England boss Jones 'physically and verbally abused' on train http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he was physically and verbally abused on a train when he travelled back from Scotland on Sunday.

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Six Nations: England have leadership issue, says head coach Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones admits England have an "ongoing leadership issue" following their defeat by Scotland in the Six Nations.

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Scotland's Wilson cleared to face Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland forward Ryan Wilson escapes any sanction despite being found to have committed 'reckless' foul play against England.

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Ulster's Pro14 game against Glasgow postponed following weather warnings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Pro14 game against Glasgow on Friday evening is postponed because of the weather warnings in place in Ireland and the UK.

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John Barclay column: 'Beating England was a career highlight, but it's over now' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay says their stirring win over England 'will mean a great deal more if we can back it up'.

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Munster confirm signing of Haley from Sale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster announce the signing of Irish qualified full-back Mike Haley from Sale Sharks on a three year contract.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland & England cleared over tunnel clash at Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and England will face not face disciplinary action over an incident in the tunnel before Saturday's Six Nations match at Murrayfield.

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Jono Lance: Worcester Warriors re-sign Australian fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors re-sign Australian fly-half Jono Lance for the 2018-19 season.

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England winger Solomona agrees four-year Sale deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Denny Solomona signs a new four-year contract with Premiership club Sale Sharks.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland centre Chris Farrell set to miss rest of tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Chris Farrell looks set to miss the remainder of the Six Nations after being injured in training on Tuesday.

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Pro14: Ulster boosted by return of Charles Piutau for Glasgow game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster full-back Charles Piutau is back from injury for Friday's Pro14 meeting with Glasgow Warriors at the Kingspan Stadium.

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Ireland women's prop upset by spectator's taunt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's front row Leah Lyons says she was verbally abused by an Irish spectator during Sunday's Six Nations win over Wales.

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Ryan Bevington: Bristol's Wales prop signs for Dragons on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons confirm the signing of Bristol's Wales prop Ryan Bevington on a two-year contract.

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Milasinovich signs one-year Worcester deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors prop Gareth Milasinovich signs a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Six Nations 2018: Wyn Jones rules out of remaining Wales games with injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Wyn Jones is out of their remaining Six Nations games against Italy and France because of a hamstring injury.

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Scarlets sign Hurricanes forward Thomson for next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets sign Maori All Blacks back row Blade Thomson from New Zealand Super Rugby side Hurricanes.

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Scotland forward Wilson cited for alleged foul play http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row forward Ryan Wilson is "cited for an alleged act of foul play" during Saturday's Six Nations win over England.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland's new generation on the rise http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Ryan, Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Porter have graduated from being Under-20 players to senior Ireland internationals in 20 months.

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Six Nations 2018: Kyle Sinckler and Elliot Daly added to England squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kyle Sinckler and Elliot Daly are added to England's training squad as they prepares for the Six Nations game against France.

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Wales to face South Africa in Washington http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will South Africa in on Saturday, 2 June at Washington's Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium ahead of their tour to Argentina.

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Ward expects Ireland to beat Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former international fly-half Tony Ward says he expects Ireland to beat Scotland in what could be "another cracker of a game" in Dublin.

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Biggar must stop complaining - former Wales captain Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Close calls could be going the opposition's way because of Wales fly-half Dan Biggar's moaning to referees, says Martyn Williams.

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Manu Tuilagi: England recall would be 'massive ask' says Leicester Tigers coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recalling Manu Tuilagi into England's Six Nations squad would be a "massive ask", says Leicester boss Matt O'Connor.

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Former Lions forward Heaslip ends playing career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip announces his retirement from his playing career.

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Scotland must win away to be a 'great team' - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Huw Jones says Scotland must replicate their home form away from Murrayfield to be recognised as one of the world's top teams.

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'Searing pace and eye for a gap' - Guscott analyses Scotland hero Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones is a constant threat and his second try was sublime, but England could have seen it coming, says Lions icon Jeremy Guscott.

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Ireland women beat Wales for second Six Nations win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women secure their second win of the Six Nations with a 35-12 bonus-point victory over Wales at Donnybrook.

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England and Scotland asked to explain pre-match tunnel clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and England have been asked by Six Nations organisers to explain a clash in the tunnel before Saturday's match at Murrayfield.

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'My biggest win as a coach but Scotland can still improve' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Scotland "weren't at their best" against England despite it being the "biggest win" of his coaching career.

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Watch: Tremouliere solo try helps France crush Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jessy Tremouliere scores an impressive try as France crush Italy 57-0 in the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2018: England players are only human - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones admits England lacked intensity and aggression in the 25-13 defeat by Scotland, but says his players "aren't robots".

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Six Nations: Pundits praise 'masters of the breakdown' Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations pundit Jeremy Guscott describes Scotland as "masters of the breakdown" after their 25-13 Calcutta Cup win over England.

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Six Nations: Scotland have chance of title after England win - Finn Russell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland can challenge for the Six Nations title if they maintain the standard they showed against England, believes Finn Russell.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland 25-13 England highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland secure a shock 25-13 win against England for the first time in a decade to win the Calcutta Cup and open up the Six Nations title race.

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones admits 'Scotland were too good for us' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones gives "full marks to Scotland" admitting they were "too good" for England in their 25-13 victory in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.

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Stockdale plays down superb start to Ireland career http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale refuses to get carried away as two tries in Ireland's 37-27 win over Wales continues a superb start to his international career.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is 'proud' of players performance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is "delighted, relieved and proud" of his players after they secured a thrilling 37-27 win against Wales to remain unbeaten in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2018: Players clash in the tunnel before Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Inverdale discusses the pre-match tensions between the Scotland and England players, as a scuffle breaks out in the tunnel ahead of the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland win thriller against Wales in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ireland move closer to a potential Grand Slam showdown with England at Twickenham, after beating Wales 37-27 in a thrilling battle in Dublin.

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Six Nations: Scotland's Greatest XV revealed - as voted by you http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After much passionate debate your votes have been collated and we can reveal Scotland's Greatest XV. Did your favourites make it?

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Wales legend Williams charged with affray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams will appear in court in March alongside five other men.

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Six Nations 2018: France 34-17 Italy highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as France end their winless run with a 34-17 win to heap more Six Nations misery on Italy in their 15th-straight defeat.

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Murrayfield crowd will inspire England - Robshaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A hostile Murrayfield crowd this weekend will only serve to bring England's players closer together, says flanker Chris Robshaw.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Danielle Waterman seals England's victory over Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danielle Waterman scores an impressive final try for England as they comprehensively beat Scotland 43-8 to maintain their bid for a second successive Six Nations Grand Slam.

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Six Nations 2018: England and Scotland to resume age-old rivalry http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones accuses Scotland of gamesmanship as the teams prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash and their 136th meeting.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland coach Townsend looking to upset England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend goes back to his boyhood club Gala to talk about how much it would mean to him to beat England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland v England - who will triumph in the Calcutta Cup? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back at some of the greatest moments from the Calcutta Cup as Scotland prepare to host England at Murrayfield in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland have no doubts over Johnny Sexton, says Rory Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Rory Best has "no concerns" over fly-half Johnny Sexton's availability for Ireland's Six Nations encounter against Wales in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland will be tough despite absentees - Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's injuries will not weaken them for Saturday's Six Nations match in Dublin, says Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.

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Ireland want to change Gatland's opinion - Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best hopes to change the opinion of Wales coach Warren Gatland, who says England are the best team in the Six Nations.

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

Team news as Gloucester host Wasps in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (14:30 GMT).

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

Team news as London Irish host Worcester Warriors in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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

Connacht trio Jarrad Butler, Denis Buckley and Tiernan O'Halloran return for the Pro14 encounter against Benetton in Italy.

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Six Nations: Scotland's Peter Horne 'excited to have a crack' at Owen Farrell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Peter Horne is excited to test himself against a 'really special player' in England's Owen Farrell.

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

Scarlets will look to get back to winning ways against Ulster on Saturday to keep the pressure on table toppers Leinster in the Pro14.

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

Team news and preview as Cardiff Blues take on Zebre in Parma in the Pro14 on Sunday (13:00 GMT).

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Warren Gatland's 10 greatest games in charge of Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Warren Gatland prepares for his 100th Test in charge of Wales, we look back at 10 of the greatest games of his reign.

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Premiership & Pro14: This weekend's team news and match previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Check out the team news for this weekend's matches in the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro14.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Saracens host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:30 GMT).

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

Team news and preview ahead of the meeting of the top two sides in Conference A of the Pro14 on Friday in Cork.

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

Team news as Dragons host Edinburgh in Friday's Pro14 fixture at Eugene Cross Park in Ebbw Vale (19:30 GMT).

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

Team news for the meeting of the top and bottom teams in Conference B of the Pro14 at the RDS on Friday.

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

Team news as Ospreys host Cheetahs in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Liberty Stadium (17:30 GMT).

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

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

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

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (14:30 GMT).

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Six Nations 2018: Finn Russell a maverick fly-half, says Ugo Monye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England wing Ugo Monye believes Scotland's Finn Russell is a 'maverick fly-half'.

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Ireland 'short on experience' - head coach Joe Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is confident his inexperienced side will be able to match Wales in Saturday's Six Nations encounter against Wales in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones wary of 'world-class' Finn Russell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Finn Russell is a "world-class" player who will have to be closely marked in Saturday's match says England boss Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations: Scotland v England (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations: Ireland v Wales (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium

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Eddie Jones compares Scotland to the All Blacks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says Scotland play a similar game to the All Blacks.

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Six Nations 2018: Shaun Edwards says he's 'potentially' open to job offers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards backs his record against the best, and says he would listen to offers of a job as a head coach.

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Sinoti Sinoti: Newcastle Falcons winger signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa winger Sinoti Sinoti signs an undisclosed contract extension with Newcastle Falcons beyond the current season.

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Six Nations 2018: Ian Robertson's top five moments from Scotland v England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Retiring BBC rugby union commentator Ian Robertson reveals his top five Calcutta Cup moments before Saturday's match at Murrayfield.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Scotland bring in Sarah Bonar to face England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah Bonar, a late withdrawal from the side beaten by France, returns for Scotland Women in their Six Nations match against England.

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Six Nations 2018: Henderson and Furlong miss Wales match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Iain Henderson and Tadhg Furlong are ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales through injury.

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Six Nations: France v Italy - match preview and key stats http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Friday's Six Nations match between France and Italy at the Stade Velodrome.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland Test almost a cup final for Wales - Dan Biggar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Returning fly-half Dan Biggar believes Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin is Wales' cup final.

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Scott Van Breda: Worcester sign South African utility back from Jersey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester sign South African utility back Scott Van Breda from Championship side Jersey Reds for next season.

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Pro14: Scarlets' Johnny McNicholl and Tom Prydie out for the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets suffer a blow in their bid to retain their Pro14 title with the news that full-back Johnny McNicholl and wing Tom Prydie are out for the rest of the season.

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Olly Woodburn: Exeter winger spurred on by England omission http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter winger Olly Woodburn says not being picked for England has spurred him on to improve.

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John Barclay column: 'Every team is beatable, including England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay says Saturday is not about revenge for his 'most miserable experience in rugby', but England are beatable.

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Six Nations 2018: England's Nathan Hughes returns to face Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Hughes replaces the injured Sam Simmonds at number eight in the only change to England's line-up to face Scotland on Saturday

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'Williams' charm and kindness were contagious' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Doncaster Knights centre Will Owen pays tribute to team-mate Ian Williams, saying the prop's "charm and kindness were contagious".

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Gabiriele Lovobalavu: Wasps lose Fiji centre to four-week dangerous tackle ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Gabiriele Lovobalavu is banned for four weeks after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle offence.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland need 'best-ever' performance v England - Gregor Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland "can't wait" to take on England but need a "best-ever" display against the Six Nations champions, says Gregor Townsend.

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Mark Bakewell: 'Leicester set pack standards', says new Tigers forwards coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Leicester Tigers forwards coach Mark Bakewell says Welford Road is the spiritual home of English pack play.

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Women's Six Nations: McLaughlin returns to Ireland team for Wales game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Claire McLaughlin is back in the Ireland team in one of four changes for the Women's Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin.

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'I earn more as a plumber than playing for England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Marlie Packer on working as a plumber and losing her phone in a hot tub.

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Scott to return to Edinburgh from Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Matt Scott will return to former club Edinburgh next season after two years with Gloucester.

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Worcester Warriors: Alafoti Faosiliva signs one-year contract at Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Samoa international back-row forward Alafoti Faosiliva signs a one-year contract at Sixways.

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Ackermann 'altercation' probe dropped http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johan Ackermann and his son will face no further action from police after a nightclub incident.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland full-back Rob Kearney anticipating tight Wales encounter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney is expecting another close tussle with Wales in Saturday's Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland unchanged v England; Willem Nel back on bench http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland name an unchanged starting XV to face England on Saturday with WP Nel, Tim Swinson and Nick Grigg on the bench.

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Six Nations: Mathieu Bastareaud returns from ban to start for France against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mathieu Bastareaud is named in France's team to face Italy, having completed his three-week ban for using a homophobic slur.

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Ireland wing Stockdale signs new Ulster deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale signs a contract extension which will keep him at Ulster until the summer of 2020.

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Flats & Shanks: Brian O'Driscoll gives a unique tour of Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before the Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales, Brian O'Driscoll provides David Flatman and Tom Shanklin with a unique open-top bus tour of Dublin.

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New centre pairing at heart of Ireland's evolution http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Farrell and Bundee Aki will form a new centre partnership against Wales as Ireland continue to evolve their playing style under Joe Schmidt.

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England Women make five changes for Scotland match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Simon Middleton makes five changes to his starting XV for Friday's Women's Six Nations match against Scotland.

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Haskell & Marler in 25-man England squad for Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker James Haskell and prop Joe Marler are included in England's 25-man squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Gloucester wingers Ollie Thorley and Henry Purdy ruled out for the rest of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's Ollie Thorley and Henry Purdy will miss the rest of season after undergoing surgery on shoulder injuries.

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Alex Dombrandt: Wales Under-20 lock to join Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Wales Under-20 forward Alex Dombrandt at the end of the season.

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Ian Williams: Doncaster Knights player dies aged 27 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Doncaster Knights prop Ian Williams dies at the age of 27 after collapsing in training.

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'Everybody hyped up Scotland - and we believed it' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gordon Reid says Scotland were guilty of believing the hype surrounding them ahead of the Six Nations, but will not make the same mistake again.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland hopeful Henderson & Furlong will be fit to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell says Iain Henderson and Tadhg Furlong are on course to be fit for Saturday's game against Wales.

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Six Nations 2018: Dan Biggar, Liam Williams and Leigh Halfpenny in Wales team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar returns at fly-half for Wales against Ireland in a team showing three changes from the Six Nations defeat by England.

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Will Davis: Northampton Saints sign loosehead prop from Ealing Trailfinders http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign loosehead prop Will Davis from Championship club Ealing Trailfinders for next season.

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Edinburgh home matches back at Murrayfield for season's end http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh will play their remaining matches this season at Murrayfield, the club have announced.

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Six Nations 2018: Taulupe Faletau and Dan Biggar fit for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau and Dan Biggar join fellow Lions Leigh Halfpenny and Ross Moriarty in being fit to face Ireland on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2018: David Denton revels in Scotland return before England clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row David Denton believes he is a 'much better player' than when he last played for his country in 2016.

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Scotland must out-think England - former lock Weir http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions forward Doddie Weir believes Saturday may be Scotland's best chance to end their 10-year winless run against England.

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Ringrose among three added to Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Garry Ringrose, John Cooney and Niall Scannell are added to the Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales.

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London Irish: David Paice admits performance 'embarrassing' at Northampton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish hooker David Paice labels their latest Premiership defeat "embarrassing" as relegation looms.

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Exeter may have to add extra hooker as injuries hit Premiership champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the Premiership champions may have to bring in another hooker because of injuries.

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Football, basketball and now rugby - Wales women's new multi-sport sensation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hannah Bluck has represented Wales in football and basketball before playing in the 2018 Six Nations.

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Australia back Hunt avoids drug conviction http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Karmichael Hunt receives a fine after prosecutors drop a charge of cocaine possession.

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England's Hughes gets fit with 'tough sessions' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Nathan Hughes has been on a conditioning crash-course to prove his fitness before Saturday's match against Scotland.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 15-18 Benetton Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Italian side Benetton Rugby win against Dragons at Rodney Parade.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 25-18 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V Pro14 highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Munster at the Arms Park.

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Pro14 highlights: Leinster 20-13 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Scarlets lose to Leinster in the Pro14 in Dublin.

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Tyler Morgan: New injury worry for Dragons and Wales centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons' Wales centre Tyler Morgan has a new injury worry after only recently returning from an ankle injury.

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Six Nations: Scotland prop Simon Berghan 'felt like a boy in a man's world' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Simon Berghan is ready for the challenge of facing England after admitting his debut Six Nations last year "overwhelmed" him.

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

Team news as the top two sides in Conference B of the Pro14 prepare to face each other in Saturday's game at the RDS.

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

Team news and preview as Cardiff Blues host Munster in the Pro14.

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

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman says Hallam Amos is best suited to playing full-back for the region and for Wales.

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Pro14 highlights: Ulster 16-17 Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Duncan Weir earns Edinburgh a dramatic and crucial Pro14 win over Ulster with the final kick of the game at Kingspan Stadium.

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Pro14 Highlights: Ospreys 26-12 Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys avoided a shock defeat as they beat winless Southern Kings at the Liberty Stadium 26-12.

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James Haskell: England flanker wants to stay in Premiership after leaving Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Haskell says he is prepared to turn down lucrative overseas offers in order to continue his England career through to the 2019 World Cup.

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

Wales squad trio Justin Tipuric, Owen Watkin and Adam Beard start as Ospreys face Southern Kings in the Pro14.

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

Connacht coach Kieran Keane makes four changes from the win over Ospreys for Friday's Pro14 home game against Zebre.

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

Glasgow Warriors welcome back second-row pair Scott Cummings and Tim Swinson for Friday's visit of the Cheetahs.

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

Tommy Bowe makes an earlier than expected return for Ulster's Pro14 game against Edinburgh, who make five changes from the win over Leinster.

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

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

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Scots Nel and Fagerson back in training ahead of Calcutta Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland tight-head props WP Nel and Zander Fagerson return to training before the Six Nations meeting with England.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Farrell leading race to replace Henshaw for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says Chris Farrell is ahead in the battle to replace injured centre Robbie Henshaw against Wales.

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France will not be punished for controversial HIAs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An investigation says France did not use head injury assessment rules to gain a "competitive advantage" in the defeat to Ireland.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales centre to miss rest of Scarlets' season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac expects Wales centre Jonathan Davies to miss the remainder of the season.

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One positive drugs test in 2016-17 season, reveals RFU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union insists it is running a "comprehensive" anti-doping programme after 2016-17 drug test results revealed.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Saracens in Friday's Premiership fixture at The AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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

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

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Gilroy and Timoney sign new Ulster deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland international Craig Gilroy and back-row Nick Timoney extend their contracts with Pro14 team Ulster.

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Scotland forward Denton to join Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Worcester Warriors and Scotland back row forward David Denton for the 2018-19 season.

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Kieran Brookes: Northampton Saints prop to leave club at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Kieran Brookes will leave Premiership side Northampton Saints at the end of the season.

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Will Rowlands: Wasps forward signs new contract with Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second-row forward Will Rowlands signs a new contract with Premiership side Wasps following 12 appearances this season.

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'He used to bully the hell out of me' - Niall Malone on Richard Cockerill http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster skills coach Niall Malone praises Richard Cockerill's impact on Edinburgh but adds his former Leicester Tigers team-mate used to "scare" him.

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Kyle Eastmond: Wasps and England centre banned for six weeks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England centre Kyle Eastmond is banned for six weeks after pleading guilty to two dangerous tackle offences.

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Six Nations 2018: Sam Simmonds to miss England games against Scotland & France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Sam Simmonds is out of England's next two Six Nations matches after picking up a shoulder injury in the victory over Wales.

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SRU suspend several under-20s backroom staff after late-night incident http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Several members of the Scotland Under-20s backroom staff are suspended after a late-night incident in Wales earlier this month.

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Six Nations: France drop several players for Italy game after night out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France head coach Jacques Brunel drops a number of players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations defeat by Scotland on Sunday.

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'World Rugby admits to TMO error' in England v Wales match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales assistant Rob Howley says World Rugby admits that a mistake was made by the television match official (TMO) in the 12-6 defeat to England.

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Ulster hit by injury lay-offs to Piutau, Reidy, Lyttle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Charles Piutau, Sean Reidy and Rob Lyttle are sidelined after suffering injuries during Ulster's Pro14 victory over Southern Kings.

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Worcester Warriors: David Denton to exit as Ashley Beck & Cornell Du Preez join http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Denton is to leave Worcester, who sign fellow Scotland international Cornell Du Preez and Wales centre Ashley Beck.

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Taqele Naiyaravoro: Northampton Saints sign Australia wing for 2018-19 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Australia wing Taqele Naiyaravoro for the 2018-19 season from Super Rugby side Waratahs.

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Steroid ban for Scottish Premiership prop Andrew Acton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby say there is "no room for anti-doping cheats" as Andrew Acton is banned from all sport for three years and nine months.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales release injured wing Alex Cuthbert http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Alex Cuthbert is released from the Wales squad because of a knee injury that needs surgery.

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London Irish: Franco van der Merwe urges response from Premiership strugglers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Franco van der Merwe says London Irish cannot "creep into their shells" in their fight for Premiership survival.

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England call up son of ex-Wales lock Moore http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England call up the son of former Wales lock Steve Moore as an apprentice in their latest 2018 Six Nations squad.

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Edinburgh: Weir, Du Preez, Hidalgo-Clyne & Tovey to leave in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Duncan Weir, Scotland team-mates Cornell du Preez and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and Welshman Jason Tovey will leave Edinburgh this summer.

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Marler given 'stern' warning by Jones following latest ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Marler - set to return from his latest ban for the game against Scotland - says he has been given a stern warning over his discipline by Eddie Jones.

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Webb hopes to play for Wales again despite Toulon move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb is not giving up hope of playing for Wales despite rules which prevent his selection when he joins Toulon next season.

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Kyle Eastmond: Wasps and England centre faces double charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Kyle Eastmond faces a disciplinary panel after being cited, then sent off inside two minutes against Harlequins.

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Ireland's Henshaw to miss rest of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Six Nations: Jeremy Guscott on Gareth Anscombe's disallowed try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The television match official should have been given frame-by-frame footage of Gareth Anscombe's disallowed try, says ex-England centre Jeremy Guscott.

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French rugby players taken off flight after reports of 'incident' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Some team members "have been spoken to by the Scottish authorities", the French Rugby Union tweeted.

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Jones bringing game into disrepute - ex-Wales forward Lewis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales forward Emyr Lewis claims England's Eddie Jones' comments are "beginning to bring the game into disrepute".

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Danny Cipriani: Wasps fly-half to leave at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani announces he will leave the Premiership club at the end of the season.

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Six Nations: Scotland spring a few surprises to beat flagging French http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bold replacements, French fatigue and structural tinkering add up to an important Scotland victory, writes John Beattie.

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Six Nations: England to train against Georgia side with 'world's ugliest, strongest pack' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will spend two days training with Georgia - who have the world's "ugliest, strongest pack", according to boss Eddie Jones.

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'He drops for World Cup glory' Ian Roberton's famous Jonny Wilkinson commentary http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Listen to Ian Roberton's famouscommentary on Jonny Wilkinson's winning drop goal against Australia to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup for England.

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Commentator Robertson to retire after 46 years at the BBC http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary commentator and former Scotland fly-half Ian Robertson announces he will retire from broadcasting at the end of the year.

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Townsend proud of Scotland resilience in comeback win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend hails Scotland's character after they beat France despite trailing until the final 15 minutes.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland 32-26 France highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland complete a second-half fight back to overcome France courtesy of six Greig Laidlaw penalties in a tense Six Nations match at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2018: Gregor Townsend praises Scotland's 'direct' play after France win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praises his side's "direct" play after they came from behind to beat France in a 32-26 win.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 25-20 Cheetahs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi Welsh language Pro14 highlights as Cardiff Blues beat South African side Cheetahs at the Arms Park.

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Key Wales players may return for Ireland match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Key players such as Dan Biggar, Leigh Halfpenny, Taulupe Faletau and Liam Williams could return against Ireland.

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Ireland women beat Italy in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women beat Italy 21-8 in Dublin to secure their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations tournament.

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Six Nations 2018: Megan Williams scores for Ireland in win over Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Megan Williams converts a clever try in only her second appearance for Ireland in their 21-6 Women's Six Nations victory over Italy.

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Schmidt hopeful over Henshaw despite shoulder injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt refuses to write off Robbie Henshaw's Six Nations involvement, despite seeing the centre suffer a suspected dislocated shoulder.

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'It doesn't matter how, you just win' - analysis of England's win over Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ends trump means for England as the Six Nations victory over Wales means the bigger picture can wait another week, writes Tom Fordyce.

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Scotland Women defeated by France - video & report http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland Women are still without a win in this year's Six Nations after they are overcome 26-3 by France at Scotstoun.

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Banet scores as France Women secure bonus-point win over Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cyrielle Banet finishes a perfectly placed cross-field kick from Pauline Bourdon to punish Scotland and set up France for their bonus-point win.

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Warren Gatland: Decision to rule out try a 'terrible mistake' claims Wales coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Television match official made 'terrible mistake' in disallowing Wales try at Twickenham, claims coach Warren Gatland.

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Two-try Jacob Stockdale on Ireland's win over Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale says it is a case of "job done" after Ireland's 56-19 win over Italy in the Six Nations.

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Six nations 2018: We must respect the TMO's decision - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones acknowledges Wales may well feel aggrieved after not having a try awarded in the first half, but says the TMO's decision must be respected.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 15-15 Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Dragons and Glasgow battle to a draw in the Pro14 in Newport.

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'We fell in love watching Scotland v France at Murrayfield' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A rugby-loving couple return to Scotland from France to see the two nations play in the stadium where they met.

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Six Nations 2018: England 12-6 Wales highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A brace of first-half tries from Jonny May help England to a tense 12-6 victory against Wales in the Six Nations, as they stretch their unbeaten home run to 15 games.

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Six Nations 2018: Should this have been a try for Wales? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Anscombe is denied a try by the television match official, who rules that Anthony Watson is the player who touches down a chip in the England in-goal area.

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Six Nations 2018: Joe Schmidt hopes Ireland's winning momentum will continue http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is "very happy" with victory over Italy, but says his team "will learn" from conceding tries in the game ahead of their next Six Nations tie.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland 56-19 Italy highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland run in eight converted tries to secure a bonus-point victory over Italy and make it two wins from two in the 2018 Six Nations Championship.

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Wales full-back Halfpenny out of England game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny is ruled out of Wales' Six Nations game against England at Twickenham today.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: England score eight tries in confident win against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenager Ellie Kildunne's wonder try ends a dominant display by England as they beat Wales 52-0 at the Twickenham Stoop.

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Highlights: Ulster 59-10 Southern Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster run in nine tries as they ease to a comprehensive 59-10 win over Southern Kings in the Pro14 game at Kingspan Stadium.

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New kid Larmour ready for Ireland debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordan Larmour is poised to make his Test debut for Ireland after being named among the substitutes for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.

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Six Nations: 'Wales have a chance against England' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England welcome Wales to Twickenham on Saturday with ex-Wales captain Martyn Williams confident that the dismissal of Scotland shows the visitors can win.

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Weekend Premiership & Pro 14 previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All the previews for this weekend's domestic club action in the Premiership and Pro14.

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

John Hardie returns to the Edinburgh squad for the first time since serving a three-month "gross misconduct" ban.

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

Team details as Connacht host Ospreys in the Pro14 at the Galway Sportsground on Friday night.

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

Team details and match preview as Dragons host Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14 at Rodney Parade.

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Pro14: Benetton v Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host Benetton in the Pro14 in Treviso on Sunday.

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

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Saturday at the Arms Park.

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

Munster's starting team to face Zebre shows 12 changes from that which overcame Castres 48-3 in the Champions Cup last month.

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Six Nations: Scotland v France (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between Scotland v France at Murrayfield

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Six Nations 2018: Alun Wyn Jones defends Rhys Patchell and himself http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is not concerned by England coach Eddie Jones' comments about his behaviour and Rhys Patchell's "bottle".

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Still plenty to work on - inside the mind of meticulous Halfpenny http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After scoring 24 points against Scotland, Leigh Halfpenny tells Y Clwb Rygbi there is still 'plenty to work on'.

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Rhys Patchell: Wales Six Nations fly-half one day, U16s coach the next http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has been put in the spotlight by England boss Eddie Jones, but they have something in common - Patchell is also a coach.

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

Team news as Saracens host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (14:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Wasps in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at The Stoop (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Gloucester host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (14:30 GMT).

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

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

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

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

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Steve Bates: England Under-20s coach proud to return to Newcastle during Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20s coach Steve Bates is proud to take the Six Nations game against Wales to old club Newcastle Falcons.

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It was embarrassing against Wales, but France will be different - Barclay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay on playing against his mates, why Stuart McInally has his head in the clouds and a welcome return for Jon Welsh.

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Ireland's prodigal O'Shea son returns on a mission http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy coach Conor O'Shea returns to Dublin on Saturday hoping to lead the Six Nations underdogs to a shock upset against his homeland.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend still believes in his squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend is confident his Scotland side will show their true colours against France after their dismal defeat by Wales.

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Six Nations: Ireland v Italy (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium

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Six Nations: England v Wales (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Rory Duncan: Worcester Warriors appoint head coach for start of 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African Rory Duncan will join Worcester Warriors as head coach for the start of the 2018-19 season.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers 'haven't been good enough' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Under-pressure head coach Matt O'Connor admits Leicester "haven't been good enough" recently but remains optimistic.

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Callum Black: Worcester Warriors re-sign prop from Ulster for 2018-19 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors re-sign loosehead prop Callum Black from Ulster for the 2018-19 season.

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Six Nations 2018: Uncapped Jordan Larmour on Ireland bench for Italy game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster talent Jordan Larmour is in line for his Ireland debut after being named on the bench for the Six Nations game against Italy.

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England coach Jones questions 'bottle' of Wales' Patchell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell will have to make a "massive step up" in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, says England boss Eddie Jones.

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

Team news as Bath host Northampton in Friday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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Ireland's Marshall returns for Ulster against Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Luke Marshall returns from injury to play for Ulster in Friday's Pro14 match at home to Southern Kings.

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Former South Africa coach De Villiers to lead Zimbabwe http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter de Villiers, who led the Springboks to a series win over the Lions in 2009, is appointed as the new coach of Zimbabwe.

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Women's Six Nations: England bring in Pearce and Cokayne for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Charlotte Pearce and Amy Cokayne come in as England make two changes to their starting XV, plus two further positional changes, for Wales.

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James Marshall: London Irish will go all out for wins in survival bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Marshall backs London Irish to play aggressive rugby in their bid to secure Premiership survival.

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Laidlaw returns to face France as Scotland make six changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Greig Laidlaw returns at scrum-half as Scotland make six changes for Sunday's Six Nations meeting with France.

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Joseph replaces Te'o as England make two changes for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph returns to the England XV for Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales, while Danny Care is set to become England's most-capped scrum-half.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland set to include Jordan Larmour in squad for Italy game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster talent Jordan Larmour looks set to be named in Ireland's squad for Saturday's Six Nations home game against Italy.

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Six Nations: England against Wales will be 'a game of chess' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The battle between England and Wales at Twickenham on Saturday will be "like a game of chess", according to Wales centre Jamie Roberts.

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Six Nations: Scotland must handle pressure of expectation better - Hamish Watson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must handle the pressure that comes with expectation better against France than they did against Wales, says Hamish Watson.

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Henry Cheeseman: Harlequins centre extends contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins back Henry Cheeseman, who can play at centre or on the wing, extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Six Nations: Jamie Roberts and Ugo Monye look ahead to England against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts says Warren Gatland's side will be confident they can beat England when the two nations meet at Twickenham this weekend.

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Ollie Atkins: Exeter second-row out for up to three months with knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs second-row Ollie Atkins could miss up to three months after injuring knee ligaments.

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Ireland women make three changes to face Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Adam Griggs makes three changes after the heavy opening defeat by France for Sunday's game against Italy.

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Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

This week's sport on the BBC includes the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics, England v Wales in the Six Nations and FA Cup fourth-round replays.

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Edinburgh: SRU to consider new 6,000-seat stadium at Murrayfield http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scottish Rugby Union will explore moving Edinburgh to a new 6,000-seat stadium on Murrayfield's back pitches.

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Liam Williams: Saracen among Wales' released players for weekend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams is among 10 players released by Wales for domestic duties on the weekend they face England in the Six Nations.

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Cardiff Blues say £8m Arms Park offer was rejected http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues chief Richard Holland says Cardiff Athletic Club (CAC) has turned down an £8m offer for a new lease to play at the Arms Park beyond 2022.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Wales recall Snowsill & Harries v England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Elinor Snowsill and Sioned Harries go from a Sevens tournament in Australia to playing in the Women's Six Nations against England.

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Scotland will not change style despite defeat - McFarland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forwards coach Dan McFarland says Scotland will not change their style of play despite losing 34-7 to Wales.

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Six Nations 2018: England's Richard Wigglesworth ready for Wales test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth believes he is still improving as a player as he prepares for a return to international rugby at the age of 34.

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Luke Baldwin: Worcester Warriors scrum-half signs new three-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors scrum-half Luke Baldwin signs a new three-year contract at Sixways.

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Ireland can't dwell on France win - O'Mahony http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony says the squad's focus must quickly turn to their second Six Nations game against Italy following their victory over France.

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Six Nations: Scots 'embarrassed' by Wales defeat, says Peter Horne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Peter Horne says the players are 'determined to put things right' against France on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales name unchanged team v England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland names an unchanged Wales team to face England in the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham.

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David Seymour: Sale Sharks flanker retires after nine years with the club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks open-side flanker David Seymour retires from rugby union, ending a 15-year career in the sport.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland's McGuigan joins Gray & Taylor on sidelines http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Byron McGuigan will miss Scotland's meeting with France on Sunday while Richie Gray and Duncan Taylor are still nursing injuries.

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Leonardo Sarto: Glasgow Warriors wing out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors announce that Italian wing Leonardo Sarto has been ruled out for the rest of the season after shoulder surgery.

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Cardiff Blues ponder moving from Arms Park http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues are considering moving from their Arms Park home, citing a failure to seal a lease beyond 2022 with landlords Cardiff Athletic Club.

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Hill a doubt but North & Williams train http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North and Liam Williams train with Wales before the England match, but lock Cory Hill's fitness is being assessed.

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Six Nations: Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth called into England squad to face Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England call-up Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth to their 32-man Six Nations squad ahead of Saturday's match against Wales at Twickenham.

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Scotland 'must meet French fire with fire' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland have to bring aggression and direction to their game to revive their Six Nations campaign, says Scott Hastings.

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Max Crumpton: Harlequins sign Bristol hooker on deal until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign Bristol hooker Max Crumpton on a deal running until the summer of 2020.

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Ireland's Van der Flier to miss rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier is ruled out of the rest of the season with a serious knee ligament injury.

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Sexton's kick was brilliant, but it's only important if Ireland win something - Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton's last-gasp drop-goal only becomes important if Ireland win the Grand Slam or Six Nations, says ex-England centre Jeremy Guscott.

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Carl Hogg: Worcester Warriors head coach to leave Sixways http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors head coach Carl Hogg is to leave Sixways at the end of the season.

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Ahead of the England v Wales Six Nations clash Flats & Shanks have a brush with royalty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ahead of the England v Wales Six Nations clash David Flatman and Tom Shanklin have a brush with royalty, meet a World Cup winner and see a man about a horse.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Slips, skills, jigsaw-ish players & a last-gasp winner http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the Six Nations, featuring 'jigsaw-ish' players, embarrassing parents, Nigel Owens on top form and a dramatic last-gasp winner.

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Six Nations: Ben Youngs set to miss Wales showdown - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Ben Youngs is likely to miss England's meeting with Wales next Saturday with a knee injury, says coach Eddie Jones.

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Women's Six Nations: England score great team try against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eighteen-year-old Ellie Kildunne finishes a wonderful team try for England in the 42-7 Six Nations victory over Italy in Reggio Emilia.

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Six Nations: Eddie Jones in jubilant mood following 'substantial' England win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones is in a jubilant mood following a seven-try victory over Italy in their Six Nations opener.

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Six Nations 2018: Italy 15-46 England highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England begin their Six Nations title defence in style with a seven-try victory over a plucky Italy side in Rome.

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Six Nations 2018: Ford and Farrell combine for a well-worked England try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Ford scores England's fifth try in a commanding victory against Italy after linking up well with Owen Farrell in the Six Nations 2018.

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Six Nations 2018: Ward salutes Sexton courage in Ireland's French victory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former international fly-half Tony Ward says Ireland's late 15-13 win in Paris gives them a great platform in their attempt to win the Six Nations.

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Six Nations investigating France over head injury assessments http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations organisers are investigating France's use of head injury assessment protocols in their defeat by Ireland on Saturday.

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Ireland must kill off opponents, warns Schmidt - reaction & video http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Joe Schmidt tells his Ireland players they must kill off opponents when the have the chance after Saturday's last-gasp victory over France.

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Magnet fishing: England rugby star James Haskell's unusual hobby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps rugby star James Haskell explains why he loves magnet fishing.

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Women's Six Nations: Le Pesq scores stunning try as France beat Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Jade Le Pesq's stunning try as France beat Ireland 24-0 in their Women's Six Nations encounter.

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Wales display has everyone re-evaluating their title challenge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales deliver a hammer blow to the Scots' Six Nations ambitions and have everyone re-evaluating their Six Nations title challenge.

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Six Nations 2018: Did France misuse Head Injury Assessment rule against Ireland? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport pundits Jeremy Guscott and Paul O'Connell look at whether France pushed the HIA (Head Injury Assessment) rules to the limits during their 15-13 defeat against Ireland.

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Six Nations 2018: Could bonus point prove crucial for Wales? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Welsh flanker Sam Warburton, part of the BBC's punditry team, says he "can't defend" Wales' fourth try in the win over Scotland as replays show it came from a forward pass.

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Six Nations 2018: Johnny Sexton describes dramatic late winning kick http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Johnny Sexton describes his match-winning 83rd minute drop-goal as "one of those moments" after securing a 13-15 Six Nations victory against France in Paris.

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Six Nations 2018: France 13-15 Ireland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland snatch a dramatic late win over France in the 2018 Six Nations after an incredible long-range drop goal by fly-half Johnny Sexton.

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Watch: Sexton's incredible drop-goal snatches victory for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton scores a dramatic overtime drop-goal from a huge distance to snatch a 15-13 victory against France in the 2018 Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Scotland display in Wales 'shocks' Gregor Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend is left stunned by Scotland's woeful showing in the opening Six Nations defeat to Wales.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales 34-7 Scotland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make a stunning start to the 2018 Six Nations as they thrash Scotland in a 34-7 bonus-point win at the Principality Stadium.

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Six Nations 2018: Warren Gatland had feeling Wales would 'batter' Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he had a feeling his side would "batter" Scotland as they trained well in the run up to their 34-7 bonus-point win at the Principality Stadium.

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Six Nations 2018: Steff Evans adds a fourth try for Wales against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steff Evans adds a fourth try for Wales with a one-handed finish against Scotland in the 2018 Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Halfpenny doubles Wales' lead against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Leigh Halfpenny add to Wales' lead within five minutes of the opening try from Gareth Davies in the 2018 Six Nations against Scotland.

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'I've had to learn to use my leg muscles again' - Moriarty back from 'serious' injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty says the back injury he suffered in June 2017 was a "lot more serious" than he expected.

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Women's Six Nations: Lake scores decisive Wales try against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as Kerin Lake scores the decisive try against Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Colwyn Bay.

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Former Irish international Jeremy Davidson praises French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Davidson says new French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is destined for great things.

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Six Nations 2018: 'Sometimes you need size' - Eddie Jones on Ben Te'o http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o will "fill a hole" in the England midfield when he starts against Italy says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Best says 'only a big, big performance' will ensure that Ireland beat France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says "only a big, big performance" will see Joe Schmidt's side win their Six Nations opener in Paris.

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Warburton predicts 'most competitive' Six Nations ever http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes no nation will remain unbeaten in the 2018 Six Nations Championship.

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Six Nations: Italy v England (Sunday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between Italy and England in Rome.

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Women's Six Nations: Bianca Maria Coltellini - architecture student planning Italy success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy and Gloucester-Hartpury flanker Bianca Maria Coltellini speaks to BBC Points West about drawing up plans for Women's Six Nations success while studying architecture.

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Scotland wary of 'hugely motivated' Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 10 Scarlets players in the Wales team 'are playing with confidence and energy', warns Scotland captain John Barclay.

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Coetzee leaves post as Springboks coach after less than two years http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee leaves the job after less than two years following a falling-out with SA Rugby.

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Six Nations: France v Ireland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between France and Ireland at Stade de France.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Will England retain their crown? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's Six Nations returns as reigning Grand Slam champions and World Cup runners up England are the team to beat in the 2018 tournament.

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Six Nations: Wales v Scotland (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Wales and Scotland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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England recall Cattell for Women's Six Nations opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Lauren Cattell will make her first England appearance since July 2016 in the team's Women's Six Nations opener in Italy on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2018: Can England make history and win three in a row? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back on how England retained the Six Nations title in 2017 - but can they become the first side to win it three times in a row?

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Six Nations 2018: Ben Te'o starts for England against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Ben Te'o is preferred to Jonathan Joseph for England's opening Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

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Tommy Bowe recalls his career highlights following his recent retirement announcement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bowe says his Ireland debut is one of the highlights of his career - even with his bleached hair.

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Joe Schmidt doesn't want Johnny Sexton to be targeted off the ball by France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt hopes France will not target Johnny Sexton off the ball in their Six Nations opener in Paris.

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Dave Attwood: Bath second row set for Toulon loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are set to loan second row Dave Attwood to Toulon for the rest of the season, reports BBC Radio Bristol.

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Warren Gatland: 10 years in Welsh rugby's goldfish bowl http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Warren Gatland marks 10 years as head coach of Wales, BBC Sport takes a look back over his eventful reign.

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Coaching Wales difficult for Welshman, says Warren Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After 10 years as Wales coach, Warren Gatland says it is more difficult for a Welshman to coach the team than an overseas coach.

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Warren Gatland: Wales head coach reflects on a decade in charge http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland recounts the highs and lows of his 10-year tenure to former Wales flanker Martyn Williams.

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Tommy Bowe holding out hope of further Ireland appearances before retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bowe says he hasn't given up hope of adding to his 69 Ireland caps in this year's Six Nations before his retirement.

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Jamie Roberts: Wales centre aims for 2019 World Cup place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts wants to continue his Wales career after his record of 45 successive Six Nations tournament appearances ends this weekend.

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Six Nations 2018: Stockdale, Aki and Ryan handed starts for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale, Bundee Aki and James Ryan will play their first Six Nations games for Ireland against France in Paris on Saturday.

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Six Nations: 'What a way to win!' - Relive all the best tries from 2017 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best tries form Six Nations 2017 ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2018: Matthieu Jalibert to make France debut v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenage fly-half Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut for France in the Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday.

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Women's Six Nations: 'England are the team to beat' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's dominance in the northern hemisphere makes them clear favourites for the Women's Six Nations crown, writes Sara Orchard.

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George North: Northampton will not be told by Wales how long to play winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton interim boss Alan Gaffney says Wales cannot dictate how much game time the club gives winger George North.

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Santiago Cordero: Argentina winger wants longer deal with Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina winger Santiago Cordero says he wants to try and earn a longer deal with English champions Exeter Chiefs.

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Scotland must improve away form to be title contenders - Barclay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay on playing against his mates, why Stuart McInally has his head in the clouds and a welcome return for Jon Welsh.

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