Six Nations 2018: Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes' family make Cardiff journey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After missing his debut for Wales in December, Hadleigh Parkes' parents are flying from New Zealand to see him face Scotland.

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Les Kiss: Ulster director of rugby departs jog after team's recent poor run http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster part company with their director of rugby Les Kiss after the team's run of bad results in recent months.

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Women's Six Nations: Megan Williams to make Ireland debut in France opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster wing Megan Williams will earn her first Ireland cap in Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener against France.

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Bath forward Mercer out of England game through illness http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Bath number eight Zach Mercer is out of contention to make his debut against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday because of illness.

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Meet the late developer who is Ireland's new threat on the wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale has risen from schoolboy rugby to the Ireland team in just three years.

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Wales & Cardiff wing James treated for depression http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues announce Wales wing Tom James is being treated for depression.

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Harris starts for Scotland against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons centre Chris Harris will make his first Scotland start for the Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

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Ruaridh McConnochie: Bath sign England Sevens player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath agree a deal to bring in England Sevens player Ruaridh McConnochie from the summer of 2018.

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Api Ratuniyarawa: Northampton Saints forward signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa signs a new two-year contract to stay with Premiership side Northampton Saints.

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Women's Six Nations - Wales name four new caps for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Rowland Phillips picks four uncapped players to start in Friday's 2018 Women's Six Nations opener with Scotland in Colwyn Bay.

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Women's Six Nations - Wales name four new caps for Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Rowland Phillips picks four uncapped players to start in Friday's 2018 Women's Six Nations opener with Scotland in Colwyn Bay.

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Women's Six Nations: Sarah Hunter looking forward to 'competitive' tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter, who will lead the Red Roses in the Six Nations campaign, says all sides are "well prepared" going into the tournament.

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James Haskell: England forward to leave Wasps at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward James Haskell will leave Wasps when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club confirms.

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Women's Six Nations: England captain Sarah Hunter tipped as future coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter, who will lead the Red Roses in the Six Nations, has been backed as a potential coach of the national team in the future.

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Tim Visser: Scotland wing extends Harlequins contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland wing Tim Visser signs a two-year contract extension with Premiership side Harlequins.

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Six Nations: Jacob Stockdale anxiously awaits Ireland selection for Paris opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale is anxiously waiting to see whether he is going to be handed a Six Nations debut for Ireland against France.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales a must-win game for Scotland, says Huw Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones insists his side must defeat Wales in Cardiff if they are to challenge for the Six Nations title.

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Six Nations 2018: Win over France key for Ireland - Tony Ward http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former international fly-half Tony Ward says a win against France in Paris is key to Ireland's hopes of winning the Six Nations.

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Ireland rugby stars in court on rape charges http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prosecutors begin their case against Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, who deny charges of rape.

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Vereniki Goneva: Newcastle Falcons extend Fiji winger deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji international winger Vereniki Goneva extends his contract with Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

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Six Nations: England's Chris Robshaw, Mike Brown & Jack Nowell fit for Italy clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are boosted by the return to fitness of key players Chris Robshaw, Mike Brown and Jack Nowell for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome.

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Six Nations 2018: BBC coverage guide for TV, radio and BBC Sport website http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC coverage details for this year's Six Nations broadcast live across BBC TV, radio and online.

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Six Nations 2018: Adams makes debut for Wales v Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester wing Josh Adam will make his Wales debut against Scotland as the 2018 Six Nations starts in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Dean Hammond: Worcester Warriors wing signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' South Africa-born wing Dean Hammond signs a new contract with the Premiership side.

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Six Nations 2018: Will George North be fit to face Scotland? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales today name their team to face Scotland in their Six Nations opener on Saturday with George North a doubt.

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Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints CEO says new boss wants English coaches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon tells BBC Look East newly-appointed director of rugby Chris Boyd wants English coaches around him.

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Blair Cowan: London Irish and Scotland back row maintaining club-first focus http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish back row Blair Cowan admits he has a battle to break back into a strong Scotland squad.

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Boyd named Northampton Saints boss from next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints name New Zealander Chris Boyd as their new director of rugby on a three-year deal, starting in August.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend faces dilemma at scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces a tough selection decision at scrum-half, says assistant coach Mike Blair.

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Santiago Cordero: Exeter bring in Argentina back until end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English champions Exeter sign Argentina back Santiago Cordero from Super Rugby side Jaguares until the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2018: England call up James Haskell and Joe Marler despite bans http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Haskell and Joe Marler are added to England's squad for the Six Nations opener against Italy despite being suspended.

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Scotland's Richie Gray misses Wales opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Richie Gray is ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday because of a calf injury.

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Ireland's young stars aiming to shine at Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordan Larmour, Jacob Stockdale, Andrew Porter and Joey Carbery are part of Ireland's exciting generation of new Irish rugby stars.

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Will Hurrell: Bath sign Bristol centre on loan to the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath add centre Will Hurrell on loan from Championship leaders Bristol until the end of the season.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: New faces can inspire Wales, says Carys Phillips http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Carys Phillips says the introduction of new players to the squad can inspire Wales in the women's 2018 Six Nations.

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Adam Jones: Lions prop keen on future Wales coaching role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Front-row great Adam Jones wants to be part of the Wales backroom staff in the future after starting his coaching career at Harlequins.

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Six Nations 2018: Maro Itoje targets England return in Rome http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens lock Maro Itoje is desperate to be involved as England begin their Six Nations defence in Rome.

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Vunipola: I must improve in scrum for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola says criticism of his scrummaging is not "unfair" and he must improve for the Six Nations.

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George North: Wales wing pulls out of Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North pulls out of his full Northampton Saints return a week before Wales' Six Nations starts at home against Scotland.

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Levi Douglas: Bath Rugby lock signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath lock Levi Douglas signs an undisclosed-length contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Newcastle Falcons: Kingston Park redevelopment plans approved by councillors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Rugby Limited receive planning permission to redevelop areas of their Kingston Park stadium.

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Wales centre 'Foxy' on little brother 'Cubby' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Wales centre Jonathan Davies discusses his brother James' call-up to the Wales squad for the Six Nations.

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Ospreys name Allen Clarke as interim coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys will be led by forwards coach Allen Clarke for the rest of the season on an interim basis with Steve Tandy leaving the region this week.

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Test rugby a massive step up, Gatland warns newcomers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland - boss of injury-hit Wales - warns that the step up between club and international rugby is "absolutely huge".

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Hammer thrower, firefighter, commercial diver - and now England rugby player http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New England women's recruit Shanuahg Brown only turned to rubgy after stints as an international hamerm thrower, firefighter, diver and British Gas engineer.

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Leicester Tigers: Guy Thompson & Will Spencer to join for start of 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers agree to sign Wasps back-row forward Guy Thompson and Worcester lock Will Spencer for 2018-19.

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Johnson and Warburton join BBC's Six Nations team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Martin Johnson and Sam Warburton will join the BBC's pundit line-up for the 2018 Six Nations, with live TV coverage of eight games.

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Who would make your best ever Scotland rugby team? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andy Irvine or Gavin Hastings? John Rutherford or Gregor Townsend? Ian McLauchlin or Tom Smith? Select your greatest Scotland XV.

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Rivals to replace absent Webb 'must deliver' for Wales, warns Phillips http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb's absence means whoever is at scrum-half in the Six Nations has to deliver for Wales, says former half-back Mike Phillips.

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Scarlets kick-off Champions Cup quarters with Saracens last in action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster host Saracens in the final game of the Champions Cup quarter-finals as the fixture details are confirmed.

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David Strettle: Saracens re-sign winger from Clermont-Auvergne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England winger David Strettle is to return to Saracens this summer from French outfit Clermont.

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Wales scrum-half Webb out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lion scrum-half Rhys Webb ruled out of Wales' Six Nations campaign with knee injury

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Josh Bassett: Wasps wing signs new deal with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Josh Bassett signs a new "long-term" contract with Premiership club Wasps.

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Wales women playing at Principality is 'incredible', says captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Carys Phillips says playing a Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium is a step forward.

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Six Nations 2018: You can look too much into injuries, says Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says that neither his team nor Scotland will read too much into their injury absences when they meet in the Six Nations opener.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland must be better than autumn to win title - Gregor Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland need to raise their level from what they produced in the autumn to be in Six Nations contention, says Gregor Townsend.

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Owen Watkin: Wales centre signs new Ospreys deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Owen Watkin signs new Ospreys deal to keep him at the Liberty Stadium until the end of the 2019-20 season.

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Warren Gatland: Wales boss favours home fly-halves over Gloucester's Owen Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland suggests his Six Nations starting fly-half will be Rhys Patchell or Gareth Anscombe rather than Gloucester's Owen Williams.

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James Short and Sam Hill: Exeter Chiefs backs sign new deals to 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger James Short and centre Sam Hill sign new deals to stay at Premiership champions Exeter until 2020.

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Connacht captain John Muldoon to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht captain John Muldoon confirms that he will retire at the end of the season.

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2018 Six Nations: Complex French club set-up 'difficult' for coach - Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says France's complex club structure can make life difficult for the national coach.

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We'll be physical and brutal in Italy - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones describes the Six Nations as an "intense competition" and vows his players will be "physical and brutal" in their opening match in Italy on 4 February.

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones changes training schedule for injury-hit England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's training schedule ahead of the Six Nations has been "changed considerably" to try to freshen up an injury-hit squad.

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Saracens back Williams adds to Wales injury concerns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions and Saracens back Liam Williams is likely to miss Wales' opening Six Nations game with Scotland because of a groin injury.

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Saracens winger Wyles to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and USA winger Chris Wyles will retire from playing rugby union at the end of the Premiership season.

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Worcester Warriors: Premiership club loses three more players to injuries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' injury woes deepen, with Pierce Phillips, Perry Humphreys and Michael Dowsett to miss several weeks.

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England duo Brown and Robshaw 'borderline' for Italy game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins pair Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown are the latest names added to England's Six Nations injury list.

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Kyle Sinckler: Harlequins prop leaves England training camp with hamstring injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Kyle Sinckler leaves training camp in Portugal with a possible hamstring strain and will be replaced by Henry Thomas.

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Police raid French rugby headquarters and president's home http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Police raid the headquarters of the French Rugby Federation amid ongoing investigations into president Bernard Laporte.

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Dan Biggar: Wales fly-half to miss first three round of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar is set to miss the first three rounds of the Six Nations with a shoulder problem.

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Heavy workload could cost England - Dawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England World Cup winner Matt Dawson believes the heavy workload on English players could cost them dearly at next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Scott Lawson: Hooker was always hopeful of Scotland recall http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Lawson never gave up hope of an international recall despite a three-year absence from the Scotland team.

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Six Nations 2018: Munster's Cronin added to Ireland squad after Kilcoyne injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster prop James Cronin is called up to Ireland's Six Nations squad after his club-mate Dave Kilcoyne picks up a knee injury.

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Gloucester: Ollie Thorley and Freddie Clarke sign new deals with Cherry and Whites http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester duo Ollie Thorley and Freddie Clarke sign undisclosed-length contracts at Kingsholm.

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Ospreys sack head coach Tandy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Steve Tandy leaves Ospreys following the Welsh side's poor form this season.

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Ben Foden: Northampton Saints full-back says contract talks 'difficult' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden says he may consider his options given the lack of contract talks with the club.

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Donald's Ulster move scuppered by injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster confirm that an injury sustained by Stephen Donald means the New Zealand fly-half will not be joining the Irish province.

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Exeter get 'tough lessons' from European exit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English champions Exeter have been taught some 'tough lessons' after being knocked out of the Champions Cup, according to boss Rob Baxter.

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'Epic Scarlets restore Welsh pride' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets overcome a poor start to their Champions Cup campaign to clinch a quarter-final in thrilling style and end a six-year barren run by Welsh teams.

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Saracens reach last eight of Champions Cup - quarter-final draw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will face Leinster in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup thanks to Wasps' victory over Ulster.

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Exeter Chiefs: Jack Yeandle, Greg Holmes, Elvis Taione and Harry Williams sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle and forwards Greg Holmes, Elvis Taione and Harry Williams sign new deals at the club.

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European Champions Cup: Munster v Castres delayed after heavy rain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Champions Cup game between Munster and Castres is put back three hours because of heavy rain and now has a 16:00 GMT start.

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Scarlets 'achieved something special' in reaching quarter-finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac says his side "achieved" something special by reaching Europe's top-tier knock-outs.

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Six Nations 2018: Dan Biggar injury worry for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar is an injury worry as the Six Nations approaches after being injured in Ospreys' defeat at Clermont Auvergne.

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Six Nations: Scotland duo George Turner & Alex Dunbar suffer injuries with Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors hooker George Turner and centre Alex Dunbar both sustain injuries a fortnight from the Six Nations.

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

Darcy Graham starts at full-back in one of eight changes for Edinburgh for their final Challenge Cup pool match against Stade Francais.

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

Team news for Connacht against Oyonnax in their European Challenge Cup fixture at the Sportsground (14:30 GMT).

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

Leigh Halfpenny is on the bench as Scarlets are unchanged to host Toulon in their crunch European Champions Cup game on Saturday (17:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Ospreys go to Clermont on Saturday with a European Champions Cup quarter-final place on the line.

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

Cardiff Blues make six changes for the Challenge Cup trip to face Lyon with Wales squad prop Dillon Lewis starting and Josh Navidi switching to number eight.

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

Team details and match preview as Dragons host Bordeaux-Begles in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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Smith starts at 10 for Harlequins' trip to La Rochelle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as La Rochelle host Harlequins in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel Deflandre (15:15 GMT).

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Nathan Earle: Saracens winger to join Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign winger Nathan Earle from Premiership rivals Saracens at the end of the season.

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Healy recalled but already-qualified Leinster rest Sexton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster rest Johnny Sexton as coach Leo Cullen makes six changes for the Champions Cup game away to Montpellier.

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Leicester bring in five England men for Racing 92 trip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Racing 92 in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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England scrum-half Youngs signs new Leicester Tigers deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' England scrum-half Ben Youngs signs a new deal with the Premiership club, after agreeing new terms.

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Hogg makes comeback for Glasgow v Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg returns after two months out while Exeter recall Phil Dollman as they chase a Champions Cup quarter-final spot.

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

Team news as CA Brive host Worcester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup tie at Stade Amédée-Domenech (14:30 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Enisei-STM v Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Enisei-STM host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi (10:00 GMT).

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Six Nations 2018: Wales suffer Rhys Priestland blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland is out of most of Wales' 2018 Six Nations campaign because of a hamstring injury.

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

Team news as Stade Toulousain host Sale Sharks in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Ernest-Wallon Stadium (17:00 GMT).

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Burns in at fly-half as Bath make changes for must-win match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton Rugby host Bath Rugby in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (17:30 GMT).

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Wales to host Scotland in autumn http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scotland will make history by facing each other in an autumn Test in 2018.

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

Team news as Saracens host Northampton Saints in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (15:15 GMT).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Wasps v Ulster Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Ulster Rugby in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:15 GMT).

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Captain O'Mahony fit for unchanged Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster select an unchanged starting team for their Champions Cup match up against Castres in Limerick.

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

Team news as Krasny Yar host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Avchala Stadium, Tblisi (13:00 GMT).

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Newcastle Falcons: Players called upon for help as team coach gets stuck in ditch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons' players and staff are called upon to move their stricken team coach after it gets stuck in a ditch in Turkey.

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Gloucester make 11 changes for visit of Pau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Seven uncapped players in Irish women's squad to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Adam Griggs names seven uncapped players in his squad to take on Wales in a Six Nations warm-up in Caerphilly.

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England have 'no hope' in Six Nations, jokes Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones jokes with BBC's Joe Wilson about their chances for the upcoming Six Nations.

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James Haskell expected longer Mathieu Bastareaud ban for homophobic remark http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's James Haskell says he was surprised France centre Mathieu Bastareaud was banned for only three weeks for a homophobic insult.

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James Haskell: Wasps & England flanker disappointed with four-week ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England flanker James Haskell says he was disappointed to receive a a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle.

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Only one team through so far - who can still qualify for Champions Cup? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With one round of games remaining, only Leinster have qualified from the pool stages for the European Champions Cup, so who else is in with a chance?

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Harlequins: John Kingston, Mark Mapletoft and Graham Rowntree extend contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston and coaches Mark Mapletoft and Graham Rowntree extend their deals with the club.

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Six Nations 2018: England name eight uncapped players in squad for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' 20-year-old prop Lewis Boyce is one of eight uncapped players in the England squad for the Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.

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Eddie Jones: England coach's new deal does not rule Lions role in 2021 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones' new deal will not rule him out of coaching the British and Irish Lions in South Africa, says RFU boss Steve Brown.

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Eddie Jones: 'Can't be arrogant or presumptuous' about the England job http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones has signed a two-year contract extension to stay in the role until 2021.

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European Champions Cup: Ulster flanker Henry wary of Wasps threat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster flanker Chris Henry says Wasps will provide a tough test in the decisive final Champions Cup pool game on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2018: Jordan Larmour in Ireland squad to face France and Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster back Jordan Larmour is the only uncapped player in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations games against France and Italy.

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Craig Gilroy: Ulster wing sidelined with fractured cheekbone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster suffer a blow before Sunday's crunch Champions Cup game with Wasps as Craig Gilroy has surgery on a fractured cheekbone.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers have to shut out the 'noise', says director of rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers boss Matt O'Connor says his struggling side need to keep their belief and shut out the criticism.

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Six Nations 2018: England flanker James Haskell to miss Six Nations start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker James Haskell will miss the start of the Six Nations after getting a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle.

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Six Nations 2018: Mathieu Bastareaud included in France squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mathieu Bastareaud is included in France's Six Nations squad despite facing a disciplinary hearing for making a homophobic comment.

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Cooper Vuna: Bath sign former Worcester Warriors wing on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga and former Worcester Warriors wing Cooper Vuna signs for Premiership club Bath on a short-term deal.

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England boss Jones extends contract to 2021 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones signs a new contract which will keep him in the role until 2021.

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Ireland winger Tommy Bowe announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster winger Tommy Bowe says he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.

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London Irish: Brophy-Clews, Fowlie and Hobbs-Awoyemi sign contract extensions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish trio Theo Brophy-Clews, Tom Fowlie and Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi have signed contract extensions with the Premiership club.

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Alex Lewington: London Irish winger to join Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens agree a deal to sign winger Alex Lewington from fellow Premiership club London Irish at the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales name James Davies and Josh Adams in squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have named uncapped flanker James Davies and wing Josh Adams in their squad for the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Scotland returns for Greig Laidlaw & Scott Lawson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced scrum-half Greig Laidlaw returns to a 40-man Scotland squad including four uncapped players for the Six Nations.

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Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon keen to 'move quickly' for new boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon says the club want to "move quickly" to appoint a new director of rugby for next season.

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Tommy Bowe: Ireland and Ulster wing to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe announces that he will quit the sport at the end of this season.

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Mathieu Bastareaud & James Haskell to face independent disciplinary committee http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon's Mathieu Bastareaud and Wasps' James Haskell will face an independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday.

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Marcus Smith is 'one of Europe's most sought-after players' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care thinks England squad member Smith will have turned down big offers to stay at The Stoop.

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Semesa Rokoduguni: Six Nations to come too soon for injured Bath wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England wing Semesa Rokoduguni is to miss the Six Nations as he recovers from injury, reports BBC Radio Bristol.

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Rory Best: Ireland captain seeks clarity on new Ireland deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best wants his international future sorted before the Six Nations campaign starts on 3 February.

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Jackson Willison: Bath sign Worcester Warriors centre from next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' New Zealand-born centre Jackson Willison is to leave to join Bath at the end of the season.

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Scotland women name squad for Six Nations warm-up against Spain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland women name a 25-player squad for Sunday's Six Nations warm-up match against Spain in Glasgow.

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Callum McCallum 'worth a shot' for Scotland, says Peter Wright http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Murray McCallum could be the best solution to Scotland's front-row problems, says former international prop Peter Wright.

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Ireland name Munster flanker Ciara Griffin as women's captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster flanker Ciara Griffin takes over from Claire Molloy as skipper of the Ireland women's team.

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Scarlets in the market for George North http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac says they have spoken to Wales wing George North about him joining them for 2018-19.

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Tom Stephenson: Northampton Saints centre encouraged by injury return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints centre Tom Stephenson says he is slowly returning to his best after nearly two years out with injury.

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Lima Sopoaga: Wasps sign All Blacks fly-half for the 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign All Blacks fly-half Lima Sopoaga for the 2018-19 season from New Zealand Super Rugby side Highlanders.

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Toulon defend Bastareaud over homophobic comments http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon defend captain Mathieu Bastareaud after he is cited for making a homophobic comment in the European Champions Cup win over Benetton.

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Bastareaud could face disciplinary action over 'homophobic comment' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud could face disciplinary action after television pictures appeared to show him making a homophobic comment.

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Vunipola set to miss Six Nations after fracturing forearm http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England back row Billy Vunipola looks set to miss the Six Nations after fracturing his forearm.

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Who are the Scottish Exiles in Six Nations contention? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland assesses the form and fitness of Scots based in England and France pressing for a place in Gregor Townsend's squad.

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Jamie Roberts undergoes HIA after James Haskell's red-card tackle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is undergoing Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols with Harlequins after James Haskell's red-card tackle for Wasps.

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Exeter Chiefs: Gareth Steenson signs new two-year deal with Premiership champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson agrees a new two-year deal with the defending Premiership champions.

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Scarlets captain Ken Owens - 'Expect the unexpected' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Ken Owens says Scarlets' stunning 35-17 European win at Bath came from having learned to "expect the unexpected" from each other.

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

Chris Cloete and Billy Holland will both start for Munster in their Champions Cup Pool 4 clash with Racing 92 at the U Arena.

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European Challenge Cup: Newcastle v Enisei-STM http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle host Enisei-STM in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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Youngs and Ford among England players rested as Leicester host Castres http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Castres host Leicester in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Pierre Antoine (17:30 GMT).

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Scottish Rugby encouraged to form players' association http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby is encouraged to endorse an "incredibly important" players' association by the sport's international player representatives.

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Exeter will 'fight for everything until it's gone' - Rob Baxter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Montpellier in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (15:15 GMT).

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Centre Burrell misses out as winless Saints host Clermont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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

Team news as Harlequins host Wasps in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (17:30 GMT).

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Stuart Hogg: Full-back will be fit for the Six Nations, says Rennie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg will be ready for the Six Nations next month.

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

Team news and preview of Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors at the RDS.

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Elliot Dee: Wales hooker back for Bordeaux trip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Elliot Dee returns to the Dragons starting side after recovering from concussion with Gavin Henson named on the replacements bench.

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

Preview and team news for the Dragons' match away against Bordeaux Begles in the European Challenge Cup

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

Ulster make five changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's vital Champions Cup game with La Rochelle at Kingspan Stadium.

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

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

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

Team news as Ospreys host Saracens in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Liberty Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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

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

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

Team news as London Irish host Krasny Yar in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Madjeski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Edinburgh face prop problems against Stade http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh, missing five props, are refused permission to register an extra one for their European double-header with Stade Francais.

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Darryl Marfo: Scotland prop set to miss Six Nations matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh prop Darryl Marfo is likely to miss Scotland's opening Six Nations matches as he struggles to overcome a back injury.

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Newcastle Falcons: Adam Radwan & Simon Uzokwe sign extended contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons winger Adam Radwan and flanker Simon Ozokwe extend their contracts with the Premiership club.

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

Pool 4 leaders Edinburgh make five changes as European Challenge Cup holders Stade Francais visit Murrayfield.

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Is this England’s new hip hop prop? Beno Obano spits some bars http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rugby prop Beno Obano, newly called into the England training squad, spits some bars on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

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England flanker Underhill back for Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Scarlets in Friday's European Champions Cup fixture at The Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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

Team news as SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne host Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Armandie (18:30 GMT).

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Marcus Smith: Teenage Harlequins fly-half signs professional contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenage fly-half Marcus Smith, who has trained with England, signs his first professional deal with Harlequins.

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Ross Moriarty: Flanker boosts Wales with Gloucester return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales receive a Six Nations boost with Ross Moriarty returning after back problems for Gloucester at Agen on Friday.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Scarlets full-back returns for Bath match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets have passed full-back Leigh Halfpenny fit to play in Friday's European Champions Cup trip to Bath.

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Scotland's Laidlaw close to comeback http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced scrum-half Greig Laidlaw is nearing a return to fitness in time for Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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Stuart Hogg: Glasgow Warriors will not rush Scotland full-back's return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow will delay a decision on whether Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg returns from a hip injury this week until Friday.

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Australia announces equal sevens pay deal for men & women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia will pay its men's and women's sevens sides the same wage for the first time as part of a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Northampton pair Tom Collins and Lewis Ludlam sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints winger Tom Collins and back row Lewis Ludlam sign new deals with the Premiership side.

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Matt Banahan: Gloucester sign long-serving Bath back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign local rivals Bath's long-serving back Matt Banahan from the end of the 2017-18 season

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Niall Annett: Worcester Warriors hooker extends contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett signs a new contract with the Premiership side for next season.

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Doping: Four New Zealand rugby players banned for drug offences http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four New Zealand rugby players, including a former Black Fern and New Zealand Under-20 international, have been suspended for doping.

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Joe Marler: England & Harlequins prop banned for start of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Joe Marler will miss the start of the Six Nations after pleading guilty to striking TJ Ioane with his shoulder.

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Simon Zebo: Racing 92 reveal signing of Munster back before Champions Cup game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Racing 92 reveal the signing of Munster back Simon Zebo five days before the sides meet in a key Champions Cup game in Paris.

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Former All Black fly-half Donald set to sign for Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning New Zealand fly-half Stephen Donald is set to sign for Ulster until the end of the season.

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Ben Te'o: Worcester Warriors & England centre to miss start of Six Nations with injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' England centre Ben Te'o will miss the start of the Six Nations because of an ankle injury.

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Santiago Cordero: Leicester Tigers keen on signing Argentina back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor is interested in signing versatile Argentina back Santiago Cordero.

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Edinburgh switch Stade Francais tie to Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh move Friday's European Challenge Cup tie with Stade Francais to Murrayfield due to pitch concerns at Myreside.

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Injured Ringrose could face Six Nations fitness race http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Garry Ringrose could be ruled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations games after picking up an ankle injury playing for Leinster against Ulster.

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Courtney Lawes: Northampton Saints forward aims to play himself back into form http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton forward Courtney Lawes wants to rediscover his best form to try and make England's Six Nations squad.

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Pro14: Nick Williams signs Blues contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues are to keep number eight Nick Williams beyond the end of 2017-18 after he signed a contract extension.

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England full-back Anthony Watson says he would potentially like to give the NFL a shot http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England full-back Anthony Watson says he would potentially like to give the NFL a shot.

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Huw Taylor: Dragons sign forward from Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign former England Under-20s World Championship-winning forward Huw Taylor from Worcester on a two-year contract.

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Mike Ross: Former Ireland prop named Irish women's scrum coach for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland international prop Mike Ross is appointed scrum coach to the Ireland women's team for this year's Six Nations.

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Highlights: Ospreys hold on to edge Cardiff Blues in thriller http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of Ospreys' narrow bonus-point win over Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.

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Ulster veteran Bowe faces eight weeks out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bowe could be out of action for up to eight weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury in Ulster's hammering by Leinster.

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Wales wing Cuthbert to leave Cardiff Blues at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons inspired by Leinster game plan against Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's European successes against Exeter gave Newcastle a blueprint for Sunday's win, says boss Dean Richards.

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Tom Wood: Northampton Saints flanker says victory felt like winning league http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton flanker Tom Wood says their Premiership victory over Gloucester on Saturday felt like winning the title.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter loss at Newcastle is 'not a disaster' says Chiefs boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side must move on quickly from their loss at Newcastle in the Premiership.

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George North: Cardiff Blues to pull out of race to sign Wales wing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues are set to inform the Welsh Rugby Union they have withdrawn from the race to sign Wales wing George North.

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Ulster to sign 'quality' overseas fly-half to fill Lealiifano gap http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The province are lining up an experienced and "quality" replacement for the soon-to-depart Australian Christian Lealiifano.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 47-13 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights of Conference B leaders Scarlets' seven-try win over Dragons in the Pro14.

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Highlights: Edinburgh 37-7 Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh score five tries to register a bonus-point Pro14 victory over Southern Kings, who have yet to win a match this season.

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

Scotland centre Mark Bennett will make his Edinburgh debut when Pro14 strugglers Southern Kings visit Myreside.

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

Scarlets welcome back Wales prop Samson Lee who has been out since October with an Achilles injury as Dragons are without four Wales internationals.

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

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Cardiff Blues at the Liberty Stadium in the Pro14.

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

George Horne's inclusion in the Glasgow Warriors starting line-up is one of seven personnel changes for Saturday's meeting with Zebre.

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

Jonny Stewart is handed a first start as Ulster make nine changes for the Pro14 derby against Leinster in Dublin.

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

Munster and Connacht make several changes to their starting teams for Saturday's Pro14 interprovincial derby at Thomond Park.

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Zander Fagerson: Injured Scotland prop misses Six Nations matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson is ruled out for around eight weeks, with hooker Fraser Brown sidelined indefinitely following multiple head injuries.

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Sale v Harlequins (Sat) - team news & preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Northampton v Gloucester (Sat) - team news & preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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England duo Itoje & Vunipola return for Saracens against Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Leicester v London Irish (Sat) - team news & preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Newcastle v Exeter (Sun) - team news & preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Players 'really struggling' with mental wellbeing http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Scotland centre Nick De Luca insists top rugby players - many who are "really struggling" - need more support for their mental wellbeing.

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Sione Vailanu: Saracens sign Tonga forward on 18-month deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Saracens sign Tonga international Sione Vailanu on a deal until the summer of 2019.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs unlikely to make many summer additions to squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is unlikely to make many additions to his squad at the end of the season.

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Scotland should call on talent in NZ - Grigg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow centre Nick Grigg believes Scotland can exploit a large market of eligible talent in his native New Zealand.

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Worcester v Bath (Fri) - team news & preview http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Arno Botha and Piet van Zyl: South Africans join London Irish from Blue Bulls http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish sign South Africa internationals Arno Botha and Piet van Zyl from Super Rugby side Blue Bulls

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Young signs new 'long-term' contract as Wasps boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young signs a new long-term contract to stay with the Premiership runners-up.

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George North: Northampton Saints wing to miss up to four weeks with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North will be out for up to four weeks after suffering a knee injury during Northampton's loss at Harlequins.

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Peter Stringer: Worcester Warriors' ex-Ireland international scrum-half leaves Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's former Ireland international scrum-half Peter Stringer leaves, while Ryan Mills and Kurt Haupt extend deals.

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Saracens: Scrum-half Nic Stirzaker joins on three-month contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels.

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Stuart Hogg: Full-back hopes to return from hip injury 'in next couple of weeks' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg hopes to return from a hip injury "in the next couple of weeks" with the Six Nations beginning on 3 February.

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Who's your favourite scrum-half? Quickfire quiz with Owen Farrell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Lions back Owen Farrell is grilled by Ugo Monye and Danny Care on Rugby Union Weekly.

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'Dylan Hartley can be effective England captain' - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes Dylan Hartley can be an "effective captain" for England despite his club Northampton's dismal form.

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Hartley 'a different person for England' - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley is "a different person for England", says head coach Eddie Jones following criticism of the hooker's leadership during Northampton's poor run.

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Scotland may lose Gloucester scrum-half Vellacott to England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are believed to be interested in developing Scotland Under-20 cap Ben Vellacott as a future international prospect.

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Alan Gaffney: Northampton Saints' on-field decisions must be better, says interim boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton technical coaching consultant Alan Gaffney says it 'shouldn't be too difficult' to turn results around.

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Wales flanker Lydiate could miss Six Nations with bicep injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys' Wales flanker Dan Lydiate doubtful for the start of the Six Nations after being injured against Dragons.

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Stuart Hogg says he thinks about the chance to beat the All Blacks 'all the time' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg says he thinks about the chance he had to score the winning try against the All Blacks "all the time".

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Hallam Amos: Wales and Dragons wing doubtful for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Dragons wing Hallam Amos could miss the start of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.

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Highlights: Ospreys romp to win at Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The best of the action from the New Year's Eve Welsh derby at Rodney Parade.

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Highlights: Ulster 24-17 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster come back from 17-0 down at half-time to beat Irish rivals Munster 24-17 in a thrilling Kingspan Stadium game on New Year's Day.

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