England & clubs have hit 'roadblock' over injuries, says clubs chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relations between club and country have hit a "roadblock" over the rate of injuries in England training, says Premiership chief.

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Kane Palma-Newport: Bath moves to French second-tier side Colomiers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Kane Palma-Newport is to join French second-tier side Colomiers.

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Joey Carbery: Fly-half to move to Munster for next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish international fly-half Joey Carbery moves from Leinster to inter-provincial rivals Munster for the 2018/19 season.

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Rory Best: Injured Ireland skipper out of Australia tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skipper Rory Best is ruled out of the three-Test tour in Australia because of a hamstring injury.

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Tomos Williams to make Test debut against South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues scrum-half Tomos Williams is set to make his Test debut against South Africa in Washington on Saturday.

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Topsy Ojo: London Irish winger agrees deal for 15th season at Exiles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish's record try-scorer Topsy Ojo agrees a new contract to stay at the club for a 15th season.

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Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth reveals Alex Goode's passion for fancy dress https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth says team-mate Alex Goode has got a real passion for fancy dress.

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England boss Jones defends training methods in light of injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones defends his training methods after stinging criticism from the Bath owner Bruce Craig.

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Injured Scotland captain McInally a doubt for summer tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland stand-in captain Stuart McInally is an injury doubt for the summer tour, with Grant Stewart called up as cover.

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Australia v Ireland: Wallabies name five uncapped players in 32-man squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika names five uncapped players in his 32-man squad for the three-Test series against Ireland.

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Franco Mostert: Gloucester sign South African international lock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign South Africa international lock Franco Mostert from Super Rugby side Lions.

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Ben Te'o injury rules him out of England's South Africa Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Ben Te'o is ruled out of the three-Test tour of South Africa and needs surgery on a quad injury.

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Smith joins Blues as forwards coach from Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ospreys back-row forward Tom Smith is named Cardiff Blues' new forwards coach.

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Wales sevens pick Lloyd Williams and Cory Allen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lloyd Williams and Cory Allen return for Wales sevens for the World Series leg in London at the weekend.

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Nafi Tuitavake: Northampton Saints centre signs one-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton centre Nafi Tuitavake signs a one-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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The twins who have English rugby seeing double https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Meet Ryan and Jordan Olowofela, the 20-year-old identical twins featuring for England in sevens and at under-20 level.

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Mark McCall: Saracens director of rugby signs contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall commits his future to the club by signing a contract extension.

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England's selection loophole 'still exists' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The loophole which allows England to select overseas-based players is still in existence, but will only apply in the event of a significant injury crisis.

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Stuart Olding: Former Ireland and Ulster centre signs for French club Brive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Olding joins Brive six weeks after his Ulster and Ireland contract was revoked following a nine-week rape trial.

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Ireland and Ulster centre Payne retires because of recurring headaches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne takes up a coaching role with the province after retiring because of recurring headaches.

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Richie Gray out of Scotland squad for North American tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A hip injury forces Toulouse lock Richie Gray to withdraw from Scotland's summer tour squad.

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English rugby chiefs in selection disagreement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The power brokers of English rugby are in disagreement over the rules regarding the selection of overseas-based players for the national side.

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South Africa name first black Test captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month.

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Brad Barritt: Saracens captain signs new contract with Premiership champions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens captain Brad Barritt signs a new two-year deal, two days after leading the club to the Premiership title.

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Ellis Jenkins eager to take Wales chance on summer tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Ellis Jenkins is determined to press his case for 2019 World Cup selection during Wales' summer tour.

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Pro14 final highlights: Leinster 40-32 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Leinster defeating defending champions Scarlets in the Pro14 final.

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England exile Ashton inspires Baa-Baas to victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton scores a hat-trick as the Barbarians beat England for the first time in this fixture since 2014.

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Shaun Edwards: Wales coach to join Dragons on part time basis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is being lined up to work with the Dragons next season on a part-time basis.

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Aaron Shingler and Ashton Hewitt ruled out of Wales tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets flanker Aaron Shingler and Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt will miss Wales' summer tour because of injury.

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Redpath still urging son to choose Scotland over England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain Bryan Redpath would love his son Cameron Redpath, currently pursuing England honours, to follow in his footsteps.

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Scarlets will 'keep fighting' after losing title to Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac is targeting regaining the Pro14 title after losing their crown to double winners Leinster.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens boss says England back-row did not train before final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall says England number eight Billy Vunipola did not train before the Premiership final until the warm-up.

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Sexton and Halfpenny return for Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as European champions Leinster take on the defending league champions Scarlets in the Pro14 final in Dublin.

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Henry Trinder: Gloucester centre says chronic injuries left him close to retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Trinder says chronic injury problems left him contemplating retirement, but he is determined to "enjoy and embrace" his England recall.

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

Team news and preview as Exeter Chiefs take on Saracens in the Premiership final at Twickenham (15:00 BST).

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Beno Obano: Injury sustained on England camp could rule Bath prop out for 12 months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Beno Obano is out for up to 12 months after suffering ligament and tendon damage while training with England.

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Daly to start at full-back against Barbarians https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elliot Daly will make his first start at full-back for England in Sunday's non-cap match against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

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Defending champions v European kings - the dream Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Scarlets take on European winners Leinster on Saturday in Dublin in the battle to be crowned the Pro14 winners.

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Richard Wigglesworth plays down chance of Premiership record with Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is not thinking about the prospect of winning a record fifth Premiership final.

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Motu Matu'u: Samoa hooker joins London Irish from Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa hooker Motu Matu'u joins London Irish from Gloucester.

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Chris Ashton reveals that his mum used to give him a pound for every try he scored. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton tells the Rugby Union Weekly podcast about his desperation to score tries and reveals that his mum used to give him a pound for every one.

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Andy Friend revealed as new Connacht head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andy Friend will arrive as Connacht's new head coach in June after signing a three-year deal to succeed Kieran Keane.

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New Zealand Rugby: 17 Women's World Cup winners given contract for first time https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand Rugby give 17 of their Women's World Cup-winning players contracts for the first time.

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'Exeter and Saracens to serve up spectacular final' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott looks forward to a "mouth-watering" Premiership final at Twickenham between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens.

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Australia prop Slipper banned after taking cocaine https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia player James Slipper has been banned and fined after testing positive for cocaine

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Uncapped pair in Ireland squad for Australia tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped pair Tadhg Beirne and Ross Byrne are named in the Ireland squad for the three-Test series against Australia.

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I still believe I can play for England - Ashton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon wing Chris Ashton says he still believes he can play for England and is convinced he can change head coach Eddie Jones' mind.

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Ireland women to face USA in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women will face USA Eagles for a fourth time when the sides meet at Donnybrook in Dublin.

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Matt Symons: Harlequins sign Wasps lock for 2018-19 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins agree a deal to sign Wasps forward Matt Symons ahead of next season

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors 'love' artificial pitch despite Scarlets criticism https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Zander Fagerson says Glasgow Warriors suffered "not a single wound" from their artificial pitch, which has been criticised by Scarlets.

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Dickens & Dowson complete Saints coaching team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton name interim head coach Alan Dickens and ex-back row Phil Dowson as part of incoming boss Chris Boyd's coaching team.

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George North and Ross Moriarty free for Wales tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North and Ross Moriarty are free to go on Wales' summer tour, says backs coach Rob Howley.

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RFU says it is 'modern' in wake of sexism allegations within organisation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU says it has a "progressive, modern" approach, after allegations of a sexist culture within the organisation.

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Max's death like a 'lightning bolt to the chest' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A father speaks of his student son's unknown struggle with depression before he killed himself.

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Ireland will test Australia's progress - Cheika https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika says next month's Test series against Ireland will provide a measure of the progress his team has made.

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Johnny McNicholl: 'When you go down on that Glasgow pitch, you just burn up' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets' full-back Johnny McNicholl hopes no more artificial surfaces are introduced to rugby after he and his team-mates' experiences at Glasgow.

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Paul Gustard: New Harlequins head of rugby has 'a lot to thank Eddie Jones for' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England defence coach Paul Gustard says he has "a lot to thank head coach Eddie Jones for", as he becomes Harlequins' new head of rugby.

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Kidney appointed London Irish director of rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland coach Declan Kidney the new director of rugby at London Irish after joining as technical consultant in March.

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John Barclay: Edinburgh-bound Scarlets back-rower out for six months after Achilles surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay will be sidelined for at least six months after Achilles surgery and miss the autumn Tests.

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New Harlequins boss Paul Gustard says job is 'unbelievable opportunity' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England defence coach Paul Gustard says he shelved contract extension talks with the RFU to become Harlequins' new head of rugby.

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'Shocking' Glasgow pitch hampers Scarlets' Pro14 final plans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlet boss Wayne Pivac says they have not been able to train properly since beating Glasgow on their 4G pitch in the semi-final.

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Jack Willis: Wasps flanker sidelined for up to 12 months with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps flanker Jack Willis could be sidelined for up to 12 months after suffering a serious knee injury against Saracens.

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'Miracle' Manchester bomb survivor vows to play rugby again https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Robby Potter spent three weeks in a coma following last year's terrorist attack at a pop concert.

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Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman: 'If it takes seven years to play for Scotland, I don't care' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's new South African prop Pierre Schoeman pledges to work tirelessly to represent Scotland, no matter how long it takes.

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Gerbrandt Grobler: Gloucester sign South African lock from Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester sign South African lock Gerbrandt Grobler from Pro14 side Munster ahead of next season.

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Edwards perfect choice for England - Dawson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards is the perfect choice to replace Paul Gustard as England defence coach, says Matt Dawson.

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Quins name England defence coach Gustard as new boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins name England defence coach Paul Gustard as their new head of rugby.

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'Harlequins want England's Gustard as head coach' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins approach the Rugby Football Union about the release of England defence coach Paul Gustard.

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Leinster edge past Munster into Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster defeat Munster 16-15 in Dublin to set up a Pro14 final against reigning champions Scarlets at the Aviva Staium.

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Ospreys set to bid farewell to Moldova strongman Arhip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Moldova strongman Dmitri Arhip will make his final Ospreys appearance on Sunday after five seasons with the region.

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John Barclay: Scarlets back-rower a doubt for Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets could be without Scotland back-rower John Barclay for their Pro14 final in Dublin next Saturday because of injury.

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Bundee Aki to captain Barbarians against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bundee Aki will captain a Barbarians squad against England featuring Scotland's Greig Laidlaw and Wales' Justin Tipuric

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Ulster lose Best for Champions Cup play-off with Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Match preview and team news as Ulster host Ospreys in a play-off for a place in next season's European Champions Cup.

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Leinster's Sexton out of Pro14 semi-final v Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster are without Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Robbie Henshaw for their Pro14 semi-final against Munster at the RDS.

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

Team news as Exeter host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership semi-final fixture at Sandy Park (15:30 BST).

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Dean Richards and Newcastle Falcons: From Premiership strugglers to title contenders https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From a crossroads to Premiership contenders - how Dean Richards and Newcastle Falcons have blossomed into title challengers.

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Vunipola returns for Saracens' semi-final against Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership semi-final fixture at Allianz Park (12:30 BST).

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Nick Malouf to exit Leicester Tigers after one season with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Nick Malouf is to leave Leicester after one season with the Tigers to return to the Australia Sevens side.

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Waldrom will miss Exeter's 'bunch of misfits' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Thomas Waldrom says the balance of characters in the Exeter squad is the reason they have been so successful.

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Ulster's Gibbes holds talks with La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes holds talks with La Rochelle about taking charge of the Top14 club next season.

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Rennie eager for Glasgow to go beyond 'pass mark' of reaching semi-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says Glasgow have achieved "pass marks" by reaching the Pro14 semi-final but urges his side to win the competition.

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Wales summer tour: Dragons expect no Ross Moriarty eligibility 'issues' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman expects new recruit Ross Moriarty to be available for Wales' summer tour as he moves from Gloucester.

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Scotland trio back for Glasgow v Scarlets semi https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow welcome back three Scotland players while Johnny McNicholl returns for Scarlets in their Pro14 semi-final.

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Barclay on babysitting, farewells and an 'outstanding' Pro12 semi-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets and Scotland captain on life as a nomad, learning to laugh at himself and an 'outstanding' Pro14 semi-final with Glasgow.

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Tom Hudson: Gloucester back agrees new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester back Tom Hudson agrees a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Gloucester Rugby reveal new logo and offer to replace fans' old tattoos https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester Rugby offer to pay for fans to replace any tattoos of their old logo, after revealing a new re-designed logo.

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Rory Best: Ulster captain a doubt for European play-off against Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best has a hamstring injury and Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ulster's Champions Cup qualifier against Ospreys.

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Northampton Saints appoint Matt Ferguson as assistant coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints name former England Women's and London Irish coach Matt Ferguson as their assistant for the 2018-19 campaign.

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Three fined for 'vile' abuse of England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three men from Edinburgh shouted "vile" abuse at Eddie Jones, a court hears.

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Tom Prydie: Wales' youngest international credits Scarlets for Test recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' youngest international Tom Prydie credits Scarlets' "world-class players and coaches" for reigniting his international career.

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Juan Figallo: Argentina prop extends Saracens contract until 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina prop Juan Figallo extends his contract with Premiership club Saracens until the summer of 2021.

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Soldier Field: Ireland to play Italy in Chicago https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations champions Ireland will play Italy at Soldier Field, Chicago on 3 November.

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Cipriani turned down offers from abroad to stay in England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani says he turned down offers from abroad before signing for Premiership rivals Gloucester.

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Russia into Rugby World Cup - after Spain, Belgium & Romania sanctioned https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Russia qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup after Spain, Belgium and Romania were sanctioned for fielding ineligible players.

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Second amateur rugby player dies in Sri Lanka https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The men complained of breathing difficulties after going to a nightclub in Colombo.

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Care to fight for England spot after omission gave 'kick up the backside' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care says being left out of the tour of South Africa could give him a "kick up the backside" before the World Cup next year.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Scarlets full-back ruled out of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny is ruled out of Scarlets' Pro14 play-off semi-final against Glasgow on Friday by injury.

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Pro14: Glasgow v Scarlets - Warriors need to be 'desperate' - Dave Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says his team will have to be "desperate" in their Pro14 semi-final against Scarlets.

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Sam Warburton says he has to 'win stripes all over again' for Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions captain Sam Warburton says he expects to have to fight to regain his Cardiff Blues first-team spot when he returns to action next season.

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Gheorghe Gajion: Ospreys sign Moldova tight-head prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys signed Moldova tight-head prop Gheorghe Gajion for next season.

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Trinder & Yarde join England training squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester back Henry Trinder and Sale winger Marland Yarde are called into England's training squad for this week's camp in Brighton.

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Girvan Dempsey: Leinster attack coach to join Premiership side Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Bath appoint Leinster's Girvan Dempsey as their new attack coach for next season.

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We're trying to reduce the stigma of mental health - Ireland's Tyrrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hannah Tyrrell, a member of the Ireland women's rugby team, talks about overcoming mental health problems and how she wants to help people facing similar problems.

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Premiership Player of the Season: Armand, Cipriani, De Klerk, Gibson & Goneva nominated https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Don Armand, Danny Cipriani, Faf de Klerk, Jamie Gibson and Vereniki Goneva are Premiership player of the season nominees.

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Charlie Matthews: Wasps sign lock from Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign 26-year-old lock Charlie Matthews from Premiership rivals Harlequins for next season.

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Danny Wilson: Cardiff Blues need new recruits, says departing boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After winning the European Challenge Cup, Cardiff Blues must sign some fresh faces, says departing boss Danny Wilson.

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James Haskell: Northampton Saints sign England forward from Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker James Haskell ends a 15-year association with Wasps by signing for Premierships rivals Northampton Saints.

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'Glasgow have given me the best six years of my life' - Russell eyes winning farewell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a Pro12 title, 37 Scotland caps, a Lions call-up and a bumper deal in France, the departing Finn Russell seeks to leave Glasgow a champion.

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Former Wales rugby forward Gareth Williams dies aged 63 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Williams won five Wales caps between 1980 and 1982 and toured with the Lions in 1980.

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Gustard and Edwards in frame for Harlequins head coach role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Gustard and Shaun Edwards are contenders for the vacant head coach role at Premiership side Harlequins.

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Josh Navidi: Back-rower a doubt for Wales' summer tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Navidi is a doubt for Wales' summer tour after injuring a shoulder in Cardiff Blues' European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester.

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Alex Davies: Bath sign Yorkshire Carnegie back for 2018-19 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath confirm the signing of Yorkshire Carnegie back Alex Davies, taking their total of new arrivals for next term to seven.

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London Irish sign United States international Bryce Campbell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relegated London Irish continue their summer rebuilding by signing American star Bryce Campbell and Jersey's Matt Rogerson.

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Larmour starts for Leinster in Champions Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Twenty-year-old wing Jordan Larmour will start in Leinster's Champions Cup final against Racing 92 in Bilbao on Saturday.

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Wasps: Billy Searle among five Championship players signed for 2018/19 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol fly-half Billy Searle is among five Championship players signed by Wasps for the 2018/19 Premiership campaign.

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Johnny Williams: Newcastle to sign centre from relegated London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons agree a deal to sign centre Johnny Williams from relegated Premiership side London Irish.

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'He ended up doing presentations not coaching': How Lancaster got back to basics at Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has rebuilt his reputation as Leinster number two by going back to what he does best.

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England coach Eddie Jones warns Danny Cipriani over conduct https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones warns Danny Cipriani that 'there is always a plane back' if he misbehaves on tour to South Africa.

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London Irish: Tom Stephenson and Barney Maddison relegated Premiership side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relegated Premiership side London Irish sign Northampton centre Tom Stephenson and Ealing second-row Barney Maddison.

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Joe Cokanasiga: Bath sign London Irish and England Under-20 winger https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign winger Joe Cokanasiga from relegated Premiership side London Irish on a three-year deal.

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Blues & Gloucester set for Challenge Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues face Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final in Bilbao (20:00 BST).

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Scott Lawson: Newcastle Falcons and Scotland hooker to retire https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons and Scotland hooker Scott Lawson will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

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Who will win the European Challenge Cup - Cardiff Blues or Gloucester? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales pair Jamie Roberts and Martyn Williams assess the chances of Cardiff Blues and Gloucester in Bilbao.

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Santiago Cordero: Argentina full-back signs new Exeter Chiefs contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina international Santiago Cordero signs a new one-year contract with Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.

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Premiership Rugby Cup to replace Anglo-Welsh Cup from next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Anglo-Welsh Cup will be replaced with a new Premiership Rugby Cup competition from next season.

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Cipriani named in England squad to tour South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is named in the 34-man England squad for the tour of South Africa in June, with Owen Farrell captain.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Format changes announced for 2021 tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Quarter-finals will be introduced and classification matches scrapped at the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup, World Rugby reveal.

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Brad Shields: England set to call up New Zealand-born flanker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England look set to call up Hurricanes captain Brad Shields after New Zealand Rugby release him from his contract.

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Beno Obano: Bath prop signs new three-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Beno Obano signs a new three-year contract with Todd Blackadder's Premiership side.

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Scotland face France & Georgia World Cup warm-ups https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will play both France and Georgia home and away in four warm-up matches before next year's World Cup.

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Stephen Myler: London Irish sign former Northampton fly-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign former Northampton fly-half Stephen Myler for the 2018-19 Championship season.

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Ireland: Four coaches extend contracts beyond Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Easterby, Andy Farrell, Richie Murphy and Greg Feek extend their deals with Ireland to beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Brandon Nansen: Dragons sign Samoa lock from Stade Francais https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign Samoa lock Brandon Nansen from Stade Francais for the 2018-19 season.

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Wales wing George North set to play at centre on tour of US & Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North is likely to play at centre against South Africa and Argentina in June, says coach Warren Gatland.

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Eddie Jones 'consistently' in touch with Danny Cipriani before South Africa tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones is closely monitoring the form of Danny Cipriani, as the Wasps fly-half bids for a return to the international fold.

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Warren Gatland: Wales head coach explains co-captain decision https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland explains his reason behind choosing co-captains for Wales' summer tour.

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Scrum V Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 43-8 Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights of Scarlets' 43-8 victory over Cheetahs in the Pro14 play-off quarter-final in Llanelli.

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Kyle Eastmond: Wasps' injury-hit utility back heads for exit at Ricoh Arena https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former St Helens scrum-half Kyle Eastmond is one of four Wasps players to be released by the Premiership club.

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Dan McFarland: Scotland will adapt to 'disappointing' exit to Ulster - Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Scotland will adapt to the exit of Dan McFarland to Ulster but expects the forwards coach to be on Scotland's summer tour.

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Eddie Jones: England to bring in attack coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says they will employ an attack coach for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

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Ben Earl: Saracens extend contract of England Under-20s back-row forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20 international back-rower Ben Earl signs a contract extension with Premiership club Saracens.

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Wales summer tour: Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins to co-captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins will co-captain Wales on their summer tour to the USA and Argentina.

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Tom Heathcote: Worcester Warriors release Scotland stand-off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Worcester Warriors release Scotland stand-off Tom Heathcote after his succession of head injuries.

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Scotland call up six uncapped players as big names rested https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally will captain Scotland for the June Tests with Canada, USA and Argentina, with six uncapped players in the touring squad.

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Leicester Tigers: What's behind Premiership club missing out on play-offs? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester miss out on the Premiership play-offs for the first time in 14 years - is it a blip or more worrying than that?

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Edinburgh 'missed a massive opportunity' v Munster despite 'unarguable progress' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's progress this season should not lessen the disappointment of their Pro14 play-off loss to Munster, says Tom English.

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Watch: Edinburgh undone by Zebo magic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Simon Zebo's incredible piece of skill to set up a try for Keith Earls as Munster beat Edinburgh to reach the Pro14 semi-finals.

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Pro14 highlights: Munster 20-16 Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best of the action as Munster edge past a spirited Edinburgh side to reach the Pro14 semi-finals.

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

Simon Zebo starts at full-back in what will be his final home game for Munster when they host Edinburgh in their Pro14 play-off at Thomond Park.

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Northampton Saints: Jamie Elliott and lock Michael Paterson to leave club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints duo Jamie Elliott and Michael Paterson are to both leave the club at the end of the season.

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Pro14: Celtic Park to stage 2018-19 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow will host next season's Pro14 final, with rugby union coming to Celtic Park for the first time.

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Pro14 quarter-finals: Scarlets v Cheetahs (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host Cheetahs in the Pro14 quarter-finals.

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Wasps (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (16:00 BST).

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Wales number eight Faletau signs new deal with Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau signs a new long-term contract to keep him with the Premiership club.

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Premiership: Saracens v Gloucester (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (16:00 BST).

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'If we're in it with 20 minutes to go, we'll win': Cockerill backs Edinburgh in Munster play-off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says his Edinburgh team will sink Munster late in the game, if they can stay with the Irish province for the first hour of their Pro14 play-off.

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

Team news as Northampton host Worcester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (16:00 BST).

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Ex-Ireland forward Diack latest to exit Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Robbie Diack is to leave Ulster to return home to South Africa after 205 appearances for the Irish province.

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Premiership: Bath v London Irish (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Exeter in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (16:00 BST).

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Bryan Habana tells Rugby Union Weekly about the time he famously raced a cheetah https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa's 2007 World Cup winner Bryan Habana tells Rugby Union Weekly about the time he famously raced a cheetah.

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Super 6: Glasgow Hawks ask for independent review on selection process https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Hawks formally request an independent investigation into Scottish Rugby's Super 6 selection process.

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Sale backer opposed Jackson and Olding deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Investment firm AJ Bell raised concerns about reports linking Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding with a move to Sale Sharks.

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Andrew Trimble: Ulster and Ireland wing announces retirement at the age of 33 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland wing Andrew Trimble announces his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 33.

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Williams to bid farewell to Scarlets crowd https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Williams is set to make his final home Scarlets appearance in their Pro14 play-off quarter-final against Cheetahs before joining arch-rivals Ospreys.

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Tim Visser calls time on Scotland career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and Harlequins winger Tim Visser retires from international rugby after scoring 14 tries in 33 appearances.

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Ben Foden: Northampton Saints full-back to leave at the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden will leave at the end of the season after 10 years with the Premiership club.

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Pro14 or Super Rugby? 'There's not a hell of a difference' - Cheetahs boss Duncan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cheetahs boss Rory Duncan believes Super Rugby and Pro14 are comparable in strength, as they prepare to face Scarlets in a Pro14 quarter-final.

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Charlie Beckett and Will Homer: Jersey Reds bring in Premiership duo https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester forward Charlie Beckett and Bath scrum-half Will Homer are to join Championship side Jersey Reds.

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding: Sale Sharks say 'no substance' to rumours around signing ex-Ulster and Ireland pair https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks will not offer terms to former Ireland and Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

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Billy Vunipola: England and Saracens back-row forward suffers injury setback https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola suffers another setback following a catalogue of injury problems.

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Luke Cowan-Dickie: Exeter hooker aims to impress England with Chiefs performances https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie hopes to impress England's selectors by helping his club reach a third successive Premiership final.

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Bath: Nathan Charles to join Melbourne, Rory Jennings to join London Scottish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath hooker Nathan Charles signs for Melbourne Rebels, while fly-half Rory Jennings is to join London Scottish.

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Ally Hogg: Newcastle Falcons' ex-Scotland international back-rower retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons' former Scotland international back-row forward Ally Hogg will retire at the end of the season.

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Worcester Warriors: Max Stelling and Ben Howard to leave Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors backs Max Stelling and Ben Howard are to leave Sixways at the end of the season.

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Super Six: 'Illogical' not to have a Glasgow franchise - Hawks chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Hawks president Kenny Hamilton says it is 'illogical' there will be no Glasgow-based franchise in rugby's new Super 6 competition.

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'Three games and we're champions - why not?' - Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says it would be a "fairytale" if Edinburgh beat Munster and go on to reach the Pro14 semi-finals.

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Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons director of rugby signs new three-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards has signed a new three-year deal after securing a first Premiership play-off place in history.

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Oldest winger in town going strong at 95 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Easton Roy kicked his rugby career into touch at 85, but returned to the pitch ten years later.

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Danny Care: New Harlequins boss needs to bring 'drastic change' says England scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Care, England's most-capped scrum-half, says the new Harlequins boss will need to bring "drastic change" to the club next season.

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Springboks could pick five overseas players - Habana https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is likely to select a handful of overseas-based players for the upcoming series against England, says Bryan Habana.

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Scottish Super 6: No Glasgow club in new semi-professional franchise format https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ayr, Boroughmuir, Heriot's, Melrose, Stirling County and Watsonians will play in Scottish Rugby's new semi-professional Super 6 league.

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Rob Vickers: Newcastle Falcons prop to retire after 12 years at club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons prop Rob Vickers is retiring at the end of the season after 12 years at the club.

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Pro14: Gareth Davies apologises for Dragons' 'low standard' comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies apologises for his post-match comments about Dragons' "low standards" of rugby.

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Scotland hooker MacArthur to retire https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors hooker Pat MacArthur will leave the club at the end of the Pro14 season as he retires from rugby.

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Dafydd Howells: Dragons sign wing from Pro14 rivals Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Twice-capped Wales wing Dafydd Howells will join Dragons on a two-year deal after leaving Ospreys at the end of the season.

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Saracens sign hooker Tom Woolstencroft after spell at London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Tom Woolstencroft agrees to join Saracens next season following a spell with London Irish.

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England's World Cup-winner Waterman retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's World Cup-winning full-back Danielle Waterman announces her retirement from international rugby after 82 caps and 47 tries.

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