Belfast with the prize a place in the 2021 tournament.

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All Blacks beat Australia in thrilling finish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A late try from Beauden Barrett edges New Zealand to a 35-29 victory over Australia in a thrilling Rugby Championship game.

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Ex-England captain camps in bar for final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gill Burns is 'glamping' at a rugby club in Belfast ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final.

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Bristol squad perform haka during pre-season training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol's new skills coach, former All Black Bruce Reihana, leads the Championship team in a performance of the haka.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss says Premiership success could bring negatives http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says being Premiership champions could have "negative effects" going into the new campaign.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England name Megan Jones in final XV http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Megan Jones, 20, will start at outside centre for England in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

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Heath Harvey leaves Saracens CEO post, with Mitesh Velani taking up interim role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Heath Harvey leaves his role as Saracens chief executive after two years in the post.

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James Haskell: England flanker determined to play for two more years http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Lions flanker James Haskell says he is "playing for a contract" in the final year of his Wasps deal.

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Northampton Saints: Premiership club announce first loss for 16 years http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints announce a pre-tax loss in 2016-17, the first time the Premiership club has not made a profit since 2001.

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Wales World Cup results a 'bit disappointing' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales women's results are "a little bit disappointing" but World Rugby has to address the gap between the best and the rest, says WRU's Geraint John.

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Dan Mugford: Former Sale Sharks fly-half opens up on depression battle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Sale Sharks fly-half Dan Mugford, now at Plymouth Albion, tells BBC Spotlight about his battle with depression.

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London Irish: Premiership return excites Nick Kennedy and Topsy Ojo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish soak up the Twickenham atmosphere ahead of their return to the Premiership against Harlequins.

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Ross Moriarty: Autumn Tests doubt for injured Wales back-rower http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty is unsure if he will return from injury in time for their four autumn Tests.

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Dragons: New coach Bernard Jackman wants fans 'proud' to wear jersey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Dragons coach Bernard Jackman wants fans to be "proud" to wear their jersey rather than backing the other three Welsh regions.

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GB sevens player Cross gets Ospreys chance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Great Britain Sevens player Sam Cross has a chance to impress in rugby's 15-a-side version on Friday, for Ospreys.

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Ulster's Christian Lealiifano thought 'everything was over' after leukaemia diagnosis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's new signing Christian Lealiifano says he "thought everything was over, not just his rugby career" after he was diagnosed with leukaemia last year.

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Piers Francis: Northampton Saints fly-half set to miss start of Premiership season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints fly-half Piers Francis is set to miss the start of the Premiership season with a jaw injury.

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Willi Heinz: Gloucester name scrum-half as new club captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester name scrum-half Willi Heinz as their new club captain before the 2017-18 Premiership season.

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Sale Sharks: Premiership club make offer to buy their AJ Bell Stadium home http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks make an offer to buy the AJ Bell Stadium - and say they will build their own ground if they are unsuccessful.

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Neck injury forces Saracens flanker Fraser to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Will Fraser confirms he has been forced to retire from playing aged 27 because of a neck injury.

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Saracens' McCall calls for change in salary cap http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall calls on Premiership Rugby to amend the salary cap to help clubs retain their home-grown players.

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Canada? Germany? Pro14 expansion 'is just the start' says chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14's move into South Africa is just the start of the competition's expansion, with North America among future areas of growth, its chief executive says.

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England's Waterman out of World Cup final with concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back Danielle Waterman is ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup final with concussion.

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Gethin Jenkins: Veteran prop eyes more Wales caps at 37 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Record cap holder Gethin Jenkins wants a Wales return during a season in which the loose-head prop turns 37.

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New Zealand's Dane Coles returns to face Australia in Dunedin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand hooker Dane Coles will play his first Test since November after recovering from a series of injuries to face Australia.

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Worcester Warriors: Donncha O'Callaghan named new club captain at Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Lions lock Donncha O'Callaghan is appointed Worcester's club captain ahead of the new Premiership season.

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Sale winger Solomona wants to win back England spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Denny Solomona is determined to win back his England place after being sent home from a pre-season training camp.

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England captain Hunter: We've achieved what we set out to do - another World Cup final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter says the team have done what they 'set out to do' after the defending champions reached the women's Rugby World Cup final

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Ryan Wilson: Scotland back-row becomes Glasgow Warriors captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile Scotland back-row Ryan Wilson is named captain of Glasgow Warriors for the 2017-18 season.

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Ireland lose first play-off game to Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland are beaten 36-24 by Australia in their Women's Rugby World Cup fifth place semi-final at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

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Saracens start Champions Cup defence at Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens begin their defence of the Champions Cup at Northampton on 15 October, while Premiership champions Exeter host Glasgow.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Sarah Hunter says semi-final will be 'one hell of a game' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter says World Cup semi-final opponents France will give the defending champions "one hell of a game".

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Aviva Stadium in Dublin to host first Pro14 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The final of the inaugural Pro14 will be staged at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next year.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens back-rower to miss Premiership opening month after shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens could be without England back-rower Billy Vunipola for the first month of the Premiership season, following off-season shoulder surgery.

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Wales name same XV for rematch with Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales select the same starting XV to face Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup play-offs that lost to their opponents in the pool stage.

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Murray McCallum and Matt Scott join Scotland training camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injuries to Gordon Reid and Phil Burleigh lead to call-ups for Murray McCallum and Matt Scott to Scotland's training camp in St Andrews.

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Ulster delighted to land 'top target' Christian Lealiifano says Bryn Cunningham http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's team manager Bryn Cunningham says the Irish Province earmarked Christian Lealiifano as their preferred choice after it became clear that they needed fly-half cover.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Scarlets 'lucky' to sign Wales full-back - Stephen Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets backs coach Stephen Jones says the league champions were "very lucky" to sign Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny.

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Anthony Perenise: Samoa prop rejoins Bath from Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath re-sign tighthead prop Anthony Perenise from Bristol for the 2017-18 Premiership season.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland make three changes for Australia play-off game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland make three changes from the defeat by France for Tuesday's Women's World Cup fifth place semi-final against Australia.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Thompson fit to play in semi-final v France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lydia Thompson will start for England in Tuesday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France after recovering from injury.

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Pro14: Ulster sign Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano on five-month deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster secure Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano on a deal which runs until the end of the Champions Cup pool stages in January.

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Dawson needed heart surgery after tick bite http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A bacterial infection spread through the former England rugby player's body after he was bitten.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland prop O'Reilly to miss play-offs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Ruth O'Reilly is ruled out for the remainder of the Women's World Cup because of a back injury.

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Sir Colin Meads: All Blacks legend dies of cancer, aged 81 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads, who was named as New Zealand's best rugby player of the 20th Century, dies of pancreatic cancer, aged 81.

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Rugby Championship: New Zealand thrash Australia in Sydney http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand hammer Australia 54-34 in their Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

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Joe Marler: England and Lions prop signs new Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and British and Irish Lions prop Joe Marler signs a new deal to stay at Harlequins until 2021.

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Women's World Cup: Ireland 'heartbroken' after missing semi-final spot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney says the team and management are "heartbroken" after a 21-5 defeat by France ends the hosts' hopes of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Tommy Bowe: Irish wing delighted to be back for Ulster after injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Tommy says it was "brilliant" to return for Ulster in a Belfast friendly against Wasps following six months out with a broken ankle.

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All Blacks security consultant cleared over bug case http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A security consultant is cleared of public mischief in relation to a bug placed in a New Zealand meeting room before a match against Australia.

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Pro14: Regional rugby chief says 'exciting' competition could expand further http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The new 'exciting' Pro14 tournament could expand again in the future, says Welsh regional rugby chief executive Mark Davies.

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Wales see off spirited Hong Kong http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales avoid an embarrassing defeat against Hong Kong to win their final World Cup pool match 39-15.

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Glasgow Warriors: Dave Rennie's influence already evident, says Mike Blair http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie is already making his mark after only three days as Glasgow Warriors head coach, according to Mike Blair.

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Rugby Championship: Sonny Bill Williams starts for New Zealand against Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams will start at centre in New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Australia after completing a four-match ban.

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Blues' Filise, 40, aims to be oldest player in British history after signing new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues prop Taufa'ao Filise celebrating a new contract aged 40 as he gets ready to pack down in a combined 112-year old front row.

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Six Ireland changes for vital France game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland make six changes for Thursday's Women's World Cup game against France where only victory will earn the hosts a semi-finals spot.

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New boss Rennie adds depth to Glasgow squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New head coach Dave Rennie wants to add depth and consistency to his Glasgow Warriors side.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Teenager Lleucu George makes first Wales start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenage flanker Lleucu George handed her first start for Wales in Women's Rugby World Cup pool match against Hong Kong.

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Bern returns from injury for England's World Cup decider http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah Bern recovers from a sprained ankle to start at tight-head for England in their Pool B World Cup decider with the USA on Thursday.

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Leicester Tigers: Manu Tuilagi affected by 'mental torture' says Matt O'Connor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester head coach Matt O'Connor says "mental torture" played a part Manu Tuilagi's latest off-field indiscretion.

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Luke Wallace: Harlequins flanker to have hip surgery after dislocation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker Luke Wallace will have surgery after dislocating his hip in a pre-season match against London Irish.

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Christian Lealiifano thought he would never play rugby again after leukaemia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia international Christian Lealiifano says there were times during his recovery from leukaemia that he thought he would not play rugby again.

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Stuart Hogg: Injured Glasgow Warriors full-back warned 'reputations go out the window' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is warned by new Glasgow Warriors boss Dave Rennie that "reputations go out the window" as the full-back battles for fitness.

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Ireland survive major scare to beat Japan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland mount a spirited second-half comeback to beat brave Japan 24-14 and keep their Women's World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

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Southern Kings' Pro14 rebuild a 'huge' task http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Deon Davids admits he faces a mammoth task to rebuild his Southern Kings squad with only three weeks to go before their first Pro14 match.

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Tadgh Beirne: Scarlets offer Irish lock contract extension, says Wayne Pivac http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tadgh Beirne, Scarlets' Irish lock, has been offered a contract extension head coach Wayne Pivac reveals.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland women make changes for Japan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland manager Tom Tierney opts to rest some players for Sunday's second match at the Women's World Cup against Japan.

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Scarratt captain as England make 10 changes for Italy game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Emily Scarratt starts at outside centre for England as the defending champions make 10 changes for Sunday's World Cup match with Italy.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Sian Moore starts as Wales scrum-half against Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make two changes to their starting side for the Women's Rugby World Cup pool match against Canada on Sunday.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England to follow Lions example http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Every player in England's squad will have a chance to prove themselves before the World Cup knock-out stages, says lead coach Scott Bemand.

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Test your Women's Rugby World Cup knowledge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Do you know who is making their World Cup debuts? Which home nation failed to qualify? Check out our Rugby World Cup quiz.

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Pro14: Ulster set to sign Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster are set to sign Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano before the Pro14 season starts on 1 September.

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Son of Ieuan Evans stars as Wales U18s beat SA http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cai, son of Wales wing legend Ieuan Evans, kicks 20 points as Wales Under-18s beat South Africa Schools 30-28 in Stellenbosch.

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Western Force to be cut from Super Rugby competition from 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Australian Rugby Union is to drop Western Force from Super Rugby but a legal challenge to the decision is being considered.

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Get Inspired: There's no better time to give rugby a try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With the Women's Rugby World Cup under way in Ireland, Southport Ladies hit the beach and urge women of all shapes and sizes to give rugby a try.

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Gavin Henson: Wales back to make Dragons debut at 10 against Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Henson will make his Dragons debut in the opening pre-season friendly in Montpellier at outside-half as Wales wing Hallam Amos returns from injury.

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Charles Piutau: Bristol to sign Ulster and New Zealand utility back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand international back Charles Piutau signs for Bristol from Ulster on a two-year contract, starting in 2018.

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Chris Robshaw: Former England captain signs new three-year deal with Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Chris Robshaw signs a new three-year contract with Premiership side Harlequins.

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Premiership clubs close contract loophole after May move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English Premiership clubs close a contract loophole - sparked by Jonny May's move to Leicester - which threatened transfer chaos in rugby union.

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Ireland coach Tom Tierney relieved as his side earn 'ugly win' in World Cup opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Tom Tierney admits his team had to battle to earn an "ugly" opening 19-17 Women's World Cup win over Australia in Dublin.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Wales must stay positive - Rowland Phillips http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rowland Phillips says there was "so much good" in their display despite a 44-12 defeat by New Zealand at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Ireland beat Australia in epic Dublin opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hosts Ireland win a pulsating Women's World Cup opener against a brave Australia side after a titanic Pool C struggle in Dublin.

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Women's World Cup 2017: England got the job done - captain Sarah Hunter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter says it was great to "get the job done" following the defending champions' 56-5 win over Spain in the Women's World Cup opener.

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Ruan Ackermann: Gloucester sign South African back row http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign South African back row Ruan Ackermann from Super Rugby side the Lions.

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Young rugby player angry at women's contract cuts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fourteen-year-old Rebecca is unhappy with women's rugby contract cuts.

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Women's Rugby World Cup can be record-breaking, says World Rugby's Bill Beaumont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Women's Rugby World Cup, which starts on Wednesday in Dublin, will be a "record-breaking" tournament, says World Rugby's Bill Beaumont.

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Women's Rugby World Cup is pinnacle - England captain Sarah Hunter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter says the Women's Rugby World Cup is the "pinnacle" of her career.

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Pro14: Scarlets begin title defence at home to Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions Scarlets will begin their defence in the expanded Pro14 at home to new South African additions Southern Kings.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Follow BBC radio & live text coverage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Follow the Women's Rugby World Cup across BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, the BBC Sport website and mobile app.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Hosts Ireland name team for Australia opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's Rugby World Cup hosts Ireland include Ashleigh Baxter and Eimear Considine in their side to face Australia.

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Mouritz Botha: Newcastle Falcons & ex-England forward retires with concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle's ex-England second row Mouritz Botha retires from rugby at the age of 35, on medical advice related to concussion.

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Women’s Rugby World Cup: Hunter leads new-look England v Spain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah Hunter captains an England side featuring 12 players making their World Cup debuts as the champions play Spain on Wednesday.

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Ruaridh Jackson leaves Harlequins to rejoin Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ruaridh Jackson leaves Harlequins to make his return to Glasgow Warriors as the fly-half aims to boost his Scotland career.

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Women’s Rugby World Cup: Wales name side to face New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales name Carys Phillips as their captain for their World Cup opener with New Zealand in Dublin

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Who are underdogs & who has biggest support? 10 things about Women’s Rugby World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who is likely to cause an upset and which Prime Minister is backing his side? The 10 things you need to know for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

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'Super Six will help Scotland stay in race' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Tait believes a domestic semi-professional league, as is being introduced by Scottish Rugby, is key for the country to keep pace with bigger rugby nations.

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Tuilagi & Solomona sent home from England camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona are sent home from an England training camp over "team culture issues", says the Rugby Football Union.

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Jonny May: England wing joins Leicester Tigers as Ed Slater moves to Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jonny May completes a move to Leicester Tigers in a deal which sees Ed Slater join Gloucester.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England 'not distracted' by contract cuts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter says the row over funding will not distract them as they prepare to defend the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Hosts Ireland target semi-final place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ireland captain Claire Molloy believes they will be able to handle the pressure of hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Charlie Hodgson: London Irish appoint former England fly-half as kicking coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership record points scorer Charlie Hodgson joins London Irish as kicking coach.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Emily Scott and Vicky Fleetwood pick up injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Emily Scott pulls out of the Women's World Cup because of injury five days before the tournament starts in Ireland.

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Pro14: Ulster opener against Cheetahs live on BBC Sport NI http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's opening match of the new Pro14 competition against South African side Cheetahs on 1 September will be shown live on BBC Sport NI.

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'If he's fit, we'll play him' - Jones on Tuilagi http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says he is prepared to pick Manu Tuilagi if he is "fit and ready" for the autumn internationals.

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Williams cleared to face Australia as 'game of three halves' counts towards ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is cleared for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia on 19 August.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester centre included in 37-man England training squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi is named in a 37-man England pre-season training squad for a three-day camp starting on Saturday.

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England wing May set for Leicester Tigers move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jonny May is set to join Leicester Tigers from Gloucester in a deal which would see Ed Slater move to Kingsholm.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Claire Molloy named as Ireland captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Claire Molloy is named Ireland captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup after Niamh Briggs was ruled out through injury.

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Matt Hampson: Leicester Tigers visit Get Busy Living Centre as it nears completion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Hampson's vision for a rehabilitation centre treating people with catastrophic injuries is edging ever closer.

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Hooper replaces Moore as Australia captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Michael Hooper is named as the new Australia captain succeeding veteran hooker Stephen Moore, who will retire at the end of the season.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Welsh Rugby Union confirms talks with Wales full-back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies confirms talks are ongoing to bring Leigh Halfpenny back to Wales, with the Scarlets favourites to sign the full-back.

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Pro14 'may expand further' - Scottish Rugby chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Adding two South African teams might not be the end of expansion for the new Pro14, according to Scottish Rugby's Dominic McKay.

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How will Pro14 work? Key questions answered http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A quick guide to the new expanded Pro14: Who's in, where will they play, and who will qualify for Europe?

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Pro12: Organisers confirm South African teams to play in expanded tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African sides Southern Kings and Cheetahs will join an expanded Pro14 from September, organisers confirm.

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