Marland Yarde: Ugo Monye explains why winger is to join Sale from Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye explains why England winger Marland Yarde is set to join Sale Sharks from Harlequins.

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Mike Mayhew: Harlequins sign Yorkshire Carnegie hooker on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign Yorkshire Carnegie hooker Mike Mayhew on a three-month loan deal.

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Ray Gravell: Daughter tells of 10 years without dad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

On the 10th anniversary of "Grav’s" death, his daughter tells why she now helps others cope with grief.

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South Africa recommended to host 2023 World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup board recommends South Africa to host the 2023 tournament ahead of Ireland and France.

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David Ribbans: Northampton Saints second row agrees new contract until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints second row David Ribbans signs a deal to stay at Franklins Gardens until 2020.

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Rokoduguni called up by England after Daly injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is called into the England squad as a replacement for the injured Elliot Daly ahead of the autumn internationals.

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'Scotland's mindset of losing bravely is gone' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones is looking forward to tackling New Zealand and Australia in the Autumn Tests as he returns from injury.

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Cooper left out of Australia squad for November Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika leaves fly-half Quade Cooper out of his squad for their November Tests and calls up six uncapped players.

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Elliott Dee: Wales squad hooker agrees new Dragons contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After being named in Wales coach Warren Gatland's autumn squad, hooker Elliott Dee signs new Dragons contract.

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Scrum V: When Gavin Henson met Jonathan Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons fly-half Gavin Henson talks to Jonathan Davies about life, rugby and everything on BBC Wales Scrum V.

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Scrum V highlights: Scarlets 30-17 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights of Conference B leaders Scarlets' hard-fought home win over Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.

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Nizaam Carr: Wasps sign South Africa back-row forward on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Wasps sign South Africa back-row forward Nizaam Carr on a three-month deal.

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England Autumn internationals: Matt Mullan and Elliot Daly to miss training camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Wasps duo Matt Mullan and Elliot Daly will not travel with the England squad for this week's training camp in Portugal.

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Rob Howley refutes claims he bullied Lee Byrne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales backs coach Rob Howley denies bullying allegations made against him by former Test full-back Lee Byrne.

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Pro14: Luke McGrath double as Leinster breeze past Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two tries from replacement scrum-half Luke McGrath help Leinster overcome Ulster in the Pro14 game at the Kingspan Stadium.

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Marland Yarde: England winger set to join Sale Sharks from Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Marland Yarde is set for a mid-season move from Harlequins to Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.

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Wales & England forwards to train together for first time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and England forwards will train together for the first time before the autumn Tests. starting in November.

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Murrayfield to pitch to host Scotland football matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby will make a presentation to the SFA proposing Murrayfield for international football matches and cup finals.

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Pro14 highlights: Glasgow Warriors 43-13 Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors run in seven tries to hammer Southern Kings for their seventh straight Pro14 victory.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Ospreys 28-14 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Ospreys meet Welsh rivals Dragons in the Pro14 at Liberty Stadium.

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

Scrum-half Aaron Cairns will make his first start for Ulster in the Pro14 derby against Leinster at Kingspan Stadium.

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

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host Welsh Pro14 rivals Cardiff Blues at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Leicester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 BST).

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Harry Mallinder: Northampton Saints back talks dogs and playing for his dad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Harry Mallinder talks about life in his adopted hometown and playing for his dad.

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

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

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

Team news and preview for Saturday's Pro14 meeting between Edinburgh and Benetton Rugby.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy 'excited' to face strong Saracens side in Premiership http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy hopes his side can take their European momentum into a visit to Saracens.

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Marler set to be available for Australia match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Marler is now set be available for England's match against Australia, with the length of his ban expected to be changed.

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England rugby women pay deal 'a revolution', says coach Simon Middleton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The decision to give England's women's team match fees for individual games has been hailed as a "revolution" by coach Simon Middleton.

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Ospreys v Dragons: Dan Biggar relishes facing Gavin Henson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar relishing first meeting with Gavin Henson, who was a senior player when he was coming through Ospreys' ranks.

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Wayne Pivac: Scarlets head coach signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Wayne Pivac signs a new two-year contract to stay with Scarlets, keeping him at the region until 2020.

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Glasgow Warriors v Southern Kings (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors give starts to Adam Hastings and George Horne for the visit of Pro14 strugglers Southern Kings.

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

Connacht make eight changes from the Challenge Cup win over Worcester for Friday's Pro14 game against Munster in Galway.

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World Cup squad 80% full, but door open for England 'apprentices' - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England rugby union coach Eddie Jones says the door is open for the young "apprentice" players like Marcus Smith and Zach Mercer to force their way into the World Cup squad.

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Autumn internationals: Departing Simon Zebo left out of Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Zebo is omitted from the Ireland squad just days after it was announced he is leaving Munster at the end of the season.

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Wales new boy Sam Cross to make Pro14 debut for Ospreys v Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Dragons in Welsh rugby's Scrum V Live Pro14 derby on Friday night.

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Premiership: Sale v Exeter (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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England pick seven uncapped players for women's series with Canada http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Simon Middleton names 18 Women's World Cup runners-up in his squad to face Canada in November.

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Petrus du Plessis: London Irish prop has many options when retirement comes calling http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish prop Petrus du Plessis shares the potential career paths available to him when he calls time on playing.

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Autumn internationals: James Haskell left out of England squad for autumn internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced Wasps flanker James Haskell is left out of Eddie Jones' 34-man England squad for the autumn internationals.

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England's Hartley cleared for Autumn internationals after citing dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley is free to play in the Autumn internationals after disciplinary action against him is dismissed.

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Ben Spencer: Saracens scrum-half extends contract until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Ben Spencer signs a new contract with Saracens to keep him at the club until the summer of 2020.

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Harry Mallinder: Northampton centre agrees new contract until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Harry Mallinder agrees a new contract to keep him at Northampton Saints until 2020.

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RFU chief Steve Brown questions rules after Scotland pick 'English' players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Football Union chief Steve Brown calls for stricter rules to prevent nations from selecting players nurtured through the English system.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs players deserve more England call-ups http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the club should have their biggest-ever contingent of players selected for England.

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Simon Zebo: Ireland captain Rory Best says winger will be a big loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The departure of Munster wing Simon Zebo at the end of the season will be "a big loss", says Ireland captain Rory Best.

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Magnus Bradbury stripped of Edinburgh captaincy, Fraser McKenzie steps up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Magnus Bradbury loses the Edinburgh captaincy to Fraser McKenzie after picking up an injury on a night out.

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Scotland call up 10 uncapped players for autumn Tests http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale winger Byron McGuigan is among the new faces in Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the autumn Tests, while John Barclay is fit to be captain.

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Former Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Munster lock Donncha O'Callaghan announces that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

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Wales rugby squad: Hadleigh Parkes included for first time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hadleigh Parkes has been selected in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals even though is is ineligible for the first three matches.

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Autumn internationals: England's Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler all face disciplinary action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England trio Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler all face disciplinary action just weeks before the Autumn internationals.

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Simon Zebo: Ireland star leaving Munster to play abroad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish rugby suffers a setback with confirmation exciting wing Simon Zebo is to leave Munster at the end of the season.

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Garry Ringrose: Ireland centre ruled out of November series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will miss next month's three internationals in Dublin because of a shoulder injury.

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Guardiola is my inspiration - Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says he has learnt from Pep Guardiola as he looks to build a Scottish team full of "work-rate, energy and speed."

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss says side can still get better after Montpellier win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the English champions can get even better after winning at Montpellier in the Champions Cup.

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Gritty Munster edge out Carter's Racing 92 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster survive a late French rally to record their first Champions Cup win of the season at Thomond Park.

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Australia fight back to claim rare win over All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reece Hodge kicks a 53-metre penalty with two minutes remaining as Australia beat New Zealand in the final match of the Bledisloe Cup.

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Lee Byrne: Ex-Wales full-back claims 'bullying' Rob Howley treatment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales full-back Lee Byrne claims he was subjected to "bullying treatment" by attack coach Rob Howley during training sessions.

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'I don't know where I stand' - in-form Priestland unsure over Wales recall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Priestland says he still has ambitions of a Wales recall for the autumn internationals but admits he "doesn't know where he stands"

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European Champions Cup: Montpellier Herault v Exeter (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Thomas Waldrom returns at number eight for Exeter as they travel to French side Montpellier in the Champions Cup on Sunday.

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Scotland flanker Hardie 'suspended from duty' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Scotland flanker John Hardie is suspended pending an internal investigation, meaning he could miss the autumn Tests.

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Female referee Nievas hopes to 'create a pathway' for other women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alhambra Nievas says she hopes to "create a pathway" for other women after becoming the first female to referee a men's international in Europe.

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Irish RFU apologises for confusion over part-time women's XVs coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The IRFU has said it "regrets any upset it has caused" over the decision to advertise for a part-time women's 15s coach.

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Scotland: Fraser Brown ruled out of autumn Tests with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown will miss next month's internationals after being ruled out with a knee injury.

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Ruth O'Reilly bemused by move to make Ireland women's coach part-time role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland prop Ruth O'Reilly says the team's coach becoming a part-time role makes it "hard to see evidence the IRFU cares about women's rugby".

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Weekend's European team news & reports http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the weekend's European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup matches involving British and Irish sides.

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European Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Piers Francis will make his first start at fly-half for Northampton in Saints' Champions Cup visit to Clermont.

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

Full-back Stuart Hogg makes his first Glasgow appearance of the season and Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster in the Champions Cup.

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European Champions Cup: Leicester v Castres (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Valentino Mapapalangi steps in for the suspended Mike Williams in one of two changes to Leicester's side for Castres' visit.

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European Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92 (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster make three changes from the side which drew with Castres for the Champions Cup visit of Racing 92 to Limerick.

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European Champions Cup: Saracens v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens bring South African hooker Schalk Brits into their Champions Cup starting line-up.

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European Challenge Cup: Connacht v Worcester (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eoghan Masterson will captain Connacht in Saturday's Challenge Cup game against a Worcester side which shows seven changes.

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European Challenge Cup: Enisei-STM v Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Dragons go to Moscow to face Enisei STM in the European Challenge Cup second round.

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European Challenge Cup: Krasny Yar v Edinburgh (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh make nine changes for the European Challenge Cup trip to Moscow to face Krasny Yar.

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

Team news as Stade Francais host London Irish in Saturday's Challenge Cup Pool four fixture at Stade Jean-Bouin (19:45 BST).

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European Challenge Cup: Union Bordeaux Begles v Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Union Bordeaux Begles host Newcastle in Saturday's Challenge Cup Pool One fixture at Stade Chaban-Delmas (17:30 BST).

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European Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Ulster (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andrew Trimble will become Ulster's most capped player when he plays against La Rochelle, while Rory Best is on the bench after injury.

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European Champions Cup: Wasps v Harlequins (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ashley Johnson will step in at hooker for Wasps for their Champions Cup meeting with Harlequins on Sunday

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'Heartbroken' Webb will not renege on Toulon move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb says he will not change his decision to join Toulon in 2018 - even though it means he will not be eligible to play for Wales.

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Three new members join chairman David Buttress on Dragons board http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three new directors have joined Dragons chairman David Buttress on their board, including two senior WRU personnel.

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Luke Charteris: New Wales eligibility rules will give players a 'tough' choice http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Wales' Luke Charteris says new rules on eligibility for Wales selection will put players in a "tough position".

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European Challenge Cup: Lyon v Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Lyon host Sale Sharks in Friday's Challenge Cup Pool Two fixture at Stade de Gerland (18:30 BST).

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Teimana Harrison: Northampton Saints forward aims to restore pride against Clermont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton forward Teimana Harrison says the team's "pride is on the line" in their European Champions Cup game at Clermont.

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Priestland back for Bath to face former side Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens returns to captain Scarlets who will be up against several Wales internationals named in the Bath side, including Rhys Priestland.

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European Challenge Cup: Toulouse v Cardiff Blues (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Cardiff Blues go to Toulouse on Friday in Europe's second-tier Challenge Cup.

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Alex Lozowski: Saracens & England fly-half signs deal until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Alex Lozowski signs a new contract with Saracens, and will remain at the club until the summer of 2020.

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Schalk Van der Merwe: South African set to make Ulster debut but Payne remains out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Schalk van der Merwe is set to make his Ulster debut in the Champions Cup game against La Rochelle but Jared Payne will again be absent.

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Williams worried by Webb potential 2019 World Cup absence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' new selection policy could hamper their 2019 World Cup chances, says record try-scorer Shane Williams.

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Francois Louw: Bath Rugby flanker given three-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath flanker Francois Louw is suspended for three weeks after pleading guilty to making contact with the eye area.

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Scotland: Greig Laidlaw to miss autumn Tests after ankle fracture http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will miss the autumn Tests because of a fractured ankle, his club side Clermont Auvergne confirm.

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No-one is cemented in England squad - Solomona http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale winger Denny Solomona believes another England chance will come if he continues to deliver for his club.

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester v SU Agen Lot-et-Garonee http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host SU Agen Lot-et-Garonee in Thursday's Challenge Cup Pool 3 fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (19:45 BST).

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Rob Evans: Scarlets boss Pivac fears for Wales prop's head injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac fears prop Rob Evans could be out for a period that would include Wales' 2017 autumn Tests.

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Part-time coach a 'kick in the teeth' - Ireland's Murphy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Jenny Murphy says making the role of the next women's coach part-time is a 'kick in the teeth' for players.

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Ireland to meet Australia in three-Test series in 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland will tour Australia next year in the first ever three-Test series between the teams.

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Ben Te'o: England and Worcester centre could miss autumn internationals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors centre Ben Te'o could miss England's autumn international Tests in November with an ankle injury.

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Steve Diamond: Sale boss encourages entertaining rugby to bring in fans http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says they must play an entertaining brand of rugby to boost their local fan base.

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Warren Gatland: The criticism & hurt that led to bitter end to Lions involvement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Warren Gatland's involvement with the Lions comes to a bitter end after a tour he "hated", Chris Jones asks how did it come to this?

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Glasgow's Hogg back for first time since Lions tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is set to make his first appearance of the season in Glasgow Warriors' crucial Champions Cup match against Leinster.

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Autumn internationals: BBC TV and radio coverage times and channels http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How to follow BBC coverage of the home nations in the autumn international fixtures.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester and England centre set to return in early December http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's England centre Manu Tuilagi could return in early December having made good progress after knee surgery.

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BBC to broadcast live Scotland against New Zealand, Australia and Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC will broadcast live Scotland's autumn Test series against New Zealand, Australia and Samoa from Murrayfield.

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Wales scrum-half Webb has binding Toulon deal, says owner Boudjellal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal says Rhys Webb has signed a contract and would face a financial penalty if he tried to get out of it to save his Wales career.

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Gatland 'done' with Lions after abuse in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he "won't subject himself" to taking charge of the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

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I could have lost my hand - Baldwin on lion bite http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin tells the BBC Rugby Union Weekly podcast he could have lost a hand after being bitten by a lion.

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Scott Baldwin says he could have lost his hand after it was bitten by a lion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Wales hooker Scott Baldwin says he could have lost his hand after being bitten by a lion in South Africa.

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Wales policy change 'a blow' for Toulon-bound Webb http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb is surprised and disappointed he will be ineligible to play for Wales next season because of a new rule.

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Andrew Durutalo: Worcester Warriors sign USA flanker from Championship side Ealing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors sign USA flanker Andrew Durutalo from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders.

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James Wilson: Bath sign former Northampton Saints back on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign experienced former Northampton Saints utility back James Wilson on a three-month contract.

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Dave Dennis: Exeter's Australian forward ruled out for '10-12 weeks' with bicep injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter forward Dave Dennis has been ruled out for up to three months after injuring his bicep in training.

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North, Baker and Webb injury worries for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North, Dan Baker and Rhys Webb are all injury concerns on a potentially damaging day for Wales before the autumn internationals.

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Wales have three-man shortlist for Gatland successor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says there is a three-man shortlist to succeed Warren Gatland, whose contract expires in 2019.

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Marcell Coetzee: Ulster pledge to retain injured flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster say they will stick by Marcell Coetzee after the South Africa flanker suffers another huge injury setback.

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Josh Turnbull: Wales back-row signs Cardiff Blues extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-row Josh Turnbull signs a new "long-term" contract with Cardiff Blues.

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European Champions Cup & European Challenge Cup previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news of Sunday's matches in the European Champions Cup.

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Piutau's class helps Ulster see off Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tries from Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey give Ulster a 10-point win over Wasps in their Champions Cup opener.

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European Challenge Cup: Newcastle v Dragons (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Dragons head to Newcastle in the European Challenge Cup first round on Saturday (15:00 BST).

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European Challenge Cup: Worcester v CA Brive (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester face CA Brive in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Northampton host Saracens in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (17:30 BST).

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

Team news and match preview as Ospreys host last season's beaten finalists Clermont Auvergne in the European Champions Cup first round on Sunday (17:30 BST).

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

Munster begin their European Champions Cup bid with a trip to the south of France to face Top 14 side Castres Olympique.

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European Champions Cup: Toulon v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Scarlets go to former holders Toulon in the European Champions Cup first round on Sunday (15:15 BST).

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European Challenge Cup: Oyonnax v Connacht (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht travel to Switzerland for their opening pool match of the European Challenge Cup against Oyonnax

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European Challenge Cup: London Irish v Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish face Edinburgh in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 BST).

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'Lions coaches had outstanding relationship with players' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Graham Rowntree says the relationship between coaches and players in New Zealand was stronger than on any of his previous Lions tours.

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Ulster's Coetzee out for a further nine months http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster flanker Marcell Coetzee is out for a further nine months after undergoing follow-up surgery on his previously repaired knee ligament.

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Dollman replaces Nowell for Exeter against Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Phil Dollman comes in to cover for injured wing Jack Nowell in Exeter Chiefs' Champions Cup meeting with Glasgow.

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Fly-half Lewis to make first start for Bath v Benetton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Josh Lewis will make his first start for Bath in Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Benetton Treviso.

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Leinster welcome Nacewa back to face Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster welcome back captain Isa Nacewa from injury for the European Champions Cup opener against French side Montpellier.

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Tom Collins: Northampton Saints winger wants to 'put things right' against Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints' Tom Collins tells BBC Look East about his family's sporting history ahead of the Champions Cup game with Saracens.

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England full-back Brown returns for Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown makes his return from an ankle injury in Saturday's Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals Ben Youngs and Ellis Genge return to the starting line-up for Leicester's Champions Cup opener.

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European Challenge Cup: Cardiff Blues v Lyon (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Lyon in the European Challenge Cup first round on Friday (19:00 BST).

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Bernard Jackman: Dragons coach concerned by painkiller use among players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman fears increasing numbers of players are becoming addicted to painkillers as they battle injuries.

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European Champions Cup - Guscott's pool-by-pool guide http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath, England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott assesses the contenders to Saracens' crown in Europe's elite competition.

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Juan Pablo Socino: Newcastle Falcons centre banned for two games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle centre Juan Pablo Socino is banned for two weeks for striking Exeter's Ian Whtten in Saturday's loss.

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European Champions Cup: Ulster v Wasps (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster make three changes to their team for the Champions Cup game with Wasps as Iain Henderson captains the side for the first time.

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European Challenge Cup: Sale Sharks v Stade Toulousain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale Sharks face Stade Toulousain in Friday's Challenge Cup fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (19:00 BST).

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London Irish: Hooker Tom Woolstencroft joins to bolster front row options http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish sign former Bath, Wasps and England Under-20 hooker Tom Woolstencroft.

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Jamie George: England hooker extends contract at Saracens until 2021 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Jamie George signs a long-term contract extension with Premiership side Saracens.

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Brian 'Stack' Stevens': Former England & Lions prop dies aged 77 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish rugby legend and former England and Lions prop Brian 'Stack' Stevens dies at the age of 77.

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Worcester Warriors v Brive: Premiership's bottom club to meet France's backmarkers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester coach Carl Hogg says Saturday's European visitors Brive will be just as keen to kickstart their own poor season.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers were underperforming at start of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Matt O'Connor says Leicester Tigers were underperforming at the start of the season.

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

Team news as Pau host Gloucester in Thursday's Challenge Cup Pool Two fixture at Stade du Hameau (19:45 BST).

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Jack Nowell: England and Exeter Chiefs wing suffers fractured cheekbone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell could miss the autumn internationals after fracturing a cheekbone playing for Exeter Chiefs.

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Player strike over extended season 'feasible' - Andrew http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A player strike is "feasible" within the next 12 to 18 months, says England's former director of professional rugby Rob Andrew.

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Blues want to keep rising Wales star Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Danny Wilson says Cardiff Blues want to keep Wales lock Seb Davies, amid interest from the Scarlets.

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Bath's Burns handed three-week ban for tip tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath fly-half Freddie Burns gets a three-week suspension for a dangerous tip tackle on Worcester's Josh Adams.

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McKinley in Italy autumn Tests squad - six years after losing sight in left eye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Republic of Ireland-born Ian McKinley makes the Italy squad for the autumn Tests, six years after losing the sight in his left eye.

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Glasgow Warriors in it to win it, says Jackson before Champions Cup opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors full-back Ruaridh Jackson says the team's target in this year's European Champions Cup is to win it.

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Josh Beaumont: Sale Sharks lock out for three months with bicep tear http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale lock Josh Beaumont is ruled out of action for three months with a torn bicep picked up in their loss at Harlequins.

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Dominic Ryan: Leicester flanker to miss 12 weeks with concussion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers flanker Dominic Ryan will be out of action for 12 weeks following repeated concussions.

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Barbarians women's team to play first match in November http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Barbarians announced the launch of a women's team, who will play their first match in November.

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Champions Cup organisers defend Wasps' five-day turnaround http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Domestic calendars and broadcast schedules help explain Wasps' short turnaround before their Champions Cup opener, say organisers.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy warns defence must improve to compete in Premiership http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy says they must stop giving themselves "mountains to climb" in the Premiership.

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Alex Lozowski: Saracens boss Mark McCall not resigned to losing fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Alex Lozowski can become a regular for England by staying at Saracens, says director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Richmond's signing of Gaelle Mignot marks a new era for women's rugby in England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The arrival of France captain Gaelle Mignot at Richmond Ladies highlights the draw of the newly-launched Premier 15s competition in England.

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding: Alleged victim will not testify http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are accused of raping the same woman in June 2016.

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Sam Simmonds: Exeter Chiefs back-row's form gives coaches selection dilemma http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Simmonds' form may give Exeter's coaches a tough choice at number eight when Thomas Waldrom returns to fitness.

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Australia beat Argentina to finish second in Rugby Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia finished runners-up in the 2017 Rugby Championship after a bonus point 37-20 victory over Argentina.

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Davies stars as Scarlets pip Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Gareth Davies scores two tries as Scarlets came from behind at the Liberty Stadium to deepen Ospreys' woes.

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'Noisy' children's rugby side banned from park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Torbay Council is stopping an under-10s rugby side from training in a park following noise complaints.

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New Zealand survive South Africa fightback to win Cape Town classic http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions New Zealand beat South Africa 25-24 in a thrilling final match in the Rugby Championship in Cape Town.

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Pro14: Stockdale try sparks Ulster's win over Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Jacob Stockdale scores a brilliant try as Ulster fight back to beat Connacht 16-8.

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Pro14: Leinster 23-17 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two first-half tries from Rory O'Loughlin help Leinster hold off Munster in the Pro14 Irish derby at the Aviva Stadium.

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Pro14 highlights: Edinburgh 16-15 Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh edge a close encounter against Italian side Zebre at Myreside to end a run of three straight defeats.

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Glasgow beat Cheetahs for sixth straight win - watch the best of the action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Harley's late try gives Glasgow Warriors a bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

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Cheetahs 26-29 Glasgow: Dave Rennie 'stoked' with Warriors' fitness http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie believes improved fitness levels were key to the Warriors beating the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 43-29 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Cardiff Blues produce a thrilling comeback to see off Dragons in the first Pro14 Welsh derby of the season.

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Richards tips Baxter to succeed Jones as England coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle boss Dean Richards backs Exeter counterpart Rob Baxter to be the next England head coach when Eddie Jones leaves in 2019.

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Jonny May: Leicester winger should start for England - Ugo Monye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In-form Leicester winger Jonny May should start for England in the autumn internationals, says former England international Ugo Monye.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wasps Ladies' Crake gets six-week ban for biting http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps Ladies flanker Elizabeth Crake is banned for six weeks for biting Gloucester-Hartpury's Ceri Large.

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

Experienced internationals Jonny Gray and Fraser Brown start for Glasgow Warriors on their first Pro 14 visit to South Africa.

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

Full-back Blair Kinghorn and captain Magnus Bradbury return as Edinburgh make five changes for the visit of Zebre.

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Pro14: Ulster shake up team for Connacht visit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster react to last week's shock defeat in Italy by making nine changes for Friday's game against Connacht.

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Jack Yeandle: Exeter Chiefs captain against plans for extended Premiership season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jack Yeandle, captain of champions Exeter Chiefs, says he would be against extending the length of the Premiership season.

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Dragons' Henson to face Blues in Pro14 derby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Dragons in Friday's Pro14 Welsh derby.

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Premiership and Championship to allow extra time for head injury assessment http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An extra three minutes will be added to the head injury assessment process in Premiership and Championship matches for the remainder of the season.

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

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

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Tyrrells Premier 15s: France captain Gaelle Mingot's move to Richmond Ladies marks 'new era' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France captain and Montpellier hooker Gaelle Mingot's move to Richmond Ladies marks a "new era of women's rugby" in England.

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Ulster's Coetzee suffers knee injury setback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster flanker Marcell Coetzee is to return to South Africa to seek medical opinion on the knee injury which has blighted his time at Kingspan Stadium.

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Phil Dollman: Exeter full-back still harbours Wales international ambitions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter full-back Phil Dollman says he has not given up hope of winning his first Wales cap.

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Wales & Lions scrum-half Webb to leave Ospreys for Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb will leave Ospreys at the end of the season to join French side Toulon.

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Premiership Rugby: Impossible to draw conclusions from injury crisis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby insist it is "impossible to draw conclusions" from the early-season injury crisis at certain top-flight clubs.

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Blair Cowan: London Irish back row signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland international Blair Cowan signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the newly-promoted Premiership side.

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Jono Lance: Australian fly-half joins Warriors in short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian fly-half Jono Lance signs for Worcester Warriors on an undisclosed-length short-term deal.

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Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill admits Zebre match is 'must win' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Richard Cockerill says nobody at Edinburgh is downbeat despite their three-game losing run, but admits they need to beat Zebre.

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O'Brien 'brutally honest' on Lions - Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best has his say on British and Irish Lions team-mate Sean O'Brien's criticism of the coaching methods during the tour of New Zealand.

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Joe Cokanasiga: Winger signs new four-year contract with London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20 winger Joe Cokanasiga signs a new four-year contract with Premiership side London Irish.

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Gary Gold: Worcester Warriors head coach to take over as USA head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Gary Gold is to leave Worcester at the end of the season to take over as head coach of the United States.

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Extended season 'isn't about more games, it's about more breaks' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The proposed extended Premiership season will result in a more "balanced out" schedule for club players, says Exeter chairman Tony Rowe.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Munster 39-16 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's Pro14 highlights of Munster comfortably beating visitors Cardiff Blues.

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Scrum V Pro14 Highlights: Dragons 29-13 Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's Pro14 highlights as Dragons comfortably beat South African team Southern Kings.

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England & Lions prop Sinckler cited over alleged eye gouging http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Kyle Sinckler is cited for possible eye gouging following an incident with Northampton's Michael Paterson.

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