الجمعة، 30 مارس 2018

'How far can Edinburgh go? I have no idea yet' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill admits he is unsure how far his side can progress as they prepare for Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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Munster pair back for Toulon quarter-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster are boosted by the return of Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway for the Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon in Limerick.

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

Stuart McInally returns for Edinburgh while Gareth Anscombe and Josh Navidi start for Cardiff in Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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Will Addison: Ulster sign Irish-qualified Sale Sharks centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks' Irish-qualified centre Will Addison is to join Ulster in the summer in the hope of furthering his international ambitions.

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European Challenge Cup: Connacht v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Connacht host Gloucester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Galway Sportsgrounds (13:00 BST).

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Farrell fit to start Champions Cup quarter-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell has recovered from injury to start at fly-half for Saracens in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster on Sunday.

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الخميس، 29 مارس 2018

Saracens & Scarlets carry British Champions Cup hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British hopes in the last eight fall to Saracens, who are chasing their third straight Champions Cup win, and Pro14 champions Scarlets.

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World Rugby questions Premiership refs' policing of high tackles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union's governing body questions whether Premiership referees are properly policing high tackles.

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Scarlets: Five Wales internationals back for Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets welcome back five Wales internationals for their Champions Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle.

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European Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Brive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle host Brive in Friday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingston Park (20:00 BST).

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Solomona charged over alleged verbal abuse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks and England wing Denny Solomona has been charged with allegedly verbally abusing a Worcester Warriors player.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Bath v Exeter Chiefs (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath and Exeter Chiefs meet in Friday's Anglo-Welsh Cup final at Kingsholm (14:30 BST).

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Sam Jones: Wasps flanker retires aged 26 because of injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps flanker Sam Jones retires at the age of 26 after failing to recover fully from an injury he sustained on England duty.

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How Cockerill has Edinburgh crowing again https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Meticulous, ferocious and demanding, Richard Cockerill is driving his revitalised Edinburgh out of the rugby doldrums, according to Roddy Grant.

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الأربعاء، 28 مارس 2018

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones ask if players are talking to referees too often during matches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones ask if players are talking to referees too often during matches on the latest Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers hopeful on chest scan after England centre's latest injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers await the results of a chest scan after England centre Manu Tuilagi's latest injury setback.

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Sean Robinson: Newcastle Falcons lock signs new two-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons lock Sean Robinson signs a new two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Dorian West: Northampton Saints forwards coach to leave by mutual consent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forwards coach Dorian West will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season by mutual consent after 11 years at the club.

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Scottish Rugby: Mark Dodson to remain chief executive until 2023 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson has his contract extended for a further five years until the 2023 World Cup.

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Victor Delmas: Bath sign Colomiers prop with immediate effect https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign Colomiers prop Victor Delmas with immediate effect, with a deal having been agreed to go through in the summer.

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors sign New Zealand-born lock on two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors make their ninth signing for the 2018-19 season, New Zealand-born lock forward Michael Fatialofa.

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding not guilty of rape https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are found not guilty of raping a woman in June 2016.

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الثلاثاء، 27 مارس 2018

Nick Malouf: Leicester back gets three-week ban for tackle on Wasps' Christian Wade https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Australian back Nick Malouf is given a three-week suspension for his tackle on Wasps' Christian Wade.

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Northampton Saints: Tom Stephenson and Ben Nutley to leave at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints pair Tom Stephenson and Ben Nutley will leave the Premiership club at the end of the season.

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Cardiff hooker Rees out for season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Matthew Rees is set to miss the rest of Cardiff Blues' season with a knee injury.

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Champions Cup quarter-final Pivac's 'biggest game' as Scarlets head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac says the European quarter-final against La Rochelle is the biggest of his four seasons with the region.

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Dorian Jones: Worcester Warriors sign Dragons stand-off for rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Dragons stand-off Dorian Jones for the rest of the Premiership season.

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London Irish: Club hopeful London return from Reading is 'moving closer' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish chief executive Brian Facer gives the latest on the club's planned return to London to play home games.

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London Irish: Club 'moving closer' to London return from Madejski Stadium https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish chief executive Brian Facer says the club are continuing to assess all options over a move back to London.

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James Voss: Leicester Tigers sign Jersey Reds forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign second row James Voss from Championship side Jersey Reds.

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الاثنين، 26 مارس 2018

Lancaster up there with Schmidt as a coach - Heaslip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England boss Stuart Lancaster is "up there with Joe Schmidt" as a coach, says Ireland and Leinster great Jamie Heaslip.

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Rugby authorities doing 'great job' on head injury work - Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says risk is part of rugby, but governing bodies are working hard to limit damage from head injuries.

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Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers belief was enormous https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Matt O'Connor says Leicester Tigers' "belief was enormous" in their come-from-behind victory over Wasps.

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Irish's McNally 'just happy to be back' after heart surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish lock Josh McNally says he was "just happy to be out there" after playing less than five months after heart surgery.

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Andy Symons: Northampton Saints sign Gloucester centre for next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester centre Andy Symons will join fellow Premiership side Northampton Saints from next season.

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Brown to lead England women at Commonwealth sevens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Abbie Brown will captain England in the first women's rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games.

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Rugby injuries: Eight-point plan to reduce risks includes review of laws https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An eight-point plan aimed at reducing the risk of injuries is revealed by the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players' Association.

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الأحد، 25 مارس 2018

Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 35-17 Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Ulster in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Ospreys 32-18 Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights of Ospreys' comfortable win over Leinster in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Munster 19-7 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's Pro14 highlights as Munster beat Scarlets.

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Alex Cuthbert: Wales and British Lions winger set to join Exeter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert is set to leave Cardiff Blues for Exeter at the end of 2017-18.

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Adam Jones shows his emotions as as he recalls end of Wales career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Adam Jones shows his emotions to Scrum V's Ross Harries as he recalls how his Wales career came to an end.

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Legendary Wales prop Jones to retire in summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones is to retire from playing at Premiership club Harlequins.

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Itoje brushes off Woodward 'fatigue' comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens' Maro Itoje says he feels good and is not concerned about claims he is fatigued by former England coach Sir Clive Woodward.

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السبت، 24 مارس 2018

Keith Earls: Munster suffer blow as Ireland wing ruled out for six weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Keith Earls will miss Munster's Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon and a possible semi-final because of a knee injury.

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Highlights: Connacht 22-29 Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dougie Fife scores the fastest ever Pro14 try as Edinburgh keep up their play-off hopes with a sixth straight win at Connacht.

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الجمعة، 23 مارس 2018

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

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

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Stephen Myler: Northampton stand-off to leave Saints at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton stand-off Stephen Myler is to leave the Saints at the end of the season after 12 years' service.

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

Team details and match preview ahead of Cardiff Blues hosting Ulster in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Pro12: Munster v Scarlets (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Pro12 leaders Munster host Scarlets at Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

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

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Leinster in the Pro14 in Swansea on Saturday night

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Farrell and Kruis miss out as Saracens host Quins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Gibbins & Turner back for Glasgow v Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Callum Gibbins and George Turner return from long-term injuries, while DTH van der Merwe also starts in Glasgow's meeting with Zebre.

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Fit-again Marfo returns for Edinburgh v Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lock Quinn Roux returns for Connacht while Edinburgh welcome back four Scotland players for their Pro14 encounter.

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Wales internationals return for Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales internationals Elliot Dee and Cory Hill will start for the Dragons against the Cheetahs.

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

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

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale voted Player of the Championship http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale is voted Six Nations Player of the Championship, with three of his Grand Slam-winning team-mates completing the top four.

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at St James' Park (17:30 GMT).

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

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

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Ospreys sign Georgia captain Nemsadze from Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys sign Georgia captain Giorgi Nemsadze - a lock or flanker - on a short-term deal from Bristol until the end of 2017-18.

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الخميس، 22 مارس 2018

Juan Pablo Estelles: Northampton Saints centre among four players to leave http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina centre Juan Pablo Estelles is one of four more players who will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season.

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Worcester sign Scotland scrum-half Hart until end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Scotland international scrum-half Grayson Hart on a deal until the end of the season.

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

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

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Toby Flood: Newcastle Falcons game at St James' Park a 'special opportunity' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons can make their visit to St James' Park extra-special by boosting their top-four hopes, says Toby Flood.

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Kennedy leaves London Irish in coaching change http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy leaves with the Premiership club following recent coaching staff changes.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Bath v Exeter Chiefs rearranged for 30 March http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Anglo-Welsh Cup final between Bath and Exeter, which was postponed on Sunday, will now take place on 30 March.

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Dom Barrow: Leicester lock joins Stade Rochelais prior to Northampton Saints move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Dom Barrow joins Stade Rochelais on a short-term contract before moving Northampton Saints next season.

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Ex-RFU chief Ritchie named Premiership Rugby chairman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie is named as Premiership Rugby's new chairman.

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الأربعاء، 21 مارس 2018

Rugby World Cup 2019: Spain's players described as 'hooligans' after Belgium defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Spain's players acted like "hooligans" after missing out a World Cup place, says the Romanian Rugby Federation president.

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Rugby Union: Jones retains RFU support despite fifth-place Six Nations finish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union says it does not regret extending England head coach Eddie Jones' contract despite Six Nations disappointment.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs ready to 'put foot down' in Premiership title defence http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his side are "looking to put their foot down" in defence of their Premiership title.

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Channel 4 agrees European Champions Cup deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Channel 4 agrees a deal to show nine live matches per season from the European Rugby Champions Cup - including the final - until 2022.

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

Worcester Warriors' South Africa international scrum-half Francois Hougaard signs a new three-year deal.

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Nice not to be wearing a towel for once - Warburton collects OBE from Prince William http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The flanker says it was nice not to be wearing a towel when talking to Prince William, for a change.

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Pro14: Scarlets to rest Wales stars against Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Scarlets will be without most of their Wales squad players for the Pro14 trip to face Munster.

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Franco Marais: Gloucester sign Sharks hooker for start of 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester agree a deal to sign South African hooker Franco Marais for next season.

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Anger at Tonga women's rugby 'ban' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Official letter says sport goes against young women's dignity, culture and traditions.

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الثلاثاء، 20 مارس 2018

Will-Griff John: Sale Sharks prop signs new contract until 2021 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Will-Griff John signs a new contract to keep him with the Premiership club until 2021.

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Spain lodge formal complaint after controversial defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Spanish Rugby Federation has lodged a formal complaint to World Rugby and Rugby Europe after the national team's defeat by Belgium.

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Team-mates didn't think it was a try - Ireland's Stockdale on Twickenham score http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale says his Ireland team-mates didn't believe he had scored a try as he touched down to extend his team's lead in Saturday's Grand Slam victory over England.

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Former All Black Mika dies suddenly at 45 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand international Dylan Mika dies suddenly at the age of 45, his family announces.

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Josh Charnley: Warrington wing has no regrets about time in rugby union http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warrington wing Josh Charnley has no regrets about his time in rugby union after crossing codes back to rugby league.

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North 'disciplined' by Northampton for missing training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North is "disciplined" by his club Northampton Saints after missing a training session.

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Pro14: Scrum-half Sarel Pretorius to leave Dragons for Kings http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Sarel Pretorius is to leave Dragons for Pro14 rivals Southern Kings in his South African homeland for the 2018-19 season.

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Winston Stanley: Harlequins centre retires from rugby aged 29 due to injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre and former Samoa international Winston Stanley retires from rugby aged 29 because of injury.

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Cardiff Blues: Australian John Mulvihill named new coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues have named Australian John Mulvihill as successor to head coach Danny Wilson.

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Rory Best: Grand Slam-winning captain signs IRFU contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Grand Slam-winning skipper Rory Best pens a contract extension to the end of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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Will Chudley: Bath sign Exeter Chiefs scrum-half for start of 2018-19 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Chudley is to join Premiership rivals Bath at the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Scarlets sign South Africa number eight Uzair Cassiem http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets sign South Africa number eight Uzair Cassiem from Pro14 rivals Cheetahs for the 2018-19 season.

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الاثنين، 19 مارس 2018

'It's almost time for them to rip it up and start again' - Guscott on where England go next http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England have been rocked to the core and must use the summer tour to South Africa to rebuild their confidence, says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.

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England winger Watson to miss rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Bath winger Anthony Watson will miss the remainder of the season with an Achilles injury.

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'Reasons to be cheerful, but work to be done' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland matched their best finish in the Six Nations, and delivered some glorious moments, but they still have improvements to make.

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Commonwealth Games: Wales sevens call-up for Tipuric & Amos http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

International flanker Justin Tipuric and wing Hallam Amos are included in the Wales Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games.

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Ten from Ireland - but how many Englishmen? Rugby Union Weekly's team of the Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who made a "brilliant breakthrough"? Who was a "force of nature"? Here is Rugby Union Weekly's team of the tournament for the 2018 Six Nations.

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World Rugby to investigate Spain's World Cup qualifying defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby said it will investigate the "context of events" around Belgium's controversial win over Spain in a 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier.

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Luke Baldwin: Worcester scrum-half to miss remainder of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors confirm scrum-half Luke Baldwin will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

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Rhys Webb: Ospreys confirm scrum-half is out for season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys have confirmed that Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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Charnley leaves Sale for league return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Charnley returns to rugby league to sign for Warrington Wolves, after almost 18 months with rugby union side Sale.

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Townsend 'somewhat satisfied' but wants more from Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says he is "somewhat satisfied" with his first Six Nations as Scotland head coach, but wants more.

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الأحد، 18 مارس 2018

Kearney praises influence of Ireland boss Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's two-time Grand Slam winning full-back Rob Kearney says Joe Schmidt's support for him has helped to boost his confidence.

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Ireland's Grand Slam: We'll always want more - captain Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Grand Slam-winning captain Rory Best says his team-mates will "keep on wanting more" after their clean sweep in the 2018 Six Nations.

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Spain furious as Romania qualify for 2019 World Cup http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Romania qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Spain suffer a shock 18-10 defeat by Belgium in an ill-tempered match on Sunday.

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Women's Six Nations: Italy defeat Scotland in muddy conditions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Beatric Rigoni score Italy's bonus-point try in their hard-fought victory over Scotland in the final match of the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations - 2018's best tries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch 10 of the best tries from the 2018 Six Nations including efforts from George North, Teddy Thomas, Huw Jones and Jacob Stockdale.

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Watch: Scrum V Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies, Martyn Williams and Gwyn Jones are guests as Scrum V looks back at Wales v France and reviews the 2018 Six Nations.

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England players must be rested by clubs - Woodward http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's players must be rested by their clubs as "they looked out on their feet" in the Six Nations, says Sir Clive Woodward.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales' tale of pain and progress http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales saw some progress while also enduring their share of pain during the 2018 Six Nations, writes Gareth Griffiths.

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Hogg 'could get into Ireland or NZ team' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Stuart Hogg is good enough to win selection for "any team in the world", according to former Scotland prop Peter Wright.

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Six Nations 2018: Vote for your try of the tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who do you think scored the best try in the 2018 Six Nations? Watch the tries here and vote for your favourite.

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2018 Six Nations: Ireland's Grand Slam homecoming cancelled http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The homecoming celebration for Ireland's Grand Slam winning team at the Aviva Stadium has been cancelled due to bad weather.

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Captain Jones set to be rested for Wales' summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is set to miss their summer tour Tests against South Africa and Argentina.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final postponed because of snow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There are postponements to a number of sporting events across England on Sunday because of snow.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Celebrations for Ireland, aerial ping pong & a crocodile roll http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the final weekend of the Six Nations, featuring celebrations for Ireland, aerial ping pong and a crocodile roll.

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السبت، 17 مارس 2018

Six Nations 2018: Maul was a real weapon - Gregor Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says his side's "maul was a great weapon" in a thrilling 29-27 Six Nations victory over Italy in Rome.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales 14-13 France highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Wales secure second place in the Six Nations behind Grand Slam champions Ireland, following a hard-fought one-point victory over France in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2018: Warren Gatland congratulates Ireland but sympathises with Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland congratulates Ireland on their Grand Slam in the 2018 Six Nations and offers some sympathy to England's Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations 2018: Joe Schmidt proud of Ireland achievement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he couldn't by much prouder of his side after they won only the third Grand Slam in their history.

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Six Nations 2018: Schmidt hails Irish 'class and courage' after Grand Slam http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his side's "class and courage" helped them achieve just the third Grand Slam in their history.

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Six Nations 2018: Individual discipline let England down - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones feels the effort made by his side in their 24-15 defeat against Ireland was "fantastic" but says individual discipline let England down at Twickenham.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland beat England to win Grand Slam - highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ireland beat England on St Patrick's Day to win only the third Grand Slam in their history in thrilling fashion.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland celebrate Grand Slam win with victory over England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the the moment Ireland win the Grand Slam title after a convincing 24-15 Six Nations win over England on St Patrick's Day.

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Six Nations 2018: Italy 27-29 Scotland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Greig Laidlaw's 79th-minute penalty for Scotland denies Italy their first Six Nations victory since 2015 in Rome.

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Pro14: Martyn Williams backs John Mulvihill for Cardiff Blues role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Martyn Williams believes Cardiff Blues fans will not be disappointed by John Mulvihill, the man tipped to become their new head coach.

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الجمعة، 16 مارس 2018

Watch as France beat Wales to win Women's Six Nations Grand Slam http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch a selection of France's best tries as they beat Wales 33-8 in their final game of the 2018 Women's Six Nations, sealing the Grand Slam.

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England women cruise to victory over Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch a selection of the best tries as England's women cruise to a 33-11 victory over Ireland.

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Ireland must perform at 'fortress' Twickenham - Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says his Grand Slam-chasing side have to perform at 'fortress' Twickenham if they are to topple England in their final Six Nations game on Saturday.

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'Just a smidge below a World Cup win' - Ireland's sights on a Grand Slam http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland need to beat reigning Six Nations champions England at Twickenham to clinch only the third Grand Slam title in their history.

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Parisse expects 'most difficult' Scotland side he has faced http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy captain Sergio Parisse believes he will face the best Scotland team he has ever played against in Saturday's Six Nations game.

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Ireland women make three changes for England finale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland Women make three changes for their final Six Nations outing against England at the Ricoh Arena.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Bath v Exeter Chiefs (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath and Exeter Chiefs meet in Sunday's Anglo-Welsh Cup final at Kingsholm (15:00 GMT).

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland make two changes for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland make two changes to their line-up for Sunday's final Women's Six Nations match against Italy in Padova.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain to stay at Ospreys on dual deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is to stay at Ospreys after agreeing a new National Dual Contract with the region and Welsh Rugby Union.

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones says 'there's always pressure' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says there's always ''pressure'' whether you "win or lose".

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A Grand Slam from greatness? Ireland's 'odd couple' go for glory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How Ireland's axis of excellence - Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton - could secure their place among their country's greats on Saturday.

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'I love it - this is what we get paid for' - Jones on pressure before Six Nations finale http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he "loves" being under pressure as his side prepare for Saturday's showdown with champions Ireland.

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Was this the defining moment of the Six Nations? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the moment Johnny Sexton's overtime drop-goal gave Ireland victory over France in their opening game in Paris.

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الخميس، 15 مارس 2018

Six Nations: England and Ireland women to play in front of record crowd http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women's final Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday will take place in front of a record crowd at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Wales and France at the Principality Stadium

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico.

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James Phillips: Sale sign Bath number eight on two-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale make their second signing for 2018-19, Bath number eight James Phillips, on a two-year contract.

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Twickenham official changed after attending England training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

One of the assistant referees for the Six Nations game between England and Ireland is replaced after attending training with Eddie Jones' side.

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Champions Cup: Scarlets' Jake Ball back for La Rochelle clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jake Ball is added to the Scarlets' squad for their Champions Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle after recovering from injury.

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Toolis returns to Edinburgh line-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland international Ben Toolis returns to the starting line-up for the Pro 14 visit of Munster, while Simon Berghan is among the replacements.

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Six Nations: Stoke's Jack Butland on England v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stoke City keeper Jack Butland talks about his love of rugby, Ireland's chances of claiming the Grand Slam and playing rugby against Billy Vunipola at school.

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Joe Batley: Bristol second row diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol praise second row Joe Batley's "immense character" as he is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 21.

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Henderson returns for Ireland Grand Slam bid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster second row Iain Henderson replaces Devin Toner in the only change to the Ireland team as they target an historic third Grand Slam title.

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Morgan and Halaholo return for Cardiff against Benetton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Benetton Rugby in Friday's rearranged Pro14 game in Cardiff.

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Six Nations: George Ford dropped as England make sweeping changes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Ford and Joe Launchbury are among the players dropped as England make sweeping changes for Saturday's Six Nations match with Ireland.

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Six Nations 2018: Dan Biggar back for Wales against France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar returns at fly-half for Wales to face France as the 2018 Six Nations ends in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Ben Franks: Northampton Saints sign ex-New Zealand prop from London Irish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign former New Zealand prop Ben Franks from London Irish for next season.

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I didn't think I had England future - Haskell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker James Haskell will be looking to prove he can still cut it at Test level against Ireland in the Six Nations.

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Winning well in Rome is a must now for Scotland - Barclay http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay expects Italy to be "fully pumped up" on Saturday, but says a third win of the campaign is a "driving force".

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BBC School Report: Rhys Webb's rise to the top http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales school reporter Dylan explains why Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb is an example to all aspiring athletes.

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الأربعاء، 14 مارس 2018

Basketball, football, gaelic football and now rugby - prop Peat's Ireland journey http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Basketball, soccer and gaelic football have been part of Lindsay Peat's sporting journey on the road to starring in the Women's Six Nations for Ireland.

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Eddie Jones: England head coach makes offensive comments http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch England head coach Eddie Jones make offensive comments about Wales and Ireland at a sponsors' talk in July 2017, for which he has now apologised.

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Jones apologises for offensive comments about Wales and Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones "apologises unreservedly" for offensive comments he made about Wales and Ireland.

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Desperation can spur England to victory over Ireland - Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's desperation to win after back-to-back losses could could spur them to victory over Six Nations champions Ireland, says Wales coach Warren Gatland.

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'Irish Grand Slam bid hinges on defence' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's defence has been their Achilles heel in the Six Nations and it must pass another test against England if they are to win a Grand Slam.

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Six Nations: England's Dylan Hartley and Elliot Daly fit to face Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley and wing Elliot Daly are both declared fit for Saturday's Six Nations match with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.

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England women make four changes for Six Nations finale against Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women's coach Simon Middleton makes four changes to his team for the final Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.

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Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes: England back-rowers to miss rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England back-rowers Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes are set to miss the rest of the season after knee ligament surgery.

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Jamie Roberts: Bath to sign Wales centre from Harlequins at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts will join Bath from Harlequins at the end of the 2017-18 Premiership season.

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Six Nations: Scotland make five changes for Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nick Grigg, WP Nel and Tim Swinson are among five changes for Scotland's final Six Nations outing against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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Ex-Wales coach Lynn Howells to leave Romania role http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales coach Lynn Howells is to leave his role as Romania boss as they face a struggle to make the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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France lose Guirado & Bonneval for Wales match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France captain Guilhem Guirado and full-back Hugo Bonneval are ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales.

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الثلاثاء، 13 مارس 2018

Teimana Harrison: Northampton Saints back-row forward banned for one week http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's Teimana Harrison is banned for a week following dangerous play in Friday's Anglo-Welsh Cup defeat by Bath.

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'Defeats are beneficial': England success papered over cracks, says Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones tells the Rugby Union Weekly podcast that back-to-back Six Nations defeats have been "absolutely beneficial" to the team's development.

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Six Nations 2018: Rob Kearney's absence from training precautionary say Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland insist Rob Kearney will be fit for Saturday's Grand Slam game against England even though he sat out Tuesday's training.

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Nick Auterac: Harlequins to sign Bath loose-head prop at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins will sign Bath loose-head prop Nick Auterac at the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Tom Dunn: Bath Rugby hooker signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath Rugby hooker Tom Dunn signs a contract extension to stay with the Premiership club until 2022.

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الاثنين، 12 مارس 2018

Armand happy to play anywhere in England back row http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Don Armand says he is happy to play anywhere in the back row if he is picked by England for Saturday's match against Ireland.

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Joe Jones: Sale Sharks sign former Wales Under-20 prop from Perpignan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign former Wales Under-20 prop Joe Jones from French side Perpignan on a five-year contract.

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The days you dream of being involved in - Murray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says the players 'can start talking about' the opportunity to win a Grand Slam.

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Eddie Jones: England boss open to bringing in new attack coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says he is open to bringing in an another coach to help with England's stuttering attack.

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'The opportunity that exists for Ireland is precious' - Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clinching a Gland Slam triumph at Twickenham on Saturday could have a huge impact on the future of rugby in Ireland.

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Six Nations 2018: Jeremy Guscott on questions facing England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's attack is plodding, they aren't certain what they're doing at the breakdown and Eddie Jones' messages aren't getting across, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Massive hits, texts from mum & celebrations for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the Six Nations, featuring proud mums, a reluctant man of the match and celebrations for champions Ireland.

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الأحد، 11 مارس 2018

Gatland replaced 'emotional' Williams over fear he would be dismissed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams was replaced at half-time of Wales' 38-14 victory over Italy because of coach Warren Gatland's fears the "emotional player" may get sent off.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 10-10 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Scarlets and Leinster draw in the Pro14 at Llanelli.

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Irish on cusp of 'greatest achievement' - Ireland great Ward http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland fly-half Tony Ward believes a Grand Slam would be "the greatest achievement in the history of Irish rugby".

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Six Nations: Exeter's Don Armand added to England squad to face Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter back row Don Armand is included in a 32-man England squad to prepare for their final Six Nations game against Ireland on Saturday.

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Women's Six Nations: Chloe Rollie scores incredible solo try in Scotland win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chloe Rollie scores an incredible try to secure Scotland's first win over Ireland and their first of this year's Women's Six Nations competition at Donnybrook.

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Six Nations 2018: Warren Gatland pleased with 'job done' for Wales against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his side got the "job done" in a "messy game" as they rose to second in the Six Nations table with a bonus-point win against Italy.

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Six Nations 2018: Wales 38-14 Italy highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Wales rise to second in the Six Nations after a five-try bonus-point win against Italy at the Principality Stadium.

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Scots won't alter high-risk strategy - Maitland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will not alter their high-risk strategy despite shipping costly interception tries in the Six Nations, says Sean Maitland.

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Six Nations 2018: George North scores brilliant interception try for Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales's George North scores a fantastic interception try to extend his side's early lead against Italy at the Principality Stadium in the Six Nations.

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Scotland women secure first win over Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland take their first win over Ireland and their first of this year's Women's Six Nations series with a 15-12 victory in Dublin.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Italy beat Wales for first win in nine Six Nations matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Michela Sillari scores the bonus-point try to secure Italy's first win in nine Six Nations matches as they beat Wales 15-22 at the Principality Stadium.

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Rory Best says Ireland will have to 'dig deep' to complete Grand Slam at Twickenham http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says his team will have to "save the best for last" to complete the Grand Slam against a wounded England at Twickenham next Saturday.

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Scotland 'pressed self-destruct button' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom English watches Scotland 'jam the self-destruct button' on their journey from also-rans to Six Nations contenders.

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Wales' Davies wants try to keep dad happy - 'He keeps putting a fiver on me' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bradley Davies is set to return to Wales' starting line-up on Sunday and his dad will again be rooting for him to score.

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السبت، 10 مارس 2018

Women's Six Nations: France 18-17 England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's Jessy Tremouliere scores a 79th-minute try to give her side an 18-17 Women's Six Nations win over England in front of a record crowd of 17,440 in Grenoble.

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France women score last-minute try to beat England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women's hopes of a second successive Six Nations title take a major blow as they lose to a last-minute try against France.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland must 'save the best for last' - skipper Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says his side must raise their game still further if they are to complete a Grand Slam by beating England at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: France 22-16 England highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England suffer a disappointing 22-16 defeat to France to crown Ireland as 2018 Six Nations champions with a match to spare.

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Six Nations 2018: England's indiscipline decisive in France loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Martin Johnson, Paul O'Connell and Philippe Saint-Andre point to the 16 penalties England gave away as a decisive factor in their 22-16 defeat to France in Paris.

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones admits England are 'struggling' after defeat to France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones admits England are going through a "difficult period" and must learn from their mistakes after a costly 22-16 defeat to France in the Six Nations.

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Ireland crowned Six Nations champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland are crowned Six Nations champions with a match to spare after England's hopes of retaining the title are ended by defeat in Paris.

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Scotland on right track, says Townsend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend says Scotland 'will be a team no-one wants to play' if they can learn from defeat in Dublin.

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Harlequins 14-12 Richmond - UK-record crowd watches women's rugby union club game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A British-record crowd for a women's club match watches Harlequins defeat Richmond at Twickenham Stoop.

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Six Nations 2018:: Joe Schmidt pleased with '20-point result in a one-score game' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his side were the "benefactors" in a match where "one-score" should have separated the sides, as Ireland close in on the Six Nations title.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland 28-8 Scotland highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Six Nations leaders Ireland secure a bonus-point win over Scotland to put the pressure on title rivals England.

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Six Nations 2018: Scotland's Gregor Townsend 'frustrated' by missed opportunities http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says he's "proud" with how his side played, but "frustrated" they couldn't get "more" out of the game.

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Six Nations 2018: Could this be the try that secures the title for Ireland? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Jack Cronin scores the all-important fourth try for his side to secure a bonus-point win over Scotland and put the pressure on title rivals England.

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الجمعة، 9 مارس 2018

Six Nations 2018: James Davies thought Wales call 'would never happen' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets flanker James Davies will win his first Wales cap against Italy on Sunday, but he admits to thinking it was "never going to happen".

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Scarlets land late penalty to draw with leaders Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Honours are even in the rearranged match at the top of Pro14 Conference B as leaders Leinster draw with nearest rivals Scarlets.

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Wales Under-20s suffer shock defeat against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Under-20s suffer a shock 18-7 defeat against Italy in Colwyn Bay as they slip to a second loss in this year's tournament.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland legend O'Driscoll settles podcast debate http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

When Chris Jones and Ugo Monye were having a lively debate about Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, there was only one man who could settle the discussion - step forward, Brian O'Drsicoll.

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Six Nations: Wales v Italy (Sun) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between Wales and Italy at the Principality Stadium.

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Will Ireland win the Six Nations this weekend? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland could win the Six Nations title this weekend but will "only be thinking about the Grand Slam", says their former captain Brian O'Driscoll.

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Women's Six Nations 2018: Lisa Martin returns for Scotland women v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Lisa Martin returns to the Scotland women's side for Sunday's Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin.

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Italy do not feel disrespected by Wales changes - O'Shea http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy coach Conor O'Shea says Wales' decision to make 10 changes for Sunday's Six Nations match in Cardiff is not "disrespectful".

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London Irish: Coaches Declan Kidney and Les Kiss join Premiership's bottom club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland coach Declan Kidney and Les Kiss, ex-Ulster director of rugby, join Premiership strugglers London Irish.

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Ireland's only focus is on beating Scotland - Best http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Rory Best says Ireland will not be distracted by talk of a Grand Slam as they aim to make it four wins from four against Scotland on Saturday.

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Shane Williams affray charge dropped http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions and Ospreys wing Shane Williams was due to be in court on Friday.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Newcastle in Sunday's Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Six Nations 2018: Joe Schmidt plays down Ireland title talk http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says discussion about his Ireland team clinching the Six Nations title with a match to spare on Saturday is "not productive".

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Jones' England back-row selection 'funny & amazing' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones' decision to pick the same England back row that faced Scotland when they meet France is "funny and amazing", says ex-flanker Serge Betsen.

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Six Nations 2018: Relive Scotland's win over Ireland last year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland have Grand Slam ambitions and can win the Six Nations title this weekend if results go their way, but Scotland stand in their path.

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الخميس، 8 مارس 2018

George North: Ospreys want to sign Wales winger for rest of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys are keen to sign George North from Northampton Saints for the rest of the season and beyond.

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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says Scotland will pose multiple threats to his team on Saturday http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it is a mistake to believe that subduing John Barclay and Finn Russell will be enough to ensure victory in Saturday's Six Nations game.

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Six Nations: England scrum-half Danny Care discusses France's Maxime Machenaud http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care analyses his France counterpart Maxime Machenaud, including his haircut.

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DTH van der Merwe: Glasgow Warriors close to agreeing winger's return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Canada winger DTH van der Merwe, Glasgow Warriors' all-time leading try scorer, is close to agreeing a return to the club.

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Six Nations 2018: Owen Farrell needs to stay aggressive in France - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell has chance to prove his long-term captaincy credentials when he leads England for the first time this weekend, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Eddie Jones: Owen Farrell needs to remain 'aggressive' as England captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell needs to remains "aggressive" when he captains England against France in the Six Nations.

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

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

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

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

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Mark Bakewell: New Leicester Tigers forwards coach demands improvement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's pack have been told they must up their work rate by new forwards coach Mark Bakewell

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Mark Bakewell: Leicester Tigers coach uses stats to improve forwards' work rate http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester forwards coach Mark Bakewell tells BBC Radio Leicester he will not tolerate a lack of effort from the pack.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland-Scotland match intrigues former players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scottish internationals Scott Hasting and Rory Lawson look ahead to Saturday's Six Nations showdown in Dublin along with retired Irish hooker Shane Byrne.

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Six Nations 2018: Ireland's Furlong and Ringrose to start against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland name Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose in their team for the Six Nations game against Scotland, with Iain Henderson on the bench.

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Bevan and Joyce return for Wales to face Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Keira Bevan and wing Jaz Joyce return as Wales make four changes against Italy in the Women's Six Nations championship.

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Anglo-Welsh Cup: Bath v Northampton Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Northampton Saints in Friday's Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final at The Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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Captain Hunter returns as England makes five changes for France game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Sarah Hunter returns after injury as England women make five changes for Saturday's Six Nations Test against France.

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Barclay: We expect 'intensity' when we lock horns with Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay expects Ireland to provide a stern test as he seeks a second victory in Dublin.

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Farrell to captain England against France with Hartley ruled out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell will captain England for the first time in Saturday's Six Nations match against France, with regular skipper Dylan Hartley injured.

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Six Nations 2018: Finn Russell key for Scotland to break down Ireland - Greig Laidlaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell "can break any defence in the world" when he is confident, says half-back partner Greig Laidlaw.

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الأربعاء، 7 مارس 2018

Italy will see Wales changes as 'disrespectful' - Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-internationals Martyn Williams and Paul Griffen say Italy will use Wales' 10 team changes as motivation for Sunday's match.

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Robin Copeland: Number eight to leave Munster at end of this season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster announce that number eight Robin Copeland will depart from the Irish province at the end of this season.

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Sam James: Sale Sharks centre signs new four-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Sam James signs a new four-year contract with Premiership club Sale Sharks.

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Premiership: Plan to extend season scrapped, says players' union chief http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Controversial plans to extend the Premiership season are "dead in the water" according to players' union chief Damian Hopley.

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Bath's Underhill suffers serious toe injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the rest of the Premiership season after rupturing a tendon in his big toe.

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Sexton and Russell: A contrast in style as Ireland prepare to host Scotland in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Scotland's differing approach to their Six Nations match in Dublin is best demonstrated by their fly-halves.

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Scotland's Kinghorn excited by 'big surprise' of first Test start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blair Kinghorn expects to be targeted by Ireland's kicking game after coming in for his first Scotland start on Saturday.

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BBC disappointed at loss of live Pro14 matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC expresses its disappointment at losing out to Irish subscription channel Premier Sports for Pro14 broadcasting rights.

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Bonus point in France game not discussed - Watson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England have not discussed earning a bonus point against France despite potentially needing one to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.

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Kinghorn replaces injured Seymour for Scotland in Dublin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blair Kinghorn is handed his first Scotland start as winger Tommy Seymour misses out against Ireland in the Six Nations through injury.

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Six Nations: Wales coach Warren Gatland makes 10 changes for Italy game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland makes 10 changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy.

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Get Inspired: Inner Warrior camps help Alex Muller overcome anxiety http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Muller has found a release from her anxiety problems through rugby and the Inner Warrior camps that introduced her to the game.

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Crowds attending women's sport to top a half million in 2018 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The number of fans visiting elite women's sport in the UK is set to top a half million, research suggests.

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Northampton Saints: Sam Vesty to join from Worcester as attack coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Vesty is appointed as Northampton Saints attack coach a day after his departure from Worcester is announced.

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الثلاثاء، 6 مارس 2018

Scotland have 'no doubts' over Dublin trip http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland hooker Stuart McInally says Ireland will be their "hardest" challenge yet but they are upbeat about their prospects.

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George North: Alan Dickens says Northampton have no deal with Wales over winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton say there is no deal with Wales that stops the club picking George North on Six Nations rest weekends.

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Ireland are a different beast - Maitland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Sean Maitland says Scotland are not resting on their laurels as they prepare to tackle unbeaten Ireland in the Six Nations.

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Ben Tapuai: Harlequins to sign Bath and Australia centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Australia centre Ben Tapuai from Premiership rivals Bath at the end of the season.

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Ben Youngs: England and Leicester scrum-half set for speedy return after knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Ben Youngs is set to feature for Leicester by mid-April despite damaging knee ligaments in February.

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Six Nations 2018: England's Jack Nowell and Sam Underhill ruled out of France game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jack Nowell and Sam Underhill are out of England's Six Nations game against France on Saturday, while captain Dylan Hartley is a doubt.

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Worcester Warriors: Sam Vesty and Simon Cross to leave at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Vesty and Simon Cross will leave their coaching roles with Worcester Warriors at the end of the season.

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الاثنين، 5 مارس 2018

Six Nations 2018: 'Hypnotist helps me find the 1%' - Keith Earls http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Keith Earls explains how Irish hypnotist Keith Barry has been helping him prepare psychologically for the challenges of playing rugby at the top level.

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Border wars: Poaching players for international honours http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V's Ross Harries takes a look at the poaching of young players between England and Wales.

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Ross Harrison: Sale Sharks prop signs new four-year contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Ross Harrison signs a new four-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Eddie Jones: Abuse is 'part of your life' as a coach, says England boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says abuse is "not uncommon" after he was physically and verbally abused on his way back from Scotland.

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Scotland right to recall Hardie after cocaine allegations - Blair http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland would have been foolish to ignore John Hardie after his return from a ban, says assistant coach Mike Blair.

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Henderson and Furlong give Ireland fitness boost http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's hopes of having Iain Henderson and Tadhg Furlong fit for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland appear to have improved.

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George North: Wales winger 'hung out to dry' by Northampton boss Alan Gaffney http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sources close to George North feel he has been "hung out to dry" by Northampton's interim boss, who suggested the Wales star "didn't want to play" against Sale.

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Jono Gibbes: Departing Ulster head coach to become Waikato boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes will become Waikato boss when he leaves the Irish province at the end of the Pro14 season.

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Joe Simmonds: Exeter fly-half hailed after impressive debut against Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter and team-mates heap praise on fly-half Joe Simmonds after his full league debut in the win over Saracens.

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Hardie back in Scotland squad after cocaine ban http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie is called into Scotland's Six Nations squad for the first time since serving a ban for alleged cocaine use, with nine other players also added.

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الأحد، 4 مارس 2018

Pro14: Southern Kings 45-13 Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights from the Dragons' humbling defeat in South Africa that saw Southern Kings score six tries, Kings had not won a Pro14 match before Friday.

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السبت، 3 مارس 2018

George North: Alan Gaffney suggests Wales wing did not want to play in Sale loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton interim boss Alan Gaffney suggests Wales winger George North did not want to play in their defeat by Sale.

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Storm Emma: Need to get to hospital? Call for Davies http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby star Jonathan Davies used his spare time during Friday's snowstorm to ferry patients, doctors and nurses to and from hospital in Cardiff.

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الجمعة، 2 مارس 2018

Dragons collapse to Kings Pro14 defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons become the first side to lose to Southern Kings in the Pro14 as the hosts secure a bonus-point victory by scoring six tries.

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

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

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

Team news as Worcester host Leicester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Harlequins announce All Blacks partnership http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Harlequins announce a strategic partnership with three-times Rugby World Cup winners New Zealand.

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Sale Sharks: Byron McGuigan and AJ MacGinty sign new deals at club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Byron McGuigan signs a new three-year deal, while fly-half AJ MacGinty agrees a new four-year contract.

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Ulster coach Gibbes to leave at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes is to leave his position at the end of the season to return to New Zealand.

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الخميس، 1 مارس 2018

Snow and freezing weather disrupt sporting programme across UK http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Snow and freezing weather begins to cause disruption to sporting fixtures scheduled for the coming days.

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Leicester Tigers: Matt Smith and Mathew Tait sign new deals at Welford Road http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers backs Matt Smith and Mathew Tait sign new undisclosed-length deals at Welford Road.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Bath in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at the Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Francois Venter: Worcester Warriors sign South Africa centre on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign South Africa international centre Francois Venter on a two-year contract.

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Billy Vunipola: England number eight on what was said at Buckingham Palace http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward Billy Vunipola says he is "cool" with comments made by the Queen about his weight.

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South Africa: Rassie Erasmus appointed head coach, signing five-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa appoint former player Rassie Erasmus as head coach until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Taulupe Faletau: Wales back row targets Six Nations return against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau says he hopes to be in contention for Wales' Six Nations game with Italy later this month.

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Cardiff Blues v Benetton postponed because of weather http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues' Pro14 game against Benetton Rugby, scheduled for Friday night, is postponed because of bad weather in the Welsh capital.

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Blair Cowan: London Irish loan back row to Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish back row Blair Cowan joins fellow Premiership side Saracens on loan until the end of the season.

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Dave Ewers and Max Bodilly: Exeter duo extend contracts until 2020 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-row Dave Ewers and centre Max Bodilly sign new two-year contracts with Premiership champions Exeter.

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Eddie Jones: England boss confronted outside train station after defeat http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones is confronted outside Manchester Oxford Road train station the day after his team lost to Scotland.

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