Barbarians v Argentina: Jeremy Guscott selects his top five Barbarians tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England international and Barbarians player Jeremy Guscott selects his top five Ba Baas tries of all time.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Gloucester host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 GMT).

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Old Otliensians RUFC: Amateur side pips Southgate to award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Old Otliensians RUFC's coaches beat Gareth Southgate and Tracey Neville to win a national prize.

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

Team news as Bristol Bears host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (13:00 GMT).

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Dubai Women's Rugby Sevens: England & Ireland lose in quarter-finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Ireland lose in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Women's Rugby Sevens as New Zealand claim their second successive win in the six-stage series.

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Jersey Reds: Island government gives Championship side £150,000 to see out season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Jersey Reds are given a £150,000 government grant to help see them through the season.

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

Four Ireland internationals return to the Ulster team for Saturday's Pro14 game against Cardiff Blues in Belfast.

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

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Saracens host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 GMT).

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

Preview and team news for Saturday's Pro14 meeting of Glasgow Warriors and Scarlets.

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

Team news as Dragons host Leinster in Saturday's fixture at Rodney Parade (17:15 GMT).

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Sam Matavesi: Cornish Pirates hooker reflects on Fiji return and new contract at club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates' Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi reflects on a new club contract and beating France for the first time ever.

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All Black Williams asks ring girls to leave charity boxing promotion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Models in bikinis leave a promotional event for a charity boxing match involving Sonny Bill Williams after he says he does not want them there.

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Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria.

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England & Ireland women into Dubai Sevens quarter-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Ireland secure quarter-final places in the Dubai Rugby Sevens, part of the World Series.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Munster boosted by returning internationals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster recall the bulk of their returning Irish internationals for Friday's Pro14 match against Edinburgh.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales lock to make record Ospreys appearance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones will make a record 233rd Ospreys appearance as the Welsh region name 13 Wales internationals to face Zebre on Friday.

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Australia cancel call with World Cup winner White https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning coach Jake White initiates talks with Australia about replacing current boss Michael Cheika - but the Wallabies cancel them.

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Barbarians v Argentina: BBC coverage times and channels https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How to follow BBC Sport's coverage of the Killik Cup match between the Barbarians and Argentina.

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James Wilson: Bath re-sign versatile New Zealand-born back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Bath re-sign versatile New Zealand-born back James Wilson on a deal until the end of the season.

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Jack Nowell: Exeter Chiefs and England winger out for eight weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and England winger Jack Nowell is ruled out for eight weeks with a 'significant' hamstring injury.

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Wales' Jenkins awaits specialist's verdict on 'serious' knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins will see a specialist after suffering a knee injury against South Africa and hopes his World Cup dream is not over.

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Jared Payne says Andy Farrell will keep pushing Ireland forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland international Jared Payne is backing Andy Farrell to maintain the team's momentum when he succeeds Joe Schmidt next year.

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Hartley or George at hooker? Who made your England World Cup XV? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The results are in, but which England players get the nod from BBC Sport users to start the first game of the 2019 World Cup?

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Individual egos and selfish players cost England at 2015 World Cup - Burgess https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Burgess says "individual egos and selfish players" were to blame for England's group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup.

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Player's alarm clock causes bomb scare at Springbok hotel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Suspicions were aroused by a ticking clock in a laundry bag belonging to one of the players.

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RFU predicts 'challenging time' after posting £30.9m loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union predicts a "challenging time" ahead after posting a yearly loss of £30.9m and making 54 staff redundant.

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Joe Schmidt: Out-going coach's lasting legacy on Irish rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt's influence on Irish rugby spreads far beyond the achievements on the field and will be felt long after he returns to New Zealand.

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Scotland 'can be a match for anyone' in Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will "back themselves against anybody" in next year's Six Nations, says lock Grant Gilchrist, despite a "scrappy win" over Argentina.

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Farrell to replace Schmidt as Ireland coach after 2019 World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt is to stand down as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup and will be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

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More to come from Wales after autumn clean sweep - North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North says Wales can go up another level after an autumn clean sweep that included wins over South Africa and Australia.

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Who will have regrets? And who is pushing the ceiling? Guscott's verdict on the autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and picks his team of the autumn.

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Wales fly-half jersey: 'It's Anscombe's spot now', says Wales great Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies says following their win over South Africa, Gareth Anscombe is the nation's leading 10.

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Sexton wins World Rugby's player of the year - ending seven years of All Blacks' dominance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland cap the greatest year in their rugby history by sweeping the board at the World Rugby awards in Monte Carlo.

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World Cup 2019: Mike Tindall says hemisphere gap has shrunk https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The northern hemisphere teams can launch a genuine challenge for World Cup 2019 says former winner Mike Tindall

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Women's international highlights: Wales 21-38 Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Wales are beaten by Canada in a women's international in Cardiff.

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Scotland players donate £10,000 to Doddie Weir charity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scotland squad has donated £10,000 to Doddie Weir's charity from their match fee against Argentina.

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Joe Schmidt says decision on Ireland future is 'head-wrecking' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says he will be relieved when he makes public his decision this week whether he will stay on as Ireland coach after next year's World Cup.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Murray to make Munster return at Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray makes his first Munster appearance of the season in the Pro14 match against Zebre on Sunday.

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Connacht boosted by Healy recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht's record try scorer Matt Healy returns to the side for their Pro14 match against Southern Kings at Port Elizabeth.

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Dare to dream - Wales no longer under the World Cup radar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After a first autumn clean sweep and nine matches unbeaten, Wales have made themselves one of the favourites as they turn their attention to the 2019 Word Cup.

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England v Australia: Manu Tuilagi says long-awaited return was 'special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi says his long-anticipated Test return against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday was a "special day".

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Pick your England XV for opening match in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It's less than 10 months until England start their Rugby World Cup campaign against Tonga - choose your XV for their opening match.

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Scotland must improve for Six Nations, says coach Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will need to "play better" than they showed this autumn to make an impact in next year's Six Nations, says Gregor Townsend.

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Ireland coach Schmidt thanks IRFU for 'patience' as he finalises future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he needs to talk to more people on Sunday before making an announcement on his future plans next week.

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Fiji secure historic first win over France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji claim their first ever win over France with a surprise 21-14 victory over the 2011 World Cup runners-up at the Stade de France.

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Premier 15s: Saracens beat Loughborough to move top of the table https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens Women move to the top of the Premier 15s table after ending Loughborough Lightning's perfect start to the season with a 29-0 victory.

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England women 37-15 Ireland women: Lydia Thompson scores Twickenham hat-trick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England beat Ireland 37-15 at Twickenham to finish their autumn international matches with three wins out of three.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland's second string side overcome USA 57-14 in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland round off a successful November as their second string earn an eight-try 57-14 win over the USA in Dublin.

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Wales back-rower Ellis Jenkins suffers worrying knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ellis Jenkins suffers suspected ruptured knee ligaments after starring in Wales' back-row as they beat South Africa.

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'The referee saw nothing wrong' - Jones refuses to criticise Farrell tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones refuses to criticise captain Owen Farrell for a controversial tackle after his side beat Australia.

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Autumn Internationals: England 37-18 Australia - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England score 24 second-half points to cruise to a brilliant victory over Australia, in their final test of the Autumn series.

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Wales v South Africa: Jesse Kriel scores try for Springboks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jesse Kriel makes the most of a superb pass from Willie Le Roux to pull a try back for South Africa in their Autumn International with Wales at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Liam Williams adds a second try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams completes an excellent move for a second try to give Wales a 14-0 lead in their final autumn international against South Africa at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Tomas Francis gives Wales early lead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tomas Francis scores his first international try to give Wales an early lead against South Africa in their final autumn international at the Principality Stadium.

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Autumn Internationals: Scotland 14-9 Argentina - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Sean Maitland scores the only try of the match to help Scotland to a 14-9 victory over Argentina in the final Autumn International at Murrayfield.

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Women's autumn international: Wales 21-38 Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales women produce a much-improved performance but lose to a late Canada surge at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

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Beaten All Blacks bounce back with 10-try demolition of Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World champions New Zealand recover from last week's defeat by Ireland with a convincing 66-3 win against Italy in Rome.

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Some England players choose not to wear rainbow laces https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Some England players choose not to wear rainbow laces against Australia on Saturday, citing comfort issues.

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Wales' Lydiate a doubt to face South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have a late fitness doubt over flanker Dan Lydiate for their final autumn series game against South Africa.

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Rugby World Cup: Canada beat Hong Kong to secure final place in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Canada have secured the final spot at next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan after beating Hong Kong 27-10.

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Warren Gatland: Autumn clean sweep would be 'special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says it would be "pretty special" if Wales were able to complete their first autumn Test clean sweep on Saturday.

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'This team is growing' - Slump made England stronger, says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says six successive defeats earlier this year has made England stronger as they prepare to meet Australia on Saturday.

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Ruddock reveals Schmidt's 'incredible impact' on Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Rhys Ruddock says head coach Joe Schmidt has made Ireland believe they can beat anyone in the world.

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England women: Claudia MacDonald's whirlwind rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How Claudia MacDonald went from second-string university netballer to England women's rugby international.

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Wasps v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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Injured Australian Pocock out of England game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia back-row forward David Pocock withdraws from Saturday's Test against England with a neck injury.

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England v Australia: Jamie George & Dylan Hartley vie for start spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Does Jamie George's start against Australia represent a sea change in selection or just a one-off shift from coach Eddie Jones?

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Kennedy becomes new Sarries recruitment head https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens appoint former London Irish, Toulon, Harlequins and England lock Nick Kennedy as head of player recruitment.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour and Peter Horne return for Glasgow as Cardiff Blues are boosted by Wales duo Seb Davies and Jarrod Evans.

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

Team news and preview as Leinster host Ospreys in Friday's Pro 14 game at the RDS Arena.

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Green, old and cold - how the Wallabies lost their bounce https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With less than a year to go until the Rugby World Cup, can coach Michael Cheika pull Australia out of their slump?

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Dave Rennie: Glasgow Warriors head coach set to sign new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie says he will be at the club for "at least another 12 months" as he finalises a new contract.

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Six Nations: Scotland v Argentina (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland v Argentina at Murrayfield

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'It's a weird business' - Strauss revels in Scotland recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland number eight Josh Strauss aims to make the most of a surprise opportunity to revive his Test career against Argentina on Saturday.

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Quiz: Can you name Scotland's last 10 sets of rugby-playing brothers? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ten sets of brothers have played for Scotland since 1979. Can you name them?

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Stay or go? - Schmidt agonising over Ireland future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he will reveal next week whether he will commit his long-term future to Ireland or return to his native New Zealand.

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Lewis Ludlam: Northampton Saints flanker signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam agrees a new two-year contract at Franklin's Gardens.

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Autumn Internationals: England v Australia (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and Australia at Twickenham.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v South Africa team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's autumn international between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v South Africa: Springboks unchanged for Cardiff Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa stick with the team that beat Scotland 26-20 for Saturday's autumn Test with Wales in Cardiff.

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Ireland v USA: Coach Joe Schmidt makes 14 changes to starting line-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt makes 14 changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's final autumn Test against USA.

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Williams & Heard to start at centre for Red Roses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tatyana Heard and Carys Williams, who have three caps between them, will start as England midfield pairing against Ireland.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Harlequins in Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (19:45 GMT).

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Bath in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 GMT).

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Liam Williams starts at full-back for Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams at full-back and Gareth Anscombe at fly-half in a Wales team showing 14 changes against South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Wales to wear rainbow laces to support former captain Thomas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will wear rainbow laces this weekend to "show support to former captain Gareth Thomas."

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Tuilagi in line for first England cap since 2016 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi is set to make his long-anticipated Test return after being named on the bench to face Australia.

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Referees should show more cards to change player behaviour - World Rugby chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says referees should brandish more red and yellow cards in an effort to eradicate the dangerous tackles.

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Ian Robertson: Five Live commentator's iconic calling of England's 2003 World Cup win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back on retiring Ian Robertson's iconic commentary of the moment Jonny Wilkinson kicked for glory as England won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

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Can you name the previous World Rugby Player of the Year winners? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The World Rugby Player of the Year will be crowned on Sunday, but can you name the previous winners?

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Scotland journey to centre of unknown with Finn Russell and Adam Hastings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says facing Argentina provides an opportunity to experiment with Finn Russell and Adam Hastings as twin playmakers.

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Injured Nowell set to miss Australia game, Joe Cokanasiga poised to start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell is set to be ruled out of Saturday's match against Australia at Twickenham with a hamstring injury.

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Nic White: Exeter scrum-half still has Australia ambitions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter scrum-half Nic White says he has not given up hope of making a return to the Australia international side.

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'He was born in 1999; I was getting drunk' - Wigglesworth on rooming with team-mate Hill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth. 35, tells BBC Sport about rooming with 19-year-old flanker Ted Hill.

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Rory Best receives an OBE from Prince Charles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best receives his OBE for services to rugby from Prince Charles.

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Lee and Thomson miss Scarlets' game with Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets will be without injured forwards Samson Lee and Blade Thomson when they host Ulster in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Jonny Wilkinson applauds Ian Robertson for describing 'the immensity of the event through words' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Wilkinson says listening to Ian Robertson’s commentary of his World Cup winning drop-goal takes him right back to being on the field against Australia.

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Blair says being taught how to 'sell a dummy' proved very useful in his political career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair pays tribute to his former English teacher and legendary BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson.

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Scotland v Argentina: Gregor Townsend makes eight changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend makes eight changes to his side to face Argentina in the final Autumn Test.

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'Retirement hit me like a ton of bricks' - ex-Ireland forward Henry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland flanker Chris Henry speaks about the difficult decision to end his 15 years of involvement with Ulster.

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'We have mountain to climb', says Russia's Welsh coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh coach Lyn Jones says Russia "have a mountain to climb" as they prepare to tackle Ireland and Scotland in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Griffiths and Nansen boost Dragons for Edinburgh game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons have fit-again Ollie Griffiths and Brandon Nansen available for Sunday's Pro14 match against Edinburgh.

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'A job well done' - rugby legends pay tribute to retiring BBC commentator Robertson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson prepares for his final commentary, the game's great and good, and a former Prime Minister, share their memories.

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France wear rainbow laces to support Thomas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former rugby player was the victim of a gay hate crime in Cardiff last Saturday.

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Jaco Visagie: Gloucester sign front row on short-term loan deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester sign South African hooker Jaco Visagie on a short-term loan deal to provide injury cover.

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Wales v South Africa: Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Springbok Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny has failed to recover from concussion and will miss Saturday's Test between Wales and South Africa.

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Marmion facing Six Nations fitness race for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum-half Kieran Marmion requires an ankle operation that leaves him struggling to be fit for the start of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Chris Ashton: England winger set to miss Australia match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Chris Ashton misses training on Tuesday and is expected to be ruled out of Saturday's match with Australia at Twickenham.

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Ex-England lock Parling's 'adventure' returns to Melbourne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions and England lock Geoff Parling tells BBC Sport about becoming a coach in Super Rugby.

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Shane Williams: Bouncers guilty of attacking rugby legend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three men are convicted of attacking the former rugby star and leaving his brother unconscious.

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Ireland flanker O'Brien could return for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Sean O'Brien may return to action before the Six Nations after being ruled out for eight to 12 weeks by his broken arm.

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Huw Jones: Glasgow & Scotland centre's future to be clarified amid Leicester reports https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The future of Glasgow and Scotland centre Huw Jones should become clearer "in the next couple of weeks" amid reported interest from Leicester.

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Former Wales dual code international Mantle dies aged 76 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-St Helens forward and dual-code international John Mantle dies at the age of 76 after a long illness.

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Siya Kolisi : South Africa captain escapes citing for headbutt v Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi escapes a citing or ban despite being found guilty of "striking with the head" during their win over Scotland.

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Rodney Ah You: Newcastle Falcons sign former Ireland international prop from Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign New Zealand-born former Ireland international prop from Pro 14 side Ulster.

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Jonah Lomu: The night Welsh rugby honoured a legend's legacy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonah Lomu's legacy is celebrated in a special game in Aberavon with Scrum V cameras were there to record the occasion.

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Nigel Owens commends Gareth Thomas' 'braveness' after hate crime https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Referee Nigel Owens says he made a similar choice in 2015 after being sent abuse on Twitter.

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England v Australia: Danny Care dropped for Test; Manu Tuilagi in squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care is dropped for Saturday's final autumn series match against Australia at Twickenham.

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Ireland 16-9 New Zealand: Lego lover Jacob Stockdale building imposing reputation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale builds Lego models in his spare time but continues to forge a formidable reputation on the field with his try-scoring exploits.

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Jeremy Guscott: 'Whatever Eddie Jones says, England were poor' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's win over Japan came via a lacklustre, muddle-headed performance, says England legend Jeremy Guscott.

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England women 27-19 Canada: Lark Davies scores twice in battling victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lark Davies scores two tries as England are forced to dig deep to beat a tough Canada side at Doncaster.

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Jones vs Jones - Welsh coaches rivals for World Cup spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two Welsh coaches will be up will be up against each other on Friday in Marseille for a place at the 2019 World Cup

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Ireland Women beaten by USA at home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lose 19-10 to USA in their autumn international at Energia Park.

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Jones pleased to banish 'upsetting' criticism https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones is pleased to put some "upsetting" criticism after Scotland's loss to Wales behind him with his display against South Africa.

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Scotland lament 'what might-have-beens' after South Africa loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are 'a dangerous rugby team' but 'one that still has a lot of growing up to do' says Tom English after their loss to South Africa.

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Jacob Stockdale: Ireland win over All Blacks 'a mixture of relation and relief' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Try-scorer Jacob Stockdale says the mood in Ireland's dressing-room after Saturday's thrilling 16-9 win over New Zealand was "a mixture of elation and relief".

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Former Wales captain Thomas 'victim of hate crime' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Wales captain appeared bruised in a social media video where he thanked police for their help.

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World Cup favourites? Who? Us? Joe Schmidt laughs off Steve Hansen's 'banter' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt laughs off New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen's claim that the Irish are now World Cup favourites after victory in Dublin.

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Liam Williams: Wales wing fights back tears on 50th cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams says he had to fight back the tears on his 50th Wales cap before scoring two tries in the record 74-24 win over Tonga.

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'Scotland will be better for Springboks defeat' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland failed to "kick on" when they had the chance against South Africa, but will be better for the experience, says coach Gregor Townsend.

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Ireland coach Schmidt laughs off Hansen claim Irish are World Cup favourites https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt laughs off Steve Hansen's claim that Ireland are now World Cup favourites after Saturday's win over the All Blacks.

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Autumn International: Ireland hold nerve to earn first home win over All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale's second-half try helps Ireland earn a first ever home win over New Zealand as they clinch a 16-9 triumph.

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Highlights: South Africa beat Scotland in tight match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as eighteen points from Handre Pollard helped South Africa to edge out Scotland 26-20 in their autumn international at Murrayfield.

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England 35-15 Japan: Cokanasiga and Hartley tries help England rally to victory over Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as a debut try for Joe Cokanasiga and score from Dylan Hartley helped England mount a second-half comeback to overcome an impressive Japan at Twickenham Stadium.

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Warren Gatland: Wales coach aims for autumn clean sweep https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Following a record Tonga win, Warren Gatland has a selection dilemma as Wales aim to complete an autumn clean sweep against South Africa.

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England's Eddie Jones: 'Fired-up' Japan was what we wanted https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he was pleased that Japan were "fired up" by his pre-match claim they should "pray" in preparation for meeting England.

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'We grinded' - Australia prepare for England by beating Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia beat Italy to register their first win of the autumn series before facing England at Twickenham next week.

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'Pretty good result' for Wales against Tonga - Dan Biggar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Man of the match Dan Biggar says Wales "did the basics pretty well" as they beat Tonga 74-24 at the Principality Stadium

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England fight back to beat spirited Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England needed a second-half fightback to overcome a spirited Japan side 35-15, in the visitors' first visit to Twickenham in 32 years.

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Wales v Tonga: Liam Williams scores Wales' tenth try against Tonga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams scores Wales' tenth try as they complete a comprehensive victory over Tonga in their Autumn International at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v Tonga: Aled Davies scores 'try of the autumn' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Aled Davies scores a superb second-half try as Wales thump Tonga 74-24 in their autumn international at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales v Tonga: Steff Evans try pushes Wales ahead against Tonga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Steff Evans collects a Dan Biggar chip to score and push Wales ahead against Tonga in a thrilling Autumn International game.

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Wales v Tonga: Sione Vailanu races clear for try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga's Sione Vailanu intercepts a Tom Williams pass to break away and reduce Wales' lead to just two points in the Autumn International.

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Wales v Tonga: Liam Williams touches down to lead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams touches the ball down just inside the touchline to extend Wales' lead against Tonga in their Autumn International.

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Wales v Tonga: Wales opening scoring with penalty try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales take the lead against Tonga with a penalty try early in the first half of the Autumn International at the Principality Stadium.

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'I'm a scaffolder living the dream' - Williams set for 50th Wales cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams will celebrate with family and Wales rugby public when he wins his 50th cap against Tonga in Cardiff.

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Ireland v New Zealand: How All Blacks have shaped Ireland's rugby rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lessons learned from past defeats could help Grand Slam champions Ireland overcome three-time world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

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Women's international: Wales 65-0 Hong Kong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales run in 10 tries to thrash Hong Kong and secure their second win of the autumn series at Cardiff Arms Park.

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'There's good competition' - Jones looking for England World Cup pointers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says he has "about 35 players" in mind for his 31-man squad for September's World Cup in Japan.

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Ellis Jenkins: Wales captain wants 'selection headache' for Warren Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Ellis Jenkins challenges his Wales team-mates to give Warren Gatland the selection headache he requests when they play Tonga on Saturday.

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All Blacks a 'massive challenge' - Rory Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says he is nervous and excited for the highly-anticipated autumn Test against world number one side New Zealand.

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back on Premiership debut and being one of 10 siblings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Points West speaks to Bristol Bears' Charles Piutau before his Premiership debut against Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

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'Meet fire with fire' - but Laidlaw wants Scottish discipline against South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must "meet fire with fire" against South Africa, while keeping cool heads, says captain Greig Laidlaw.

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RFU: Steve Brown resigns as chief executive after a year in charge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Brown resigns as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, after a little over a year in the role.

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England women: Hunter & Packer return to face Canada https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer are two of 10 changes to the England women's team facing Canada on Sunday.

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Ireland v New Zealand: Irish flanker Leavy out of Dublin game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Dan Leavy will miss the Dublin match against New Zealand because of injury and is replaced by Josh van der Flier.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Bath host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (12:45 GMT).

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

Team news as Bristol Bears host Exeter Chiefs in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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'I was never talented' - Wilson's journey to unlikely England success story https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How hard work and an inspirational teacher propelled Mark Wilson to become England's autumn break-out success.

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

Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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The Rugby Social - Facing the All Blacks and retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Recently retired Chris Henry joins former Ulster team-mate Darren Cave to preview Ireland's game against New Zealand and discuss broken noses and life after rugby.

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Morgan's journey from diabetes diagnosis to Wales return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons centre Tyler Morgan talks about his struggle with diabetes to return to play for Wales against Tonga on Saturday.

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Phil Dollman: Exeter full-back still has Chiefs future, says boss Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Phil Dollman still has a future at the club despite Scotland's Stuart Hogg joining next summer.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales coach Gatland may not risk full-back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says he will consider not risking Leigh Halfpenny against South Africa even if the full-back recovers from a head injury suffered against Australia.

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Scotland v South Africa: WP Nel on farming, facing his native country & how he was 'close to stopping' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From reluctant rugby player to committed Scot, WP Nel is determined to take his "second chance" after thinking his career was over.

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Late grandmother inspires Holmes for Wales debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester full-back Jonah Holmes says he will be thinking about his grandmother when he lines up for Wales for the first time on Saturday.

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Gavin Henson: Dragons boss is hopeful on Henson recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman says he is hopeful Gavin Henson is on the road to recovery.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v Tonga team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics as Wales host Tonga in Saturday's autumn international at the Principality Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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'Scots have threats all over' - Springboks coach Erasmus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says Scotland are "too good a team" to make many changes against, after giving Embrose Papier his first Test start.

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Autumn internationals: Scotland v South Africa team news, quotes and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's autumn international between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield.

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Autumn internationals: England v Japan (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and Japan at Twickenham

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Joe Cokanasiga: Why Eddie Jones picked Bath winger for England debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones explains why Bath's 21-year-old winger Joe Cokanasiga will make his international debut against Japan.

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Wyles comes out of retirement for Sarries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Chris Wyles comes out of retirement to return to action for Saracens against Sale on Saturday.

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Stuart Hogg: Exeter winger Alex Cuthbert excited by Scotland full-back's signing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert says Scotland and fellow British Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will thrive at Sandy Park.

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

Team news as Gloucester host Leicester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

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Jean-Luc du Preez: Sale Sharks sign South Africa international on three-month deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign South Africa international Jean-Luc du Preez from Super Rugby side Sharks on a three-month deal.

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Hastings not 'the enemy' in Scotland fly-half rivalry - Russell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell says it's "good fun" playing alongside Adam Hastings for Scotland and his fly-half rival is "not the enemy".

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back not fazed by 'highest-paid in Premiership' tag https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears' Charles Piutau says being labelled as the highest-paid Premiership player does not worry him.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Wales v Tonga: Dan Biggar back at fly-half among 14 changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions Dan Biggar and Liam Williams return to Wales' starting XV for Saturday's Test with Tonga in Cardiff.

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Bath youngster Cokanasiga to make England debut against Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga will make his England debut against Japan as Eddie Jones makes sweeping changes from the side that lost to New Zealand.

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England v Japan: How well do you know England's top try scorers? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England face 2019 World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday, but how well do you know England's top try scorers?

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New Zealand make one change for Ireland Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand make one change for Saturday's game against Ireland in Dublin as Ryan Crotty replaces injured Sonny Bill Williams.

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Scotland v South Africa: Beating Springboks would be 'best win' - Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toppling the Springboks would "probably be Scotland's biggest win of the last couple of years", says Gregor Townsend.

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'He is progressing nicely' - Tuilagi poised for England return against Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi is expected to make his long-awaited England return against Australia in their final Autumn international on 24 November.

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Germany 'will die' for chance to face All Blacks at World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Bath coach Mike Ford says his Germany side "will die for the opportunity" to face defending champions New Zealand in next year's Rugby World Cup.

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New Zealand to host 2021 Women's World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand will host the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup, becoming the first southern hemisphere nation to stage the event.

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Jones returns as Scotland make six changes for South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes six changes to his side for Saturday's Murrayfield Test with South Africa.

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The Wales scrum-half inspired by the brother who topped Schwarzenegger https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Ffion Lewis is inspired by the bodybuilding triumphs of her brother 'Flex' in beating Arnold Schwarzenegger's record.

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Ospreys forward Fia hoping for Tonga debut against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys prop Ma'afu Fia is among the Tongans hoping for a debut against Wales as they build for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland ‘worry everyone’ in New Zealand - Umaga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga says New Zealand are wary of the threat posed by Ireland ahead of Saturday’s game at the Aviva Stadium.

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Worcester Warriors: Prop Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa to miss rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Worcester forwards Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa are both expected to miss the rest of the season.

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'I want to make rugby better for Scotland' - Swinson leads new players' union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tim Swinson says a Glasgow Warriors bonus dispute and John Hardie's ban led him to set up Scottish rugby's first players' association.

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Bath: Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, Nathan Catt and Elliott Stooke agree new contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath players Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, Nathan Catt and Elliott Stooke all agree long-term contract extensions.

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England v Japan: Touring players 'paid £13 per day' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Some Japan players are paid £13 a day while on tour, says coach Jamie Joseph before Saturday's autumn Test against England.

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Stuart Hogg: Watch the Scotland full-back's Six Nations tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg will move from Glasgow Warriors to Exeter Chiefs next year. Watch the Scotland full-back's 11 Six Nations tries.

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Mike Haywood: Northampton Saints hooker suffers 'significant' knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints hooker Mike Haywood could miss the rest of the season after suffering a "significant" knee injury.

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Headgear 'cuts impact by almost half', according to study https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A new Dundee University study calls for mandatory protective headgear to prevent injuries in the sport.

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Wales fly-half Anscombe likes 'winding up' Twitter trolls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe says he has learned not to bite when he receives social media abuse, preferring instead to wind his critics up.

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England's George Kruis out of Japan & Australia Tests with injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock George Kruis will miss England's remaining autumn Tests against Japan and Australia with a calf injury.

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'All Blacks will be switched on after scare in England' - Bowe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former winger Tommy Bowe believes Ireland will face a highly motivated New Zealand side after the tourists' one-point win over England.

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Wasps: Michele Campagnaro joins from Exeter on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Italy and former Exeter centre Michele Campagnaro on a deal until the end of the season.

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Scotland full-back Hogg to join Exeter in 2019 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and British Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will join English Premiership side Exeter from Glasgow Warriors next summer.

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South Africa expect Scotland to play like Super Rugby side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus expects a "southern hemisphere-style" test from Scotland, "who are not afraid to attack from anywhere".

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Dan Biggar: Fatherhood helped fly-half kick Wales to victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says fatherhood helped him deal with the pressure of kicking Wales to an historic win over Australia.

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McGrath and Marmion can fill Murray void - Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says Kieran Marmion, Luke McGrath and John Cooney are good enough to replace injured scrum-half Conor Murray against the All Blacks.

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'Why Hogg must be replaced at Glasgow by a big hitter' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Scottish Rugby Union must "show aspiration" in how it replaces Glasgow's Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg, believes Tom English.

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Murray and Henshaw ruled out of Ireland's final autumn Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Lions backs Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are ruled out of the autumn Tests against New Zealand and the United States.

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Katy Daley-McLean says 100th England cap 'perfect' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning former captain Katy Daley-Mclean says winning her 100th England cap marked a "perfect evening".

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Scotland call up former England squad man Graham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle flanker Gary Graham, who has previously been in an England training camp, replaces Blade Thomson in Scotland's autumn Test squad.

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Ireland flanker Leavy desperate to start against All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Leavy hopes his performance against Argentina puts him in contention for a place in Ireland's back row against New Zealand.

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Seymour relieved to end 'challenging year' with hat-trick against Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour says he is “over the moon” after putting “a challenging year” behind him with a hat-trick of tries for Scotland against Fiji.

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Wales 'building for something bigger', says centre Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions back Jonathan Davies says beating Australia shows Wales are successfully "building for something bigger" as the 2019 World Cup approaches.

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'Underhill must change to be a game-changer' - Guscott analysis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Underhill's performance against the All Blacks was industrious, but he could be so much more, writes England legend Jeremy Guscott.

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'He's a real competitor' - All Blacks' Hansen expects Ireland's Murray to return for Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says he expects Conor Murray to play for Ireland against the All Blacks in Dublin next weekend.

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'I thought it was reckless' - Gatland unhappy with Kerevi challenge on Halfpenny https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says a challenge by Australia's Samu Kerevi which left Leigh Halfpenny with a head injury was "reckless".

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Sean O'Brien: Ireland and Lions back row breaks arm in win over Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien suffers a broken arm in Ireland's win over Argentina but Joe Schmidt says he could feature in the Six Nations title defence.

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Scotland full-back Hogg to leave Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg will leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season and is expected to join Exeter Chiefs.

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'Posh boy' Skinner excels on Scotland debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Self-proclaimed "posh boy from England" Sam Skinner says his man-of-the-match Scotland debut was "probably the best day" of his life.

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Scotland 'will rise' to Springboks challenge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland will "rise to the challenge" of playing South Africa after scoring eight tries to thump Fiji.

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The boys dug deep - Gatland enjoys rare Wales win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland enjoys banishing Australia "sense of dread" as his side end 13-game losing run.

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Wales v Australia: Warburton questions challenge on Leigh Halfpenny https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton gives his verdict on the Leigh Halfpenny tackle which led to the winning penalty.

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England v New Zealand: Eddie Jones unruffled by decisive offside call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones is philosophical over Sam Underhill's potential match-winning try being ruled out in All Blacks defeat.

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Autumn internationals: Ireland labour to 28-17 win over Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland score three tries as they labour to an unconvincing 28-17 win over Argentina in the autumn international at the Aviva Stadium.

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Wales' Biggar scores winning penalty over Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar scores the winning penalty in the absence of injured Leigh Halfpenny to give Wales a 9-6 victory over Australia.

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England 15-16 New Zealand: Sam Underhill's late try ruled out to award All Blacks victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand hang on against Eddie Jones' England team as Sam Underhill's late try is ruled out at Twickenham

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Welsh coaches aiming for World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh coaches Kingsley Jones and Leigh Jones will see their teams begin final bids to reach the 2019 Japan World Cup on Sunday.

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Highlights: Scotland 54-17 Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland score eight tries as they thrash Fiji 54-17 at Murrayfield.

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England 15-16 New Zealand: All Blacks fight back to win at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England give up a 15-point lead as New Zealand fight back to clinch a narrow win at a rain-drenched Twickenham.

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Scotland v Fiji: Tommy Seymour completes hat-trick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour scores a try in the corner to complete his hat-trick as Scotland thrash Fiji at Murrayfield.

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Scotland v Fiji: Semi Radradra goes over for 'incredible' try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Semi Radradra finishes off an 'incredible' Fiji move to put them into a 15-14 the lead over Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Exeter beat Quins to go top of Premiership Cup group https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs overwhelm Harlequins to go top of Pool One of the Premiership Rugby Cup with a bonus-point win.

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England Women 57-5 USA Women: Megan Rom red card helps England to victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Katy Daley-McLean marks her 100th cap by steering England Women to a comfortable win over the United States.

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Wales wing Adams swaps fan seat for a starting spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams watched Wales play Australia as a fan last year. On Saturday, he will be on Wales' left wing at the Principality Stadium.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Gloucester snatch late win against Northampton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A late try gives Gloucester victory over Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup, while Newcastle and Sale win elsewhere.

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Scottish-style Exeter Chiefs would suit Hogg - Tait https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg would be joining a "Scottish-style" club and earn "plenty attacking opportunities" should he move to Exeter Chiefs, says Alan Tait.

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Preview & key stats: Scotland v Fiji (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland assistant coach Mike Blair believes Finn Russell has grown as a player during his time in France with Racing 92.

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Irish captain Rory Best hopes Joe Schmidt will commit to Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best hopes in-demand head coach Joe Schmidt will continue his tenure in charge of Ireland after the 2019 World Cup.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales have 'momentum' going into Australia game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones says Wales go into Saturday's game against Australia with confidence on the back of six successive wins.

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Quiz: Can you name Scotland's top try-scorers of all time? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The returning Stuart Hogg is one, but how many of the rest of Scotland all-time top try-scorers can you name against the clock?

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McCaw hopes New Zealand can lure Ireland's Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw believes the All Blacks would be "silly" not to try and recruit Joe Schmidt after the 2019 tournament.

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Championship Cup tackle laws experiment explained https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates forwards coach Alan Paver explains the trial of changes to the tackle-height rules for this season's Championship Cup.

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Scotland confirm dates for World Cup warm-ups against France and Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland confirm the dates for next year's pre-World Cup summer Tests, including a Friday night fixture at Murrayfield.

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'He's a warrior' - but Farrell is not protected by referees, says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones believes co-captain Owen Farrell does not get the same protection from referees as other fly-halves.

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'Strong' bench can help Wales to first Australia win in 10 years - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland hopes experience off the replacements bench can help Wales beat Australia.

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Absence of Kearney and Murray 'a blessing in disguise' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Ulster centre Darren Cave says the absence of Rob Kearney and Conor Murray from the Ireland team this week is "a blessing in disguise".

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'Really exciting to think how good we could be' - England captain Hunter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Sarah Hunter says full-time 15-a-side contracts for her side means they have no excuse not to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Autumn internationals: Wales v Australia at Principality Stadium (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Saturday's international between Wales and Australia (17:20 GMT).

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Autumn internationals: England v New Zealand at Twickenham (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham

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England v New Zealand: How to beat the All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How do you upset the most dominant team in sport? Here are five suggestions for England's autumn international opponents.

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All Blacks 'would die from shame' doing Ashton swan dive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Author James Kerr tells BBC Sport that Chris Ashton’s swan dive is anathema to the All Blacks' culture of putting the collective first.

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Best returns to captain Ireland against Argentina https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best returns to captain the Ireland team in Saturday's autumn Test against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.

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Scotland recall fit-again Hogg to face Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell return to the Scotland team for Saturday's Test against Fiji, with Greig Laidlaw back as captain.

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England v All Blacks quiz - know your history? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England face New Zealand for the first time in four years on Saturday, but how well do you know your All Blacks history?

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Wales v Australia: Josh Adams picked ahead of Liam Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales pick Worcester wing Josh Adams ahead of British and Irish Lions star Liam Williams for Saturday's Test against Australia.

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England v New Zealand: Chris Ashton makes first start in four years https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton will make his first England start in more than four years in Saturday's match against New Zealand at Twickenham.

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Joel Conlon: Saracens flanker retires aged 24 because of neck injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Joel Conlon retires at the age of 24 on medical advice because of a neck injury.

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Cryotherapy, an altitude chamber and R&B music - access all areas in the Wales camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Ken Owens provides a tour of the side's training camp as they prepare to face Australia, reports Chris Jones.

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England v New Zealand. All Blacks to start Sonny Bill Williams at inside centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams will start at inside centre for New Zealand against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Jamie Roberts: Centre recalls his fractured skull in last Wales win over Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Jamie Roberts recalls the last time Wales defeated Australia when he played on with a fractured skull.

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Scotland will relish Murrayfield return - Maitland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's return to Murrayfield, where they have won eight of their last nine Tests, will bring out their best against Fiji, says Sean Maitland.

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Scrum V highlights: Cardiff Blues 45-21 Uruguay https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V presents highlights from the Arms Park as Cardiff Blues claim seven tries to beat tourists Uruguay.

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Ken Owens takes Rugby Union Weekly on an access-all-areas tour of the Wales camp. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens takes the Rugby Union Weekly podcast on an access-all-areas tour of the Wales camp.

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George North: I'm 'better' for playing back in Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North believes he is a better player for moving back to Wales with Ospreys from English club Northampton.

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Katy Daley-McLean to win 100th England cap after being named in squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's 2014-winning World Cup captain Katy Daley-McLean is set to win her 100th cap when the Red Roses play the USA at Allianz Park on Friday night.

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Wales prop Lee set to miss Australia Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Samson Lee set to miss Saturday's Test against Australia while fly-half Rhys Patchell passes concussion tests.

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Gareth Anscombe and Hadleigh Parkes: Wales' New Zealand-made midfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales backs Gareth Anscombe and Hadleigh Parkes tell BBC Sport Wales how their partnership was forged in New Zealand.

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Conor Murray not training with Ireland squad ahead of Argentina game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Conor Murray is not training with the Ireland squad this week ahead of their game against Argentina in Dublin on Saturday.

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Brad Shields admits facing the All Blacks will be emotional https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Brad Shields says it will be a case of 'enemies on the field and best friends off it' when he faces the All Blacks at Twickenham this weekend.

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Lewis Ludlow: Gloucester flanker out for two months with wrist injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow will be out for two months after scans reveal he fractured his wrist against Wasps.

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'Fiji are the Brazil of rugby' - Gregor Townsend wary of Scotland's opponents https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says Saturday's opponents Fiji possess "some of the best individual players in the world".

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Strauss 'remained confident of Scotland recall' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale number eight Josh Strauss says he was always confident he could earn a Scotland recall if his form was good enough.

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Women's International: Smyth to make Wales debut against South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys full-back Lauren Smyth will make her Wales debut when they host South Africa in Saturday's women's international at Cardiff Arms Park.

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Ehren Painter: Northampton Saints prop signs first senior contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints prop Ehren Painter signs his first senior deal to keep him at Franklin's Gardens until 2021.

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England's Curry out of NZ Test with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Curry is out of England's autumn Test against New Zealand with a "severe ankle injury", head coach Eddie Jones says.

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Larmour can fill Ireland full-back role, says Ringrose https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordan Larmour can fill Rob Kearney's boots if pressed into the full-back role for Ireland against Argentina, team-mate Garry Ringrose says.

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Nick Tompkins: Saracens centre signs new contract with Premiership champions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens centre Nick Tompkins signs a new three-and-a half-year deal with the Premiership champions.

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WP Nel warns Scotland over 'dangerous' Fiji before Autumn Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji's "whole team is dangerous", says prop WP Nel as Scotland look to get their autumn series on track.

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Ulster flanker Chris Henry announces retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's former Ireland flanker Chris Henry retires from rugby with immediate effect at the age of 34.

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Scotland v Fiji: Stuart Hogg & Josh Strauss among six squad additions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg and Josh Strauss are among six players added to the Scotland squad for Saturday's home Test against Fiji.

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Should Biggar or Anscombe start at 10 for Wales v Australia? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Put yourself in head Warren Gatland's shoes and select the Wales starting XV to face Australia in Cardiff on 10 November.

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Sara Cox proud to be inspiration for female referees after making English rugby history https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Referee Sara Cox says she "enjoys" being an inspiration to others after making English rugby union history on Sunday.

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Chris van Zyl: Saracens sign South African lock in short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign South African lock Chris van Zyl on a short-term deal as cover for England's Maro Itoje and George Kruis.

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Gareth Anscombe expects contest for Wales fly-half jersey https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe expects a battle for the number 10 jersey during the autumn Test series, after their opening win over Scotland.

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Dan Lydiate: Flanker 'privileged' to return for Wales after injury woes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate says he is "privileged" to be back in the Wales fold after being plagued by injuries.

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Gareth Anscombe or Dan Biggar? Scrum V debates Wales' fly-half options https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V guests Gwyn Jones, Andy Robinson and Jonathan Thomas run the rule over who should start as Wales fly-half against Australia.

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He walks the line but Farrell's physicality is his something extra - Guscott https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell could have been penalised for a tackle late in England's win over South Africa, but his physicality is a key part of his armoury, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Loughborough maintain perfect start in Premier 15s https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Loughborough Lightning make it eight consecutive wins at the start of the Premier 15s season with a 64-12 win over Worcester Valkyries.

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England v New Zealand: Owen Farrell clear to face All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Owen Farrell is clear to face New Zealand next week after avoiding any disciplinary action for his 84th minute tackle against South Africa.

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Sara Cox becomes first woman to referee a top-tier English match in Premiership Rugby Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sara Cox becomes the first woman to referee a top-tier English match in Wasps' Premiership Rugby Cup win over Northampton.

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Gethin Jenkins: Farewell to Wales record cap holder https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

You will struggle to see the likes of Gethin Jenkins again as the former Wales captain brings the curtain down on a glittering career.

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No hiding place for Scotland's Jones - but Weir is a colossus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can Scotland trust centre Huw Jones in defence after he was exposed so badly against Wales? ponders Tom English.

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Farrell admits to nerves during vital review of controversial late tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell admits he did not know which way the referee would rule on a huge 84th-minute tackle that sealed England's 12-11 win over South Africa.

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Autumn Internationals 2018: Scotland hit back as Stuart McInally bundles over https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland hit back against Wales as Stuart McInally bundles over to score a try in their autumn international fixture at the Principality Stadium.

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England 12-11 South Africa: Eddie Jones' England scrape topsy-turvey win over South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England get their Autumn Internationals off to a winning start by hanging on to beat South Africa by one point at Twickenham.

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Autumn internationals: Job done for Warren Gatland as Wales win sixth on trot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland satisfied as his side beat Scotland for a sixth successive win for the first time since 2012.

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Townsend rues Scotland's defensive lapses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend rues the defensive lapses that cost his side dear after a 'slow start' against Wales.

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Premiership Cup: Worcester Warriors record biggest-ever win at Leicester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester record their biggest-ever win at Leicester as they beat the Tigers 31-12 in the Premiership Cup.

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Autumn Internationals 2018: Jonathan Davies hails 'brilliantly crafted' Welsh try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies' 'brilliantly crafted' try was the difference between the two sides in the Autumn International fixture between Wales and Scotland, says BBC Sport pundit Jonathan Davies.

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England 12-11 South Africa: Eddie Jones' side battle to victory at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England make it successive wins over South Africa with a hard-fought 12-11 victory in their opening autumn international at Twickenham.

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Autumn Internationals 2018: Jonathan Davies extends Welsh lead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies finds a gap to extend the Welsh lead against Scotland in their Autumn International fixture at the Principality Stadium.

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Autumn Internationals 2018: George North bursts through to score opening Wales try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North bursts through the Scotland line to score the opening try for Wales at the Principality Stadium.

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Autumn Internationals 2018: 'What an inspiration' - Doddie Weir given emotional ovation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland rugby union lock Doddie Weir is given an emotional ovation before the Autumn International fixture between Wales and Scotland at the Principality Stadium.

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Japan 31-69 New Zealand: Steve Hansen impressed by Japan 'razzle-dazzle' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen was impressed by Japan's "razzle-dazzle" after his side's 69-31 win in Tokyo.

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales international looks to stake his claim at 10 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Anscombe says he aims to making a case for the Wales 10 shirt when they host Scotland in the opening autumn international in Cardiff.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Charles Piutau makes Bristol Bears bow in Gloucester win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All Black centre Charles Piutau makes his Bristol Bears bow as Gloucester are well-beaten in the Premiership Rugby Cup

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Autumn internationals: Home nations begin build-up to World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's match against South Africa is the highlight of the first round of autumn internationals, as the home nations build up to next year's World Cup.

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Cambridge University player guilty of student sex assault https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Oluwadamilola Erogbogbo is convicted of attacking the woman in her Cambridge University college room.

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Thorburn donates boots from 'that kick' to Weir fund https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A former Wales rugby international donates boots from 1986 to Doddie Weir's foundation.

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Pro14: Scott Fardy captains much-changed Leinster in Southern Kings contest https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Fardy will captain Leinster for the first time as the side shows seven changes for Sunday's Pro14 game against the Southern Kings.

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Pro14: Toyota Cheetahs v Munster (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tyler Bleyendaal captains Munster against the Cheetahs in his first game for the Irish province in nine months.

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Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is one of five players to be nominated for the World Rugby player of the year title.

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England face Ireland in Women's Six Nations opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will travel to Ireland for their first match of next year's Women's Six Nations as they look to go one better than last season.

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To have a trophy named after my good self is an honour - Doddie Weir https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Doddie Weir talks about the establishment of the Doddie Weir Cup and explains what it is like to live with Motor neurone disease.

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James Hume: Centre to make first Ulster start in Pro14 game against Benetton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Hume will make his Ulster start in Saturday's Pro14 game against Benetton as the side shows six changes from the win over Dragons.

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

Team news as Connacht host Dragons in Saturday's Pro14 game at the Galway Sportsground (17:15 GMT)

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Jenkins on bench for final Cardiff Blues match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Zebre in the Pro14 at Cardiff Arms Park (14:45 GMT).

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Neath RFC: History of the club facing a winding-up order https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Looking back at the history of Neath RFC, once the domestic power in Wales but now facing a winding-up petition.

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Hisa Sasagi: Samoa prop joins Saracens until January https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Samoa prop Hisa Sasagi on a short-term deal until the end of January.

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Luke Morgan explains his 'crazy two months' after Wales call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys wing Luke Morgan who will win his first cap in Wales' opening autumn international against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday, says it is a 'surreal feeling.'

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Wales v Scotland - How well do you know the fixture... and Doddie Weir? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Scotland prepare to tackle Wales in Cardiff for the Doddie Weir Cup, test your knowledge of the fixture... and of the big man himself.

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Ireland v Italy: Carbery starts at fly-half for Chicago Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joey Carbery is given a rare start at fly-half for Ireland's opening autumn international against Italy at Soldier Field, Chicago.

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Glasgow centre Johnson out for up to three months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow confirm centre Sam Johnson will be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks after suffering a knee injury against Munster.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Scarlets: Hosts hand Miller debut as visitors include Thomson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh give Scotland Sevens player Ally Miller a debut as Scarlets include Scotland squad member Blade Thomson for their Pro14 match.

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

Tom Habberfield returns as one of three changes for Ospreys, while USA number eight Tevita Tameilau makes his first start for Glasgow.

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Autumn Internationals: Wales v Scotland (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Wales and Scotland at the Principality Stadium

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Warren Gatland: Wales head coach takes charge against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland will be in charge for the opening autumn international against Scotland following the death of his father.

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Two wins from four would be decent for England - Guscott https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

What can England expect from the autumn internationals? Two wins from four Tests would be about par says former England centre Jeremy Guscott.

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Autumn internationals: England v South Africa (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between England and South Africa at Twickenham.

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'Ashamed' Krige apologises for brutal high tackle on Dawson in 2002 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Springbok captain Corne Krige apologises for a brutal high tackle on England scrum-half Matt Dawson, 16 years after the match.

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Wales v Scotland: Ospreys wing Luke Morgan win first cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys wing Luke Morgan will win his first Wales cap in Saturday's opening autumn international against Scotland in Cardiff.

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Ben Moon: Nobody 'more worthy' of England call-up than Exeter prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at the story of prop Ben Moon, who is set to make his England debut aged 29.

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Farrell at fly-half against South Africa as Tuilagi returns on bench https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England co-captain Owen Farrell starts at fly-half in Saturday's Test against South Africa at Twickenham.

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