Female referee Cox to take charge of landmark match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sara Cox will become the first woman to referee two top-flight English teams when she takes charge of Northampton v Wasps on Sunday.

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Charles Piutau: New Zealand full-back set for Bristol Bears debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand international Charles Piutau could make his long-awaited debut for Bristol Bears against Gloucester on Friday.

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State of the nations: How are rugby's superpowers shaping up for the World Cup? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With less than a year until the World Cup, what are the prospects and problems for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the southern hemisphere big three this autumn?

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Wales v Scotland: Stuart McInally captains Scots, Darcy Graham could make debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Stuart McInally captains Scotland in Saturday's opening autumn international against Wales in Cardiff.

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Gethin Jenkins: Wales and Lions prop great announces retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' most capped player Gethin Jenkins will play his final game of rugby on Sunday for Cardiff Blues before retiring.

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Henry Speight: Australian star believes Pro14 deserves more credit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian international Henry Speight says that the Pro14 deserves more recognition as a "world-class" league.

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Ireland's Murray could be fit to face New Zealand https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Conor Murray is not being ruled out of Ireland's Autumn international against New Zealand on 17 November.

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'I'm still here boys' - Scotland legend Weir on his fight against MND https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Wales and Scotland prepare to contest a cup named in his honour, Doddie Weir talks about his fight with Motor Neurone Disease and making every moment count.

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Cheap shots, golf shots & new crops - inside England's Portugal training camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are in relaxed mood in their Algarve training camp despite a poor run of form and an imposing set of autumn Tests, reports Chris Jones.

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England v South Africa: Mike Brown dropped for Springbok Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced back Mike Brown is left out of the England squad for Saturday's match with South Africa at Twickenham.

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Wales-Scotland 'will be just as intense as Six Nations' - Huw Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A "derby mentality" among home nations means Scotland's Test with Wales will have a Six Nations intensity to it, says Huw Jones.

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Scarlets close to appointing new head coach - Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac says Scarlets will be in a position to announce his successor as head coach in the coming weeks.

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'Rugby's like a chessboard with 120kg pieces' - why Scotland could turn to virtual reality https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Painstaking research, virtual reality and holding the tackle bags in training... an insight into how a top rugby analyst operates.

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Hastings credits Scotland rival Russell for rapid rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Adam Hastings praises Finn Russell's input as he prepares to challenge his former club-mate's status as Scotland's fly-half.

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Former captain Carling to join England in mentor role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Will Carling is set to join head coach Eddie Jones' management team as a leadership mentor.

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Doddie Weir: Scottish and Welsh unions to make donation to former player's charity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scottish and Welsh rugby unions "will donate directly" to Doddie Weir's charity following a change in stance over proceeds from Saturday's autumn Test.

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Hallam Amos: Wales back set for Dragons return at Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Hallam Amos is set to return for Dragons at Connacht in the Pro14 on Saturday after overcoming an elbow injury.

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English rugby has always been about size - Wade https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Wade says English rugby's obsession with size contributed to him winning just one England cap before retiring to pursue an NFL career.

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Mike Blair: Cardiff pain 'fuelling' Scotland desire ahead of Wales Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will use the "fuel" of this year's dismal Six Nations defeat by Wales as motivation on their Cardiff return, says assistant coach Mike Blair.

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Wales squad selector: Pick your starting XV to play Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Put yourself in in the Wales selectors' shoes - who would you pick to face Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

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Robert du Preez: Sale Sharks sign fly-half on three-month deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign fly-half Robert du Preez on a three-month deal from South African side The Sharks.

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Christopher Tolofua: Saracens and France hooker to join Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens hooker Christopher Tolofua will join Toulon at the end of the season after signing a three-year contract.

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Ireland rest Best and Sexton for Italy Test in Chicago https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland travel to Chicago for their opening November Test without several of their most key players including captain Rory Best.

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Scotland call up James Lang as Johnson, Denton, Bradbury & Crosbie ruled out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Lang replaces injured Glasgow centre Sam Johnson in Scotland's autumn Test squad, as David Denton joins the casualty list.

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Premier 15s: Loughborough Lightning make it seven wins out of seven https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Loughborough Lightning record their seventh win in seven Women's Premier 15 matches and hold a four-point lead at the top of the table.

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The words not coming out scares me - Wales & Lions back Williams on his stammer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions back Liam Williams discusses his stammer with ex-Wales captain Gareth Thomas for Scrum V.

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Doddie Weir: Former team-mates pay tribute to motor neurone disease sufferer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions and Scotland team-mates are among those to pay tribute to motor neurone disease sufferer Doddie Weir.

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Autumn internationals: Flats and Shanks seek out Scotland's Hogg and a Welsh 'spy' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flats and Shanks seek out Scotland and Lions full-back Stuart Hogg and the Welsh 'spy' in their camp.

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Scottish Rugby defends decision not to donate Test proceeds to Weir charity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby defends its decision to donate none of its earnings from the Test with Wales to Doddie Weir's MND charity.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Exeter fight back to draw 22-22 with Newcastle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle winger Zach Kibirige runs in a hat-trick but the Falcons surrender a 22-10 lead to draw with Exeter.

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Christian Wade: NFL recruit from Wasps says American football is 'mountain to climb' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Wade says he has a "mountain to climb" as he prepares to leave rugby union for a career in American football.

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Ken Owens: Wales hooker targets 'sweetest of scalps' against Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens says Wales must end their 13-game losing streak against Australia to prove themselves against southern hemisphere teams.

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Pro14: Cheetahs beat Cardiff Blues 21-10 for first win of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African side Cheetahs beat Cardiff Blues 21-10 in Bloemfontein for their first Pro14 win of the season.

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Pro14: Munster deny Glasgow Warriors with a last-gasp penalty to snatch a 25-24 win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Scannell's last-minute penalty earns Munster a thrilling 25-24 win over Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Saracens maintain winning start in all competitions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens, Gloucester, Northampton and Harlequins all start with victories in the new Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Pro14: Leinster out-muscle Benetton by 31-3 at Stadio Monigo https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster restore their five-point lead at the top of Pro14 Conference B with a bonus-point 31-3 win over Benetton at Stadio Monigo.

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England v South Africa: Courtney Lawes doubtful with recurring back injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Courtney Lawes returns from a training camp in the Algarve after a recurrence of his back injury.

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Jono Lance: Worcester Warriors fly-half out for 16 weeks with back injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors fly-half Jono Lance will be out for around four months with a stress fracture of his back.

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Lozowski still an England doubt after hearing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Lozowski still does not know whether he will be free to play for England against South Africa following a disciplinary hearing.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Worcester 35-3 Sale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors convincingly beat Sale Sharks 35-3 in the opening match of the inaugural Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Newcastle sign Scotland international flanker Hardie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Scotland international flanker John Hardie to cover for the injured Will Welch.

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'England don't need central contracts to win another World Cup' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Central contracts for top England players are "definitely not right" for the English system, says clubs' boss Mark McCafferty.

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Wales hope to have Gatland back for Scotland match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde hopes Warren Gatland will return from New Zealand before the opening autumn Test against Scotland.

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Lydiate starts for Ospreys against Connacht after Wales release https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate starts for Ospreys' Pro14 visit of Connacht after being released from the national squad.

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England to prepare for Japanese World Cup conditions in Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will train in warm weather camps in Italy next summer as a "dress rehearsal" for the conditions expected at the World Cup in Japan.

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Keith Earls: New Ireland and Munster deal for Grand Slam winner https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Keith Earls signs a contract extension to continue playing for his native Munster up until the end of June 2021.

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Schoeman back for much-changed Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh recall Pierre Schoeman after suspension among 10 changes for Friday's Pro14 match against Zebre in Italy.

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Scarlets missing 20 players for Southern Kings trip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets are without 20 players because of international calls and injuries for their Pro14 match against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.

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

Henry Speight and Rob Herring recover from injury to feature for Ulster in their Pro14 match against Dragons at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

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Lozowski to miss England's clash with South Africa following ban extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski will miss England's first autumn international against South Africa after having a ban extended.

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Munster v Glasgow Warriors: Pick your XV for the Pro 14 game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Put yourself in Dave Rennie's shoes... who would you pick for Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 trip to Munster on Saturday?

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Ulster must be more clinical - Soper https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Skills coach Dan Soper says Ulster must learn to convert more of their chances into points if they are to continue their development and become a "top team".

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He apologised, it's time to move on - Michael Lowry on Simon Zebo's taunt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Michael Lowry says he does not hold a grudge over Simon Zebo's try-scoring celebration for Racing 92 during Saturday's 44-12 win.

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Christian Wade: Wasps release NFL-bound winger from contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps release winger Christian Wade from his contract to allow him to pursue a career in American Football.

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Michele Campagnaro: Exeter Chiefs agree to release Italy centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy centre Michele Campagnaro will leave Exeter Chiefs on 31 October after three years at the club.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half gets three-week ban for high tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani gets a three-week suspension following his red card for a high tackle against Munster.

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Cambridge University rugby player denies attempted rape https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Oluwadamilola Erogbogbo, 23, denies trying to assault a fellow Cambridge University student in 2015.

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Ireland call up uncapped trio Byrne, Addison & Arnold https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped players Ross Byrne, Will Addison and Sam Arnold are named in the Ireland squad for the four-Test autumn international series.

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Ulster's former South Africa flanker Deysel retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's former South Africa flanker Jean Deysel retires from professional rugby with immediate effect.

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Saracens: Allianz Park West Stand redevelopment project approved by Barnet Council https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' proposed £23m West Stand redevelopment project at Allianz Park is approved by Barnet Council.

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Scotland lock Jonny certain injured brother Richie will bounce back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richie Gray will recover from his latest injury setback to play a big role for Scotland in the future, says younger brother Jonny.

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RFU prepared to appoint Premiership coach as England boss Jones' successor https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU are prepared to appoint a Premiership coach with no international experience to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss.

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Warren Gatland: Wales coach's father dies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland's father has died and he has travelled to his native New Zealand to be with his family.

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Giles aims to reach top speed on Ospreys return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles says he is back to full fitness after returning to action from a serious knee injury.

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Ugo Monye says Danny Cipriani could be the next to leave the game. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Discussing rumours of Christian Wade's move to the NFL, Ugo Monye says Danny Cipriani could be the next to leave the game.

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Bath's Champions Cup match against Toulouse will not be replayed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Champions Cup match against Toulouse will not be replayed after European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) concluded the referee did not end the game early.

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Pyrgos eyes Scotland place after Edinburgh switch https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Henry Pyrgos aims to build on his fresh start with Edinburgh with a return to Gregor Townsend's Scotland line-up.

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Cipriani to face hearing over red card on Wednesday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after he was sent off for a high tackle against Munster on Saturday.

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Edinburgh can be as good as anybody - Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Champions Cup win over Toulon was "the best they have played" under Richard Cockerill and proves they are "as good as anybody", says the head coach.

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English rugby to introduce in-season breaks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The next three domestic rugby union campaigns will include in-season breaks for players, says the Rugby Football Union.

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NFL-bound Wade should have been an England superstar - Monye https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Christian Wade has been let down by coaches who failed to make the most of his potential, says former Lions winger Ugo Monye.

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Wales call for fly-half Evans while lock Davies is released https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales call up uncapped fly-half Jarrod Evans into their squad while lock Bradley Davies has been released because of a knee injury.

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Ireland prepared if Schmidt leaves after World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland Rugby Football Union chief executive Philip Browne says structures are in place which could "absorb the loss" of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.

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Coleraine fined £5,000 over verbal abuse of female referee https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The female referee was the target of sexist, verbal abuse from the touchline during a game in March.

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Times when sporting teams colours caused confusion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After Cardiff Blues and Glasgow Warriors clash in colour, BBC Sport looks at other occasions when fans were left seeing double.

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Injured flanker Bradbury may miss Scotland's autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Magnus Bradbury could miss Scotland's autumn Tests after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder in Edinburgh's win over Toulon.

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Edinburgh's 'mini Murrayfield' granted permission https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby's plans to build a new 7,800-capacity stadium for Edinburgh on Murrayfield's back pitches are given the go-ahead.

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Thomas Waldrom: Former England, Leicester and Exeter forward retires at 35 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England, Exeter and Leicester back-row Thomas Waldrom retires from rugby aged 35.

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Cardiff-Glasgow kit clash an 'out-and-out disgrace' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was an "out-and-out disgrace" to allow Glasgow to wear a similar kit to Cardiff in their Heineken Champions Cup game, says Blues fly-half Gareth Anscombe.

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Zebo apologises for try celebration in win over Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Zebo says sorry to Ulster full-back Michael Lowry for his celebration of a try in Racing 92's European Champions Cup win in Paris on Saturday.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins Ladies upset Saracens Women at The Stoop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Ladies inflict Saracens Women's first defeat of the Premier 15s season with a 20-17 win at The Stoop.

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Sam Johnson: 'Proud Australian' relishes Scotland opportunity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Johnson arrived in Glasgow a nervous, chubby Australian. He thought he'd be an electrician, now he's in the Scotland squad.

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European Champions Cup: Edinburgh 40-14 Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh enjoy one of their best European victories with a thumping bonus-point Champions Cup win over Toulon.

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Gloucester's Danny Cipriani caps dismal week with red card against Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani is sent off against Munster in the Champions Cup, two days after being omitted from the England squad.

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Jonah Holmes: Wales call-up 'a huge honour' says Leicester wing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonah Holmes is excited ahead of joining up with the Wales squad and says his late grandmother would have been "very proud".

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Previews & team news for this weekend's European games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news for Saturday and Sunday's matches in the Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Montpellier Herault https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle host Montpellier in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Kingston Park (13:00 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Saracens v Lyon OU https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Lyon in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (17:30 BST).

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European Champions Cup: Toulouse v Leinster (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian back Joe Tomane will make his first European start for Leinster in Sunday's European Champions Cup game against Toulouse.

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'It's hurtful and scary' - sports stars open up on social media abuse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After England footballer Karen Carney receives rape and death threats, sports stars open up about social media abuse.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Wasps v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Bath in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:15 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Munster v Gloucester (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Munster host Gloucester in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Thomond Park (13:00 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Castres Olympique v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Castres host Exeter in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stade Pierre-Fabre (13:00 BST).

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Sam Johnson: Glasgow's new Scotland call-up good enough for Australia - Dave Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Johnson is "absolutely" good enough to start for Australia and his capture by Scotland is "a great coup", says Dave Rennie.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Zebre v Bristol (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol have made six changes to the side that secured a bonus-point victory against Zebre in round one of the European Challenge Cup.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Worcester v Ospreys (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o is set to make his first appearance of the season as he returns from injury to make Worcester's bench against Ospreys.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Chris Ashton set to make Sale debut against Connacht. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton is set to make his debut for Sale against Connacht after serving his seven-week ban for a tip-tackle.

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Welsh player given four-year ban after using 'cocktail' of drugs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

RGC player Maredydd Francis is given a four-year ban for using performance-enhancing drugs and other banned substances.

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Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Ulster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster will be without injured scrum-half John Cooney for their Champions Cup encounter against Racing 92 in Paris.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: FC Grenoble v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Grenoble host Harlequins in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade des Alpes (20:00 BST).

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Edinburgh wary of 'wounded beast' Toulon in Champions Cup - Mark Bennett https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh will not be overawed by a Toulon team coming to Murrayfield with 'all guns blazing' says centre Mark Bennett,

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Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Scotland call-up Sam Johnson makes his first appearance of the season as Glasgow Warriors meet Cardiff Blues in the Champions Cup.

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Courtney Lawes: Northampton and England lock signs new deal until 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and England lock Courtney Lawes signs a new deal to keep him at the Premiership club until 2021.

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Christian Wade: Wasps winger quits rugby union for NFL career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps winger Christian Wade quits rugby to pursue a career in American football with the NFL.

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Ted Hill: Worcester Warriors teenage flanker surprised to receive England squad call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenage Worcester flanker Ted Hill is surprised by his call-up to England's training squad after just one Premiership start.

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Luke Morgan: Ospreys wing's surprise and family tears after Wales call-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys wing Luke Morgan admits he was surprised by his Wales call-up, while his family were reduced to tears of joy.

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Nathan Hughes will learn from tweet ban - Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England number eight Nathan Hughes "deeply regrets" the social media post that triggered a further two-week ban says coach Eddie Jones.

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Leinster scrum-half McCarthy to join Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy will switch provinces at the end of the season having agreed a two-year deal with Munster.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Dragons v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Dragons host Northampton in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Rodney Parade (19:30 BST).

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We know what's coming down the tracks - Ulster prop Marty Moore https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Marty Moore believes Ulster know what to expect when they face Racing 92 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.

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England wing May back for Leicester v Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Scarlets in Friday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (19:45 BST).

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Ben Morgan in England squad for autumn Tests but no Danny Cipriani https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester number eight Ben Morgan is included in the England squad for the autumn Tests, but there is no place for fly-half Danny Cipriani.

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David Nucifora: Time for stability at Ulster says IRFU Performance Director https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

IRFU performance director David Nucifora believes Ulster need a period of steadiness in the wake of their turbulent 2017-18 campaign.

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Daley-Mclean in line for 100th England cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Katy Daley-Mclean is in line for the one cap she needs to reach 100 for England after being named in a squad of 28 for the autumn internationals.

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Nathan Hughes: Wasps and England flanker is handed six-week ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England flanker Nathan Hughes is banned for six weeks for punching and will miss the first three autumn internationals.

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Moving to Ulster was a great decision - Will Addison https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Will Addison says he has no regrets about his decision to move to Belfast this season after almost 10 years at Sale Sharks.

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Ulster just needed time to gel - Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Rory Best has put the team's poor inter-pro results against Munster and Connacht down to a lack of continuity.

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Jerome Kaino: Toulouse back rower given five-week ban for dangerous tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulouse back rower Jerome Kaino is banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath's Jamie Roberts in their Champions Cup tie.

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George Smith: Bristol Bears extend contract with flanker until end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia flanker George Smith extends his contract at Bristol Bears until the end of the season.

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Mako Vunipola: England and Saracens prop to miss autumn internationals with calf strain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England suffer a further injury blow ahead of their autumn Tests as Mako Vunipola is ruled out for about six weeks.

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Sam Skinner: New Scotland call-up urged to make most of international chance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter urges Sam Skinner to make the most of his first Scotland call-up and have a long Test career.

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Wales not far from World Cup pack - Robin McBryde https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde believes the pack selected for the autumn Tests is close to the one that will be picked for the 2019 World Cup.

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Injuries, diabetes and a Wales recall - an eventful year for Morgan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tyler Morgan is "chuffed" after his recall to the Wales squad after struggling with injuries and being diagnosed with diabetes.

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland squad chosen with Rugby World Cup in mind https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Every one of Scotland's 40-man autumn Test squad has a "very good chance" of playing in the World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Ulster's Moore expects physical battle against Racing 92 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster prop Marty Moore expects a physical battle against Racing 92 similar to that which the province faced against Leicester last week.

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Ugo Monye assesses England's back row options after Billy Vunipola's latest injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye assesses England's back row options after it the news Billy Vunipola will miss England's autumn internationals with a broken arm.

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Uncapped trio in Scotland squad for Autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Sam Skinner, Blade Thomson and Sam Johnson are named in Scotland's 40-man squad for the 2018 Autumn Tests.

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Tackle crackdown 'has gone too far', says Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets and Wales coach-elect Wayne Pivac says sanctions on dangerous play should consider players' intent.

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England's Robshaw to miss autumn Tests with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's injury crisis in the back row worsens, with Chris Robshaw ruled out of the autumn internationals with a knee problem.

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Why Warburton doesn't have McCaw's shirt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton explains to the Scrum V podcast why he did not ask to swap shirts after Test matches.

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England's number eight crisis: 'This is where Eddie Jones earns his money' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With Nathan Hughes facing a likely ban and Sam Simmonds injured, how will England cover for the loss of number eight Billy Vunipola this autumn?

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Two disciplinary charges for England centre Lozowski https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Alex Lozowski charged with two acts of foul play in Saracens' Champions Cup win at Glasgow on Sunday.

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Scarlets' Patchell to miss Leicester game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets will be without Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell once again when they face Leicester in the European Champions Cup on Friday.

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Wales name Leicester wing Holmes in squad for autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales name uncapped Leicester wing Jonah Holmes in their squad for their November Tests.

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'No point' Wales coach Warren Gatland looking past World Cup, says Warburton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton says "there is no point" in Warren Gatland "looking beyond the 2019 World Cup" when naming Wales' autumn Tests squad today.

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Scrum V: Principality Welsh Premiership highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights of the weekend's action from the Principality Welsh Premiership.

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Scotland's Gray out for around four months with back injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Richie Gray is ruled out of the autumn internationals and at least part of the Six Nations through injury.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens forward out of England's autumn internationals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola will miss England's autumn internationals after breaking his left arm.

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New Zealand: Uncapped Dalton Papalii picked for tour to Japan and Europe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand call up the uncapped Dalton Papalii to their 32-man squad for their tour to Japan and Europe.

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Oh no! When sports stars celebrate too soon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath rugby player Freddie Burns was celebrating a try as a rival player knocked the ball from his hand.

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AJ MacGinty: Sale's USA fly-half ruled out for rest of 2018 after shoulder injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale fly-half AJ MacGinty will not play again in 2018 after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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Ashley Beck: Wales and Worcester centre breaks leg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester confirm Wales international Ashley Beck broke his leg during their Challenge Cup win at Stade Francais.

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Rhun Williams: Blues player 'getting stronger' after nerve damage https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues back Rhun Williams says he is "getting stronger every day" after suffering a career threatening injury.

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Ospreys Women crowned Wales' regional champions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys Women are crowned Wales' regional champions for a second year running.

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Wing Nareki plays with 'smashed testicle' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Jona Nareki plays with a "smashed testicle" in his Otago side's 23-19 win over Waikato in New Zealand.

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Morgan hopes for surprise England recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Morgan would be ready to make a shock return to international rugby to help solve England's potential crisis at number eight.

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Family will influence future - Glasgow's Hogg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Family will come first says Glasgow Warriors full-back Stuart Hogg as he nears the end of his contract.

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Welsh Rugby Union backs plans to reduce board directors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union's proposal to reduce the number of directors on its board from 20 to 12 is approved.

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Youth Olympic Games: Argentina's Moneta scores 'absolutely superb' breakaway try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina's Marcos Moneta scores a brilliant breakaway try during his country's rugby sevens match against Samoa at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Principality Premiership: Try highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights from the weekend's Principality Premiership in which there were wins for Pontypridd, Bridgend, Aberavon, Cardiff, Merthyr, Newport and Bargoed.

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Saracens Women win to extend 100% start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens Women maintain their 100% start to the Premier 15s season but are made to work hard for a 21-5 win over Wasps Ladies.

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European Champions Cup & European Challenge Cup previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news for Saturday and Sunday's matches in the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup.

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Munster in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (15:15 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Scarlets v Racing 92 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Scarlets host Racing 92 in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Parc y Scarlets (17:30 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Lyon OU v Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Lyon OU host Cardiff Blues in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stde de Garland (13:00 BST).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Ospreys v Pau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ospreys host Pau in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Liberty Stadium (15:00 BST).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Timisoara Saracens v Newport Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Timisoara Saracens host Newport Dragons in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stadionul Dan Paltinisanu (12:30 BST).

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Injury-hit Gloucester to meet French champions Castres https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester will face Castres in their first European Rugby Champions Cup game on Sunday.

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Bath to host Toulouse in European Rugby Champions Cup opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath, who will host Toulouse in their opening European Rugby Champions Cup fixture, face a tough pool in the competition, says club's rugby director.

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Ulster quartet back for opener against Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ulster host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Kingspan Stadium (17:30 BST).

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

Connacht and Bordeaux Begles both make sweeping changes for Saturday's European Challenge Cup match in Galway (15:00 BST).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Stade Francais v Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Stade Francais host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Jean Bouin (20:00 BST).

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Nathan Hughes: England and Wasps flanker's hearing on Wednesday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps flanker Nathan Hughes' delayed disciplinary hearing will be heard on Wednesday, 17 October.

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London French 'could disappear because of Brexit impact' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A 59-year-old London rugby club say they are fighting for their survival because of "the negative impact Brexit may have".

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Newcastle set for first Champions Cup tie in 14 years https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as RC Toulon host Newcastle Falcons in Sunday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Stade Mayol (15:15 BST).

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No Seymour but co-captains return for Glasgow against Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Glasgow Warriors host Saracens in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup fixture at Scotstoun Stadium (15:15 BST).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Harlequins v Agen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Agen in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears v Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Zebre in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 BST).

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Edinburgh without Van der Merwe for Montpellier trip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Montpellier host Edinburgh in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Altrad Stadium (15:15 BST).

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Ulster quartet back for opener against Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Craig Gilroy, Jordi Murphy, Will Addison and Michael Lowry return to the Ulster team for the Champions Cup opener against Leicester.

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European Rugby Challenge Cup: Northampton Saints v Clermont Auvergne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host Clermont Auvergne in Saturday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 BST).

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Ricoh Arena: Court of Appeal rejects Coventry City owners' judicial review bid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Court of Appeal rejects a call for a judicial review into the sale of the Ricoh Arena by Coventry City's owners Sisu.

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England lock Launchbury to miss autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps forward Joe Launchbury is out for three months after knee surgery and will miss the autumn Tests.

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European Champions Cup: Can Exeter carry domestic form into Europe? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport asks whether three-time English Premiership finalists Exeter can finally turn domestic dominance into European success.

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Leicester game 'will set tone for Ulster's season' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Champions Cup pool opener against Leicester Tigers on Saturday will "set the tone" for their season, Andrew Trimble says.

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Ricoh Arena: Coventry City hope to open talks with Wasps to extend tenancy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coventry City hope to come to a deal with landlords Wasps to extend their tenancy at the Ricoh Arena.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster v Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leinster host Wasps in Friday's Heineken Champions Cup fixture at the RDS Arena in Dublin (19:45 BST).

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European Challenge Cup: Perpignan v Sale Sharks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Perpignan host Sale Sharks in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Aime Giral (19:45 BST).

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Injured Simmonds still has World Cup chance - Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says injured back row Sam Simmonds still has a great chance to make the England squad for the 2019 World Cup.

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'I don't know if anyone's at their level' - can Leinster defend Champions Cup? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions Jamie Heaslip and Ugo Monye join BBC Sport's Chris Jones to preview the return of the Champions Cup.

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Rachel Taylor: Meet the former Wales women player coaching a Welsh men's team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V meets Rachel Taylor, the former Wales women international who is now in charge at Colwyn Bay.

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European win would be fitting send-off for Pivac - Owens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets captain Ken Owens believes success in Europe would be a fitting climax for Wayne Pivac's five years as coach.

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Scrum V's Heineken Champions Cup preview https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues and Scarlets are Wales' representatives in this season's Heineken Champions Cup, which gets underway this weekend.

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Ulster flanker Rea banned for four weeks after red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster flanker Matty Rea is suspended for four weeks following his red card in the Belfast defeat by Connacht last Friday.

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Semesa Rokoduguni: Bath winger signs new long-term contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni signs a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.

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Conor Murray: Ireland scrum-half agrees new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will stay with Munster until at least June 2022 after signing a contract extension.

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Ryan Bower: Worcester prop given two-week ban after admitting dangerous play https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester prop Ryan Bower is banned for two weeks by a disciplinary panel after admitting dangerous play in a ruck.

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Pro14: Dragons boss Bernard Jackman criticises referee Ian Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman criticises referee Ian Davies over his handling of their Pro14 defeat by Cardiff Blues last weekend.

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Blade Thomson: Scarlets back-rower played after death of someone 'very close' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says back-rower Blade Thomson played against Ospreys after hearing of the death of someone "very, very close" to him.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath and Wales back row breaks arm https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Wales back row Taulupe Faletau will miss the autumn internationals after breaking his arm in a Premiership game.

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England to face under-strength South Africa at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will face an under-strength South Africa after Premiership Rugby reiterated its policy not to release English-based Springboks outside the Test window

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Petrus du Plessis: Glasgow Warriors sign South African prop on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow sign veteran South African tight-head prop Petrus du Plessis from London Irish until the end of the season.

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Tom Bristow: Sale Sharks sign former Wasps loosehead prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign loosehead prop Tom Bristow from French second-tier club Narbonne on an undisclosed deal.

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Scarlets centre Fonotia cited over incident against Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Kieron Fonotia's place for Scarlets in Europe against Racing 92 is threatened by a citing for an incident against Ospreys.

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Richard Cockerill: All pressure is on Vern Cotter & Montpellier, says Edinburgh boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says all the pressure is on Vern Cotter and Montpellier as Edinburgh prepare to face the French side in their Champions Cup opener.

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Nathan Hughes: England and Wasps flanker cited for punching opponent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps flanker Nathan Hughes is cited for punching an opponent during his side's loss to Gloucester.

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Liza 'Bird' Burgess: A rugby role model and record breaker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales meets one of World Rugby Hall of Fame's latest inductees, Liza 'Bird' Burgess.

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It would be a hindrance to only play rugby, says England's Brown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Firefighter Shaunagh Brown says it "would be a hindrance to only play rugby" if she was awarded a full-time contract with England's women.

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New Zealand's Cane to miss autumn Tests after fracturing neck https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's Sam Cane will miss the autumn Tests after fracturing his neck during the win over South Africa on Saturday.

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Connacht Rugby: Plans for 30 million euro stadium redevelopment revealed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht Rugby reveal a 30 million euro plan to redevelop the Sportsground stadium in Galway, which will increase the capacity to 12,000

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Sam Warburton: Rugby is never going to be safe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton tells Scrum V that rugby can never be made totally safe despite rule changes aimed at greater player safety.

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Australia stage record comeback to beat Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia pull off the second-biggest comeback in Test history to beat Argentina in the Rugby Championship.

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Rugby Championship: New Zealand hit back to stun South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions New Zealand score a last-minute try to beat South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Pretoria.

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Pro14: Ulster's home loss to Connacht 'not acceptable' says Ian Humphreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys says the province's performance in their home defeat to Connacht on Friday night was not good enough.

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

Team news as Dragons host Cardiff Blues in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Rodney Parade (17:15 BST).

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

Team news as Scarlets host Ospreys in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Parc y Scarlets (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:30 BST).

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Premiership: London Wasps v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 BST).

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

Joey Carbery will face former club Leinster for the first time when Munster travel to take on their inter-provincial rivals at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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

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

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Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Bristol Bears (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Bristol Bears in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

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Steve Ojomoh: Former Bath and England flanker suffers stroke https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath and England flanker Steve Ojomoh is in intensive care in hospital having suffered a stroke.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Zebre: George Horne & Rory Hughes start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow recall George Horne and wing Rory Hughes and give Adam Nicol and Andrew Davidson their first starts against Zebre.

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Edinburgh start Socino & Johnstone v Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh bring centres Juan Pablo Socino and James Johnstone into their side for Friday's home Pro14 match against Cheetahs.

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Pro14: Rory Best and Jacob Stockdale return for Connacht clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best and Jacob Stockdale will make their first appearances of the season in Friday's Pro14 game against Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.

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James O'Connor: Sale Sharks says focus is on rugby after injury problems https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James O'Connor says rugby is now his sole focus as he prepares to return for Sale after a prolonged injury absence.

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Derby day looms for Wales hopefuls before autumn internationals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' four regions will face off for the first time this season when Scarlets host Ospreys and Cardiff Blues travel to face Dragons.

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Want to lose weight for rugby? Try sheep-shearing, says Merthyr's Osian Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V meets Merthyr open-side and farmer Osian Davies, who has been turning heads for them in the Welsh Premiership.

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Bedford Blues chairman criticises RFU as ill players made to play in Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Bedford Blues accuse the Rugby Football Union of failing to protect player welfare.

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Mike Brown: Full-back's 300th Harlequins game an 'incredible achievement' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head of rugby Paul Gustard says it is an "incredible achievement" for full-back Mike Brown to reach 300 games for Harlequins.

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

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

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Cipriani wins Premiership player of the month https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani is named Premiership player of the month for September - two weeks after being left out by England.

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Rob Horne: 'No regrets' for ex-Australian and Northampton star https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Northampton and Australia player Rob Horne tells BBC Sport he has no regrets after being badly injured playing rugby.

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Dave Ewers: Exeter Chiefs flanker aims to impress after injury return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter flanker Dave Ewers tells BBC Sport how grateful he is to be playing again after recovering from his latest injury.

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European rugby competitions promise crackdown on high tackles for 2018-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

European chiefs will continue to crackdown on contact with the head in this season's Champions and Challenge Cups.

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Japan's Rugby World Cup win against South Africa to be made into a movie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan's famous Rugby World Cup win against South Africa is to be made into a movie with Temuera Morrison - Jango Fett in Star Wars - playing Eddie Jones.

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Ospreys coach Allen Clarke eager for derby 'boiling point' with Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says there is an air of excitement over Saturday's Pro14 Welsh derby against Scarlets in Llanelli.

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Rob Horne: Ex-Australia and Northampton star on dealing with paralysis - and tributes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia and Northampton player Rob Horne recounts the injury that ended his career and explains how he has adapted to life without the use of one arm.

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Stuart Olding: Former Ireland and Ulster centre pens contract extension at Brive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Ulster centre Stuart Olding signs a new deal with Brive which will keep him at the French club until at least 2020.

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Sam Simmonds and Jonny Hill: Exeter forwards set for spells out injured https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter forwards Sam Simmonds and Jonny Hill could be set for extended periods out through injury.

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O'Driscoll rejects Moriarty's claim that Sexton gets extra protection from referees https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brian O'Driscoll is surprised by Wales flanker Ross Moriarty's claim that Johnny Sexton receives extra protection from referees.

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O'Driscoll surprised by Moriarty's claim referees give Sexton 'special treatment' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brian O'Driscoll says Ross Moriarty "may be taking a leaf out of" Warren Gatland's book with his claim that Johnny Sexton receives special treatment from referees.

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Wales prop Evans set to miss Scarlets v Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets are set to be without Wales prop Rob Evans for Saturday's Pro14 derby with Ospreys because of a shoulder injury.

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Brad Barritt: Saracens captain to have surgery on facial injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens captain Brad Barritt is to undergo surgery on the facial injury he sustained against Bath on Saturday.

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Scarlets back-rower Uzair Cassiem cited for Southern Kings incident https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets back-rower Uzair Cassiem is cited for an incident during the 54-14 victory over the Southern Kings.

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Dragons set to host Russia in reunion with Lyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons will face Russia and host a reunion with former coach Lyn Jones on 16 November.

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Tim Swiel: Newcastle Falcons sign versatile Harlequins back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign versatile back Tim Swiel from Harlequins with immediate effect.

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Worcester Warriors: Up-for-sale Premiership club taken over by consortium https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Worcester Warriors are taken over by a consortium led by finance specialist Errol Pope.

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Felipe Ezcurra: Argentina scrum-half joins Leicester Tigers on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester sign Argentina scrum-half Felipe Ezcurra on a short-term contract as cover during the autumn internationals.

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