European Champions Cup: Benetton Rugby on 'standby' for faint qualification lifeline https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Benetton Rugby are on standby for a possible European Champions Cup play-off for the 20th and final place for 2018-19.

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Sam Hidalgo-Clyne: Edinburgh scrum-half set to join Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is set to join Scarlets when his Edinburgh contract ends this summer.

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Tyler Morgan: Wales centre signs new Dragons contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Tyler Morgan agrees a contract extension with Dragons that will see him remain at Rodney Parade.

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Jaco Kriel: Gloucester sign South Africa international back-row for 2018-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign South Africa international back-row forward Jaco Kriel on an undisclosed-length contract.

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London Irish: Two strong leagues better than one, says CEO Brian Facer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish CEO Brian Facer says their relegation shows Championship clubs need more cash to compete at Premiership level.

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Judgement Day: Games should be moved forward in season - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales international Gwyn Jones believes Judgement Day should be earlier in the season.

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Dragons' 'low level' frustrating for Scarlets' Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies says the "low level standards" of their Judgement Day opponents, Dragons, made for a frustrating encounter.

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George Kruis: England lock to miss summer tour to have ankle surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock George Kruis will miss their summer tour of South Africa, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.

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Ulster Rugby: Moore and Mallinder linked with head coach vacancy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glenn Moore and Jim Mallinder are believed to be possible successors to Jono Gibbes as head coach of Ulster.

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London Irish relegated from Premiership after one season back in top flight https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish are relegated from the Premiership after Worcester secure a four-try bonus point in their game against Harlequins.

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

Blues and Ospreys make a combined 27 changes to their sides for Judgement Day.

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

Scott Williams captains the Scarlets against Dragons on Judgement Day, while Dragons captain Cory Hill is ruled out.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Glasgow - Mata back; Gray, Wilson, Fagerson return for Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh recall Bill Mata as Glasgow welcome back a trio of Scotland stars for Saturday's 1872 Cup decider at Murrayfield.

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Edinburgh-Glasgow 'like a Test match' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Ben Toolis expects "Test match" examination against Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's Pro14 meeting.

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Paul Tupai: Northampton and Bedford stalwart prepares to bow out from rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Tupai prepares to bring the curtain down after 25 years playing rugby union as his son Connor begins his own career.

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Harlequins and Saracens prepare for inaugural Premier 15s final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins captain Rachael Burford and Saracens skipper Lotte Clapp look ahead to the inaugural Premier 15s final.

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

Ulster are without John Cooney and Charles Piutau for their Pro14 game against Munster but Craig Gilroy and Iain Henderson return.

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Pro 14: Connacht v Leinster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster need one point from their trip to Galway to guarantee a home Pro14 semi-final as John Muldoon makes his final Connacht appearance.

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

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

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

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

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Premiership: Gloucester v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Kingsholm Stadium (15:00 BST).

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Premiership: London Irish v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:00 BST).

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

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

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Tyrrells Premier 15s Final: Harlequins Ladies v Saracens Women (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins Ladies and Saracens Women meet in Sunday's inaugural Premier 15s final (15:00 BST).

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Chris Pennell: Worcester full-back awarded testimonial season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Long-serving Worcester Warriors full-back Chris Pennell will have a testimonial season at Sixways in 2018-19

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'You can go to a dark place' - McInally reborn at revitalised Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally on his struggles to achieve success, working with Richard Cockerill and his goal to win the Pro14.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow: Dave Rennie says Warriors will do talking on the pitch https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie dismisses Richard Cockerill's comments about his team and says they will do their talking on the pitch.

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Rugby Union Weekly: Life after rugby and how careers can be cut short at any point https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss life after rugby and how careers can be cut short at any point.

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Steve Brown: RFU chief 'concern' over Premiership club finances https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The head of English rugby, Steve Brown, admits the current financial situation at many Premiership clubs is a concern.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (19:45 BST).

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Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale criticises Brian O'Driscoll's 'basket case' comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale hits back after Brian O'Driscoll describes the team as a 'bit of a basket case'.

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Wales v South Africa in USA 'will go ahead' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union is confident that Wales' June game against South Africa in Washington DC will go ahead after reports put it in doubt.

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Brad Shields: Hurricanes captain says England hopes 'out of my control' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields says any hopes of securing a release to tour South Africa with England in June are "out of his control".

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Rob Horne: Northampton squad hit hard by centre's injury, says Dickens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The career-ending injury suffered by Rob Horne has hit the Northampton squad hard, says interim head coach Alan Dickens.

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Legendary All Black Dan Carter speaks to Rugby Union Weekly's Ugo Monye and Chris Jones. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary All Black Dan Carter makes podcast history, joining Ugo Monye and Chris Jones on the latest Rugby Union Weekly.

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Exeter's Whitten facing play-off fitness race https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter back Ian Whitten faces a race against time to be fit for the Premiership play-offs after breaking his hand.

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George North: Wales and Lions wing signs for Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North is to play for Ospreys when he leaves Northampton at the end of this season.

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David Paice: London Irish hooker to retire after 15 years' service to return to Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's ex-England hooker David Paice is to retire after 15 years at the relegation-threatened Premiership club.

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Dragons sign Wales prop Jarvis from Clermont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons have signed Wales tight-head prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont Auvergne for 2018-19.

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RFU 'absolutely sure' of payments for female players at club level https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the first Premier 15s final approaches, bosses of English rugby expect female players to be paid at club level in future.

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George North: Signing would be 'fantastic' for Ospreys - Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North signing for Ospreys would be "fantastic" for the Swansea-based region, says legendary Wales wing Shane Williams.

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Ulster coach Jono Gibbes plays down Brian O'Driscoll's 'basket case' comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes plays down Brian O'Driscoll's comment that the Irish province are "a bit of a basket case".

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

This week's sport on the BBC includes the World Snooker Championship, Champions League semi-finals and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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South Africa legend Habana announces retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa World Cup winner and record try-scorer Bryan Habana will retire at the end of the season.

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'Warriors on the pitch' - Leinster's Nacewa & Strauss to retire https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster captain Isa Nacewa and hooker Richardt Strauss, "two of the best players to have ever worn the jersey", will retire at the end of the season.

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Hartley 'won't do anything stupid' after concussion setback https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley "won't do anything stupid" after his latest concussion setback, says team-mate Danny Care.

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Dan Robson: Wasps scrum-half signs new 'long-term' contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Dan Robson signs a new "long-term" contract with Premiership club Wasps to extend his stay beyond three seasons.

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Leinster trio in running for European player award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster trio Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Scott Fardy are among five contenders for the EPCR European Player of the Year award.

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'Glasgow have plenty of motivation against desperate Edinburgh' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

"Desperate" Edinburgh are not the only ones for whom the 1827 decider is a big game, says Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie.

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Brian O'Driscoll: Ulster a 'basket case' at the moment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish rugby great Brian O'Driscoll believes it will take five years to end Ulster's period of underachievement.

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Ex-Wales international Allen was 'too drunk to walk' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales rugby union international Andrew Allen pleads guilty to drink-driving.

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England captain Hartley to miss South Africa tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley is ruled out of the summer tour of South Africa because of concussion.

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Wilson signs new two-year deal with Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors captain Ryan Wilson has signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to the club until May 2020.

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Scarlets to learn from Leinster defeat - Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Wayne Pivac says Scarlets will learn "a lot" from their crushing Champions Cup semi-final loss to Leinster.

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Gloucester qualify for 2018-19 European Champions Cup after Cardiff beat Pau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester qualify for the 2018-19 European Champions Cup after Cardiff Blues beat Pau in their Challenge Cup semi-final.

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Saints centre Horne forced to retire with 'nerve damage' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and Australia centre Rob Horne is forced to retire because of nerve damage sustained in their win at Leicester.

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George McGuigan: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Leicester Tigers hooker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons agree a deal to re-sign hooker George McGuigan from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

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Ashley Johnson: Wasps forward suspended by RFU after failing drugs test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' South African forward Ashley Johnson has been suspended by the Rugby Football Union after failing a drugs test.

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Michael Dowsett: Worcester Warriors scrum-half to leave for Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scum-half Michael Dowsett will leave Worcester Warriors at the end of the season to continue his career in Japan.

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Carter on bench for Racing as Munster make nine changes for semi-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter only makes the bench for Racing 92, with Springbok Pat Lambie at 10 for Sunday's semi-final against Munster.

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

Ulster make five changes from the win over Ospreys for Saturday's crucial Pro14 game against Conference A leaders Glasgow.

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Patchell at full-back for Scarlets as Henshaw returns for Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Scarlets travel to Leinster for their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Concussion in rugby: Brain expert calls for limit to contact training https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby "cannot continue exposing players to a brain injury every match" and should limit contact training, says a leading concussion expert.

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

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Pau in the European Challenge Cup final on Saturday.

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

Team details and match preview as Ospreys go to Zebre in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Brad Shields: Hurricanes captain requests to be released to play for England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields looks set to tour South Africa with England in June after handing in a formal request to the New Zealand Rugby Union.

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Edinburgh Rugby: Richard Cockerill signs contract extension until 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Richard Cockerill has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh, committing him to the club until 2021.

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Brain injury forces Dragons centre to retire https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A brain injury forces Dragons centre Adam Hughes to retire from rugby, after receiving advice from a specialist.

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Biyi Alo: Worcester Warriors prop to leave for French side Soyaux Angouleme https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester prop Biyi Alo is to leave the Premiership club in the summer and join French second-tier side Soyaux Angouleme.

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Injured Joseph set to miss South Africa tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph is set to miss England's tour to South Africa as the Bath centre requires surgery on a foot injury.

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Jamie Bhatti: Scotland prop agrees new deal at Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors prop Jamie Bhatti signs a new one-year contract following a "whirlwind" first full year as a professional.

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Champions Cup: Can Scarlets shine on their Dublin date with European destiny? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales' Dafydd Pritchard examines why Scarlets' Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster is so significant for the Welsh side.

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Christian Day: Northampton Saints lock to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints lock Christian Day is to retire at the end of the season after 17 years as a professional.

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Gloucester v Newcastle (Fri) - Challenge Cup semi-final preview https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Kingsholm (19:45 BST).

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Dan Carter: All Blacks great targets Champions Cup swansong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All Blacks great Dan Carter says he is more motivated than ever as he looks to end his top-level career by winning the Champions Cup.

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Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers prop on undisclosed terms https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Samoan prop Logovi'i Mulipola from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.

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Stuart Hogg: Scotland full-back says sports psychology 'made me a better player' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg endorses the benefits of sports psychology after Jason O'Halloran claims Scottish rugby is '20 years behind' New Zealand.

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Brandon Staples: Yorkshire Carnegie flanker given four-year doping ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire Carnegie flanker Brandon Staples is banned for four years after testing positive for the presence of three steroids.

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Whilst with Wayne Barnes, Danny Care and Ugo Monye disagree on what a forward pass is... https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In a special Rugby Union Weekly podcast with international referee Wayne Barnes, Danny Care and Ugo Monye disagree on what the forward pass rule should be.

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Five Spain players banned for referee confrontation after Belgium defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Five Spain players have been given bans for confronting the referee after their team's controversial World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium in March.

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British tourist pleads not guilty to rugby star's assault https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The UK man will contest charges that he punched Australia's rugby sevens captain James Stannard.

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Israel Folau: New Zealand's Brad Weber condems anti-gay remarks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand scrum-half Brad Weber becomes the first top-level rugby player to condemn Israel Folau's anti-gay comments.

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Telusa Veainu: Leicester Tigers wing expects niggles and punch-ups in training after Saints defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Telusa Veainu expects training to involve a few "punch-ups" after a below-par display in defeat by Northampton.

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Ulster players 'saddened' by Jackson and Olding's exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster players express "sadness" at the departures of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding following the termination of their contracts.

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Bristol Bears: Promoted club 'looking to the future' with rebrand, says owner https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owner Steve Lansdown says rebranding as 'Bristol Bears' is a nod to the club's future.

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Pivac urges Scarlets players to 'create some history' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac calls on his team to "create history" by beating Leinster on Saturday to reach a first European final.

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Bristol Bears: Owner Steve Lansdown prepared for 'dissenters' over name change https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Rugby owner Steve Lansdown is prepared for criticism from fans over rebranding the club Bristol Bears.

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Four to appear in court for alleged abuse of England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England rugby coach Eddie Jones was allegedly subjected to foul-mouthed abuse at a railway station.

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Folau will not be punished for anti-gay remark https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Israel Folau will not be punished by Rugby Australia over anti-gay comments he made on social media earlier this month.

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Redpath to become Scotland Under-20s coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland scrum-half Bryan Redpath returns to coaching with the national under-20s side.

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Bristol adopt Bears nickname and change club crest for Premiership return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol incorporate 'Bears' into their name and change their club crest to mark their return to the Premiership next season.

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Franco van der Merwe: London Irish captain keen to stay despite looming relegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Franco van der Merwe hopes to stay with London Irish despite them being on the verge of Premiership relegation.

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Tom Arscott: Newcastle sign former Sale winger from next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle sign former Bristol, Worcester and Sale winger Tom Arscott ahead of next season.

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Commonwealth Games: England win men's and women's rugby sevens bronze https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England secure double Commonwealth Games rugby sevens bronze as both the men's and women's teams win their respective medal matches.

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England men & women reach sevens semi-finals on Gold Coast https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's men's and women's teams face semi-finals against New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens in Queensland.

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Glasgow Warriors: Dave Rennie wants chance to right wrongs against Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says his Glasgow Warriors side would love to take on defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 playoffs.

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding's contracts revoked https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Ulster rugby players were both cleared of rape last month.

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Jackson and Olding reported to be leaving Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are understood to be leaving the club.

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Watch: Ulster see off Ospreys 8-0 at Kingspan Stadium in Pro14 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale scores a try in the final minute as Ulster edge past Ospreys 8-0 in a low-scoring Pro14 encounter in Belfast.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Scarlets (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Edinburgh host Scarlets in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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O'Brien makes timely Leinster return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O’Brien returns from injury to start for Leinster in their final home game of the regular season against Benetton at the RDS.

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

Cardiff Blues have made eight changes for their vital visit to Southern Kings.

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

Dragons make three changes to the team that lost to Benetton Rugby with Harri Keddie ruled out with concussion.

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

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

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Chris Robshaw: Harlequins playing for pride ahead of John Kingston exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw hopes the club can end the season on a high for outgoing director of rugby John Kingston.

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Commonwealth Games: England & Wales beaten in women's rugby sevens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wales are both beaten by hosts Australia on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens.

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

Team news as London Irish host Exeter in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:00 BST).

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Premiership: Gloucester v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 BST).

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Jamie Gibson: Northampton Saints flanker turns up heat before Leicester derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's cooking connoisseur Jamie Gibson cooks up a storm for BBC Look East before returning to Leicester for Saturday's East Midlands derby.

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Gareth Steenson: Joe Simmonds emergence spurs on both Exeter fly-halves https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson says the emergence of youngster Joe Simmonds has spurred on both players.

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Ulster make four changes for vital Ospreys game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news for the Pro14 match at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Friday night.

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Dunbar & Brown back for Glasgow v Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow welcome back Alex Dunbar and Fraser Brown, while Bundee Aki returns for Connacht in Friday's Pro14 match.

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Zebo back as Munster ring changes for Cheetahs game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster ring the changes for the Pro14 game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein with nine players coming into the side.

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Harry Sloan: Centre to leave Harlequins for Ealing Trailfinders https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Harry Sloan will leave the Premiership club at the end of the season to join Ealing Trailfinders.

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

Team news as Newcastle host Sale Sharks in Friday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 BST).

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Northampton 'downed tools' after 2014 title - Wood https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood says winning the Premiership in 2014 was "probably the worst thing to happen" to the club.

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Mike Haley: Sale full-back given two-week suspension for striking https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale full-back Mike Haley is given a two-week suspension for striking Josh Bassett in Friday's 28-27 win against Wasps.

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Ali Hepher: Exeter Chiefs head coach predicts bright future for English coaches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English coaches are good enough to thrive in top Premiership and international jobs, says Exeter's Ali Hepher.

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Ben Te'o: Worcester Warriors' England and Lions centre to see out contract at Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' England and Lions centre Ben Te'o vows to fulfil his three-year contract at Sixways.

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'I'm putting the pressure on, we have to win' - Cockerill challenges Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill will no longer shield his Edinburgh players from big-game pressure, insisting they must beat Scarlets.

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Ben Youngs: Leicester scrum-half set to return to face Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England scrum-half Ben Youngs is fit after a knee injury and could play against Northampton on Saturday.

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Denny Solomona: Sale Sharks will not appeal against ban for homophobic slur https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks will not appeal against Denny Solomona's punishment for a homophobic slur used in March's win against Worcester.

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Duncan Weir: Scotland and Edinburgh fly-half to join Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Scotland and Edinburgh fly-half Duncan Weir for the 2018-19 Premiership season.

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Principality Stadium trials alcohol-free zone for Wales games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby fans will be banned from drinking in certain seats in the Principality Stadium.

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What’s life like as a director of rugby? Nick Kennedy tells Rugby Union Weekly https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nick Kennedy tells Rugby Union Weekly what it was like being a director of rugby at London Irish.

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Quins director of rugby to leave the club at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston will leave the club at the end of the season by mutual consent.

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Ospreys sign Cheetahs tight-head Botha as Arhip departs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys sign Cheetahs tight-head prop Tom Botha for 2018-19 while Dmitri Arhip leaves for the French Top 14.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 26-8 Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Scarlets' 26-8 win over Glasgow in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Benetton Rugby 29-27 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Dragons' 29-27 defeat at Benetton Rugby.

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Worcester Warriors: Premiership strugglers report a £8.1m loss for 2016-17 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Worcester Warriors report a pre-tax loss of £8.1m for the 2016-17 season.

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Obituary: Keith Murdoch, the disgraced All Black who disappeared https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In 1972, Keith Murdoch's career ended in shame. His life afterwards was one mystery after another.

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Pro14 highlights: Cheetahs 29-27 Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Cheetahs' last-gasp win over Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.

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Todd Blackadder: Bath can still make Champions Cup places says boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder still believes his side can qualify for next season's European Champions Cup.

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Bristol promoted back to Premiership after Ealing defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol win the Championship title and are promoted to the Premiership after second-placed Ealing lose at Doncaster.

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Pro14 highlights: Edinburgh 20-32 Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster run in four tries to secure a bonus-point victory over Edinburgh in the Pro14 encounter at Murrayfield.

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

Fresh from their Challenge Cup heroics, Cardiff Blues travel to South Africa to take on their Pro14 play-off rivals Cheetahs.

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

Devin Toner will captain a much-changed Leinster team for the first time in Saturday's Pro14 game against Zebre at the RDS in Dublin.

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

Team details and match preview as Pro14 title-holders Scarlets host Conference A leaders Glasgow in Llanelli.

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Benetton Rugby v Dragons (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Dragons go to Italian side Benetton in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Southern Kings v Munster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CJ Stander captains a Munster side to face Southern Kings which shows 10 changes from that which edged out Toulon in the Champions Cup last week.

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

Team news as Bath host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (14:00 BST).

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

Team news as Worcester host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

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Premiership: Harlequins v London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (14:00 BST).

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

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

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English Rugby's next generation come together at week-long festival https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

More than 400 youngsters aim to start their journey to pulling on an England shirt at a week-long rugby union festival.

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Women's Sevens World Series: Wales knocked out in qualifiers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fail in their bid to reach the Women's Sevens World Series after being knocked out of a 12-team qualifying tournament in Hong Kong.

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Denny Solomona: Sale wing banned for four weeks for homophobic slur https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Sale wing Denny Solomona is banned for four weeks for making a homophobic slur in the match against Worcester.

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World Rugby wanted Spain-Belgium replay - now looking into eligibility https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby want Spain's World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium to be replayed but is now also investigating if nations used ineligible players in the tournament.

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

Rory Best returns for Ulster's crucial Pro14 game against Edinburgh as prop Tom O'Toole is handed a debut for the Irish province.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 BST).

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

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Irish rivals Connacht in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Angry reaction to Folau's gay 'hell' comment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia says it does not agree with Israel Folau after he ignited a homophobia row.

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Rugby Union Weekly on tour - mum's even made a cake! https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo and Chris make the first stop on their Rugby Union Weekly "world tour"... at a fan's parents' house.

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Gary and Guy Graham: Brothers team up at Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons flanker Gary Graham signs a two-year contract extension, while brother Guy also joins the club.

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Premiership Rugby close to deal with Gallagher as new title sponsor https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Global insurance brokers Gallagher are close to signing a long-term deal as the Premiership's new title sponsors.

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Scotland and Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson to miss rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson will miss the rest of the season - and Scotland's summer tour - to undergo shoulder surgery.

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Cooper Vuna: Bath winger signs contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath winger Cooper Vuna signs a contract extension with the Premiership side.

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Nick Kennedy: Ex-London Irish director of rugby worried by rise in coaching changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy worries rugby may be following football's "hiring and firing" culture.

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Edinburgh are exceeding expectations - Bennett https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Mark Bennett believes Edinburgh have surpassed all expectations this season - including those within the camp.

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The pizza was stuck to the ceiling - Jamie Heaslip's worst room-mate(s) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Lions number eight Jamie Heaslip names his worst room-mate, and ends up naming more than just one former team-mate.

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Nigel Wray: Saracens chairman to reclaim full control of Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens chairman Nigel Wray will reclaim control of the club with a buyout of South African shareholders Remgro.

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Edinburgh sign Italy prop Ceccarelli https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy and Oyonnax tight-head prop Pietro Ceccarelli agrees a one-year deal to join Edinburgh next season.

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Scarlets coach Pivac holds informal talks over Wales job https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac holds informal talks with the Welsh Rugby Union about succeeding Wales coach Warren Gatland in 2019.

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Nic Groom: Northampton Saints scrum-half joins Super Rugby side Lions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Nic Groom leaves Northampton Saints to join Super Rugby side Lions in his native South Africa.

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Scarlets: Welsh region to investigate allegations of racist chants https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scarlets are to investigate claims of racist chants and behaviour during the Champions Cup quarter-final win over La Rochelle.

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Ex-rugby player climbs Snowdon - less than a year after breaking his neck https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-rugby union player Ed Jackson climbs Snowdon less than a year after breaking his neck in a freak accident.

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Australia's Stannard 'heartbroken' to miss Games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia's rugby sevens captain James Stannard is "heartbroken" he will not compete at the Commonwealth Games.

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