Rochelle Clark: England's most-capped player on 'fairytale life' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's most-capped player Rochelle Clark retires from international rugby saying she has "lived a fairytale life".

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Scotland coach Townsend extends contract until 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend extends his contract until 2021, while coaches Matt Taylor and Mike Blair also agree new deals.

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Samoa rugby player denies assault after incident that left Wales' Williams with broken facial bones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gordon Langkilde is accused of assaulting three Welsh players at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

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Record cap holder Clark to retire from England duty https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's most capped player of all time Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark announces her retirement from the international game.

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Eddie Jones: RFU backs England's head coach despite talks on behaviour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU is backing head coach Eddie Jones to lead England to the World Cup next year but have had discussions with him about his recent behaviour.

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Women's rugby could turn professional 'this season' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's rugby in England could be fully professional as early as this season, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Steve Brown.

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Celtic Park to 'make history' as host of Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Celtic Park is confirmed as the venue for the 2019 Pro14 final - the first to be played outside a traditional rugby venue.

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland coach on course midway through World Cup build-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend feels the vibes of positivity as he talks to Tom English midway through the Scotland coach's build-up to the World Cup finals.

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I was too busy to die - Hampson launches Get Busy Living Centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paralysed ex-rugby player Matt Hampson says his desire to see his Get Busy Living Centre in action helped keep him alive.

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Wasps' Ashley Johnson escapes longer drugs ban as panel accept 'fat burner' error https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ashley Johnson will not miss any further Wasps games after convincing a panel he ingested a banned diuretic unintentionally.

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Rugby Union should learn from US sports over player welfare, says Ben Foden https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Union should learn from American sports when it comes to player welfare and growing the game, says former England full-back Ben Foden.

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Jersey Reds: Championship side scrap printed matchday programmes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Jersey Reds become the first professional rugby side in the UK to scrap printed matchday programmes.

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Lower tackle height 'not the solution' - Hart & Vernon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A trial to lower the legal rugby tackle height could cause more concussions, Scotland players Grayson Hart and Richie Vernon warn.

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Tackle height trial: BBC's Chris Jones explains new height of tackle regulation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC rugby union reporter Chris Jones explains the 'significant' new trial which lowers the height of a legal tackle in rugby union.

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Scottish Rugby: Record turnover, debt more than halved in 2017-18 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has announced record turnover and more than halved its debt over the 2017-18 season.

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New look Ulster excited for season - McCloskey https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey says that there is an optimistic feel in the camp ahead of the upcoming season.

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A man you wanted on your side - SAS founder & Lions great Blair 'Paddy' Mayne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A look at the life of Blair 'Paddy' Mayne 80 years on from the Lions tour of South Africa that made him a rugby legend.

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Alex Cuthbert: Wales and Lions wing discusses his social media abuse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert discusses the social media abuse he has received whilst playing for his country.

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Height of legal tackle to be lowered in English trial https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The tackle height in rugby union will be lowered next season in a significant trial designed to make the game safer.

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Nick Easter: Harlequins stalwart leaves defence coach post https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins stalwart Nick Easter leaves his defence coach role "for personal reasons" after 14 years at the club.

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Welsh Pro14 derbies not scheduled for Boxing Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

No Pro14 Welsh rugby derbies will be played on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day in the 2018-19 season.

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Neath name King to replace Jones while Paul James joins as forwards coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neath name Simon King as their new head coach to replace Russia-bound Lyn Jones while Paul James will be forwards coach.

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Former Wales flanker Haydn Morgan dies aged 81 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions flanker Haydn Morgan dies at the age of 81.

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Rugby World Cup Sevens: Wales' Tom Williams injured after incident https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Sevens player Tom Williams misses the final day of the Rugby World Cup through injury following an alleged altercation with a Samoan player.

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England beaten by New Zealand in World Cup Sevens final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand become the first men's side to win consecutive Rugby World Cup Sevens titles as they beat England 33-12 in the final.

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England to face New Zealand in World Cup Sevens final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's men will play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup Sevens final after beating South Africa 29-7 in San Francisco.

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England men into World Cup Sevens semi-finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England men will face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens after defeating hosts USA 24-19 in San Francisco.

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England shocked by Ireland in Rugby World Cup Sevens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women are knocked out of the main competition at the Rugby World Cup Sevens, losing 19-14 to Ireland in San Francisco.

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Alex Cuthbert: New Exeter wing was 'focused' on leaving Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert is now ineligible to play for Wales as he links up to play for Exeter this season.

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Alex Cuthbert: Wales and Lions wing discusses his social media abuse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert discusses the social media abuse he has received whilst playing for his country.

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The world's best player (she's a Kiwi) and six more to watch at Sevens World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sevens guru Ben Ryan on the players to watch at the Rugby World Cup Sevens, including the world's best player, numerous world class Fijians and England women's flyer.

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Wes Cunliffe went from a life of crime to Premiership rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cross Keys rugby player Wes Cunliffe tells BBC Wales Sport how rugby has helped him turn his life around.

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'Warburton retirement could prompt tackle law changes' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby legend Gareth Edwards says Sam Warburton's retirement could help prompt some of the sport's rules to be changed.

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Sam Warburton: The best bits https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A look back at some of the best of the action from Sam Warburton's rugby career as the Wales and Lions great retires from playing at 29.

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Warburton among top three Lions captains - McGeechan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The retiring Sam Warburton is one of the "top two or three" British and Irish Lions captains of all time, says their former coach Sir Ian McGeechan.

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Sam Warburton had constant injury battle - Martyn Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams pays tribute to retiring Lions captain Sam Warburton.

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'Fearsome flanker, fantastic ambassador - Warburton bows out as a legend' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales assesses the contribution of Sam Warburton to Welsh and Lions rugby as the flanker announces his retirement at just 29.

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Jordan Payne: Cornish Pirates sign centre from Japanese club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates sign New Zealand-born centre Jordan Payne on a two-year deal from Japanese top flight side NEC Green Rockets.

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Horne 'touched' as Saints-Tigers switched to Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's Premiership game with Leicester in October is moved to Twickenham in aid of retired ex-Saints centre Rob Horne.

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Lions captain Warburton retires from rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton, the Wales and Lions rugby captain, retires from the sport at the age of 29.

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Ellis Genge: Leicester's England prop ruled out until start of 2019 after knee surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge will not play again until the new year after having surgery on his knee.

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Morgan to leave Wales Sevens and make Ospreys return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Sevens' all-time record try-scorer Luke Morgan is returning to 15s rugby with the Ospreys for next season.

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Kieron Fonotia risks Samoa World Cup dream to 'hit ground running' at Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Scarlets centre Kieron Fonotia hopes his decision not to play for Samoa this summer will not cost him his World Cup dream.

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Wales name strong Sevens squad for World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales name a strong squad for this the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco between July 20-22.

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Saracens: Liam Williams puzzled by Alex Goode's England snub https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Liam Williams says he remains puzzled why Saracens team-mate Alex Goode is overlooked by England.

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Liam Williams: Lions star hopes for World Cup success with Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams says he hopes to prove his fitness and play his part in a World Cup triumph for Wales in 2019.

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Carl Rimmer: Exeter prop grateful to be healthy after retiring due to training ground stroke https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter prop Carl Rimmer is grateful to still be healthy having been forced to retire following a training-ground stroke.

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Carl Rimmer: Exeter Chiefs prop 'grateful to walk away with health' after stroke https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Carl Rimmer says he is grateful to have a healthy life, despite being forced to retire from rugby union because of a stroke.

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'Doors closed' for Blues recruitment after four signings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill says after making four international signings their recruitment for the 2018-19 season is over.

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No Wales approach for backs coach Jones - Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets say no discussions have been held about their backs coach Stephen Jones joining Wayne Pivac's future Wales set-up.

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Rugby World Cup Sevens: England name squads for the 2018 World Cup in San Francisco https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England name their men's and women's squads for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco from 20-22 July.

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Pivac will be a success with Wales - Lions full-back Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scarlets back Liam Williams believes Wayne Pivac will be a success as Wales coach when he takes over from Warren Gatland in 2019.

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No suitable Welsh successors to Gatland, says WRU chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips says there were no Welsh coaches suitable to replace Warren Gatland.

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Ulster sign fly-half Burns after Gloucester exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland-qualified number 10 Billy Burns signs for Ulster Rugby having left Premiership side Gloucester.

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Wayne Pivac: Scarlets head coach's 'huge honour' to be Wales coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac aims to continue the "strong work" of fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland, whom he will succeed as Wales coach in 2019.

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Warren Gatland's successor as Wales coach set to be named; Wayne Pivac tipped for job https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The WRU is today expected to name Warren Gatland's successor as Wales coach with Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac tipped for the role.

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Rachel Taylor: Ex-Wales captain becomes Colwyn Bay's first female head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Rachel Taylor becomes Colwyn Bay's first female head coach.

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Nick Frisby: Glasgow Warriors sign Australia scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors agree a two-year deal to take Australia scrum-half Nick Frisby from Queensland Reds.

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Chris Ashton: Being unavailable for England 'ate away' at Sale Sharks wing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton says being unavailable for England while playing in France 'ate away' at him.

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England's Vunipola 'healing well' from broken arm https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola is "healing well" from the broken arm he sustained in South Africa, says Saracens coach Alex Sanderson.

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Edinburgh sign Scotland scrum-half Pyrgos from Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos leaves Glasgow Warriors to join Edinburgh on a one-year deal.

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Saracens start title defence at Newcastle - Premiership fixtures announced https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reigning champions Saracens will begin the defence of their Premiership title at Newcastle Falcons on 2 September.

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Wing Tom James set for Cardiff Blues return after depression https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Tom James confirms his return to rugby with Cardiff Blues after taking time off while he was treated for depression.

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Farai Mudariki: Worcester Warriors sign Zimbabwe international prop forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Zimbabwe international prop Farai Mudariki from French side Stado Tarbes Pyrenees.

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Zimbabwe choosing to sleep on streets 'anti-sports', say Tunisia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Tunisian Rugby Union says it "strongly deplores" the "unethical actions" of Zimbabwe's national team after they slept on the streets.

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Jason Harries: Cardiff Blues sign Welsh back from Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Under-18, U20 and Sevens international Jason Harries joins Cardiff Blues from Edinburgh.

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Chris Ashton: England winger set to leave French club Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton is set to leave French club Toulon in a bid to resurrect his England career before the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Simon Easterby to help with coaching Ulster until McFarland arrival https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby will assist with coaching Ulster in the period before the arrival of new head coach Dan McFarland.

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Zimbabwe team sleep rough in protest over hotel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players spent the night on the streets as they felt their hotel in Tunisia was sub-standard.

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Arhip joins Blues after Montpellier move collapses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues complete the surprise signing of Dmitri Arhip following the Moldova prop's departure from Ospreys.

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Zurabi Zhvania: Wasps sign Georgia prop from Stade Francais https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Wasps sign Georgia international prop Zurabi Zhvania from Stade Francais ahead of the 2018-19 season.

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Lyn Jones: Welshman expected to be next head coach of Russia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Dragons and Ospreys boss Lyn Jones is expected to be appointed new head coach of Russia.

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