Sam Warburton: Wales and Lions flanker 'completely surprised' by OBE http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions rugby star Sam Warburton says he had no inkling that he would be awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 11-14 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scarlets hold on in a full-blooded Pro14 Welsh derby at Cardiff Blues to remain top of Conference B.

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Northampton Saints: Alan Gaffney a 'new voice' to benefit players, says Rob Horne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Gaffney's fresh approach as interim director of rugby at Northampton will lift the players, says centre Rob Horne.

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Kai Horstmann: Exeter Chiefs back-row forward to retire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs back-row forward Kai Horstmann will retire from playing at the end of the season when his contract expires.

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Marcus Smith: Teenage Harlequins fly-half set be rested, says John Kingston http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins boss John Kingston says they must "put the right mileage" on teenage fly-half Marcus Smith after a heavy schedule.

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Welsh Pro14 derbies: What's at stake on New Year's Eve http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales looks at the prospects as Welsh domestic rugby says goodbye to 2017 with two New Year's Eve derbies.

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Pro14: Leinster v Connacht (Mon) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make 13 changes for the New Year's Day game against Connacht with only Dan Leavy and James Lowe retained from the win over Munster.

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Pro14: Ulster v Munster (Mon) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jean Deysel will return after two months out for much-changed Ulster in Monday's Pro14 game against Munster at Kingspan Stadium.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 on New Year's Eve.

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Pro14: Dragons v Ospreys (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Pro14 Conference A bottom club Ospreys visit Dragons.

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Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.

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

Glasgow make five changes to their side for Saturday's Pro14 meeting with Edinburgh, while the visitors bring in four players.

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Farrell or Williams? Warburton or Read? Who made your team of the year? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport users selected more than 100,000 teams of the year - so who makes your combined 2017 XV?

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Edinburgh deserve more credit - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill is perturbed by what he regards as a lack of recognition for his Edinburgh side's performance in last week's win over Glasgow.

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England rugby: Beno Obano & Gary Graham in 34-man training squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Beno Obano and Newcastle flanker Gary Graham are called up to England training for the first time but there is no place for George Kruis.

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

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

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1872 Cup: 'Embarrassed' Glasgow owe supporters a win over Edinburgh - Dave Rennie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says Glasgow Warriors are motivated to right the wrongs of their "embarrassing" display in defeat to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Team news as Harlequins host Northampton in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:00 GMT)

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

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

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

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

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Northampton Saints: Alan Gaffney takes interim charge after Jim Mallinder sacking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints appoint Alan Gaffney as interim director of rugby until the end of the season.

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Ashton Hewitt: Dragons wing regrets concussion 'wrong move' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt regrets "keeping his mouth shut" over concussion issues, as he did not want to risk losing a Wales squad place.

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

Team news as Bath host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (19:45).

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Edinburgh sign Samoa prop Jordan Lay on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh sign Samoa prop Jordan Lay on a deal until the end of the season, with Simon Berghan facing a likely ban.

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Anton Bresler: Worcester Warriors sign Edinburgh lock http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh lock Anton Bresler signs for Worcester, who have lost Christian Scotland-Williamson to American football.

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Alan Solomons: Worcester's new director of rugby already in charge, says lock David Denton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons will take official charge for the first time this Saturday at Saracens.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 on New Year's Eve.

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Brunel replaces sacked Noves as France coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France sack national coach Guy Noves and replace him with Jacques Brunel on a contract until the 2019 World Cup.

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Bath fined £60,000 for releasing Faletau for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are fined £60,000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa.

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Edinburgh's Berghan faces disciplinary hearing on Thursday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Berghan's red card against Glasgow Warriors could mean the Edinburgh prop will miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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Leinster win away to Munster in Irish derby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's largely second-string side hold off Munster in a thrilling Pro14 Irish derby at Thomond Park.

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Jenkins to have X-ray on facial injury & Amos limps off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' record cap holder Gethin Jenkins will have an X-ray on a facial injury after coming off as a replacement in Cardiff Blues 22-17 win over Dragons

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Golds & Grand Slams for women - a look back at 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After an an incredible year of women's sport, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the successes in 2017 and who might shine in 2018.

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Jenkins on bench for Blues against Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gethin Jenkins could make only his third Cardiff Blues appearance of 2017-18 when they visit Dragons in their Boxing Day Pro14 derby.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Ospreys (Tues) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details as Pro14 Conference B leaders Scarlets host Conference A bottom side Ospreys in the west Wales derby on Boxing Day.

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Rey Lee-Lo: Cardiff Blues centre signs extended contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues' Samoa international centre Rey Lee-Lo signs a new contract with the Welsh region.

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Depleted Edinburgh fight back to stun Glasgow in Pro14 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Depleted Edinburgh stun Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, inflicting their rivals' first Pro14 defeat of the season.

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Alan Solomons: Worcester Warriors appoint Gary Gold's successor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alan Solomons will succeed fellow South African Gary Gold as Worcester Warriors director of rugby on 31 December.

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Scarlets boss Pivac expresses Arms Park injury fears http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac says fear of injuries on Cardiff Blues' artificial playing surface will affect his selection for their game on New Year's Eve.

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Scrum V's festive Bad Taste Quiz: Dragons' Dixon v Blues' Halaholo http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V introduces the festive Bad Taste Quiz to Welsh rugby's Pro14 derbies, pitting Dragons centre Jack Dixon against Cardiff Blues rival Willis Halaholo.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Ospreys hope Wales and Lions lock signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys hope to keep Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones at the region as the Wales captain's current contract expires at the end of this season.

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

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

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

Team news as Newcastle host Harlequins in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Sale host Bath in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

Darren Cave will make his 200th appearance for Ulster in Saturday's Pro14 game against Connacht at the Sportsground.

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

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

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Nine uncapped players in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Adam Griggs names nine uncapped players in a 38-strong squad for the 2018 Women's Six Nations.

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Rugby union team of the year: Who makes your 2017 side? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who would you have as captain? Who is your fly-half? Who makes your second row? Pick your 2017 rugby union team of the year.

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Dragons: Wales star Gavin Henson considers coaching future http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Henson considers a future in coaching, but at 35 years of age, he wants to prolong his Dragons playing career.

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George North: Scarlets 'not in market' for Wales and Lions wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac does not expect Wales wing George North to sign for them when he leaves Northampton at the end of the season.

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Scarlets boss Pivac would consider Wales coach job http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac would "very seriously" consider the chance to succeed fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland as Wales head coach.

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Daly & Hughes to miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will be without wing Elliot Daly and back row Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations through injury.

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Edinburgh are 'tougher' under Richard Cockerill - Dave Rennie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is preparing to face an Edinburgh side much-improved under Richard Cockerill this weekend.

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Bath winger Jeff Williams extends contract at the Rec until the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath winger Jeff Williams signs a contract extension to keep him at the Premiership club until the end of the season.

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CJ Stander: Lions and Ireland back row staying with Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions and Ireland back-row CJ Stander signs a new three-year IRFU deal to keep him at Munster until at least 2021.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host London Irish in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Dylan Hartley: Northampton Saints captain frustrated by criticism from ‘outside people’ http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In a candid interview with BBC Look East, Northampton skipper Dylan Hartley says it is easy to “fire shots from the outside” about their struggles.

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Michele Campagnaro: Exeter's Italy centre nearing early fitness return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Italy international centre Michele Campagnaro could return to action within the next few weeks.

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Leinster prop Cian Healy banned for three matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cian Healy will miss Leinster's festive Pro14 inter-pro derbies after being banned for three matches over an incident against Exeter.

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WRU considers alcohol-free zone at Principality Stadium http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It follows complaints about drunk fans at this year's Autumn international matches.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester centre has citing for dangerous tackle dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will face no disciplinary action after having his citing for a dangerous tackle dismissed.

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Glasgow Warriors: Jonny Gray signs new two-year deal after rejecting Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Jonny Gray expresses delight at signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until May 2020 after rejecting Bristol's approach.

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John Afoa: Gloucester prop in talks with Bristol over move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann reveals former All Blacks prop John Afoa is in talks over a move to Bristol.

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Glasgow Warrior Samuela Vunisa's journey from chicken factory to Scotstoun http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samuela Vunisa talks about his journey from the playing fields of Fiji to Glasgow Warriors, via a chicken factory in New Zealand.

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Edinburgh want to "knock Glasgow off their perch" - Stuart McInally http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally says knocking Glasgow "off their perch" would represent a significant statement of where Edinburgh are going under Richard Cockerill.

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Olly Robinson: Bristol open-side flanker rejoins Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol open-side flanker Olly Robinson rejoins Cardiff Blues immediately after a successful loan spell with the Welsh team.

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Elliot Daly and Nathan Hughes: Wasps duo could miss England's Six Nations start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England could be without wing Elliot Daly and back-row Nathan Hughes for the start of the Six Nations through injury.

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Leinster prop Cian Healy cited for reckless use of forearm against Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cian Healy could miss Leinster's festive Pro14 inter-provincial derbies after being cited for the reckless use of a forearm.

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Pro14: Charles Piutau to miss Ulster's trip to Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Charles Piutau is ruled out of Ulster's Pro14 game against Connacht on Saturday because of bruising on his lower leg.

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Ryan Elias: Scarlets hooker signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Ryan Elias commits to remaining at Scarlets with new deal.

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Opeti Fonua: Newcastle Falcons back-row rejoins Agen http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons allow back-row Opeti Fonua to rejoin French Top 14 side Agen with immediate effect.

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Aled Brew: Bath extend Wales wing's contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Aled Brew signs a new undisclosed-length extended contract with Premiership club Bath.

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Ben Te'o: England and Worcester centre set to miss start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's England centre Ben Te'o is set to miss the start of Six Nations because of an ankle injury.

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Wayne Barnes set to break Premiership refereeing record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Barnes will set a new record for the most Premiership games refereed when he officiates Worcester versus London Irish.

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Gloucester Rugby: Johan and Ruan Ackermann 'in altercation' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester Rugby said it is "fully aware" of the allegations surrounding Johan and Ruan Ackermann.

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European Champions Cup: Leicester's Manu Tuilagi and Leinster's Cian Healy cited http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi and Ireland prop Cian Healy are among those facing disciplinary action after being cited.

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Itoje vows to return stronger from 'most painful injury' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England star Maro Itoje says his broken jaw was the most painful injury of his career, but hopes to return to action "stronger and quicker" than before.

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Richard Hibbard to quit Gloucester for Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave Gloucester at the end of this season to play for Dragons on a three-year deal.

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Niko Matawalu: Glasgow Warriors extend Fijian's contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors exercise the option to extend Fiji scrum-half Niko Matawalu's contract until May 2019.

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Ex-France fly-half Michalak to retire after this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's all-time leading scorer Frederic Michalak, currently with Top 14 side Lyon, will retire at the end of the season.

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Hollie Davidson: Scottish referee to make Women's Six Nations debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hollie Davidson, the first contracted female referee in Scottish rugby history, will make her Women's Six Nations debut in February.

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1872 Cup: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors derby to follow 'best of three' format http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 1872 Cup, contested by Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors, will follow a "best of three" format this season.

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Champions Cup: Exeter can still go through to knock out stages, says boss Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has not given up hope of his side making the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.

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Ben Foden: Northampton Saints full-back says club must adapt approach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden says the team is "wounded" and must adapt its approach to improve results.

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Glasgow's Rennie rues win that got away in France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie was proud of his players despite defeat by Montpellier in the European Champions Cup.

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Gloucester run in 11 tries to thrash Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester run in 11 tries to thrash Zebre and make it three wins from four games in Pool 3 of the European Challenge Cup.

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Last-gasp Stade Francais edge out London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais score with the last play of the game to snatch a last-gasp Challenge Cup win against London Irish.

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European Champions Cup: Kiss targets last eight spot for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster chief Les Kiss feels back-to-back wins over Harlequins have given them hope of reaching the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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Flats and Shanks are joined by some special guests for a Christmas review of 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flats and Shanks embark on a 2017 review for Christmas bumping into into special guests including Santa and a familiar lumberjack.

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

Team news as Clermont Auvergne host Saracens in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin (15:15 GMT).

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Tuilagi back from injury as Leicester host Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Munster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (17:30 GMT).

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Lions and Ireland prop Furlong signs new Leinster deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong will remain at Leinster until 2021 after signing a three-year IRFU contract on Friday.

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Exeter bring in Nowell and Simmonds for Leinster trip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make one enforced change for the return Champions Cup match against Exeter with Josh van der Flier coming in for Rhys Ruddock.

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Connacht make three changes for Brive game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht head coach Kieran Keane makes three changes to his team for the Challenge Cup game against French side Brive in Galway.

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Saints' Hartley out as Tipuric returns for Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley out for Northampton while Ospreys recall Justin Tipuric for their European Champions Cup return at Liberty Stadium (15:15 GMT).

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Hughes returns after knee injury for Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host La Rochelle in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (13:00 GMT).

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Jenkins returns for Blues against Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Sale Sharks in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (15:00 GMT).

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Ospreys duo James King and Sam Parry suffer injury blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower James King and hooker Sam Parry will be sidelined for the next six weeks with shoulder and ankle problems respectively.

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Scarlets face travel problems after flight is cancelled http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton host Scarlets in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday (13:00 GMT).

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Dragons: Stuart Davies leaves as chief executive as Buttress takes reins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Davies steps down as Dragons chief executive after nearly three years with David Buttress becoming executive chairman.

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Sam Johnson: Glasgow centre ruled out for 10 weeks with fractured jaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow centre Sam Johnson will be unavailable until late February after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw.

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Louw and Ewels back for Bath v Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Toulon in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at the The Recreation Ground (17:30 GMT).

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

Glasgow include fit-again Fraser Brown and lock Kiran McDonald among six changes for Saturday's Champions Cup match at Montpellier.

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

Edinburgh field a much-changed side as they aim to nail down a home European Challenge Cup quarter-final by beating Russians Krasny Yar.

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Dragons ring changes for Newcastle match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Dragons host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Rodney Parade (19:30 GMT).

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England and Saracens forward Maro Itoje to be fit for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forward Maro Itoje will recover from a fractured jaw in time to be fit for the start of England's Six Nations title defence.

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European Challenge Cup: Oyonnax v Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Oyonnax host Worcester Warriors in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Charles-Mathon (19:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Ulster host Harlequins in Friday's European Champions Cup fixture at Kingspan Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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'Lots of interest' to replace Mallinder at Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon says there is a "lot of interest" in the director of rugby vacancy at Franklin's Gardens

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James Hanson: Gloucester sign Australia hooker on permanent contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia hooker James Hanson signs a permanent deal with Gloucester after spending two and a half months with the club.

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Danny Wilson: Cardiff Blues boss set to become Wasps forwards coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson is set to become the new forwards coach at Wasps for the 2018/19 season.

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Northampton Saints CEO says Jim Mallinder sacked at right time http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon tells BBC Look East the club sacked director of rugby Jim Mallinder at the right time.

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George Turner: Glasgow Warriors hooker banned for four weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker George Turner is suspended for four weeks for an off-the-ball incident against Montpellier that saw him sin-binned.

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Dragons sign Scarlets prop Nicky Thomas on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons cover an injury to Brok Harris by signing Scarlets tight-head prop Nicky Thomas on loan until the end of January 2018.

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Mike Ford: Northampton consider ex-Bath boss as Jim Mallinder replacement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath and Toulon boss Mike Ford emerges as an early contender to replace Jim Mallinder at Northampton Saints.

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Rhys Ruddock: Ireland flanker tears hamstring in Leinster victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock could miss the start of the Six Nations after tearing a hamstring in Leinster's win over Exeter.

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Tommy Bowe: Ireland wing out of Ulster's Champions Cup game against Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bowe will miss Ulster's European Champions Cup game against Harlequins on Friday because of a hamstring injury.

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George Turner: Glasgow Warriors hooker cited after yellow card against Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker George Turner could face a ban after being cited for the incident that led to his sin-binning in the loss to Montpellier.

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Telusa Veainu: Leicester full-back set for eight weeks out with fractured jaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester back Telusa Veainu is likely to be sidelined until mid-February after sustaining a double fracture of his jaw.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath's Wales and Lions forward out until at least early March http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Wales and Lions forward Taulupe Faletau is ruled out until at least early March with a knee injury.

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Double European champions Saracens have suffered 'confidence dip' - Mark McCall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are suffering a 'confidence dip' after the 46-14 defeat by Clermont Auvergne, says director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Jim Mallinder: Northampton Saints part company with director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints part company with director of rugby Jim Mallinder after more than 10 years with the Premiership club.

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Raelene Castle: Rugby Australia appoints first woman chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the sport's first female boss, Raelene Castle reportedly beat 200 candidates for the job.

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Clermont condemn Saracens to record loss in rearranged game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens are handed a record home European defeat by Clermont Auvergne in their rearranged game on Monday.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter can bounce back and win at Leinster in Champions Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side can bounce back from Sunday's Champions Cup loss at Leinster and win in Dublin.

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McInally is Scotland's top hooker - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says Stuart McInally's recent displays prove he should be Scotland's first-choice hooker.

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Cardiff Blues: Geordan Murphy has talks over coach's role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues have held talks with Leicester assistant Geordan Murphy over the vacant head coach's job at Cardiff Arms Park.

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Glasgow 22-29 Montpellier: Colin Gregor fears damage to Scottish standing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Colin Gregor fears Glasgow's poor Champions Cup campaign could fuel a "dismissive approach" towards Scottish clubs.

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

New Ireland international Bundee Aki returns to the Connacht team for Saturday's European Challenge Cup game against Brive.

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

Team news as Saracens host Clermont Auvergne in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (15:15 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as La Rochelle host Wasps in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel-Deflandre (13:00 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: Munster v Leicester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Munster host Leicester in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Thomond Park (19:45 GMT).

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Sunday's Champions Cup previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for Sunday's matches in the European Champions Cup.

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

Team news as Zebre host Gloucester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (13:30 GMT).

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Sam Warburton: Lions captain out of Six Nations after knee surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could be out for six months after having surgery on a knee problem.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Bordeaux in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingston Park (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Exeter host Leinster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Northampton host Ospreys in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (17:30 GMT).

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Scotland's Nel likely to miss Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WP Nel is unlikely to recover from a fractured arm in time to play any part in Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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European Champions Cup: Toulon v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Toulon host Bath in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Mayol (15:15 GMT).

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Ulster skipper Best out of Harlequins game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Ulster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (13:00 GMT).

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Quade Cooper: Dragons eye move for experienced Australia fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Dragons are lining up an audacious bid to sign Australia fly-half Quade Cooper, who has been told he can leave Queensland Reds.

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

Team news as Edinburgh host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Murrayfield Stadium (19:35 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: Scarlets v Benetton Rugby (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Scarlets host Benetton in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (13:00 GMT).

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Semesa Rokoduguni: Bath and England wing needs to have shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England wing Semesa Rokoduguni needs surgery on a shoulder injury.

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European Challenge Cup: Worcester v Oyonnax http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Oyonnax in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Sale host Cardiff in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Matt Kvesic 'heading in right direction' after breaking into Exeter Chiefs first team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Kvesic says there is a lot more to come from him after breaking into the Exeter first team.

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Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones makes his Glasgow Warriors debut as Montpellier visit Scotstoun in the European Champions Cup.

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

Dragons give half-backs Arwel Robson and Dan Babos their European debuts against Enisei-STM, and rest their Wales squad members.

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Finn Russell: Richie Gray backs Glasgow & Scotland fly-half to flourish at Racing 92 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Moving to France will benefit Finn Russell as a player and a person, and the Scottish national team, according to lock Richie Gray.

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David Paice: London Irish captain gets five-week ban after Gloucester red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish captain David Paice is banned for five weeks after his sending-off at Gloucester in the Premiership.

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Gloucester deals for Billy Twelvetrees, Henry Trinder, Tom Marshall and Lewis Ludlow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Backs Billy Twelvetrees, Henry Trinder and Tom Marshall plus forward Lewis Ludlow all sign new deals with Gloucester.

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Ireland's Best not thinking about retirement yet at 35 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best says he plans to continue playing for as long as he is enjoying top-flight rugby.

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Les Kiss insists Ulster are making progress despite criticism of recent displays http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's director of rugby Les Kiss strongly defends his squad after criticism of the team's displays over the past month.

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Ellis Genge: Leicester Tigers and England prop to have shoulder surgery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge is to have shoulder surgery and is likely to be out for a couple of months.

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George North: Dragons to hold transfer talks with Wales and Lions wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions wing George North will hold transfer talks with the Dragons during the next month.

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Lucas Noguera: Bath sign Argentina prop and Wasps' Nathan Charles returns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign Argentina prop Lucas Noguera and welcome back Australia hooker Nathan Charles from his short spell at Wasps.

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Varsity matches: Cambridge v Oxford http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview as Cambridge and Oxford Universities prepare to meet in the men's and women's Varsity matches at Twickenham on Thursday.

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Ireland and Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy agrees two-year deal with Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Ireland back row Jordi Murphy will join Ulster on a two-year contract at the end of this season.

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Elliott Stooke, Josh Bayliss and Tom Ellis sign new Bath contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath give extended contracts to young trio Elliott Stooke, Josh Bayliss and Tom Ellis.

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Gloucester will replace Kingsholm pitch with hybrid playing surface in 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester are to install a new hybrid pitch at Kingsholm at the end of 2017-18 instead of an artificial surface.

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Hardie must earn Edinburgh return - Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie faces a tough job to force his way back into Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill's plans once he he returns from suspension.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath charged for releasing Wales number eight http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are charged by Premiership Rugby after allowing number eight Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa.

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Joe Launchbury: Wasps and England lock ignores rival offers to sign new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock forward Joe Launchbury signs a contract extension with Premiership side Wasps.

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Ahsee Tuala: Samoa full-back signs new Northampton Saints contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa international full-back Ahsee Tuala signs a new contract to keep him at Northampton Saints until 2020.

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Ireland and Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy set to sign for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby confirm that "discussions have taken place" with a view to Ireland back row Jordi Murphy joining the province from Leinster.

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Maro Itoje: England and Saracens lock fractured jaw against Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scans reveal England lock Maro Itoje fractured his jaw playing for Saracens against Harlequins on Sunday.

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Jonathan Davies wins 2017 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales, Scarlets and Lions rugby union player Jonathan Davies is the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year for 2017.

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Glasgow full-back Hogg to miss tie with Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors assistant Kenny Murray confirms Stuart Hogg will not be fit to face Montpellier in the Champions Cup on Friday.

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Jonny Bell and Tim Taylor: Gloucester coaches sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Jonny Bell and backs coach Tim Taylor sign new deals with in-form Premiership club Gloucester.

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Ospreys sign Wales scrum-half Davies from Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Aled Davies is to join Ospreys at the start of the 2018-19 season.

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O'Mahony 'hopeful' of signing new deal with Irish union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony says he is "hopeful' of signing a new IRFU contract which will keep him at Munster.

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London Irish: David Paice to face disciplinary panel for Gloucester red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's David Paice will face a disciplinary panel after being sent off for dangerous charging against Gloucester.

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Dylan Hartley: Northampton Saints skipper says club 'must climb out of hole' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints skipper Dylan Hartley says the Premiership side are in a "hole" which they have to climb out of.

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Six Nations 2018: Jeremy Guscott doubts Wales progress http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V guests discuss Wales' chances in the 2018 Six Nations with Jeremy Guscott doubting they have made progress since the 2017 tournament.

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Wales centre Williams predicts 'toughest Six Nations to date' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Scott Williams says the 2018 Six Nations has the potential to be the "toughest to date".

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Pro14 highlights: Munster 36-10 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's Pro14 highlights as Irish hosts Munster overwhelm Welsh team Ospreys.

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Pro14 highlights: Cheetahs 28-21 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of Scarlets' Pro14 defeat by South African side Cheetahs.

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Scrum V: When Llanelli beat world champions Australia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V marks the 25th anniversary of Llanelli beating Australia, including unseen footage leading up to the game.

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Autumn internationals: Promising end to Wales' new beginning http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make it two wins out of four as their great experiment bears fruit and creates selection options for the Six Nations and beyond.

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World Sevens Series: England finish third in Dubai season opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Bowen scores two tries as England beat Olympic champions Fiji 28-21 to finish third in the season-opening Dubai Sevens.

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Wales v South Africa: Scott Williams scores opening try for hosts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams scores Wales' opening try against South Africa in their Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium.

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You can't blame the player - Wales debutant Parkes on qualifying by residency http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport sits down with new Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes to discuss his journey from New Zealand to Wales... via the Scarlets.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 32-32 Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Dragons and Ulster share ten tries in Newport as a thrilling Pro14 match ends in a draw.

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Pro14 highlights: Glasgow Warriors 40-16 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Glasgow make it 10 wins from 10 in the Pro14 with a bonus-point triumph over 14-man Cardiff Blues.

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

Team news as Wasps host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Exeter host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (14:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Gloucester host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Pro14 game at Toyota Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will make his first appearance of the season in Leinster's Pro14 match away to Benetton

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

Team news as Munster host Ospreys in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Musgrave Park in Cork (17:30 GMT).

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

Recent Connacht signing Pita Ahki will make his first start for the province in Saturday's Pro14 game against Zebre.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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Wales seek South Africa's scalp to end autumn on a high http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-hit Wales will try to avoid a third successive loss to southern hemisphere opposition when they face the Springboks on Saturday.

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Six Scotland internationals back for Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Rory Sutherland makes his first start of the season as Edinburgh bring six Scotland internationals back into their side.

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Five changes as Glasgow host Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In-form Glasgow Warriors make five changes for the visit of Cardiff Blues, who will be captained by Gareth Anscombe.

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MCloskey and Reidy start for Ulster at Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Pro14 game at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero 2017: Winscombe's Gareth Waterfield wins West award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Waterfield, girls' rugby pioneer at Winscombe Rugby Club five years ago, is named BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for the West.

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