Rugby Championship: New Zealand beat Argentina after retaining title http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand cap their fifth Rugby Championship victory in six years with a comprehensive win over Argentina.

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Dragons too good for Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales backs Hallam Amos and Tyler Morgan score a try apiece as Dragons ease to victory over Pro14 newcomers Southern Kings.

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South Africa & Australia draw to hand New Zealand title http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand retain the Rugby Championship title as South Africa and Australia draw 27-27 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Danny Wilson: Cardiff Blues coach explains exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson speaks for the first time about his decision to leave at the end of the season.

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Ulster's unbeaten start ended by Zebre in Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's winning start to the Pro14 comes to a surprising end as Zebre earn a deserved 27-23 win in Parma.

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Munster hit back to beat Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster recover from a misfiring first-half to deny Cardiff Blues a second Pro14 win in a week in Ireland.

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Pro14 highlights: Glasgow 37-21 Benetton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors run in four tries to secure a bonus point win over Benetton Rugby at Scotstoun.

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Pro14 Highlights: Leinster 21-13 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster hold off a spirited Edinburgh challenge to claim victory in the Pro14 clash at the RDS in Dublin.

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Dan Tuohy: Leicester Tigers sign Bristol lock on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Ireland international lock Dan Tuohy on loan from Championship side Bristol until January.

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Scott Baldwin: Lion bites Wales and Ospreys rugby player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The most bizarre story of the year? Wales rugby player Scott Baldwin misses a game after being bitten by a lion while attempting to pet it.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 36-27 Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Scarlets win a nine-try thriller against Connacht.

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Lion bites Ospreys' Wales hooker Scott Baldwin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin was ruled out of Ospreys' Pro14 loss to Cheetahs after being bitten trying to pet a lion in South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newcastle Falcons host London Irish in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 BST).

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors make nine changes for Friday's Pro14 home game with Benetton, including a return for Tommy Seymour.

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Pro14: Leinster v Edinburgh (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview for the Pro14 game between Leinster and Edinburgh in Dublin on Friday night.

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Pro14: Cheetahs v Ospreys (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys face Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, the first Welsh team to play there in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Connacht (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as title-holders Scarlets host 2015-16 champions Connacht in the Pro14 on Friday.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Gloucester in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (20:00 BST).

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Wasps: Dai Young cut Premiership club's squad to save on escalating salaries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has cut the size of his squad in order to cope with escalating player salaries.

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Exeter players 'driving each other on' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs head coach Ali Hepher believes strength in depth will help in the defence of the Premiership title.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Saracens in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Sixways (19:45 BST).

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Christian Day: No consultation over Premiership season extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Players' Association chairman Christian Day tells BBC Radio Northampton they were not consulted about proposals to extend the Premiership season.

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England Women to host three-match series against Canada in November http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Beaten Women's World Cup finalists England will face Canada in a three-game series in November.

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Club coaches concerned by plan to extend season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leading club directors of rugby voice their opposition to the proposed Premiership season extension.

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Danny Wilson: Cardiff Blues head coach to leave at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson will leave the region at the end of the season.

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Tipuric remains with pregnant wife as Ospreys face Cheetahs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys are without Justin Tipuric to face Cheetahs in the Pro14 in Bloemfontein on Friday as his wife is due to give birth.

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'We want to win and we want to win everything' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There is "no excuse" for England not to be the most dominant rugby nation in the world, says new boss of the RFU Steve Brown.

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Women to referee men's internationals for first time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Joy Neville and Spain's Alhambra Neivas will make history by becoming the first women to referee men's international rugby matches.

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Pro14: Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac confirms Tadgh Beirne could leave http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac says the region may lose Tadgh Beirne's services at the end of the season.

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Northampton Saints: Harry Mallinder would prefer to play full-back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harry Mallinder says full-back is his preferred position despite wearing Northampton's number 10 shirt this season.

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Call for tackling ban in school rugby 'extreme and alarmist' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A medical study calling for a ban on tackling in school rugby is "extreme and alarmist" says World Rugby.

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Fresh call to ban tackling in school rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

But a World Rugby spokesman says there is no new evidence to challenge the current position.

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'It was a crazy week of emotions' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

West Wales boy Jason Harries scores a try at Parc y Scarlets for Edinburgh, and his family miss it because of a wedding.

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Ben Youngs: Game time 'at the limit' for rugby union players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Ben Youngs says the number of games at the moment is "at the limit".

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Rob Horne: Australia international delighted to get first Northampton Saints tries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Rob Horne is delighted to "get the monkey off the back" after scoring his first tries for Northampton Saints.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens and England player would take pay cut to avoid burnout http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola says he would take a pay cut to play less rugby.

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Billy Vunipola: England and Saracens back-row out for four months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens back row Billy Vunipola will be out for the next four months with a knee cartilage injury.

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Stephen Ferris backs Sean O'Brien's criticism of British & Irish Lions coaches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stephen Ferris believes his former Ireland team-mate Sean O'Brien was "absolutely right" to criticise the methods of Warren Gatland's coaching team during this year's Lions tour.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Edinburgh (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as title-holders Scarlets host Edinburgh in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Pro14: Wales hooker Kristian Dacey back for Cardiff Blues' trip to Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Kristian Dacey returns from injury for the Cardiff Blues' Pro14 trip to Connacht on Saturday.

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Cheetahs end Leinster's winning start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's winning start to the Pro14 ends as the Cheetahs win in Bloemfontein despite Barry Daly's hat-trick of tries.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Munster (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview for Friday night's Pro14 match between Glasgow Warriors and Munster at Scotstoun.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales, Lions and Ospreys lock makes birthday wish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

What does an international lock want for his birthday? Alun Wyn Jones makes a birthday wish.

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Unsung Hero 2017 - could rugby win this year? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs prop Carl Rimmer and director of rugby Rob Baxter explain the importance of volunteers to the club.

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Lions lock Henderson set to make return for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make nine changes for Friday's Pro14 game against the Dragons, who retain only Rynard Landman and Ollie Griffiths from their Connacht win.

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Webb & Biggar make first starts for Ospreys after Lions tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys go to Treviso to face Benetton in the Pro14 in front of the Scrum V Live cameras.

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

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

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Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith will be 'treated like an apprentice' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says uncapped Marcus Smith will be 'treated like an apprentice' at their training camp in Oxford.

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

Team news as London Irish host Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Bath host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 BST).

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

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

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

Team news as Harlequins host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at The Stoop (15:00 BST).

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'Brutal' Cockerill is just what Edinburgh need - Toolis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Ben Toolis says Edinburgh need the 'brutal' coaching style of Richard Cockerill to make them a successful side.

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Smith, 18, picked but Lions quartet left out of England training squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four players who toured with the British and Irish Lions are not in a 33-man England training squad for a camp in Oxford.

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

Team news as Gloucester host Worcester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 BST).

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Ex-Dragons boss Kingsley Jones takes Canada coaching job http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Dragons boss Kingsley Jones takes charge of Canada's campaign to play against Wales at the 2019 World Cup.

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Richards confident USA trip was a success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union will benefit from showcasing the game in Philadelphia, says Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards.

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British & Irish Lions: Sean O'Brien says team could have won 3-0 with better coaching http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions could have whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 had they been better coached, says flanker Sean O'Brien.

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Worcester Warriors: Premiership club seek new investment, says managing director http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors confirm that they are seeking new investors, following reports of a potential takeover at Sixways.

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Leicester Tigers: Afa Pakalani, Kyle Traynor & Jake Kerr join Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Tonga international back Afa Pakalani, prop Kyle Traynor and hooker Jake Kerr.

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Chris Jones and Ugo Monye discuss the scuffle between James Haskell and Joe Marler http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Jones and Ugo Monye discuss the decision to sin-bin James Haskell after he was involved in a scuffle with England team-mate Joe Marler.

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Danny Cipriani: Wasps fly-half likely to be out for three months with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England fly-half Danny Cipriani could miss the rest of 2017 after suffering a torn knee ligament against Harlequins.

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Edinburgh's Richard Cockerill ready to wield axe v Scarlets after Benetton loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says some senior players will be dropped for the match against Scarlets after the loss to Benetton.

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Jono Kitto: Worcester Warriors sign Leicester Tigers scrum-half on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-hit Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors sign scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan from Leicester Tigers.

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Jackson and Olding rape case prosecutors 'complying' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny all of charges against them after an alleged incident last year.

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Wayne Pivac: Coach says Scarlets will keep attacking style http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Wayne Pivac says the Scarlets will maintain the free-flowing style that won them the Pro12 title last year.

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Dragons sign back Palamo on loan from Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign United States wing or centre Thretton Palamo from Bristol on a short-term loan deal to cover injuries.

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Ireland captain Best ruled out for four to six weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Rory Best is ruled out for four to six weeks after a scan confirms he has suffered a hamstring tear.

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Cardiff Blues sign Bristol's Robinson as open-side cover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues sign Olly Robinson from Bristol on a short-term deal to cover injuries to Sam Warburton, Ellis Jenkins and James Botham.

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Rugby World Cup: Ireland upbeat for 2023 tournament bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland outline their case to host the 2023 World Cup a week before the bid presentation is delivered to the World Rugby Council.

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Richard Blaze: Leicester Tigers forwards coach resigns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Blaze resigns from his role as forwards coach at Premiership side Leicester Tigers for "personal reasons".

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Jamie Roberts focused on Wales challenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts tells Scrum V he is "desperate" to regain his Wales centre place and play in 100 Test matches.

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Alex Corbisiero: Rugby union has 'huge market' in USA http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union has a "huge market" in the USA despite just 6,000 people watching Saturday's Premiership match in Philadelphia, says Alex Corbisiero.

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Prop Cian Healy forced off Leinster squad flight to Cape Town http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster prop Cian Healy is forced off the team flight to Cape Town following a "misunderstanding" regarding his laptop.

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Joe Marler: Harlequins prop reprimanded after James Haskell scuffle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Marler is reprimanded after a scuffle with England team-mate James Haskell during Harlequins' Premiership win over Wasps.

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James Hanson: Gloucester sign Australia hooker from Melbourne Rebels http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign Australia international hooker James Hanson on a short-term deal from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels.

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Japan 'behind' on 2019 World Cup preparations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hosts Japan are behind on preparations for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, tournament director Alan Gilpin says.

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Munster hold on to beat Ospreys - watch the best of the action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V brings you all the weekend action from the Pro14.

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Highlights: Glasgow come from behind to edge Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V brings you all the weekend action from the Pro14.

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Dragons win for first time since January - watch higlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Dragons manage to avoid a record 12th successive defeat in Pro14 with a comfortable victory over Connacht at Rodney Parade.

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Highlights - Edinburgh 17-20 Benetton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The tries from Edinburgh's Pro14 defeat by Benetton at Myreside (UK users only).

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New Zealand secure record win over South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand score eight tries as they beat South Africa 57-0, their biggest winning margin against the Springboks.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for Saturday's encounter as Cardiff Blues host Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Ospreys v Munster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Munster in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Rory Best: Ulster captain on crutches after injury blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Rory Best could be ruled out for up to six weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the province's latest injury setback.

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Women's Premier 15s: Clubs ready for new domestic rugby union competition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Points West meets Bristol Ladies and top-flight newcomers Gloucester-Hartpury Women's RFC as they prepare for the new Premier 15s competition.

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Jamie Roberts: Wales centre 'desperate' to regain starting place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Jamie Roberts says he means to regain his Wales centre starting place and play in 100 Test matches.

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Volunteering: England scrum-half Danny Care on why your sports club needs you! http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With research suggesting an 18% drop in community volunteers since 2015, England rugby star Danny Care tells BBC Radio 5 live why you should get involved.

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

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

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Premiership and Pro14: Reports and previews for the weekend's games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reports and team news for the weekend's Premiership and Pro14 games as Worcester look to pick up their first points of the season against Exeter.

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

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

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Pro14: Southern Kings v Leinster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordi Murphy makes his competitive return to action after 10 months on the sidelines in Leinster's Pro14 game with Southern Kings.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Saracens in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Talen Energy Stadium, Philadelphia (22:00 BST).

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Pro14: Ulster v Scarlets (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news for Friday's Pro14 match between Ulster and the Scarlets at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

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Pro14: Dragons v Connacht (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for Friday's encounter in Newport between Dragons and Irish team Connacht.

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Pro14: Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh host Benetton in Friday's Pro14 Conference A game at Myreside.

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John Smit says Saracens hooker Jamie George is 'the real deal' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa captain John Smit says Saracens and England hooker Jamie George is "the real deal".

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Rhys Priestland: Bath fly-half would be 'surprised' to play for Wales again http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland does not expect to play for Wales again after winning his last cap in 2016.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Bath in Friday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (19:45 BST).

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host London Irish in Friday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (20:00 BST).

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (19:45 BST).

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Leinster duo Nacewa and Gibson-Park denied entry to South Africa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster captain Isa Nacewa and fellow New Zealander Jamison Gibson-Park are denied entry to South Africa because of visa problems.

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Folau sparks disagreement with same-sex marriage tweet http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau tweets his opposition to proposed legalisation, but not everybody agrees.

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Exeter boss backs Simmonds for England call http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter says he hopes forward Sam Simmonds can earn an England call-up in the next year.

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Teimana Harrison: Northampton Saints man keen to fill Louis Picamoles void http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Teimana Harrison wants to make the number eight role his own for club side Northampton Saints.

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England to play New Zealand as part of 2018 autumn international series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will play world champions New Zealand for the first time since 2014, as part of next year's autumn internationals.

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Will Addison: Sale Sharks captain seeks 'consistency' from team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Will Addison is looking for Sale to bounce back against London Irish after starting the season with two defeats.

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'Rusty' Davies ready to return after Lions 'fun' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies, the 2017 British and Irish Lions' star centre, aims to shake off the rust of his summer break with Scarlets in the Pro14.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers consider injury dispensation replacement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers consider using injury dispensation cover to bring in a replacement for England centre Manu Tuilagi.

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Worcester Warriors: Prop Nick Schonert faces lengthy ankle injury lay-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert has not broken his ankle as feared but still faces a lengthy injury lay-off.

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I am fitter as a referee, says ex-player Dickson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Top rugby union referees are aerobically fitter than players, says former Harlequins scrum-half turned official Karl Dickson.

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Warburton to miss four months as he requires neck operation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton is to have surgery on a long-standing neck injury, ruling him out for up to four months.

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Pro14: Lions Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens set for Scarlets in Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens are set to make their first Scarlets appearances of 2017-18 against Ulster on Friday.

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Harlequins fly-half Catrakilis has 'small' throat fracture http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins fly-half Demetri Catrakilis will miss some time after suffering a "small fracture" to a bone in his throat.

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Semesa Rokoduguni: Todd Blackadder says Bath wing is a 'freak of nature' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is a "freak of nature" who can do things "money can't buy", says director of rugby Todd Blackadder.

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Ed Jackson: Rugby player's road from paralysis to recovery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ed Jackson, his father Mark and fiancee Lois chart his progress from life-threatening paralysis in hospital to walking and making plans for his wedding in 2018.

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Pro 14 highlights: Treviso 14-21 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster see off battling Benetton 21-14 in the Pro14 match in Treviso.

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Glasgow Warriors: Dave Rennie 'really keen to drive' culture at Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie wants to boost the connection with the local community as he believes it makes the team "play better on Saturdays."

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Pro14 highlights: Zebre 10-41 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Scarlets continue their strong start to the Pro14 with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Zebre.

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Alex Gray: From missing out on Olympic silver to playing for the Atlanta Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Gray has gone from missing out on a silver medal at the Rio Olympics to changing sports and playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Pro14 highlights: Glasgow Warriors 31-10 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Alex Dunbar's brace of tries earn Glasgow Warriors a bonus-point Pro14 win over Ospreys at Scotstoun.

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Pro14: Benetton Treviso v Ulster (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make five changes for Saturday's Pro14 game in Treviso with Charles Piutau and Marcell Coetzee among those making way.

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Pro14: Munster v Cheetahs (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster make one change in personnel for Saturday's game against the Cheetahs as Ian Keatley replaces Tyler Bleyendaal.

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Pro14: Connacht v Southern Kings (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the Pro14 match at the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday night as Connacht face South African newcomers Southern Kings.

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Rugby Championship: New Zealand come from behind to beat Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand survived a scare to come from behind to beat Argentina on home soil in the Rugby Championship.

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Pro14 highlights: Edinburgh 35-18 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Edinburgh continue their winning start to the Pro14 season with a bonus-point victory over the Dragons at Myreside.

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Pro14 highlights: Leinster 37-9 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Leinster score three tries in the last 13 minutes to see off Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Leinster v Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview of Friday's Pro14 match at the RDS Arena in Dublin.

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Edinburgh beat Dragons to maintain winning start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh maintain their winning Pro14 start under Richard Cockerill with a bonus-point win over Dragons at Myreside.

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Flats and Shanks travel west in search of the Scarlet Pimpernel? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Flatman (Flats) and Tom Shanklin (Shanks) are back for 2017-18 season with a trip to west Wales to search for the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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Pro14: Zebre v Scarlets (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as title-holders Scarlets go to Zebre in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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

Team news as Worcester host Wasps in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 BST).

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Northampton Saints: Kieran Brookes describes 'horrible three days' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints prop Kieran Brookes tells BBC Look East it was a "horrible three days" after losing to Saracens in their opening Premiership game.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview of Saturday's Pro14 match between Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys at Scotstoun.

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

Team news as Bath host Saracens in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the The Recreation Ground (14:00 BST).

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Premiership: Harlequins v Gloucester (15:00) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

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Scott Andrews: Bath sign Cardiff Blues prop on a one-month loan deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Bath sign Wales and Cardiff Blues prop Scott Andrews on a one-month loan deal.

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

Team news as Northampton host Leicester in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (16:30 BST).

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

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

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Tom Heathcote: New concussion tests will help remove 'grey area' in rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors fly-half Tom Heathcote says new saliva concussion tests will help remove a "grey area" in rugby.

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

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

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Rob Vickers: Newcastle Falcons veteran prop grateful for loyalty amid testimonial http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran prop Rob Vickers is grateful to Newcastle Falcons for their loyalty as he is awarded a testimonial.

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Northampton Saints 'must use Saracens defeat as spur', says Alan Dickens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton must use the loss to Saracens to spur them on for the rest of the season, says attack coach Alan Dickens.

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Tuilagi needs knee surgery and will miss 12 weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England centre Manu Tuilagi needs surgery on a knee injury suffered in Leicester's Premiership opener against Bath.

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Dan Biggar: Northampton move 'blow to Pro14 and Ospreys' - Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies says Dan Biggar's decision to join Northampton in 2018 is a blow to the Pro14 and Ospreys, but Wales could benefit.

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'NZ must challenge sexism and alcohol abuse' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alcohol abuse and sexism are among the problem issues New Zealand Rugby (NZR) must challenge, a report has found.

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Rhys Patchell can be Wales' answer to All Blacks 10 Beauden Barrett - Pivac http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac says can be a long-term Wales 10 and likens him to New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett

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Northampton Saints: New signing Dan Biggar has desire to win - Jim Mallinder http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Look East he is delighted by the signing of Wales fly-half Dan Biggar for next season.

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Mike Fitzgerald: Leicester Tigers lock sidelined for three months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers lock Mike Fitzgerald is ruled out for three months with a knee injury sustained during pre-season.

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Dan Biggar: Northampton Saints sign Wales and Ospreys fly-half for 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Wales and Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar for the 2018-19 season.

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Jones open to recalls for Tuilagi & Solomona http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is willing to recall Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona, who were both sent home from a training camp in August.

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Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks boss says good home form key to top-four finish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale boss Steve Diamond says home form is more important than away wins when aiming for the Premiership top four.

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Tabai Matson: Bath head coach to leave for family reasons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath head coach Tabai Matson is to leave the Premiership club to return to New Zealand for family reasons.

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Jake Ilnicki: Newcastle Falcons sign Canada prop after injuries to pair http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Canada international prop Jake Ilnicki as cover after injuries rule out tight-heads David Wilson and Scott Wilson.

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Elliot Daly: Wasps extend contract of England international http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England international Elliot Daly extends his contract with Premiership side Wasps.

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Exeter Chiefs and Italy's Michele Campagnaro faces nine-month injury lay-off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and Italy centre Michele Campagnaro could miss the rest of the season with knee ligament damage.

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London Irish: Tommy Bell says players 'not shocked' by Harlequins victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish full-back Tommy Bell says their Premiership win against Harlequins did not come as a shock to the squad.

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Pro14: Ex-South Africa full-back Thinus Delport says newcomers will improve http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-South Africa full-back Thinus Delport says the Pro14's newcomers Southern Kings and Cheetahs will improve.

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'We didn't kick enough', says Rennie after Glasgow win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie hails Glasgow's desire and defence, but says they need to be tactically smarter, after beating Connacht.

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Pro14 highlights: Debutant Halfpenny scores as Scarlets hammer Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Leigh Halfpenny marks his Scarlets debut with a try in a hammering for Southern Kings.

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Pro 14 highlights: Edgy Ospreys beat Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Ospreys start the Pro14 season with an edgy win over visitors Zebre.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons humbled at home by Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Dragons begin their Pro14 campaign with a heavy home defeat by Leinster.

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Pro14 highlights: Connacht 12-18 Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tries from Ali Price and Lee Jones help Glasgow Warriors get their Pro14 campaign off to a winning start against Connacht in Galway.

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Dylan Hartley: England and Northampton captain labels Saracens loss 'humbling' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says Northampton's 55-24 defeat by Saracens was "humbling", but will not "derail" their season.

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Women's Anglo-French tournament under consideration http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English and French officials are informally discussing an Anglo-French club competition as part of plans to develop women's rugby union.

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Cardiff Blues 10-20 Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill hails side's commitment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh have "set the minimum standard" for the season ahead with victory over Cardiff Blues.

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Highlights: Six-try Ulster beat Pro14 newcomers Cheetahs in thrilling opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster notch six tries as they hold off South African Pro14 newcomers the Cheetahs in a thrilling season opener.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 10-20 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Edinburgh begin their Pro14 campaign with a well-deserved win at Cardiff Blues.

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O'Connor comes into Munster back row http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for Munster's opening match of the Pro14 season against Treviso at Musgrave Park on Cork on Friday night.

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Pro 14 Scarlets v Southern Kings: Leigh Halfpenny starts for champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny will start for Scarlets against Southern Kings in the Pro14 on Saturday to make his competitive debut.

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Pro14: Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the Pro14 match at the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday night.

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Pro14: Ospreys v Zebre (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news as Ospreys start their Pro14 season at home to Italian side Zebre at the Liberty Stadium.

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Teenager Giles signs Ospreys contact extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys' 19-year-old wing and Wales squad member Keelan Giles signs a new three-year contract with the region.

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Scrum V Sunday: The boys from Newcastle Emlyn RFC decide who's best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Emlyn's junior players prove rugby can be fun as they look forward to the start of the new season.

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Northampton Saints hope fresh start can improve Premiership progress http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a disappointing 2016-17 season, Northampton Saints hope a summer of change on and off the pitch can improve fortunes.

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Northampton in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (14:00 BST).

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Premiership: London Irish v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Harlequins in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:45 BST).

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

Team news as Wasps host Sale in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 BST).

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Eifion Lewis-Roberts: Sale Sharks prop retires following knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts, 36, announces his retirement because of a knee injury picked up last October.

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Premiership 2017-18: Exeter Chiefs 'not afraid' of title defence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With the new Premiership season getting under way on Friday, BBC Sport takes a closer look at how 2017-18 might unfold.

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'I owe my life to rugby' - the gay Glasgow rugby fan who founded his own club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Adam Harrison's life hit rock bottom because of bullying over his weight and sexuality. It was going to take something special to transform him... enter rugby.

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