Welsh regions' development sides to face Irish provinces https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The new Welsh development regional sides will face the Irish provinces' A teams in a new tournament from 2018-19.

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Ulster Rugby: Henry believes 'turmoil' is behind the club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Henry says the last 18 months have been the toughest he has known at Ulster Rugby but believes the adversity will make the players stronger.

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Tim Swinson: Glasgow & Scotland lock out for six months; misses autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow lock Tim Swinson will miss the first half of next season following surgery for a leg injury sustained against Argentina.

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Rhodri Williams: New Dragons scrum-half targeting Wales recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams sets his sights on an international recall after returning to Wales.

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Dave Attwood rejoins Bath for 2018-19 after loan spells at Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath second row Dave Attwood is to rejoin the Premiership club for the 2018-19 season after his loan spell at Toulon.

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Eddie Jones has RFU's full support, says chairman Andy Cosslett https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chairman Andy Cosslett says England coach Eddie Jones has the "full support" of the Rugby Football Union, despite recent run of five defeats.

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Peter Stringer: Former Ireland scrum-half retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Munster player Peter Stringer announces the end of his 20-year playing career at the age of 40.

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Alex Codling: Harlequins appoint Ealing head coach as forwards coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins name Alex Codling - head coach of Championship side Ealing Trailfinders - as their forwards coach.

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England coach Jones faces RFU questions over poor form https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones is to meet with his bosses at Twickenham this week to prove he can arrest England's sharp decline in form before the 2019 World Cup.

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Rohan Janse van Rensburg: Sale Sharks sign South Africa centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign South Africa centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg from Super Rugby side Lions after a loan spell last season.

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Shaun Edwards: Wales defence coach linked to Wigan Warriors head role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards remains a possible candidate to coach rugby league side Wigan Warriors when Shaun Wane leaves.

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Tom Kessell: Northampton Saints scrum-half to leave Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints scrum-half Tom Kessell is to leave after three seasons with the Premiership club.

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Wigan coach Wane to switch codes and take role with Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane will join Scottish Rugby as high performance coach later this year.

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Eddie Jones must change his ways for England to win World Cup - Guscott https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones will have to change his ways if England are to have a chance of winning the World Cup next year, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Ireland 'belief' key to series success over Australia - Herring https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Belief was a key factor in Ireland achieving a historic 2-1 series win over Australia, according to hooker Rob Herring.

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Stuart McInally 'loved' Scotland captaincy as they thump Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland stand-in captain Stuart McInally says he "loved" stepping into the role after the record victory over Argentina in Resistencia.

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Eddie Jones: England stronger for losing series 2-1 in South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones says his side are in a "stronger position" after losing the Test series in South Africa 2-1.

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Ireland 'raise the bar' before World Cup - McGrath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's historic season ends with victory over Australia in Sydney as they turn their focus towards the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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New Zealand 49-14 France: Rieko Ioane scores hat-trick as All Blacks win series 3-0 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand wrap up a 3-0 series win over France by beating them 49-14 in the third and final Test in Dunedin.

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Argentina motivated by football World Cup defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally says Argentina will have 'even bigger motivation' than usual when they Scotland in their coach's final game.

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South Africa v England: Everyone knows we are struggling, admits Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he is determined to lead England out of a desperate run when they face South Africa in Saturday's third Test.

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Schmidt strikes balance with Ireland team to face Australia in series decider https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is balancing the need to build a strong squad for next year's World Cup with a desire for a series win in Australia.

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Danny Cipriani: I've tried to become a better person, says recalled England fly-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Danny Cipriani says he has "tried to become a better person" as he prepares to make his first England start in 10 years.

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Sam Warburton: New Cardiff Blues coach aims to help Wales flanker improve https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill says he aims to make Wales and Lions flanker Sam Warburton an even better player when he returns to rugby.

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Big name players on way to Cardiff Blues - coach John Mulvihill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New coach John Mulvihill says Cardiff Blues will only recruit a few more players before the start of the 2018-19 season but says they will 'have a big impact'.

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Scotland captain Stuart McInally returns to face Argentina among eight changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland tour captain Stuart McInally has recovered from injury to start in their final tour game against Argentina.

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Fly-half Cipriani makes first England start for a decade https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England since 2008 in the third Test against South Africa, replacing George Ford at fly-half.

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Australia v Ireland: Five Ireland changes for decisive third Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt makes five changes to his side for the Test series decider against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

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George Smith: Bristol Bears sign former Australia captain for injury cover https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears add former Australia captain and Wasps flanker George Smith on a six-month deal to provide injury cover.

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Ross Moriarty: Wales back-row given four-week ban after Argentina red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty is given a four-week ban following his red card against Argentina.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Holders Leinster draw Wasps, Toulouse & Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Leinster will face three other former winners Wasps, Toulouse and Bath in Pool One of next year's Heineken Champions Cup.

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Autumn internationals: Evening kick-offs for Ireland's home games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland will play Argentina, world champions New Zealand and the United States of America in their home autumn internationals in November.

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I'm not a robot - England's Brown on fan row https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back Mike Brown says he is "not a robot" after a verbal altercation with a fan following Saturday's defeat in South Africa.

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Paddy Jackson & Stuart Olding Ireland returns 'not ruled out' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding could play for Ireland again in the future, says IRFU performance chief David Nucifora.

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South Africa v England: Coach Eddie Jones has no concerns about position https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no concerns about own position despite a fifth Test defeat in a row.

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Eddie Jones: England are working hard to get it right https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says England are working hard to turn their fortunes round. The team have lost their last five Test matches.

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'We're not hiding. There will be no secrets' - SRU bosses on internal review https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chief executive Mark Dodson defends his management style as Scottish Rugby launches a "full review" amid accusations of a "toxic" culture.

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Scotland confirm Wilson as new forwards coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Wilson is confirmed as Scotland's new forwards coach after Scottish Rugby agrees terms with Wasps to release him.

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Scots 'lacked leadership' in USA defeat - Wright https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's inexperience in the spine of their team cost them dear against the USA, believes former prop Peter Wright.

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Eddie Jones: England coach retains RFU support despite fifth straight defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones retains the support of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) despite his losing a fifth match in a row on Saturday.

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World Rugby U20 Championship: England lose out to France in final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hosts France put in a dominant performance to beat England 33-25 and win the World Rugby U20 Championship on home soil.

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Scotland: Five players leave summer tour before Argentina Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Fagerson, Luke Hamilton, Ruaridh Jackson, Duncan Taylor and Grant Stewart will not feature in Scotland's final summer tour match against Argentina.

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Australia v Ireland: Kearney ready to 'throw everything' at series decider https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Kearney says Ireland are treating their decider against Australia as a cup final as they aim to secure a first southern hemisphere series win since 1979.

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Wales beat Italy to take seventh at World U20s https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Under-20s finish seventh at the Junior World Championship as they comfortably see off Italy in Beziers.

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We do not recognise claims of toxic culture - Scottish Rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby "do not recognise or accept" recent comments about its culture and staff after it was described as "toxic".

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Julian Salvi: Exeter Chiefs flanker retires to become club defence coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs flanker Julian Salvi retires from playing rugby and is named defence coach by the Premiership runners-up.

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USA 30-29 Scotland: 'Huge downer' as Gregor Townsend gamble backfires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admits some players won't get a chance to put their shock defeat by the USA behind them.

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South Africa v England: Billy Vunipola breaks arm in second Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England number eight Billy Vunipola broke his arm during England's defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

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Josh Adams on his first Wales try: 'I wasn't going to be hit by the big guy' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Josh Adams describes his first try for Wales, a memorable solo effort in their second Test win against Argentina.

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Wales are well-placed for 2019 World Cup, says Ellis Jenkins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After rising to the challenge of their second Test against Argentina, flanker Ellis Jenkins says Wales are well-placed for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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England defeat by South Africa marred by a post-match row with fans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's defeat by South Africa is marred by a confrontation between players Mike Brown and Joe Marler and South Africa fans.

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Healy could face disciplinary action for Genia injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cian Healy could face disciplinary action after Australia coach Michael Cheika questioned his role in scrum-half Will Genia's broken arm.

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New Zealand 26-13 France: Benjamin Fall sent off as All Blacks clinch series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's Benjamin Fall was sent off early as New Zealand secured a series-sealing victory in Wellington

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Ireland win thriller against Australia in Melbourne to level Test series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland beat Australia 26-21 in Melbourne to level their series at 1-1 going into the final Test in Sydney next week.

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Hamish Watson: Edinburgh can't rely on surprise element next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hamish Watson says Edinburgh can still target a play-off spot next season despite other teams being more prepared for them.

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Peter Thomas: Cardiff Blues chairman to step down after 20 years https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues chairman Peter Thomas is to step down after more than 20 years in the role.

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England players 'still believe' heading into second Test - Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England still "massively believe in themselves" before Saturday's must-win Test with South Africa, says captain Owen Farrell.

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Warren Gatland: Naming next Wales coach cannot overshadow the Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says the appointment of the next coach will not be able to overshadow the World Cup.

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Tomas Francis: Wales tight-head ready for 'massive opportunity' against Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Tomas Francis says he is ready to take his 'massive opportunity' against Argentina on Saturday.

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Scrum-half quality put Wales 'in good stead' - Aled Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Aled Davies says the quality of players in his position puts Wales in "good stead for the future".

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Brad Shields: 'I'd always known England was an option' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad Shields says that "England is in his blood" ahead of making his first start in Saturday's second Test against South Africa.

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Warren Gatland: Embarrassed Argentina will be preparing a backlash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his side embarrassed Argentina in the opening Test and expects the Pumas to fight back on Saturday.

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Forwards coach Rowntree leaves Harlequins for 'personal reasons' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins forward coach Graham Rowntree is leaving the club for "personal reasons" after two seasons in the role.

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Wales make five changes for second Argentina Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland makes five changes for the second Test with Argentina in Santa Fe on Saturday with Cory Hill again leading the side.

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Ben Youngs: England senior players have taken ownership of poor form https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Youngs says the England senior players have taken the lead this week in a bid to rescue the side's poor run of form.

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England v South Africa: Brad Shields in as England drop Chris Robshaw https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad Shields will make his first England start in Saturday's second Test in South Africa, with Chris Robshaw dropped.

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New Scotland captain Hogg 'a real asset on and off field' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg, who captains Scotland this weekend, is a more mature figure after responding well to setbacks, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Ex-Ulster boss Gibbes to take charge at La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes is to become director of rugby at French Top 14 club La Rochelle in November.

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Ireland's Schmidt faces tactical dilemma for second Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has tactical problems to solve as his team attempts to level their three-Test series against Australia.

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Hogg to lead much-changed Scotland v USA https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg captains Scotland for the first time as head coach Gregor Townsend makes 12 changes for the weekend Test with United States.

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England & Wales bid to host Women's Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wales are among six countries bidding to host the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup.

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I won't be swimming in shark-infested sea - May https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jonny May says he and his teammates won't be swimming in the sea while on tour in South Africa because of a fear of sharks.

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England lock Launchbury fit for second Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England second row Joe Launchbury is fit and available for the second Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Doddie Weir: Scotland great hopes for 'golden age' under Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir hopes the national side are entering a "golden age" under Gregor Townsend.

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Kieran Brookes: Wasps sign Northampton Saints tight-head prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign England international prop Kieran Brookes after he opted to leave Northampton Saints this summer.

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Chris Morgan: Cornish Pirates skipper takes on player-coach role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates' veteran forward Chris Morgan is appointed as a player-coach at the Championship club.

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Australia v Ireland: Andy Farrell says Irish can channel hurt to keep series alive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andy Farrell says Ireland know what went wrong in the first Test defeat by Australia as they prepare for Saturday's game in Melbourne.

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Wilson to join Scotland rather than Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson is set to become the new Scotland forwards coach rather than join Wasps.

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Todd Gleave: Gloucester sign London Irish hooker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign London Irish hooker Todd Gleave and give a new, undisclosed-length contract to fly-half Lloyd Evans.

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George Catchpole: Leicester centre retires from rugby union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre George Catchpole announces his retirement from rugby union, aged just 24.

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Billy Millard: Harlequins appoint Australian as general manager of rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins appoint Billy Millard as their general manager of rugby following a restructure of their coaching set-up.

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Joe Tomane: Australian back joins Leinster from Montpellier https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

European Champions Cup winners Leinster announce the signing of Australian back Joe Tomane from Montpellier.

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Northampton sign Australian winger Kellaway https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Australian winger Andrew Kellaway from Super Rugby side Waratahs.

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England 'didn't notice' effects of altitude in first Test defeat - Paul Gustard https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England "didn't even notice" the effects of altitude in the first Test defeat by South Africa in Johannesburg, says defence coach Paul Gustard.

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Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop agrees new one-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland prop Moray Low agrees a new one-year contract at Premiership runners-up Exeter.

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Australia v Ireland: Keith Earls a fitness doubt for second Test in Melbourne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Keith Earls is an injury concern for Ireland's second Test against Australia on Saturday after being forced off in the Brisbane defeat.

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Schalk Brits: South Africa add 'retired' Saracens hooker to squad for second England Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Schalk Brits, the 'retired' former Saracens hooker, is added to the South Africa squad ahead of Saturday's second Test against England.

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Shaun Edwards: Wales boss Gatland hopes 'world class' defence coach stays https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales boss Warren Gatland hopes Shaun Edwards remains defence coach until the 2019 World Cup, but would not stand in his way if a job offer came along.

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Dougie Fife replaces the injured Lee Jones in Scotland squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh wing Dougie Fife is called into the Scotland squad for the 2018 Summer Tour of the Americas after an injury to Lee Jones.

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South Africa beat England to wrap up Sevens title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa defeat England 24-14 in Paris to become the 2018 men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens champions.

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Scottish Rugby 'toxic' - former director Russell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Keith Russell, father of Finn, is scathing about Scottish Rugby's hierarchy after winning an unfair dismissal claim against the governing body.

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Argentina 10-23 Wales: 'If we'd been ruthless, I wouldn't have made early changes' - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains why he sent replacements on early as they beat Argentina in the first Test.

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This year proving a 'horror show' for England, says Woodward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World-cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says 2018 has been a "horror show" for the England rugby team.

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Australia v Ireland: Joe Schmidt laments Irish missed chances https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt believes his side deserved to lose the first match of their three-Test series against Australia.

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Watch: The stadium that awaits Wales in Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch our guide to the San Juan stadium that awaits captain Cory Hill and his tourists on Saturday when they face Argentina.

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New Zealand blow away France in second half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand produce a second-half masterclass to overpower France at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Cardiff Blues: Matthew Rees signs new deal aged 37 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Lions hooker Matthew Rees is among five players to sign Cardiff Blues contract extensions.

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Ex-Wales women's player jailed over sex charges https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales women's rugby player Rhian Nokes admitted sexual activity with an underage girl.

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Ulster chief executive Logan to step down https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby chief executive Shane Logan is to leave the role in August following a turbulent season for the Irish province.

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Prop Wyn Jones ruled out of Wales tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets prop Wyn Jones is forced out of Wales' Test series in Argentina due to a calf injury.

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England have 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity against South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his players have a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" when they face South Africa in the first Test on Saturday.

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Lions need an extra week to prepare - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland has called for the British and Irish Lions to be given adequate preparation time before the 2021 tour to South Africa.

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Nizaam Carr: Wasps bring back South Africa number eight on permanent deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign South Africa back-row Nizaam Carr on a permanent basis after spending part of last season at the Ricoh Arena.

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Paddy Jackson: Former Ulster and Ireland fly-half joins Perpignan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paddy Jackson signs for Perpignan, two months after his Ulster and Ireland contract was revoked following a rape trial in which he was cleared.

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South Africa v England: Uncapped forward Brad Shields on bench for England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Hurricanes forward Brad Shields is fast-tracked into the England squad for Saturday's first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

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Charlie Davies: Northampton Saints sign former Dragons scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign scrum-half Charlie Davies after he was released by Welsh region Dragons.

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Carbery starts at 10 for Ireland against Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Joe Schmidt names Munster-bound Joey Carbery at fly-half for Ireland's first Test against Australia on Saturday.

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Scotland: Jamie Ritchie & James Lang to make debuts v Canada; Grant Gilchrist captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Grant Gilchrist will lead a youthful Scotland side against Canada, featuring new caps Jamie Ritchie and James Lang.

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Maxime Mermoz: France centre leaves Newcastle Falcons for Stade Toulouse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France international Maxime Mermoz leaves Newcastle Falcons to rejoin Stade Toulouse on a two-year contract.

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Former England and Coventry rugby player dies aged 103 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harry Walker earned nine caps for the national team and played for Coventry for about 20 years.

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Saracens win can inspire England - George https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' "inspiring" title win can drive England to a series win in South Africa, says Jamie George.

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Australia call up reserve hooker Latu to face Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia head coach Michael Cheika adds Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu to his squad for Saturday's first Test against Ireland in Brisbane.

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'More than two names in running to be Wales coach' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies denies only Wayne Pivac and Dave Rennie are in the running to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach.

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Argentina v Wales: Rob Howley wary of Pumas' 'cohesion and certainty' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley expects a stern challenge in Saturday's first Test against Argentina.

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Wales rise to fifth in World Rugby rankings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales climb to fifth in the World Rugby rankings, their highest ranking since February 2017.

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Senitiki Nayalo: Edinburgh sign Fijian flanker from London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fijian flanker Senitiki Nayalo joins Edinburgh on a two-year deal after leaving London Irish.

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John Barclay column - 'The comeback target is the Six Nations next year' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay on life between crutches and the couch, as he targets a return in time for next year's Six Nations.

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Australia v Ireland: Will Genia says hosts will not underestimate Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia's Will Genia says they will not repeat their mistake of taking Ireland lightly in Saturday's first Test match in Brisbane.

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Vincent Koch and George Kruis sign new Saracens contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock George Kruis and South Africa prop Vincent Koch sign new contracts with Premiership champions Saracens.

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Ellis Jenkins happy with Wales leadership against Springboks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Ellis Jenkins is relishing captaining Wales for the first time in Saturday's Test against South Africa but says there are other leaders to help him.

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Wales should not play South Africa, says rugby boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' out-of-window Test match against South Africa should not be taking place, says Premiership Rugby boss Mark McCafferty.

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Volunteers' Week: Sport England team up with Volunteer it Yourself to help clubs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An exciting new partnership between Sport England and Volunteer it Yourself is helping transform sports clubs throughout the country.

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