Faf de Klerk: South Africa scrum-half extends Sale Sharks stay until 2023 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk signs a new deal with Sale Sharks to keep him at the Premiership side until 2023.

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Mike Brown: Harlequins and England full-back calls for better protection from officials http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Mike Brown says match officials are failing to protect players and claims he could have broken his neck in Saturday's win over Wasps.

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Nicky Smith and Dan Lydiate add to Wales injury concerns for Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys forwards Nicky Smith and Dan Lydiate are injury doubts for the start of Wales' Six Nations campaign in February.

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Tom Varndell and Leonardo Sarto: Leicester Tigers sign wing duo http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign wingers Tom Varndell and Leonardo Sarto as cover for injuries in the Premiership side's squad.

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Diamond could face RFU investigation after spat with reporter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale boss Steve Diamond may be investigated by the RFU following a confrontation with a journalist after his side's win at Gloucester.

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Team of the year: Who did BBC Sport users select? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The votes have been counted - find out which players were selected in the BBC Sport users' team of 2018.

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Harlequins give Ward one-match ban for stamp, but clear him of spitting http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins give Dave Ward a one-game ban for a stamp on Thomas Young in Saturday's win over Wasps - but clear the hooker of spitting.

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Saracens: Prop Christian Judge extends loan from Cornish Pirates http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Prop Christian Judge remains with Saracens on loan until the end of January after having his deal from Cornish Pirates extended.

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Josh Beaumont: Sale Sharks back row signs two-year contract extension http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale back row Josh Beaumont signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Sporting highlights for 2019 - another bumper year to look forward to http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The new year is almost upon us, but who will have a stellar 2019? BBC Sport experts give us their views.

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Pro14: Prop Cian Healy set to make 200th Leinster appearance against Munster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Prop Cian Healy is set for his 200th Leinster appearance as a number of Irish internationals return for Saturday's derby against Munster.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Cardiff Blues (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Scarlets host Cardiff Blues in Saturday's Pro14 Welsh derby at Parc y Scarlets.

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Glasgow v Edinburgh (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors make six changes as they look for revenge against a settled Edinburgh side at Scotstoun on Saturday.

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Pro14: Dragons v Ospreys (Sun) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Dragons host Ospreys in Sunday's Pro14 Welsh derby at Rodney Parade.

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Pro14: Connacht 21-12 Ulster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Connacht complete a Pro14 double over Ulster this season with a 21-12 victory in a scrappy derby encounter at the Sportsground.

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England captain Beaumont knighted in honours list http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook and ex-England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont are knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

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Premiership: Bristol Bears v Newcastle Falcons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Newcastle Falcons in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Harlequins v Wasps http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Premiership: Bath v Leicester Tigers http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Saracens v Worcester Warriors http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Premiership: Gloucester v Sale Sharks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Wayne Pivac: Wales new coach says planned 2020 New Zealand tour is 'fantastic' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Incoming Wales coach Wayne Pivac says it will be "fantastic" if his first trip as national coach was to his native New Zealand in the 2020 summer.

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Northampton v Exeter (Fri) - team news & preview http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Steven Luatua: Bristol Bears back row signs two-year contract extension http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears back row Steven Luatua signs a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Premiership club until 2021.

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Scott van Breda: Worcester Warriors back signs new two-year contract at Sixways http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' South African utility back Scott van Breda signs a new deal at Sixways.

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Northampton Saints: James Fish and George Furbank sign new deals http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints pair James Fish and George Furbank sign new deals with the Premiership side until 2021.

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Ben Curry: Sale Sharks flanker signs new contract running until 2023 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks flanker Ben Curry signs a new contract to keep him with the Premiership side until 2023.

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Jono Ross: Sale Sharks captain extends contract until 2022 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks captain Jono Ross signs a new deal with the Premiership club until the summer of 2022.

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Glasgow's 'world class' coaching key to new deal for Scotland centre Jones http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland international Huw Jones says Glasgow Warriors' "world class" coaching helped persuade him to extend his stay.

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Jimmy Gopperth: Wasps back among five players to sign new contracts http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth is among five Wasps players to sign a new, undisclosed-length deal with the Premiership side.

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Rugby union team of the year: Who makes your 2018 side? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones have selected their team of the year - but who would you pick? Use our selector and listen to the podcast unveiling BBC Sport's XV.

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George Kruis & Dominic Day: Why rugby players are taking cannabis oil products http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport speaks to Saracens team-mates George Kruis and Dominic Day about their new business selling cannabis oil products for use in rugby.

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Bristol Bears: Samoa captain Chris Vui signs new deal to 2022 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears lock Chris Vui, the Samoa captain, signs a new deal to keep him at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2022.

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Freddie Burns: Bath fly-half recovers from "dark place" after man-of-match display http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bath fly-half Freddie Burns says a man-of-the-match display against Wasps has helped him emerge from a "dark place".

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Lancaster feels '100% wanted' at Leinster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Stuart Lancaster says it would take a 'strong position' to persuade him to leave his coaching role at Leinster.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss hopes Saracens win gives side 'renewed confidence' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter hopes Saturday's win over Saracens will give his side "a renewed confidence and vigour".

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Sam Davies: Ospreys keen to keep 'composer of the orchestra' fly-half http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke says they are keen to agree a new deal with fly-half Sam Davies who is in the last year of his contract.

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Premier 15s: Saracens stay top, Bristol fight back to beat Loughborough http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens easily beat Wasps to remain top of the Premier 15s table while Bristol Bears battle back to beat Loughborough Lightning.

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Jake Ball: Wales lock suffers fresh shoulder worry in Scarlets defeat http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Jake Ball suffers another shoulder injury during the Scarlets' 19-12 derby defeat at the Ospreys.

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Schalk Burger: South Africa forward to leave Saracens at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall praises "magnificent" South Africa forward Schalk Burger after he announces he will leave the club next summer.

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Christian Wade: Former England rugby player on training for the NFL in Miami http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps and England player Christian Wade tells The NFL Show how he is finding the transition from rugby union to the NFL.

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Leinster v Connacht (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Connacht both make 12 changes from their European wins last weekend for Saturday's Pro14 game at the RDS.

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Glasgow 'won't take Edinburgh lightly' (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says Glasgow Warriors cannot afford to under-estimate his side in Saturday's Pro14 derby.

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Anthony Watson: Bath and England back vows to return a 'faster' player http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bath and England back Anthony Watson vows to return a "faster" player as he steps up his recovery from an Achilles injury.

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Grant Gilchrist: Scotland lock signs new Edinburgh deal until 2022 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist says he "loves the direction Edinburgh are going in" after signing a new three-year deal.

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Niko Matawalu signs new Glasgow Warriors contract until 2021 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fiji international Niko Matawalu signs a new contract to stay with Glasgow Warriors until 2021.

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Premiership: Wasps v Bath http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Exeter v Saracens (Sat) - team news & preview as Premiership's top two meet http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Northampton Saints get bonus-point win after snow prevents Timisoara game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints are awarded a bonus-point win for their postponed European Challenge Cup match at Timisoara Saracens.

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Gloucester Rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Glasgow - Hosts recall Schoeman as Warriors change seven http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh recall prop Pierre Schoeman while Glasgow make seven changes for the first of two festive Pro14 derbies on Saturday at Murrayfield.

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Turner could miss start of Six Nations after ankle surgery http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker George Turner could miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after having ankle surgery.

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Premiership: Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Harlequins http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Scarlets make Parkes surprise pick at 10 for Ospreys clash http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ospreys host Dragons in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Liberty Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Worcester Warriors: Morecambe FC owners join board as chairman Bill Bolsover steps down http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The owners of League Two football club Morecambe join Worcester's board as chairman Bill Bolsover steps down.

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Neath rugby: Troubled Welsh All Blacks set to fulfil Bridgend fixture http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Neath are set to return to Welsh Premiership action at Bridgend following two postponements forced by off-field troubles.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Premiership Rugby may restrict non-English players over insurance http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby will not release non-English players for World Cup camps next year unless World Rugby changes its insurance rules.

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Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Northampton Saints in Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (19:45 GMT).

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Dragons without concussed Moriarty for Blues derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Dragons in Friday's Pro14 fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (19:35 GMT).

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England Sevens: Emily Scarratt forfeits Olympics to play 15-a-side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Emily Scarratt, team GB Women's Sevens captain at the Rio 2016 Olympics, is leaving the England Rugby Sevens programme to play 15-a-side rugby.

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester Tigers "a battleship" to be turned around and rebuilt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Geordan Murphy likens his new permanent job at Leicester Tigers to trying to turn "a battleship" around.

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Wayne Pivac rejects Sir Clive Woodward's 'lost focus' claim https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac rejects Sir Clive Woodward's claim that he has lost focus since learning he would succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow: Duhan van der Merwe excited to face 'Scotland backline' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh wing Duhan van der Merwe is relishing the prospect of taking on Glasgow's "Scotland backline" in the first of two festive derbies on Saturday.

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Ben Moon: Exeter prop reflects on England call-up and Saracens challenge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Ben Moon reveals how he missed a call telling him he had been picked for England as he was on a bouncy castle.

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Premiership Rugby: Minority shareholding sold to CVC Capital Partners for £200m https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby agrees to sell a minority shareholding to CVC Capital Partners for a sum understood to be £200m

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half set for six-week lay-off with muscle tear https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani will be out for up to six weeks because of a small tear to a chest muscle.

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Harlequins full-back Brown 'desperate' for England return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown is "desperate" to play for England again after being dropped for the autumn internationals.

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Will Butler: Worcester Warriors centre signs two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors centre Will Butler signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors: Pick your best combined XV https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's two pro teams go head to head twice on the next two Saturdays. Which team would you select if you could pick a composite XV?

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On-loan Leinster second row Ian Nagle set to make first Ulster start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

On-loan Leinster second row Ian Nagle is set to make his first Ulster start in Friday's Pro14 inter-provincial against Munster.

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Welsh Rugby Union set to name Wales coach-elect Wayne Pivac's assistants https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The WRU is set to name Wayne Pivac's leading backroom staff for his Wales coach reign, which begins after the 2019 World Cup.

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Principality Premiership highlights from Scrum V https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights from the Principality Premiership.

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Ospreys' Lydiate could return against Scarlets after month out injured https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys have Wales flanker Dan Lydiate fit again and welcome back their Wales stars against Scarlets in the Pro14 derby.

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Dragons: Region delay naming new head coach until January https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons will delay naming a permanent head coach successor to Bernard Jackman until at least January.

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Neath rugby: Supporters group welcomes Mike Cuddy exit offer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neath Supporters Club welcomes owner Mike Cuddy's statement that he is prepared to relinquish control of the club.

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester Tigers appoint interim boss as new head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Interim boss Geordan Murphy is formally appointed as Premiership club Leicester Tigers' new head coach.

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Duncan Weir: Scotland stand-off signs two-year deal with Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Scottish international stand-off Duncan Weir signs a new two-year contract at Sixways.

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London Irish to move to Brentford Community Stadium in 2020 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish confirm they will move to Brentford's new Community Stadium from summer 2020.

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'Leicester should go paintballing' - Monye says Tigers need time away from rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers should "go paintballing or spend a day in the pub" to get their mojo back, says former England winger Ugo Monye.

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Owner Mike Cuddy willing to sell troubled Neath RFC https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neath owner Mike Cuddy says he is willing to sell the struggling Welsh Premiership club to new investors.

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Centre Johnson agrees extension to Glasgow deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' coach Dave Rennie says Sam Johnson has been "at the heart" of their best displays as the centre signs a new two-year contract extension.

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Dragons lose Griffiths for Christmas derbies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-rower Ollie Griffiths is out of Dragons' Pro14 festive derbies because of a knee injury.

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Gloucester Rugby: Charlie Sharples among seven new contract signings at Kingsholm https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Longest-serving player Charlie Sharples is one of seven new contract signings for Premiership side Gloucester Rugby.

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Injured Ireland forward Henderson to miss most of Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland forward Iain Henderson is ruled out for up to three months after undergoing surgery on a thumb injury.

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GJ Van Velze: Worcester Warriors captain signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors captain GJ Van Velze signs a new two-year deal, tying him to Sixways until 2021.

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Best backs Ireland coach Schmidt for Lions role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says Joe Schmidt would be a successful Lions coach if he were to seek out the post for the 2021 South Africa tour.

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Stuart Townsend: Exeter scrum-half out for season with serious knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter scrum-half Stuart Townsend is likely to miss the rest of the season because of a serious knee injury.

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Geordan Murphy: 'Leicester at their lowest ebb in over 20 years' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers boss Geordan Murphy says confidence is a 'huge issue' in his side after just one win in 10 matches.

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Scott Johnson to leave Scottish Rugby for Australia role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's director of rugby Scott Johnson is to take up a corresponding role with Rugby Australia in early 2019.

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Premier 15s: Saracens top the table after sixth successive win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens claimed their sixth Premier 15s victory in a row against Richmond FC and remain top of the table.

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Leicester Tigers: George Ford says side are 'emotionally inconsistent' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England back George Ford says his side are "emotionally inconsistent" after defeat by Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.

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Northampton Saints: How rucks and mauls gave way to snow and shovels https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints had one of their most memorable European away trips, but awful weather meant it had nothing to do with the rugby.

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Glasgow 'very confident' of keeping Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors are "very confident" Huw Jones will sign a new contract with the club, says assistant coach Jason O'Halloran.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Munster lose 13-12 to a dogged Castres https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster lose an ill-tempered European Champions Cup contest against Castres 13-12 to re-open the battle for control of Pool Two.

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European Challenge Cup: Clermont Auvergne 49-24 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont Auvergne run in seven tries on their way to a 49-24 victory over visiting Dragons in the European Challenge Cup.

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Clubs to hold minute's silence for teenager who died from injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Professional clubs across Europe will hold a minute's silence this weekend in tribute to Stade Francais youth player Nicolas Chauvin, who died aged 18.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie, one of 11 changes to the Newcastle side, will face his former side Edinburgh in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Kingston Park.

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

Leicester make just one change for their crucial Champions Cup encounter against Group leaders Racing 92 at Welford Road on Sunday.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: La Rochelle v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as La Rochelle host Bristol Bears in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Marcel-Deflandre (20:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Pau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors make 13 changes for Saturday's European Challenge Cup tie against Pau at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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Wasps face Toulouse trip without England duo (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps make five changes for their European Rugby Champions Cup fixture against Toulouse in France (15:15 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Timisoara Saracens v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Timisoara Saracens host Northampton in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup tie at Dan Paltinisanu Stadium (12:30 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Glasgow v Lyon - Jones back for Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow recall Huw Jones at centre among eight changes for Saturday's return European Champions Cup pool game with Lyon.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Sale Sharks v Bordeaux Begles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Cardiff Blues v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Josh Navidi and England lock George Kruis return for Cardiff Blues v Saracens in the European Rugby Champions Cup.

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Fraser Brown: Glasgow & Scotland hooker set to miss Six Nations start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow hooker Fraser Brown is could miss at least the first two matches of Scotland's Six Nations campaign with a knee injury.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Leinster v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leinster host Bath in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Royal Dublin Society Arena (17:30 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Harlequins v Benetton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Benetton in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:00 GMT).

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Jackson set to start against Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Perpignan host Connacht in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Aime Giral (19:00 GMT).

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Advent calendar 2018: Relive Johnny Sexton's incredible late drop-goal in Six Nations victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Johnny Sexton's incredible drop-goal for Ireland against France that proved crucial on their journey to becoming Grand Slam champions at the 2018 Six Nations.

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New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen to step down after World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen will step down after eight years in charge following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Ulster v Scarlets (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Dragons: Interim coach Ceri Jones expects new Dragons boss next week https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Interim coach Ceri Jones expects Dragons to appoint Bernard Jackman's successor as head coach next week.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Gloucester v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Matti Williams: Worcester Warriors forward signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Matti Williams signs a new contract with Premiership side Worcester Warriors.

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Ex-Springbok Drotske in intensive care after setback in shooting recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in intensive care following a setback in his recovery after being shot in a robbery.

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Challenge Cup: Ospreys without Wales stars for Stade return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys will be without all their current Wales players for Friday's European Challenge Cup game at Stade Francais in Paris.

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Gambling TV adverts ban confirmed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gambling chiefs confirm plans to effectively ban television betting adverts during pre-watershed live sport.

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The incredible rise of Hartpury - the student side that breeds superstars https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Thirteen seasons, nine promotions, and the nursery of multiple internationals - including Jonny May, Ross Moriarty and Ellis Genge - Hartpury have had an incredible rise.

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Teenage rugby player in France dies after tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A 19-year-old rugby player with French side Stade Francais dies in hospital after breaking his neck in a youth game.

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Andrei Ostrikov: Sale forward gets four-week suspension after Bordeaux red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Russian forward Andrei Ostrikov is banned for four weeks after being sent off in his side's Challenge Cup win at Bordeaux.

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Ulster's Stockdale wins 2018 BBC Sport NI Personality of the Year award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland rugby star Jacob Stockdale is named 2018 BBC Sport Northern Ireland Personality of Year.

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Isaac Miller: Worcester hooker overcomes broken collar bone to sign new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Isaac Miller signs an undisclosed-length deal following his return from a broken collar bone.

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Schmidt rejected role with All Blacks last year https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt turned down an offer to return to his native New Zealand as assistant to Steve Hansen last year.

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Sam Skinner: Scotland rugby union side in good place, says Exeter forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newly-capped Scotland forward Sam Skinner says his country are in an "exciting place" ahead of the Six Nations.

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Valery Morozov: Sale Sharks sign Russia international prop from Enisei-STM https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks complete signing of Russia international prop Valery Morozov from Enisei-STM.

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Premiership Rugby deal for £200m investment is 'on track' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Key figures at Premiership Rugby say they remain "on track" to complete a £200m investment deal in the league.

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Dragons: Bernard Jackman successor will need time, says Mike Ruddock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Dragons coach Mike Ruddock says Bernard Jackman's successor as head coach at Rodney Parade will need time if he is to succeed.

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Jamie Shillcock: Worcester Warriors fly-half signs new two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors fly-half Jamie Shillcock signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half signs new IRFU contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton agrees a new two-year contract extension to remain at Leinster until at least 2021.

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Tommy Seymour: Scotland wing extends deal at Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour signs a one-year contract extension at Glasgow Warriors, keeping him at Scotstoun until 2020.

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Young Ulster talent 'motivating' senior players https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Cooney and Marcell Coetzee say that the young talent emerging within the Ulster squad is pushing the senior players to improve their own game.

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Head coach Jackman leaves Dragons role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons part company with head coach Bernard Jackman following their poor form since his arrival in June, 2017.

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Alex Lewington: Saracens winger's journey from football scrapheap to Champions Cup rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

U-turns, roadblocks, diversions and injury breakdowns - how Alex Lewington went from aspiring footballer to Saracens' leading try scorer.

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Return to England coaching role 'hypothetical' says Lancaster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England coach Stuart Lancaster says speculation linking him with a possible return to the post in the future is "hypothetical".

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Nigel Melville: Premiership clubs must spend cash boost on facilities, not wages https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Football Union boss Nigel Melville warns Premiership clubs must spend a prospective cash boost on facilities.

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Michael Heaney: Worcester Warriors scrum-half signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors scrum-half Michael Heaney signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Northampton youngsters hope to provide festive cheer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints hope the Christmas period will produce an upturn in results after a slow start to the Premiership season.

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Ireland's Henshaw set to miss Six Nations opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw faces up to another eight weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

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Ollie Thorley: Gloucester back's 'purple patch' delights boss Johan Ackermann https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

"Tremendous" young back Ollie Thorley's "purple patch" of form is pleasing Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann.

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Exeter Chiefs: What now after another European Champions Cup defeat? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a sixth winless game in seven Champions Cup outings, Rob Baxter says Exeter must examine their approach to European matches.

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Principality Premiership highlights from Scrum V https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights from the weekend's round of Principality Premiership.

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Premier 15s: Saracens retain top spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens remain top of the Premier 15s table with a 59-0 victory over Darlington Mowden Park Sharks - their tenth win of the season.

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England lock Itoje to miss 'four to eight weeks' with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje is expected to miss "four to eight weeks" with his knee injury, Sarries boss Mark McCall says.

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Saracens thump Blues to extend winning run https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens made it three wins from three in the Champions Cup with a high-scoring comeback victory over Cardiff Blues.

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Richard Cockerill: England job 'a hiding to nothing' says Edinburgh coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says he does not expect England to consider him as a replacement for Eddie Jones "anytime soon".

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Player welfare was disregarded by European Cup organisers - Richards https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle boss Dean Richards accuses the EPCR of disregarding player welfare in his side's 31-13 Champions Cup defeat.

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Lyon v Glasgow: How do Dave Rennie's side beat French opponents https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors face a crucial match away to Lyon in the Champions Cup. But how should they approach the fixture?

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Ospreys v Stade Francais (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ospreys take on Stade Francais in the third round of the European Challenge Cup.

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Connacht v Perpignan (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht make 13 changes and Perpignan rest Paddy Jackson for their Challenge Cup meeting at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday.

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European Champions Cup: Joey Carbery and Conor Murray to start together against Castres https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Joey Carbery will partner Conor Murray in the half-backs for the first time since joining Munster in the European Champions Cup on Sunday.

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Davies returns for Scarlets' must-win European match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Scarlets host Ulster in round three of the European Champions Cup.

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

Australia centre Matt Toomua replaces the suspended Kyle Eastmond for Leicester's Champions Cup game against Racing 92

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Blair Cowan: London Irish and Scotland back row completes barber qualification https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish and Scotland back row Blair Cowan is preparing for life after rugby by perfecting his new barber skills.

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Blair Cowan: London Irish and Scotland back row qualifies as barber https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blair Cowan is a rugby union player with a newly-found skill off the pitch as a professional barber.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Lyon v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie restores 11 Scotland players to his Glasgow Warriors squad for the European Champions Cup trip to Lyon.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Wasps v Toulouse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Toulouse in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (17:30 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Bath v Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby player of the year Johnny Sexton returns to captain Leinster in their Champions Cup fixture against Bath on Sunday.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bordeaux Begles v Sale Sharks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bordeaux Begles host Sale Sharks in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Chaban Delmas (18:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Saracens v Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Cardiff Blues in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Northampton Saints v Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host Dragons in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and Gloucester both make six changes for Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears v La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bear host La Rochelle in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Benetton v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton host Harlequins in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (14:00 GMT).

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Edinburgh v Newcastle: Dean Richards' Falcons 'will play to death', says Richard Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill warns his side not to take an under-strength Newcastle Falcons lightly in their European Champions Cup clash.

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Edinburgh v Newcastle: Dean Richards' Falcons 'will play to death', says Richard Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill warns his side not to take an under-strength Newcastle Falcons lightly in their European Champions Cup clash.

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Scotland new boy Graham 'a bit of a guinea pig' for Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland recruit Gary Graham was "used as a bit of a guinea pig" by England head coach Eddie Jones, believes former Newcastle team-mate Ali Hogg.

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Matt Cox: Worcester Warriors back row signs new two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors back row Matt Cox has signed a new two-year deal with the Premiership club.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Edinburgh v Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh welcome back 10 internationals while Newcastle make 13 changes for Friday's European Champions Cup fixture at Murrayfield (19:45 GMT).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Pau v Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Pau host Worcester Warriors in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup tie at Stade du Hameau (19:00 GMT).

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James Grayson: Northampton Saints fly-half signs senior contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson signs his first senior contract with the Premiership club.

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Wales plan home-grown coaches 'in future' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby's head of performance Geraint John hopes to have home-grown coaches in charge of the four Welsh regions in future.

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Richard Wigglesworth: Saracens and England scrum-half extends deal until 2020 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Veteran Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth signs a new deal to keep him with the Premiership champions until 2020.

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Glasgow Warriors' Alex Allan banned for three weeks for tackle against Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors prop Alex Allan is been banned for three weeks after being sent off for a dangerous tackle against Scarlets.

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Oxford to honour legacy of ex-Varsity prop Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Oxford University's Varsity team are to raise awareness for the cardiac-screening cause set up in memory of ex-prop Ian Williams.

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Aron Struminksi: Poland head-hunted Taunton Titans winger via Facebook https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Poland and Taunton winger Aron Struminksi explains how he came to play for a country he had never previously visited.

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Luke Cowan-Dickie: Exeter expect England hooker to sign new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he expects England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie to stay at Sandy Park.

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Sir Gareth Edwards: Wales can 'shake the world' in 2019, says Lions legend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards believes Wales have the players to "shake the world" at Japan 2019.

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Kyle Eastmond: Leicester Tigers centre four-week ban after pleading guilty to dangerous tackle charge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Kyle Eastmond pleads guilty to a dangerous tackle charge and is banned for four weeks.

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Hadleigh Parkes: Current and next Scarlets boss met at my wedding https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes explains how his current boss Wayne Pivac and next season's head coach Brad Mooar met.

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Incoming Ireland boss Farrell 'would have been on England radar' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Incoming Ireland head coach Andy Farrell would have been a contender to replace England boss Eddie Jones, says RFU interim chief Nigel Melville.

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Jack Cosgrove: Worcester Warriors re-sign Bristol Bears prop forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears prop forward Jack Cosgrove returns to Sixways to sign for fellow Premiership side Worcester Warriors.

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Dragons: Five internationals rested for Saints match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons rest five Wales internationals for their European Challenge Cup match with Northampton as part of deal with WRU.

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Ted Hill: England international signs first Worcester Warriors first team contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New England international Ted Hill signs his first Worcester contract - only 17 days after winning his first cap.

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Halfpenny to miss Ulster visit because of ongoing concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets full-back Leigh Halfpenny to miss Champions Cup date after being concussed playing for Wales against Australia.

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Varsity matches: Nigel Owens to referee Oxford v Cambridge men's match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Principality Premiership highlights from Scrum V https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights from the weekend's round of Principality Premiership.

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Joe Schmidt: Ireland's Johnny Sexton admits he had doubts about his head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton reveals to the Rugby Union Weekly podcast that he once thought Joe Schmidt was "too nice" to be a head coach.

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Rugby referee 'saved my life after neck break' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jessie Humber says Dean Davies stopped her head hitting the ground when she broke her neck in a tackle.

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Gus Mackay: Worcester Warriors managing director parts company with club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors managing director Gus Mackay leaves Sixways after 17 months with the Premiership club.

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Kyle Eastmond and Chris Pennell: Premiership pair face disciplinary hearings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Kyle Eastmond and Worcester's Chris Pennell face hearings after citings in Saturday's Premiership games.

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Leinster prop McGrath out for four to six weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Jack McGrath will miss Leinster's European game against Bath on Saturday after being ruled out for four to six weeks.

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester Tigers 'trying to patch boat up' says interim boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester interim boss Geordan Murphy says they are "trying to patch the boat up" after a third Premiership loss in a row.

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Brad Mooar: Scarlets name Crusaders assistant as next head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar will succeed Wayne Pivac as Scarlets head coach at the end of the season.

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Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner's shooting recovery 'like a miracle' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske's recovery after being shot in a robbery last week is described as "like a miracle".

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Stephen Jones: Coaching Wales would be 'very special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stephen Jones says joining Wayne Pivac's Wales' coaching staff after the 2019 World Cup would be "very special", but "nothing is definite".

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Blues coach Mulvihill 'sick' of poor Pro14 refereeing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill criticises Pro14 officiating after his side's 16-12 defeat against Ulster.

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Barbarians 38-35 Argentina: Elton Jantjies wins it with dramatic late drop-goal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elton Jantjies kicks a dramatic late drop-goal as the Barbarians come back from 28-7 down to beat Argentina 38-35.

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Barbarians beat Argentina as Elton Jantjies kick seals comeback at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elton Jantjies kicks a late drop-goal as the Barbarians come back from 28-7 down to beat Argentina 38-35 at Twickenham.

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Dubai Rugby Sevens: England third as New Zealand claim title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand win the Dubai Rugby Sevens, with England third, Scotland sixth and Wales 13th.

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Barbarians v Argentina: Jeremy Guscott selects his top five Barbarians tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England international and Barbarians player Jeremy Guscott selects his top five Ba Baas tries of all time.

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Premiership: Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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

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

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Old Otliensians RUFC: Amateur side pips Southgate to award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Old Otliensians RUFC's coaches beat Gareth Southgate and Tracey Neville to win a national prize.

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Premiership: Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (13:00 GMT).

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Dubai Women's Rugby Sevens: England & Ireland lose in quarter-finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Ireland lose in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Women's Rugby Sevens as New Zealand claim their second successive win in the six-stage series.

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Jersey Reds: Island government gives Championship side £150,000 to see out season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Jersey Reds are given a £150,000 government grant to help see them through the season.

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Pro14: Ulster v Cardiff Blues (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four Ireland internationals return to the Ulster team for Saturday's Pro14 game against Cardiff Blues in Belfast.

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

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news for Saturday's Pro14 meeting of Glasgow Warriors and Scarlets.

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Pro14: Dragons v Leinster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Dragons host Leinster in Saturday's fixture at Rodney Parade (17:15 GMT).

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Sam Matavesi: Cornish Pirates hooker reflects on Fiji return and new contract at club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates' Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi reflects on a new club contract and beating France for the first time ever.

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All Black Williams asks ring girls to leave charity boxing promotion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Models in bikinis leave a promotional event for a charity boxing match involving Sonny Bill Williams after he says he does not want them there.

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Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria.

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England & Ireland women into Dubai Sevens quarter-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Ireland secure quarter-final places in the Dubai Rugby Sevens, part of the World Series.

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Premiership: Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Munster boosted by returning internationals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster recall the bulk of their returning Irish internationals for Friday's Pro14 match against Edinburgh.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales lock to make record Ospreys appearance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones will make a record 233rd Ospreys appearance as the Welsh region name 13 Wales internationals to face Zebre on Friday.

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Australia cancel call with World Cup winner White https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning coach Jake White initiates talks with Australia about replacing current boss Michael Cheika - but the Wallabies cancel them.

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Barbarians v Argentina: BBC coverage times and channels https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How to follow BBC Sport's coverage of the Killik Cup match between the Barbarians and Argentina.

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James Wilson: Bath re-sign versatile New Zealand-born back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath re-sign versatile New Zealand-born back James Wilson on a deal until the end of the season.

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Jack Nowell: Exeter Chiefs and England winger out for eight weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and England winger Jack Nowell is ruled out for eight weeks with a 'significant' hamstring injury.

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Wales' Jenkins awaits specialist's verdict on 'serious' knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will see a specialist after suffering a knee injury against South Africa and hopes his World Cup dream is not over.

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Jared Payne says Andy Farrell will keep pushing Ireland forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland international Jared Payne is backing Andy Farrell to maintain the team's momentum when he succeeds Joe Schmidt next year.

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Hartley or George at hooker? Who made your England World Cup XV? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The results are in, but which England players get the nod from BBC Sport users to start the first game of the 2019 World Cup?

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Individual egos and selfish players cost England at 2015 World Cup - Burgess https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Burgess says "individual egos and selfish players" were to blame for England's group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup.

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Player's alarm clock causes bomb scare at Springbok hotel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Suspicions were aroused by a ticking clock in a laundry bag belonging to one of the players.

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RFU predicts 'challenging time' after posting £30.9m loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union predicts a "challenging time" ahead after posting a yearly loss of £30.9m and making 54 staff redundant.

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Joe Schmidt: Out-going coach's lasting legacy on Irish rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt's influence on Irish rugby spreads far beyond the achievements on the field and will be felt long after he returns to New Zealand.

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Scotland 'can be a match for anyone' in Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will "back themselves against anybody" in next year's Six Nations, says lock Grant Gilchrist, despite a "scrappy win" over Argentina.

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Farrell to replace Schmidt as Ireland coach after 2019 World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt is to stand down as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup and will be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

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More to come from Wales after autumn clean sweep - North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North says Wales can go up another level after an autumn clean sweep that included wins over South Africa and Australia.

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Who will have regrets? And who is pushing the ceiling? Guscott's verdict on the autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and picks his team of the autumn.

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Wales fly-half jersey: 'It's Anscombe's spot now', says Wales great Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies says following their win over South Africa, Gareth Anscombe is the nation's leading 10.

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Sexton wins World Rugby's player of the year - ending seven years of All Blacks' dominance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland cap the greatest year in their rugby history by sweeping the board at the World Rugby awards in Monte Carlo.

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World Cup 2019: Mike Tindall says hemisphere gap has shrunk https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The northern hemisphere teams can launch a genuine challenge for World Cup 2019 says former winner Mike Tindall

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Women's international highlights: Wales 21-38 Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Wales are beaten by Canada in a women's international in Cardiff.

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Scotland players donate £10,000 to Doddie Weir charity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scotland squad has donated £10,000 to Doddie Weir's charity from their match fee against Argentina.

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Joe Schmidt says decision on Ireland future is 'head-wrecking' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says he will be relieved when he makes public his decision this week whether he will stay on as Ireland coach after next year's World Cup.

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

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

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Murray to make Munster return at Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray makes his first Munster appearance of the season in the Pro14 match against Zebre on Sunday.

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Connacht boosted by Healy recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht's record try scorer Matt Healy returns to the side for their Pro14 match against Southern Kings at Port Elizabeth.

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Dare to dream - Wales no longer under the World Cup radar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a first autumn clean sweep and nine matches unbeaten, Wales have made themselves one of the favourites as they turn their attention to the 2019 Word Cup.

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England v Australia: Manu Tuilagi says long-awaited return was 'special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi says his long-anticipated Test return against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday was a "special day".

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Pick your England XV for opening match in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It's less than 10 months until England start their Rugby World Cup campaign against Tonga - choose your XV for their opening match.

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Scotland must improve for Six Nations, says coach Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will need to "play better" than they showed this autumn to make an impact in next year's Six Nations, says Gregor Townsend.

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Ireland coach Schmidt thanks IRFU for 'patience' as he finalises future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he needs to talk to more people on Sunday before making an announcement on his future plans next week.

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Fiji secure historic first win over France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji claim their first ever win over France with a surprise 21-14 victory over the 2011 World Cup runners-up at the Stade de France.

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Premier 15s: Saracens beat Loughborough to move top of the table https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens Women move to the top of the Premier 15s table after ending Loughborough Lightning's perfect start to the season with a 29-0 victory.

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England women 37-15 Ireland women: Lydia Thompson scores Twickenham hat-trick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat Ireland 37-15 at Twickenham to finish their autumn international matches with three wins out of three.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland's second string side overcome USA 57-14 in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland round off a successful November as their second string earn an eight-try 57-14 win over the USA in Dublin.

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Wales back-rower Ellis Jenkins suffers worrying knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ellis Jenkins suffers suspected ruptured knee ligaments after starring in Wales' back-row as they beat South Africa.

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'The referee saw nothing wrong' - Jones refuses to criticise Farrell tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones refuses to criticise captain Owen Farrell for a controversial tackle after his side beat Australia.

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Autumn Internationals: England 37-18 Australia - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England score 24 second-half points to cruise to a brilliant victory over Australia, in their final test of the Autumn series.

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Wales v South Africa: Jesse Kriel scores try for Springboks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jesse Kriel makes the most of a superb pass from Willie Le Roux to pull a try back for South Africa in their Autumn International with Wales at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Liam Williams adds a second try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams completes an excellent move for a second try to give Wales a 14-0 lead in their final autumn international against South Africa at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Tomas Francis gives Wales early lead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tomas Francis scores his first international try to give Wales an early lead against South Africa in their final autumn international at the Principality Stadium.

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Autumn Internationals: Scotland 14-9 Argentina - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Sean Maitland scores the only try of the match to help Scotland to a 14-9 victory over Argentina in the final Autumn International at Murrayfield.

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Women's autumn international: Wales 21-38 Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales women produce a much-improved performance but lose to a late Canada surge at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

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Beaten All Blacks bounce back with 10-try demolition of Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World champions New Zealand recover from last week's defeat by Ireland with a convincing 66-3 win against Italy in Rome.

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Some England players choose not to wear rainbow laces https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Some England players choose not to wear rainbow laces against Australia on Saturday, citing comfort issues.

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Wales' Lydiate a doubt to face South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have a late fitness doubt over flanker Dan Lydiate for their final autumn series game against South Africa.

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Rugby World Cup: Canada beat Hong Kong to secure final place in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Canada have secured the final spot at next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan after beating Hong Kong 27-10.

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Warren Gatland: Autumn clean sweep would be 'special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says it would be "pretty special" if Wales were able to complete their first autumn Test clean sweep on Saturday.

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'This team is growing' - Slump made England stronger, says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says six successive defeats earlier this year has made England stronger as they prepare to meet Australia on Saturday.

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Ruddock reveals Schmidt's 'incredible impact' on Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Rhys Ruddock says head coach Joe Schmidt has made Ireland believe they can beat anyone in the world.

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England women: Claudia MacDonald's whirlwind rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How Claudia MacDonald went from second-string university netballer to England women's rugby international.

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Wasps v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (13:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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Injured Australian Pocock out of England game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia back-row forward David Pocock withdraws from Saturday's Test against England with a neck injury.

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England v Australia: Jamie George & Dylan Hartley vie for start spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Does Jamie George's start against Australia represent a sea change in selection or just a one-off shift from coach Eddie Jones?

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Kennedy becomes new Sarries recruitment head https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens appoint former London Irish, Toulon, Harlequins and England lock Nick Kennedy as head of player recruitment.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour and Peter Horne return for Glasgow as Cardiff Blues are boosted by Wales duo Seb Davies and Jarrod Evans.

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Pro14: Leinster v Ospreys (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Leinster host Ospreys in Friday's Pro 14 game at the RDS Arena.

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Green, old and cold - how the Wallabies lost their bounce https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With less than a year to go until the Rugby World Cup, can coach Michael Cheika pull Australia out of their slump?

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Dave Rennie: Glasgow Warriors head coach set to sign new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie says he will be at the club for "at least another 12 months" as he finalises a new contract.

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Six Nations: Scotland v Argentina (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland v Argentina at Murrayfield

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'It's a weird business' - Strauss revels in Scotland recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland number eight Josh Strauss aims to make the most of a surprise opportunity to revive his Test career against Argentina on Saturday.

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Quiz: Can you name Scotland's last 10 sets of rugby-playing brothers? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ten sets of brothers have played for Scotland since 1979. Can you name them?

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Stay or go? - Schmidt agonising over Ireland future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he will reveal next week whether he will commit his long-term future to Ireland or return to his native New Zealand.

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Lewis Ludlam: Northampton Saints flanker signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam agrees a new two-year contract at Franklin's Gardens.

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Autumn Internationals: England v Australia (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and Australia at Twickenham.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v South Africa team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's autumn international between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Springboks unchanged for Cardiff Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa stick with the team that beat Scotland 26-20 for Saturday's autumn Test with Wales in Cardiff.

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Ireland v USA: Coach Joe Schmidt makes 14 changes to starting line-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt makes 14 changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's final autumn Test against USA.

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Williams & Heard to start at centre for Red Roses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tatyana Heard and Carys Williams, who have three caps between them, will start as England midfield pairing against Ireland.

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

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

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Bath in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 GMT).

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Liam Williams starts at full-back for Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams at full-back and Gareth Anscombe at fly-half in a Wales team showing 14 changes against South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Wales to wear rainbow laces to support former captain Thomas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will wear rainbow laces this weekend to "show support to former captain Gareth Thomas."

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Tuilagi in line for first England cap since 2016 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi is set to make his long-anticipated Test return after being named on the bench to face Australia.

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Referees should show more cards to change player behaviour - World Rugby chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says referees should brandish more red and yellow cards in an effort to eradicate the dangerous tackles.

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Ian Robertson: Five Live commentator's iconic calling of England's 2003 World Cup win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back on retiring Ian Robertson's iconic commentary of the moment Jonny Wilkinson kicked for glory as England won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

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Can you name the previous World Rugby Player of the Year winners? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The World Rugby Player of the Year will be crowned on Sunday, but can you name the previous winners?

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Scotland journey to centre of unknown with Finn Russell and Adam Hastings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says facing Argentina provides an opportunity to experiment with Finn Russell and Adam Hastings as twin playmakers.

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Injured Nowell set to miss Australia game, Joe Cokanasiga poised to start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell is set to be ruled out of Saturday's match against Australia at Twickenham with a hamstring injury.

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Nic White: Exeter scrum-half still has Australia ambitions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter scrum-half Nic White says he has not given up hope of making a return to the Australia international side.

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'He was born in 1999; I was getting drunk' - Wigglesworth on rooming with team-mate Hill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth. 35, tells BBC Sport about rooming with 19-year-old flanker Ted Hill.

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Rory Best receives an OBE from Prince Charles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best receives his OBE for services to rugby from Prince Charles.

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Lee and Thomson miss Scarlets' game with Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets will be without injured forwards Samson Lee and Blade Thomson when they host Ulster in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Jonny Wilkinson applauds Ian Robertson for describing 'the immensity of the event through words' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Wilkinson says listening to Ian Robertson’s commentary of his World Cup winning drop-goal takes him right back to being on the field against Australia.

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Blair says being taught how to 'sell a dummy' proved very useful in his political career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to his former English teacher and legendary BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson.

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Scotland v Argentina: Gregor Townsend makes eight changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend makes eight changes to his side to face Argentina in the final Autumn Test.

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'Retirement hit me like a ton of bricks' - ex-Ireland forward Henry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland flanker Chris Henry speaks about the difficult decision to end his 15 years of involvement with Ulster.

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'We have mountain to climb', says Russia's Welsh coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh coach Lyn Jones says Russia "have a mountain to climb" as they prepare to tackle Ireland and Scotland in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Griffiths and Nansen boost Dragons for Edinburgh game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons have fit-again Ollie Griffiths and Brandon Nansen available for Sunday's Pro14 match against Edinburgh.

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'A job well done' - rugby legends pay tribute to retiring BBC commentator Robertson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson prepares for his final commentary, the game's great and good, and a former Prime Minister, share their memories.

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France wear rainbow laces to support Thomas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former rugby player was the victim of a gay hate crime in Cardiff last Saturday.

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Jaco Visagie: Gloucester sign front row on short-term loan deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester sign South African hooker Jaco Visagie on a short-term loan deal to provide injury cover.

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Wales v South Africa: Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Springbok Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny has failed to recover from concussion and will miss Saturday's Test between Wales and South Africa.

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Marmion facing Six Nations fitness race for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Kieran Marmion requires an ankle operation that leaves him struggling to be fit for the start of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Chris Ashton: England winger set to miss Australia match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Chris Ashton misses training on Tuesday and is expected to be ruled out of Saturday's match with Australia at Twickenham.

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Ex-England lock Parling's 'adventure' returns to Melbourne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions and England lock Geoff Parling tells BBC Sport about becoming a coach in Super Rugby.

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Shane Williams: Bouncers guilty of attacking rugby legend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three men are convicted of attacking the former rugby star and leaving his brother unconscious.

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Ireland flanker O'Brien could return for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Sean O'Brien may return to action before the Six Nations after being ruled out for eight to 12 weeks by his broken arm.

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Huw Jones: Glasgow & Scotland centre's future to be clarified amid Leicester reports https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The future of Glasgow and Scotland centre Huw Jones should become clearer "in the next couple of weeks" amid reported interest from Leicester.

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Former Wales dual code international Mantle dies aged 76 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-St Helens forward and dual-code international John Mantle dies at the age of 76 after a long illness.

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Siya Kolisi : South Africa captain escapes citing for headbutt v Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi escapes a citing or ban despite being found guilty of "striking with the head" during their win over Scotland.

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Rodney Ah You: Newcastle Falcons sign former Ireland international prop from Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign New Zealand-born former Ireland international prop from Pro 14 side Ulster.

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Jonah Lomu: The night Welsh rugby honoured a legend's legacy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonah Lomu's legacy is celebrated in a special game in Aberavon with Scrum V cameras were there to record the occasion.

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Nigel Owens commends Gareth Thomas' 'braveness' after hate crime https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Referee Nigel Owens says he made a similar choice in 2015 after being sent abuse on Twitter.

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England v Australia: Danny Care dropped for Test; Manu Tuilagi in squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care is dropped for Saturday's final autumn series match against Australia at Twickenham.

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Ireland 16-9 New Zealand: Lego lover Jacob Stockdale building imposing reputation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale builds Lego models in his spare time but continues to forge a formidable reputation on the field with his try-scoring exploits.

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Jeremy Guscott: 'Whatever Eddie Jones says, England were poor' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's win over Japan came via a lacklustre, muddle-headed performance, says England legend Jeremy Guscott.

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England women 27-19 Canada: Lark Davies scores twice in battling victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lark Davies scores two tries as England are forced to dig deep to beat a tough Canada side at Doncaster.

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Jones vs Jones - Welsh coaches rivals for World Cup spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two Welsh coaches will be up will be up against each other on Friday in Marseille for a place at the 2019 World Cup

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Ireland Women beaten by USA at home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lose 19-10 to USA in their autumn international at Energia Park.

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Jones pleased to banish 'upsetting' criticism https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones is pleased to put some "upsetting" criticism after Scotland's loss to Wales behind him with his display against South Africa.

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Scotland lament 'what might-have-beens' after South Africa loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are 'a dangerous rugby team' but 'one that still has a lot of growing up to do' says Tom English after their loss to South Africa.

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Jacob Stockdale: Ireland win over All Blacks 'a mixture of relation and relief' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Try-scorer Jacob Stockdale says the mood in Ireland's dressing-room after Saturday's thrilling 16-9 win over New Zealand was "a mixture of elation and relief".

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Former Wales captain Thomas 'victim of hate crime' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Wales captain appeared bruised in a social media video where he thanked police for their help.

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World Cup favourites? Who? Us? Joe Schmidt laughs off Steve Hansen's 'banter' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt laughs off New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen's claim that the Irish are now World Cup favourites after victory in Dublin.

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Liam Williams: Wales wing fights back tears on 50th cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams says he had to fight back the tears on his 50th Wales cap before scoring two tries in the record 74-24 win over Tonga.

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'Scotland will be better for Springboks defeat' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland failed to "kick on" when they had the chance against South Africa, but will be better for the experience, says coach Gregor Townsend.

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Ireland coach Schmidt laughs off Hansen claim Irish are World Cup favourites https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt laughs off Steve Hansen's claim that Ireland are now World Cup favourites after Saturday's win over the All Blacks.

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Autumn International: Ireland hold nerve to earn first home win over All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale's second-half try helps Ireland earn a first ever home win over New Zealand as they clinch a 16-9 triumph.

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Highlights: South Africa beat Scotland in tight match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as eighteen points from Handre Pollard helped South Africa to edge out Scotland 26-20 in their autumn international at Murrayfield.

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England 35-15 Japan: Cokanasiga and Hartley tries help England rally to victory over Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as a debut try for Joe Cokanasiga and score from Dylan Hartley helped England mount a second-half comeback to overcome an impressive Japan at Twickenham Stadium.

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Warren Gatland: Wales coach aims for autumn clean sweep https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Following a record Tonga win, Warren Gatland has a selection dilemma as Wales aim to complete an autumn clean sweep against South Africa.

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England's Eddie Jones: 'Fired-up' Japan was what we wanted https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he was pleased that Japan were "fired up" by his pre-match claim they should "pray" in preparation for meeting England.

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'We grinded' - Australia prepare for England by beating Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia beat Italy to register their first win of the autumn series before facing England at Twickenham next week.

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'Pretty good result' for Wales against Tonga - Dan Biggar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Man of the match Dan Biggar says Wales "did the basics pretty well" as they beat Tonga 74-24 at the Principality Stadium

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England fight back to beat spirited Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England needed a second-half fightback to overcome a spirited Japan side 35-15, in the visitors' first visit to Twickenham in 32 years.

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Wales v Tonga: Liam Williams scores Wales' tenth try against Tonga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams scores Wales' tenth try as they complete a comprehensive victory over Tonga in their Autumn International at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v Tonga: Aled Davies scores 'try of the autumn' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Aled Davies scores a superb second-half try as Wales thump Tonga 74-24 in their autumn international at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v Tonga: Steff Evans try pushes Wales ahead against Tonga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Steff Evans collects a Dan Biggar chip to score and push Wales ahead against Tonga in a thrilling Autumn International game.

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Wales v Tonga: Sione Vailanu races clear for try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga's Sione Vailanu intercepts a Tom Williams pass to break away and reduce Wales' lead to just two points in the Autumn International.

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Wales v Tonga: Liam Williams touches down to lead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams touches the ball down just inside the touchline to extend Wales' lead against Tonga in their Autumn International.

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Wales v Tonga: Wales opening scoring with penalty try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales take the lead against Tonga with a penalty try early in the first half of the Autumn International at the Principality Stadium.

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'I'm a scaffolder living the dream' - Williams set for 50th Wales cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams will celebrate with family and Wales rugby public when he wins his 50th cap against Tonga in Cardiff.

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Ireland v New Zealand: How All Blacks have shaped Ireland's rugby rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lessons learned from past defeats could help Grand Slam champions Ireland overcome three-time world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

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Women's international: Wales 65-0 Hong Kong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales run in 10 tries to thrash Hong Kong and secure their second win of the autumn series at Cardiff Arms Park.

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'There's good competition' - Jones looking for England World Cup pointers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he has "about 35 players" in mind for his 31-man squad for September's World Cup in Japan.

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Ellis Jenkins: Wales captain wants 'selection headache' for Warren Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Ellis Jenkins challenges his Wales team-mates to give Warren Gatland the selection headache he requests when they play Tonga on Saturday.

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All Blacks a 'massive challenge' - Rory Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says he is nervous and excited for the highly-anticipated autumn Test against world number one side New Zealand.

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back on Premiership debut and being one of 10 siblings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Points West speaks to Bristol Bears' Charles Piutau before his Premiership debut against Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

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'Meet fire with fire' - but Laidlaw wants Scottish discipline against South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must "meet fire with fire" against South Africa, while keeping cool heads, says captain Greig Laidlaw.

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RFU: Steve Brown resigns as chief executive after a year in charge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Brown resigns as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, after a little over a year in the role.

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England women: Hunter & Packer return to face Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer are two of 10 changes to the England women's team facing Canada on Sunday.

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Ireland v New Zealand: Irish flanker Leavy out of Dublin game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Dan Leavy will miss the Dublin match against New Zealand because of injury and is replaced by Josh van der Flier.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Bath host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (12:45 GMT).

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Premiership: Bristol Bears v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Exeter Chiefs in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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'I was never talented' - Wilson's journey to unlikely England success story https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How hard work and an inspirational teacher propelled Mark Wilson to become England's autumn break-out success.

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

Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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The Rugby Social - Facing the All Blacks and retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recently retired Chris Henry joins former Ulster team-mate Darren Cave to preview Ireland's game against New Zealand and discuss broken noses and life after rugby.

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Morgan's journey from diabetes diagnosis to Wales return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons centre Tyler Morgan talks about his struggle with diabetes to return to play for Wales against Tonga on Saturday.

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Phil Dollman: Exeter full-back still has Chiefs future, says boss Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Phil Dollman still has a future at the club despite Scotland's Stuart Hogg joining next summer.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales coach Gatland may not risk full-back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says he will consider not risking Leigh Halfpenny against South Africa even if the full-back recovers from a head injury suffered against Australia.

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Scotland v South Africa: WP Nel on farming, facing his native country & how he was 'close to stopping' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From reluctant rugby player to committed Scot, WP Nel is determined to take his "second chance" after thinking his career was over.

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Late grandmother inspires Holmes for Wales debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester full-back Jonah Holmes says he will be thinking about his grandmother when he lines up for Wales for the first time on Saturday.

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Gavin Henson: Dragons boss is hopeful on Henson recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman says he is hopeful Gavin Henson is on the road to recovery.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v Tonga team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics as Wales host Tonga in Saturday's autumn international at the Principality Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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'Scots have threats all over' - Springboks coach Erasmus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says Scotland are "too good a team" to make many changes against, after giving Embrose Papier his first Test start.

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Autumn internationals: Scotland v South Africa team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's autumn international between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield.

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Autumn internationals: England v Japan (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and Japan at Twickenham

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Joe Cokanasiga: Why Eddie Jones picked Bath winger for England debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones explains why Bath's 21-year-old winger Joe Cokanasiga will make his international debut against Japan.

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Wyles comes out of retirement for Sarries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Chris Wyles comes out of retirement to return to action for Saracens against Sale on Saturday.

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Stuart Hogg: Exeter winger Alex Cuthbert excited by Scotland full-back's signing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert says Scotland and fellow British Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will thrive at Sandy Park.

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

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

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Jean-Luc du Preez: Sale Sharks sign South Africa international on three-month deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign South Africa international Jean-Luc du Preez from Super Rugby side Sharks on a three-month deal.

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Hastings not 'the enemy' in Scotland fly-half rivalry - Russell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell says it's "good fun" playing alongside Adam Hastings for Scotland and his fly-half rival is "not the enemy".

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back not fazed by 'highest-paid in Premiership' tag https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears' Charles Piutau says being labelled as the highest-paid Premiership player does not worry him.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Wales v Tonga: Dan Biggar back at fly-half among 14 changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions Dan Biggar and Liam Williams return to Wales' starting XV for Saturday's Test with Tonga in Cardiff.

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Bath youngster Cokanasiga to make England debut against Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga will make his England debut against Japan as Eddie Jones makes sweeping changes from the side that lost to New Zealand.

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England v Japan: How well do you know England's top try scorers? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England face 2019 World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday, but how well do you know England's top try scorers?

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New Zealand make one change for Ireland Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand make one change for Saturday's game against Ireland in Dublin as Ryan Crotty replaces injured Sonny Bill Williams.

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Scotland v South Africa: Beating Springboks would be 'best win' - Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toppling the Springboks would "probably be Scotland's biggest win of the last couple of years", says Gregor Townsend.

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'He is progressing nicely' - Tuilagi poised for England return against Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi is expected to make his long-awaited England return against Australia in their final Autumn international on 24 November.

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Germany 'will die' for chance to face All Blacks at World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Bath coach Mike Ford says his Germany side "will die for the opportunity" to face defending champions New Zealand in next year's Rugby World Cup.

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New Zealand to host 2021 Women's World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand will host the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup, becoming the first southern hemisphere nation to stage the event.

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Jones returns as Scotland make six changes for South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes six changes to his side for Saturday's Murrayfield Test with South Africa.

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The Wales scrum-half inspired by the brother who topped Schwarzenegger https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Ffion Lewis is inspired by the bodybuilding triumphs of her brother 'Flex' in beating Arnold Schwarzenegger's record.

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Ospreys forward Fia hoping for Tonga debut against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys prop Ma'afu Fia is among the Tongans hoping for a debut against Wales as they build for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland ‘worry everyone’ in New Zealand - Umaga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga says New Zealand are wary of the threat posed by Ireland ahead of Saturday’s game at the Aviva Stadium.

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Worcester Warriors: Prop Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa to miss rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Worcester forwards Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa are both expected to miss the rest of the season.

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'I want to make rugby better for Scotland' - Swinson leads new players' union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tim Swinson says a Glasgow Warriors bonus dispute and John Hardie's ban led him to set up Scottish rugby's first players' association.

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Bath: Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, Nathan Catt and Elliott Stooke agree new contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath players Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, Nathan Catt and Elliott Stooke all agree long-term contract extensions.

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England v Japan: Touring players 'paid £13 per day' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Some Japan players are paid £13 a day while on tour, says coach Jamie Joseph before Saturday's autumn Test against England.

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Stuart Hogg: Watch the Scotland full-back's Six Nations tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg will move from Glasgow Warriors to Exeter Chiefs next year. Watch the Scotland full-back's 11 Six Nations tries.

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Mike Haywood: Northampton Saints hooker suffers 'significant' knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints hooker Mike Haywood could miss the rest of the season after suffering a "significant" knee injury.

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Headgear 'cuts impact by almost half', according to study https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A new Dundee University study calls for mandatory protective headgear to prevent injuries in the sport.

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Wales fly-half Anscombe likes 'winding up' Twitter trolls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe says he has learned not to bite when he receives social media abuse, preferring instead to wind his critics up.

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England's George Kruis out of Japan & Australia Tests with injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock George Kruis will miss England's remaining autumn Tests against Japan and Australia with a calf injury.

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'All Blacks will be switched on after scare in England' - Bowe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former winger Tommy Bowe believes Ireland will face a highly motivated New Zealand side after the tourists' one-point win over England.

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Wasps: Michele Campagnaro joins from Exeter on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Italy and former Exeter centre Michele Campagnaro on a deal until the end of the season.

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Scotland full-back Hogg to join Exeter in 2019 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and British Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will join English Premiership side Exeter from Glasgow Warriors next summer.

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South Africa expect Scotland to play like Super Rugby side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus expects a "southern hemisphere-style" test from Scotland, "who are not afraid to attack from anywhere".

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Dan Biggar: Fatherhood helped fly-half kick Wales to victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says fatherhood helped him deal with the pressure of kicking Wales to an historic win over Australia.

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McGrath and Marmion can fill Murray void - Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says Kieran Marmion, Luke McGrath and John Cooney are good enough to replace injured scrum-half Conor Murray against the All Blacks.

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'Why Hogg must be replaced at Glasgow by a big hitter' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scottish Rugby Union must "show aspiration" in how it replaces Glasgow's Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg, believes Tom English.

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Murray and Henshaw ruled out of Ireland's final autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Lions backs Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are ruled out of the autumn Tests against New Zealand and the United States.

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Katy Daley-McLean says 100th England cap 'perfect' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning former captain Katy Daley-Mclean says winning her 100th England cap marked a "perfect evening".

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Scotland call up former England squad man Graham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle flanker Gary Graham, who has previously been in an England training camp, replaces Blade Thomson in Scotland's autumn Test squad.

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Ireland flanker Leavy desperate to start against All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Leavy hopes his performance against Argentina puts him in contention for a place in Ireland's back row against New Zealand.

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Seymour relieved to end 'challenging year' with hat-trick against Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour says he is “over the moon” after putting “a challenging year” behind him with a hat-trick of tries for Scotland against Fiji.

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Wales 'building for something bigger', says centre Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions back Jonathan Davies says beating Australia shows Wales are successfully "building for something bigger" as the 2019 World Cup approaches.

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'Underhill must change to be a game-changer' - Guscott analysis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Underhill's performance against the All Blacks was industrious, but he could be so much more, writes England legend Jeremy Guscott.

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'He's a real competitor' - All Blacks' Hansen expects Ireland's Murray to return for Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says he expects Conor Murray to play for Ireland against the All Blacks in Dublin next weekend.

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'I thought it was reckless' - Gatland unhappy with Kerevi challenge on Halfpenny https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says a challenge by Australia's Samu Kerevi which left Leigh Halfpenny with a head injury was "reckless".

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Sean O'Brien: Ireland and Lions back row breaks arm in win over Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien suffers a broken arm in Ireland's win over Argentina but Joe Schmidt says he could feature in the Six Nations title defence.

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Scotland full-back Hogg to leave Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg will leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season and is expected to join Exeter Chiefs.

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'Posh boy' Skinner excels on Scotland debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Self-proclaimed "posh boy from England" Sam Skinner says his man-of-the-match Scotland debut was "probably the best day" of his life.

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Scotland 'will rise' to Springboks challenge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland will "rise to the challenge" of playing South Africa after scoring eight tries to thump Fiji.

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The boys dug deep - Gatland enjoys rare Wales win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland enjoys banishing Australia "sense of dread" as his side end 13-game losing run.

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Wales v Australia: Warburton questions challenge on Leigh Halfpenny https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton gives his verdict on the Leigh Halfpenny tackle which led to the winning penalty.

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England v New Zealand: Eddie Jones unruffled by decisive offside call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones is philosophical over Sam Underhill's potential match-winning try being ruled out in All Blacks defeat.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland labour to 28-17 win over Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland score three tries as they labour to an unconvincing 28-17 win over Argentina in the autumn international at the Aviva Stadium.

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Wales' Biggar scores winning penalty over Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar scores the winning penalty in the absence of injured Leigh Halfpenny to give Wales a 9-6 victory over Australia.

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England 15-16 New Zealand: Sam Underhill's late try ruled out to award All Blacks victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand hang on against Eddie Jones' England team as Sam Underhill's late try is ruled out at Twickenham

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Welsh coaches aiming for World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh coaches Kingsley Jones and Leigh Jones will see their teams begin final bids to reach the 2019 Japan World Cup on Sunday.

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Highlights: Scotland 54-17 Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland score eight tries as they thrash Fiji 54-17 at Murrayfield.

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England 15-16 New Zealand: All Blacks fight back to win at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England give up a 15-point lead as New Zealand fight back to clinch a narrow win at a rain-drenched Twickenham.

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Scotland v Fiji: Tommy Seymour completes hat-trick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour scores a try in the corner to complete his hat-trick as Scotland thrash Fiji at Murrayfield.

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Scotland v Fiji: Semi Radradra goes over for 'incredible' try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Semi Radradra finishes off an 'incredible' Fiji move to put them into a 15-14 the lead over Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Exeter beat Quins to go top of Premiership Cup group https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs overwhelm Harlequins to go top of Pool One of the Premiership Rugby Cup with a bonus-point win.

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England Women 57-5 USA Women: Megan Rom red card helps England to victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Katy Daley-McLean marks her 100th cap by steering England Women to a comfortable win over the United States.

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Wales wing Adams swaps fan seat for a starting spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams watched Wales play Australia as a fan last year. On Saturday, he will be on Wales' left wing at the Principality Stadium.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Gloucester snatch late win against Northampton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A late try gives Gloucester victory over Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup, while Newcastle and Sale win elsewhere.

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Scottish-style Exeter Chiefs would suit Hogg - Tait https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg would be joining a "Scottish-style" club and earn "plenty attacking opportunities" should he move to Exeter Chiefs, says Alan Tait.

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Preview & key stats: Scotland v Fiji (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland assistant coach Mike Blair believes Finn Russell has grown as a player during his time in France with Racing 92.

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Irish captain Rory Best hopes Joe Schmidt will commit to Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best hopes in-demand head coach Joe Schmidt will continue his tenure in charge of Ireland after the 2019 World Cup.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales have 'momentum' going into Australia game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones says Wales go into Saturday's game against Australia with confidence on the back of six successive wins.

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Quiz: Can you name Scotland's top try-scorers of all time? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The returning Stuart Hogg is one, but how many of the rest of Scotland all-time top try-scorers can you name against the clock?

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McCaw hopes New Zealand can lure Ireland's Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw believes the All Blacks would be "silly" not to try and recruit Joe Schmidt after the 2019 tournament.

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Championship Cup tackle laws experiment explained https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates forwards coach Alan Paver explains the trial of changes to the tackle-height rules for this season's Championship Cup.

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Scotland confirm dates for World Cup warm-ups against France and Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland confirm the dates for next year's pre-World Cup summer Tests, including a Friday night fixture at Murrayfield.

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'He's a warrior' - but Farrell is not protected by referees, says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes co-captain Owen Farrell does not get the same protection from referees as other fly-halves.

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'Strong' bench can help Wales to first Australia win in 10 years - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland hopes experience off the replacements bench can help Wales beat Australia.

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Absence of Kearney and Murray 'a blessing in disguise' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster centre Darren Cave says the absence of Rob Kearney and Conor Murray from the Ireland team this week is "a blessing in disguise".

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'Really exciting to think how good we could be' - England captain Hunter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Sarah Hunter says full-time 15-a-side contracts for her side means they have no excuse not to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v Australia at Principality Stadium (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's international between Wales and Australia (17:20 GMT).

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