Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks boss fined for insulting Champions Cup match officials https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is fined for insulting match officials but escapes a touchline ban.

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Ashley Beck: Wales centre signs new Worcester Warriors deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Ashley Beck signs a new contract with Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Munster medic handed suspended ban after Saracens brawl https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster doctor Jamie Kearns is given a suspended three-week ban for his role in a brawl involving almost 30 players at Saracens.

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Scotland's Cornell du Preez extends Worcester Warriors contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row forward Cornell du Preez signs a new contract with Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Rhys Webb: Scrum-half to return to Wales from Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb will return to Wales at the end of the season after Toulon agree to release him from the final year of his contract.

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Motu Matu'u: London Irish hooker banned for five weeks after red card at Worcester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u is banned for five weeks after being sent off in the loss to Worcester on Saturday.

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George North: Wales wing set for Ospreys derby return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North set to return for Ospreys, but Alun Wyn Jones will not play in derby at Rodney Parade.

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Exeter can 'move on' from salary cap row after Saracens win - Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his team can "move on'" from the salary cap row after beating Saracens.

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Henry Slade: Exeter and England centre set to miss Six Nations start with fractured ankle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and England centre Henry Slade is likely to miss the start of the Six Nations after fracturing his ankle.

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Quins Women beat Leinster to make history at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women overcame Leinster Women 47-26 in the first female club match at Twickenham Stadium.

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Ospreys' Wales centre Williams set to miss derby with Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys injury crisis is set to grow with Wales centre Scott Williams set to miss the Pro14 match against Dragons on 4 January with a facial injury.

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Pro14: Edinburgh 29-19 Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh move top of Pro14 Conference B and keep hopes of a third-straight 1872 Cup alive with a bonus-point win over 14-man Glasgow at Murrayfield.

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Pro14: Superb Ulster hammer Connacht in bonus-point display https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster score five tries to secure a comfortable 35-3 bonus-point win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price starts for Glasgow Warriors while three Scotland internationals return to the Edinburgh line-up for Saturday's second 1872 Cup fixture.

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

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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Tom Penny: Harlequins sign Newcastle Falcons centre on deal until the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign centre Tom Penny from Newcastle Falcons on a deal until the end of the season.

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

Team news as Harlequins play Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:30 GMT).

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

Leinster welcome back Ross Byrne from injury for a derby with Munster which sees both teams ring the changes.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow: Warriors learning to 'win ugly' - Scott Cummings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second-row Scott Cummings says winning is not always about "scoring four and five tries" as Glasgow Warriors prepare to face Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

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

Team news as Northampton host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (14:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Worcester host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (15:00 GMT).

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Pro14: Slick Scarlets hammer sorry Ospreys 44-0 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Conbeer and Steff Evans claim try braces as Scarlets outclass Ospreys 44-0 in the evening Welsh Pro14 Boxing Day derby.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues edge Dragons 16-12 in Boxing Day derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues beat Dragons 16-12 in Thursday's fiercely contested Pro14 Welsh derby.

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Salary row cannot distract Exeter - Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter does not want the salary cap row to detract from his side's preparation for their Premiership meeting with Saracens.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 44-0 Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 highlights as Scarlets thrash Ospreys 44-0 in the Boxing Day Welsh derby.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 16-12 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Dragons 16-12 in the Boxing Day Welsh derby.

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Scotland: Matt Taylor joins Australia as Steve Tandy becomes national assistant https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Taylor leaves his post as Scotland assistant to join Australia, with Steve Tandy named as his replacement, moving from Waratahs.

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Addison returns from suspension against Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Will Addison will make his return from suspension in Ulster's Pro14 game against Connacht on Friday.

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From searching 'what is rugby?' on YouTube to playing at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four years ago, Linda Djougang typed the words 'what is rugby?' into YouTube. Now, she is preparing to play at one of the sport's biggest stadiums.

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Bristol v Wasps (Fri) - team news & preview https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

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Henry Slade: Exeter and England centre sidelined by ankle injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and England centre Henry Slade is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring both of his ankles.

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'Cooney playing magnificently' - Ireland boss Farrell faces tough scrum-half call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's new head coach Andy Farrell says he faces "a tough call" selecting a scrum-half for the Six Nations - with John Cooney "playing some magnificent football".

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Rugby Union Weekly team of the decade https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In Rugby Union Weekly's Christmas special, Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care choose their global team of the decade.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales centre unsure if he will play again this season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies may not play again this season but does not regret playing on at Rugby's World Cup after injuring a knee.

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Belgium Tuatagaloa: London Irish sign Samoa wing until the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign winger Belgium Tuatagaloa on a deal until the end of the current Premiership season.

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Dragons: 'We want to control our own destiny' - chairman Buttress https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chairman David Buttress wants Dragons to return to private ownership and says talks are "ongoing" to achieve that aim.

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Pro14: Coaches and players talk - and sing - all things Christmas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V puts Pro14 players and coaches through their festive paces - who is on Santa's naughty list?

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales coach Wayne Pivac rules fly-half out of New Zealand tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Gareth Anscombe will miss the 2020 summer tour of New Zealand after problems with his recovery from a knee injury, head coach Wayne Pivac says.

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From wedding to derby win for Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues reveal Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams played a crucial role in derby win against Ospreys in between his older brother's wedding.

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Wales flanker Jenkins' comeback delayed until March https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins' comeback from a serious knee injury has been delayed until around March 2020.

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Highlights: Cardiff Blues beat Ospreys in Welsh derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ospreys win 19-16 at Cardiff Blues in a Pro14 Welsh derby.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 22-20 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of Dragons beating Scarlets in their Welsh Pro14 derby.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins Women return to top of Premier 15s table https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women move back to the top of the Premier 15s table with a 38-10 victory over Worcester Warriors.

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Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh: Hamish Watson says 'wrongs to be righted' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson expects a backlash from Glasgow in Saturday's 1872 Cup meeting, but vows his side are out to avenge last season's Scotstoun hiding.

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Liam Williams: Wales full-back to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Liam Williams is set to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens at the end of the season.

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

Team news and match preview as Ospreys host Blues in a Welsh Pro14 Derby on Saturday

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

Connacht welcome back Tiernan O'Halloran from injury for the Pro14 Conference B top-two derby tussle at the Sportsground.

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

Team news and preview as Dragons host Welsh rivals Scarlets in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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

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

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors name 17 internationals in their squad as Edinburgh make 10 changes for Saturday's Pro14 game at Scotstoun Stadium (17:45 GMT).

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

Team news as London Irish host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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James Stokes: London Irish sign full-back from Coventry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish sign versatile back James Stokes from Championship club Coventry.

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

Team news as Sale host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Wasps host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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Rugby union world team of the decade: Who will you pick in your XV? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three World Cups and 10 Six Nations have passed, but does any of it mean a thing if you're not selected in a team of the decade?

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Hadleigh Parkes: Scarlets players backing Mooar over New Zealand interest https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes says Scarlets players would understand if Brad Mooar joins New Zealand's coaching staff.

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Edinburgh Rugby: Visually-impaired rugby fans experience game using Braille https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Visually-impaired rugby fans get a new experience of following the game at Murrayfield.

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Premiership Rugby to 'comprehensively review' salary cap regulations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby announce a "comprehensive review" of their salary cap regulations after champions Saracens were docked 35 points.

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Pro14: Ulster and Leinster make sweeping changes for Friday's derby in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Faddes is the only Ulster player retained from the European Champions Cup win at Harlequins for Friday's Pro14 derby against Leinster.

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

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

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Scotland captain Laidlaw announces international retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces his retirement from international rugby after 76 caps.

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I can't remember anything about World Cup final - Sinckler https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kyle Sinckler says he has no recollection of England's World Cup final defeat after being knocked unconscious early in the match.

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Stuart McInally: Edinburgh captain recovered from tough' World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh captain Stuart McInally says he is ready to move on from a "pretty tough" World Cup after admitting he struggled for form in Japan.

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RFU hopes for record Premier 15s final attendance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is hoping for a record attendance when the 2020 Premier 15s final takes place at Premiership ground Kingsholm.

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Stephen Hihetah: Hull RUFC and Romania player given four-year doping ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hull RUFC and Romania Sevens winger Stephen Hihetah is banned for four years for breaching anti-doping regulations.

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Kingsholm: Women's Premier 15s 2019-20 final to be staged in Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2019-20 Women's Premier 15s final is to be staged at Kingsholm, the home of men's Premiership club Gloucester.

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Isaac Miller: Worcester Warriors hooker signs new contract until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Isaac Miller signs a new contract running until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Michael Le Bourgeois: Wasps centre signs new contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Michael Le Bourgeois signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership side.

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Ben Morgan: Gloucester Rugby and England back-row extends deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England back-rower Ben Morgan signs a new "long-term" contract with Gloucester Rugby, although terms are undisclosed.

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Tennis, cricket, squash or rugby? Ulster's Cunningham on turning down Bollettieri and finding success https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster operations director Bryn Cunningham looks back on a tough decision he had to make as a teenager and discusses the buzz he gets from his current role.

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No rush to extend Jones' England deal, says RFU boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union will not rush to hand England boss Eddie Jones a contract extension through to the 2023 World Cup in France.

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Niall Annett: Worcester Warriors hooker signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Irish hooker Niall Annett signs a new two-year contract at Sixways.

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Howley apologises for betting breaches while 'battling demons' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Suspended former Wales backs coach Rob Howley has apologised for breaching betting rules as he "battled my demons" following his sister's death.

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Exeter could host Champions Cup quarter-final despite ground not having 15,000 capacity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter are set to be allowed to host a home Champions Cup quarter-final, even though their ground is below 15,000 capacity.

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Ireland's Beirne a Six Nations doubt with broken ankle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne is an injury concern for the Six Nations after Munster confirm he will require surgery on a broken ankle.

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Rob Kearney: Leinster full-back left out of Andy Farrell's 45-man Ireland squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Rob Kearney is omitted from a 45-man squad for Andy Farrell's first training session as Ireland coach in Dublin next week.

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Justin Tipuric set to return for Ospreys against Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric is set to make his first Ospreys appearance of 2019-20 when they host Cardiff Blues on Saturday in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Ross Moriarty is set to return for Dragons v Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty is expected to feature for the first time since the World Cup when Dragons face Scarlets in the Pro14.

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Joe Batley: Leicester Tigers sign utility forward on loan from Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign utility forward Joe Batley on loan from fellow Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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Wales' Howley handed 18-month ban for betting breach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales backs coach Rob Howley is banned for 18 months, with nine months suspended, after breaking the sport's betting rules.

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Baxter rules out England job after signing new Exeter deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says "the grass isn't always greener" after ruling himself out of an England role until at least 2023.

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Exeter 'motivated and focused' to secure home Champions Cup tie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his team are focusing on securing a home quarter-final in the Heineken Champions Cup.

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Princess Royal presents Doddie Weir with Helen Rollason Award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir is honoured with the Helen Rollason Award at the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.

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Tadhg Beirne: Ireland forward carried off in Munster's defeat by Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tadhg Beirne is carried off in Munster's defeat by Saracens with an injury that coach Johann van Graan says "looks pretty serious.

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Munster medic's comment to Saracen's George caused 30-man brawl, says McCall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens head coach Mark McCall says a comment to hooker Jamie George by one of Munster's medics caused a brawl involving almost 30 players.

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Saracens fight back to beat Harlequins - Premier 15s round-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions Saracens Women pull off an incredible comeback, coming from 24 points down to beat Harlequins Women 33-27 and top the Premier 15s table.

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All Blacks: New Zealand approach Scarlets for head coach Mooar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets confirm New Zealand want head coach Brad Mooar to become part of the All Blacks backroom staff under Ian Foster.

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Doddie Weir wins Helen Rollason Award at Sports Personality 2019 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir, who has motor neurone disease, is honoured with the Helen Rollason Award.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Ospreys (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Ospreys travel to Paris to face Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup on Friday.

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Challenge Cup: Pau P-P Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bad weather forces the postponement of Cardiff Blues' game at Pau in the European Challenge Cup, which was scheduled for Friday.

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Challenge Cup: Stade Francais v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Stade Francais host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Jean-Bouin (20:00 GMT).

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Ireland fly-half Sexton a doubt for Six Nations opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton is in a race to be fit for the start of Ireland's Six Nations campaign in February after injuring his knee.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Bath (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath travel to Clermont in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel-Michelin (15:15 GMT).

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Sale Sharks in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Calvisano v Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Calvisano host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Pata Stadium (13:30 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: London Irish v Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Toulon in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Farrell returns for Saracens against Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Fardy to lead Leinster against Northampton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Fardy will captain Leinster in Johnny Sexton's absence in Saturday's European Champions Cup game against Northampton at the RDS.

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Champions Cup: Jack Carty starts at full-back for Connacht against Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Jack Carty shifts to full-back to accommodate in-form fly-half Conor Fitzgerald as Connacht make seven changes for the visit of Gloucester.

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Glasgow make Nakarawa bid, says boss Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors have made an offer to bring Fijian star Leone Nakarawa back to Scotstoun, but nothing has been agreed, says head coach Dave Rennie.

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Aly Muldowney: Bristol Bears lock to retire at the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears forward Aly Muldowney is to retire at the end of the season, ending a 12-year professional career.

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Challenge Cup: Glasgow Warriors make five changes to face La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones and Ali Price start as Glasgow Warriors make five changes for their Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle at Scotstoun.

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Challenge Cup: Wasps v Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Edinburgh in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Scarlets welcome back World Cup trio for Bayonne game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets give Wales trio Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones and Jake Ball their first games of the season at home to Bayonne on Saturday in Europe.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter boss and coaches sign new contracts through to 2023 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team agree new three-year contracts with the club.

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Rugby Union Weekly: Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Sale Sharks scrum-half Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants to discuss winning the World Cup.

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Alex Rieder: Wasps back-row forward forced to retire through injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps back-row forward Alex Rieder is forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds at the age of 28.

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Wales centre Watkin faces Six Nations fitness battle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness ahead of the Six Nations with the prospect of a month out with a knee injury.

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Hill to make Dragons return after 10 months out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Dragons host Worcester Warriors in the European Challenge Cup on Friday.

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Champions Cup: Harlequins v Ulster (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview before the Champions Cup pool game at The Stoop.

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Gareth Cooper: Ex-Lions rugby player's wife admits £1m fraud https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper said his wife Debra Leyshon "deceived" him.

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Scotland's Tommy Seymour retires from international duty https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors back Tommy Seymour announces he is retiring from Scotland duty at the age of 31 after earning 55 caps.

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Matt Sherratt: Ospreys backs coach to rejoin Worcester Warriors backroom team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys backs coach Matt Sherratt is to rejoin Worcester Warriors for the 2020-21 season as successor to Neil Doak.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half has 'removed ego' after 'looking within' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester star Danny Cipriani tells BBC Radio Gloucestershire he has "looked within" and is now controlling his ego.

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Ian Foster promoted to All Blacks head coach role as successor to Steve Hansen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand appoint Ian Foster to coach the All Blacks in the wake of Steve Hansen's departure.

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Varsity matches: James Horwill leads Cambridge bid to reclaim men's crown against Oxford https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview as Oxford and Cambridge Universities meet in the men's and women's Varsity matches at Twickenham on Thursday.

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Gareth Simpson: Worcester Warriors' versatile back signs two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile South African back Gareth Simpson signs a two-year contract at Worcester Warriors.

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Mark Bakewell: Leicester Tigers forwards coach leaves Welford Road https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark Bakewell has left his role as forwards coach at Leicester, paving the way for Steve Borthwick to join the Premiership side.

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Alex Dombrandt: Could England pick Harlequins number eight for Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins number eight Alex Dombrandt "would excel" for England, scrum-half Danny Care tells the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

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Refreshed North eyes 100 Wales caps and try-scoring record https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says he has his "bounce back" as he targets 100 caps and Shane Williams' national try-scoring record.

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Amy Evans: Wales prop calls time on international career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After winning 36 caps since her debut in 2015, Wales prop Amy Evans calls time on her international career.

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Ethan Waller: Worcester Warriors prop signs contract extension to 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors loose-head prop Ethan Waller signs a new two-year extension to his contract with the club until 2022.

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Dan Evans: Is Ospreys player's red card fastest in rugby? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys full-back Dan Evans could face suspension having being sent off after 37 seconds against Racing 92.

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Johnny Sexton: Injured fly-half to miss Champions Cup game with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster captain Johnny Sexton is out of Saturday's Champions Cup game against Northampton Saints with a knee injury.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Alex Cuthbert extends Wales lead as they win 2013 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Day nine of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade features Wales' Six Nations winning team of 2013 and an emphatic win over England.

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Exeter not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted after win at Sale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted despite being six points clear in their pool.

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Cornish Pirates plan to expand Mennaye capacity for temporary Premiership home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates director Dicky Evans says they plan to make their home ground capable of being a temporary Premiership venue.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins and Saracens both win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women maintain their perfect record to remain top of the Premier 15s table with a bonus-point victory against Wasps FC Ladies.

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La Rochelle v Glasgow Warriors: Can you name Warriors to have played in France? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Glasgow prepare to tackle La Rochelle, can you name 10 former Warriors to have plied their trade in France? Try our quiz.

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Doddie Weir: The rugby legend who won't give in to MND https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three years after being told he has a terminal illness, rugby legend Doddie Weir refuses to give it an inch.

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Clermont fight back to defeat spirited Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont Auvergne come from behind to go top of Pool Three and extend Bath's European Champions Cup misery.

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Weekend's European team news previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup matches.

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Champions Cup: Sale v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Exeter in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:15 BST).

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Champions Cup: Gloucester v Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Connacht in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (13:00 BST).

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Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (13:00 BST).

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Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears v Stade Francais https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Stade Francais in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Four match at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop D'arcy Rae could be sidelined for four months as Glasgow Warriors pack their much-changed squad with 18 internationals to face La Rochelle.

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Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Rugby Calvisano https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Calvisano in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Five match at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Toulon v London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Toulon host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Two match at Stade Mayol (13:00 GMT).

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Saracens rest number of England stars for Euro trip to Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will be without much of their current England contingent while Munster make 14 changes for their European meeting at Thomond Park

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Stockdale at full-back for Ulster as Quins' Sinckler plays first game since final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale will play at full-back as Ulster seek their third win in this season's Heineken Champions Cup against Harlequins on Saturday.

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Johnstone & Dean agree new contracts at Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Johnstone commits to a new Edinburgh contract the day after fellow centre Chris Dean signs extended terms.

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No return date in sight for Wales' Faletau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau and flanker Ellis Jenkins are still without firm comeback dates from long-term injury.

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Ospreys v Racing 92 (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand U20 fly-half Ospreys Marty McKenzie will make his Ospreys debut in Saturday's Champions Cup game at home to Racing 92.

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

Cardiff Blues to give World Cup top try-scorer Josh Adams his debut against Pau in the European Challenge Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Halfpenny back for Scarlets in Bayonne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets recall Leigh Halfpenny for their European Challenge Cup trip to Bayonne but again rest Hadleigh Parkes, Ken Owens and Jake Ball.

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Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Dragons (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Bower will captain Worcester Warriors in Saturday's European Challenge Cup against Dragons, who recall Wales World Cup forwards Aaron Wainwright and Elliot Dee.

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Rugby network 'supportive' of gay ref Maxwell-Keys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys says the rugby network has been supportive after he came out as gay via WhatsApp.

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Anton Bresler: Worcester Warriors lock agrees contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Anton Bresler becomes the latest Worcester Warriors player to extend their contract with the Premiership club.

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England centre Joseph returns for Bath v Clermont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Jonathan Joseph returns from injury as Bath host Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup on Friday.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Wasps (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland wing Darcy Graham returns from long-term injury for Edinburgh as Wales back-row Thomas Young is back for Wasps in the European Challenge Cup.

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Ireland's style of play not developed enough for World Cup, says IRFU review https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland should have developed their style of play further ahead of the World Cup, an official IRFU review has said.

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Rugby Australia denies 'backing down' over Folau settlement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CEO Raelene Castle defends a decision to settle with the Wallabies star sacked for homophobic remarks.

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Ireland underestimated humidity at World Cup - Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's failure to prepare effectively for the humidity in Japan negatively affected their performance at the Rugby World Cup, Rory Best says.

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Harry Wells: Leicester Tigers forward banned for two weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers forward Harry Wells is banned for two weeks after accepting a charge of dangerous play.

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Sam Lewis: Worcester Warriors flanker signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Welsh loose forward Sam Lewis signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

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Jean-Luc du Preez: Sale Sharks back row accepts three-game ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale lock Jean-Luc du Preez is banned for three games after he accepts a charge of "striking an opponent with the shoulder".

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Exeter Chiefs: Kyle Cooper joins on loan from Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs bolster their options at hooker by agreeing a loan deal for Newcastle's Kyle Cooper.

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John Barclay: Former captain retires from Scotland duty after 76 caps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain John Barclay says he is "unbelievably proud" to have "lived his boyhood dream" after retiring from international rugby.

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Leicester Tigers: Geordan Murphy 'hopeful' of keeping in-demand Ben Youngs and George Ford https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Geordan Murphy us "hopeful" about keeping Leicester Tigers' in-demand England stars together as interest in them intensifies.

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British and Irish Lions: Fixtures announced for 2021 tour of South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd of almost 90,000 when they meet world champions South Africa in the first Test of the 2021 tour.

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears full-back Charles Piutau signs a new two-year contract to keep him with the Premiership club.

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Folau and Rugby Australia agree settlement over sacking https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.

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London Irish prop Hoskins given one-week ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins is given a one-week ban after accepting a charge of dangerous play in their draw with Bristol.

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Bath: Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer out for around three months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer are set to miss two to three months with knee injuries, though neither will need surgery.

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Nick Schonert: Worcester Warriors prop signs new deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the high-flying Premiership club.

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Love Island winner O'Shea named in Ireland Sevens squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Love Island winner Greg O'Shea has been named in Ireland's squad for their maiden World Sevens Series appearance in Dubai.

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Jonah Holmes: Leicester and Wales back out for six weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester back Jonah Holmes will be out for about six weeks with a partially-torn medial collateral ligament.

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Sam Matavesi: Northampton Saints sign Fiji international from Cornish Pirates https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Fiji international hooker Sam Matavesi from Championship side Cornish Pirates.

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Mike Ruddock: Ex-Wales coach joins Ospreys in temporary role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales coach Mike Ruddock joins Ospreys on a short-term basis as a consultant to review rugby operations at the struggling region.

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Ulster's Stockdale happy to prove critics wrong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale says he's "excited to prove people wrong" over his defensive game before the Champions Cup match against Harlequins.

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Francois Venter: Worcester's South Africa centre signs two-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester centre Francois Venter agrees a contract extension to stay at Sixways until the summer of 2022.

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Alex Cuthbert & Tom O'Flaherty: Exeter face double injury blow on wings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hamstring injuries rule out Exeter winger Alex Cuthbert for an extended period and may affect teammate Tom O'Flaherty.

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Joe Simpson: Former England international signs new Gloucester deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Joe Simpson extends his Gloucester contract after scoring eight tries in nine appearances.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Jonny Sexton snatches last-gasp victory for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Day two of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade stars Ireland's Jonny Sexton in the rain in Paris.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 12-39 Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Dragons lose 12-39 at home to Zebre in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Ospreys 13-18 Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Cheetahs win 18-13 at the Gnoll against Ospreys in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Ulster 29-5 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ulster beat Scarlets 29-5 in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Benetton 28-31 Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Benetton 31-28 in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Connacht secure bonus-point win over Southern Kings in scrappy contest https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht secure an expected 24-12 bonus-point Pro14 win over Southern Kings despite misfiring for much of the game in Galway.

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Harlequins stay ahead of Saracens in Premier 15s table after 13-try win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins are a point ahead of Saracens in the Premier 15s table after both teams record a seventh successive win.

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Wales Women beaten by Barbarians https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Women's autumn series ends in defeat by the Barbarians despite a spirited second-half comeback.

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Ospreys chairman Davies predicts British and Irish league by 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys chairman Rob Davies is confident a British and Irish league will be launched for the 2022-23 season, following investments from private equity company CVC.

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Pro14: Ulster ease to bonus-point 29-5 win over Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster ease to a 29-5 bonus-point win over Scarlets to reduce their deficit to Leinster at the top of Pro14 Conference A to four points.

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Allen Clarke: Ospreys confirm coach no longer in charge of rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys chairman Rob Davies confirms former head coach Allen Clarke is no longer in charge of rugby affairs at the region.

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Scotland prop Reid returns to Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Gordon Reid returns to Glasgow Warriors on a partnership deal with Super6 side Ayrshire Bulls.

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Wales v Barbarians (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team details as Wales take on Barbarians in an uncapped fixture at the Principality Stadium.

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Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back set to miss rest of season because of knee surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown to undergo knee surgery that is set to sideline him for the rest of the season.

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Pro 14: Benetton v Cardiff Blues (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues make eight changes for Saturday's Pro14 game away to Benetton.

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Dragons: Taine Basham released by Wales to face Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Taine Basham released from Wales squad will face Zebre in a Dragons side captained by Richard Hibbard for Saturday's Pro14 game at Rodney Parade

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

Glasgow Warriors lock Jonny Gray makes his first appearance of the Pro14 season against Leinster, with both sides much-changed for a repeat of May's final.

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Ospreys v Cheetahs: Wales players return for struggling region https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys welcome back Wales trio Dan Evans, Dan Lydiate and Luke Morgan from injury for the Pro14 visit of Cheetahs.

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Bristol Bears: New £11.5m training centre to make club 'a major force' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears CEO Mark Tainton tells BBC Points West their new £11.5m training centre will be the best in the Premiership.

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'Connacht has become home' - Aki extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Bundee Aki signs a contract extension with Connacht which will keep him with the club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

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

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

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Premiership: Kyle Sinckler set for Harlequins return against Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Worcester host Sale in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Bristol host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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O'Shea to become RFU's director of performance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland international and Italy coach Conor O'Shea is to become the Rugby Football Union's director of performance, replacing Nigel Melville.

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Crusaders keep name despite mosque killings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.

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'It's not me kicking it, it's a knowing of it' - Wilkinson on World Cup-winning drop-goal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Wilkinson tells the BBC his World Cup-winning drop-goal in 2003 felt like an out of body experience.

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Andrew Kitchener: Worcester Warriors lock forward extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester lock Andrew Kitchener signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Richard Cockerill: Head coach 'invested' in turning Edinburgh round https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Richard Cockerill on improving his Edinburgh players, the World Cup toll on his captain and the lingering pain of defeat.

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Munster make 14 changes for Edinburgh game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster will be without all their Ireland World Cup players for Friday's Pro14 game against Edinburgh in Cork.

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

Team news ahead of the Pro14 meeting between Ulster and Scarlets at Kingpsan Stadium, Belfast on Friday night.

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Joe Launchbury: Wasps and England lock signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England lock Joe Launchbury signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership side.

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Premiership: Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje & Billy Vunipola back for Saracens at Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola are named in Saracens' squad to face Bath in the Premiership on Friday.

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McNicholl picked as Tipuric leads Wales against Barbarians https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Wales coach Wayne Pivac hands Scarlets wing Johnny McNicholl his debut as flanker Justin Tipuric captains the side.

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Will Addison: Ulster back handed four-week ban for tackle in win over Clermont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Will Addison's four-week ban for a dangerous tackle against Clermont will see him miss both European games against Harlequins.

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Pat Lam: Bristol Bears boss says working to Premiership salary cap is 'really easy' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Working to the Premiership salary cap is "really easy", according to Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam.

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Semi Radradra: Pat Lam on 'unbelievable class' of Bristol Bears' new signing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears' new signing Semi Radradra has "unbelievable class", director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Points West.

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Ted Hill: Worcester and England flanker extends contract at Sixways until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester and England flanker Ted Hill signs a two-year contract extension at Sixways until 2022.

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Allen Clarke: Ospreys players share blame for problems, says James Hook https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Hook says Ospreys players must share responsibility for the poor form which led to coach Allen Clarke departing on Tuesday.

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Fiji winger Radradra to join Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji winger Semi Radradra agrees a three-year deal to join Bristol Bears from next season.

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Sacked Folau ups compensation demand https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau is now suing Rugby Australia for A$14m (£7.4m; $9.5m) in a row over his anti-gay views.

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'You got your wish' - Halaholo hits back at critics after injury rules him out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After being ruled out by injury, Willis Halaholo hits back at critics of his selection for Wales against Barbarians.

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Gatland 'not sharing Wales secrets' with Barbarians players https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Barbarians duo Rory Best and Schalk Brits explain what it is like to work under "celebrity" coach Warren Gatland before they face Wales.

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Anthony Watson: England and Bath back out until at least Christmas with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Bath back Anthony Watson will be out of action until at least Christmas after sustaining a knee injury.

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McBryde joins up with Gatland's Barbarians coaching team for Wales match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde joins Warren Gatland's Barbarians coaching staff to face Wayne Pivac's Wales on Saturday.

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Ospreys part company with head coach Allen Clarke https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys part company with head coach Allen Clarke after winning only one of their nine games this season.

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Jacob Umaga: Wasps stand-off signs new contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Young Wasps stand-off Jacob Umaga signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the six-times Premiership winners.

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Wales call up Williams to replace injured Halaholo https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys centre Scott Williams is called into Wales' squad in place of the injured Willis Halaholo for Saturday's match against Barbarians.

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Former England centre Te'o signs for Japanese side Sunwolves https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England centre Ben Te'o will join up with Japanese side Sunwolves for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Rory Hutchinson: Northampton and Scotland centre extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson signs a contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Attack coach Wisemantel leaves role with England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian Scott Wisemantel leaves his role with England, leaving coach Eddie Jones with another position to fill before the Six Nations.

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'I pleaded with him to stay in Ireland' - Schmidt on Zebo https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he had a positive relationship with Simon Zebo and has kept in touch with him since he moved to France.

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Scotland prop Reid has no regrets over fire heroics https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Gordon Reid has no regrets about running into a smoke-filled house - despite the man he rescued then "legging it down the road like Usain Bolt".

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Alan Dickens: England U20 appoint Northampton Saints coach as boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints defence coach Alan Dickens leaves the club to become the new England Under-20 head coach.

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Jack Nowell: England and Exeter Chiefs winger reflects on World Cup setbacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell says his return to the Exeter side ends one of the toughest periods in his career.

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Montpellier 30-27 Gloucester: Cherry and Whites fall short in European Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester produce a valiant fightback but fall short in their European Champions Cup defeat by 14-man Montpellier in Pool Five.

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Sale Sharks 25-15 La Rochelle: Sale labour to victory over 14 men in Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks produce a less-than-convincing display to beat 14-man La Rochelle in the European Champions Cup.

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Leicester Tigers seal last-gasp win over Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester outside-half Tom Hardwick kicks a penalty to seal a last-gasp Challenge Cup win against Cardiff Blues.

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Harlequins 15-9 Bath: Quins edge dogged European affair https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins grind out an impressive win over English rivals Bath in the Champions Cup at the Twickenham Stoop.

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Women's Autumn Internationals: England comfortably beat Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England score 10 tries as they crushed Italy in Bedford to complete a clean sweep of victories from their autumn internationals.

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Biggar penalty seals last-gasp win for Northampton in Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar kicks a penalty in the 85th minute to seal a bonus-point Champions Cup victory for Northampton against Benetton after a second-half fightback.

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Saracens 44-3 Ospreys: Defending European champions bounce back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens return to winning ways in the European Champions Cup with a bonus-point victory over Ospreys in Pool four.

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World Cup winner De Klerk answers all - on coffee, Shrek and those famous pants https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Faf de Klerk, South Africa's World Cup-winning scrum-half, talks pants, coffee, Shrek and a special homecoming.

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European Challenge Cup: Toulon 17-16 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Toulon snatch a late victory from the grasp of 14-man Scarlets in the European Challenge Cup.

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England is 'highest privilege' - George dismisses Jones' Six Nations worries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens hooker Jamie George denies both he and his team mates would want to skip the Six Nations to help out their club in their relegation fight.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster top Pool Three after 18-13 win over Clermont Auvergne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster move top of European Champions Cup Pool Three with a deserved 18-13 win over Clermont Auvergne at Kingspan Stadium.

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Edinburgh 16-16 Bordeaux: Visitors strike late on in Challenge Cup stalemate https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh are pegged back late on as Bordeaux snatch a draw that may prove crucial in Challenge Cup pool three.

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Champions Cup: Sale v La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host La Rochelle in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (13:00).

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Champions Cup: Montpellier v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Montpellier host Gloucester in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Altrad Stadium (15:15 GMT).

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Marler back for Harlequins as Watson returns for Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Bath in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Twickenham Stoop (17:30).

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Ospreys and Saracens welcome back World Cup players for European Champions Cup tie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Saracens both welcome back players from World Cup duty for Saturday's European Champions Cup tie.

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Exeter's Hogg to face former club Glasgow in Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chief host Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Sandy Park (15:15).

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Champions Cup: Benetton v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Benetton host Northampton in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo (13:00).

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Heineken Champions Cup: Lyon v Leinster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make five changes to their starting team for Saturday's Champions Cup game against Lyon, with Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Furlong returning.

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

Racing 92's Simon Zebo will return to Thomond Park for the first time as a player since leaving Munster in 2018.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Toulouse v Connacht (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Conor Fitzgerald is named at fly-half for Connacht's European Champions Cup encounter with Toulouse but Bundee Aki misses out

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Joe Cokanasiga: Bath winger sidelined by serious knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and England wing Joe Cokanasiga faces a lengthy spell out after returning from the World Cup with a serious knee injury.

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

Team news as Wasps host Agen in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture (15:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: London Irish v Bayonne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Bayonne in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Brive host Bristol Bears in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture (19:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Castres v Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Castres host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool One tie (13:00 GMT).

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Former captain Williams named Wales team manager https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Captain Martyn Williams will succeed long-serving Alan Phillips as national team manager in January.

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Adrian Choat: Bristol Bears sign back row for rest of season as injury cover https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Auckland back rower Adrian Choat joins Premiership leaders Bristol Bears for the rest of this term as injury cover.

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England women: Red Roses make five changes for Italy match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women make five changes to the side that beat France for their final match of the autumn internationals against Italy.

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Toby Booth: Ex-London Irish and Bath coach joins Harlequins as assistant https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former London Irish and Bath coach Toby Booth joins Harlequins as assistant coach on a deal until the end of the season.

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Pinley 0-0 Spartans: The rugby game that had everything - except points https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'The people on social saying it was dull obviously weren't there' - how a Midlands club rugby game somehow finished 0-0!

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Australia could scrap 60-cap 'Giteau's Law' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia are reviewing "Giteau's Law", which governs which foreign-based players are allowed to play for the Wallabies, after a poor World Cup.

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Measles hits Tonga women's World Cup qualifying bid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga women are out of the Oceania Championship - a route to qualify for 2021 Women's World Cup - after being quarantined over a measles outbreak.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester's England centre intends to see out Tigers deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi plans to see out his contract at Leicester despite interest from France and rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack.

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'I've faced tough opponents, so let's fight' - ex-Lion Smith reveals 'daunting' cancer diagnosis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions forward Tom Smith, 48, reveals he has had a "daunting" stage four cancer diagnosis.

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Saracens sanction a 'deterrent' to others - Diamond https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' punishment for breaching salary cap regulations will be "an excellent deterrent" to other clubs, says Steve Diamond.

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Scotland first to face world champions South Africa on 2020 summer tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will be the first side to face newly-crowned world champions South Africa on next year's summer tour and will also play New Zealand, Scottish Rugby have confirmed.

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Cardiff Blues: Losses fall by £1m as benefactors write off debts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues losses fall by more than £1m, according to the company's annual accounts.

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Ex-Ulster fly-half O'Connor to caddie for McIlroy in Dubai https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster and Connacht fly-half Niall O'Connor will caddie for Rory McIlroy at this week's DP World Championship in Dubai.

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Jonathan Thomas: Former Wales international to leave Bristol to rejoin Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol forwards coach Jonathan Thomas is to rejoin Worcester in the same role, to be replaced at Ashton Gate by John Muldoon.

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Australia appoint Glasgow's Rennie as new coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie will take charge of Australia next summer - with Scotland forwards coach Danny Wilson replacing him at Warriors.

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Saracens fined for not attending European Champions Cup media launch https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Trophy holders Saracens are fined an undisclosed sum for not attending the launch of the 2019-20 European Champions Cup.

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Eddie Jones: Mother asked ‘why didn’t you win?’ https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones tells BBC Radio 5 Live that his mother contacted him after his Barbarians side lost to Fuji at Twickenham to ask why he did not win.

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Pivac names McNicholl and Halaholo in first Wales squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Wales coach Wayne Pivac picks New Zealand-born backs Johnny McNicholl and Willis Halaholo in his first squad.

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Hartley felt 'fraudulent' being injured for so long https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Dylan Hartley says he felt "fraudulent" being sidelined by a long-term knee injury that led to his retirement.

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Champions Cup: Ulster return a 'welcome distraction' says captain Iain Henderson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Iain Henderson says he is relishing his return to club rugby following Ireland's World Cup disappointment.

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Leicester Tigers: Sam Aspland-Robinson out for six months with fractured leg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester winger Sam Aspland-Robinson will be out for up to six months after fracturing his leg.

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Wales prop Francis to miss start of Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will be without Exeter prop Tomas Francis for the start of the Six Nations because of a shoulder injury suffered at the World Cup.

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Jones fears England's Sarries stars may focus on keeping club up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones fears some Saracens players could skip the Six Nations to help their club avoid relegation after a 35-point deduction for salary cap breaches.

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Scotland must aim to be world's best 'small' team - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must aim to be "the best 'small' team in the world", says England coach Eddie Jones, who has questioned the Scots' World Cup fitness.

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Saracens will not contest sanctions for salary cap breaches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership champions Saracens will not be contesting their points deduction and fine for breaching the league's salary cap.

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Champions Cup: Exeter's La Rochelle win allows Chiefs to 'move on' with season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side can now 'move on' with their season after their Champions Cup win in La Rochelle.

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Saracens salary cap breach: Premiership champions face deadline to contest sanctions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens have until midnight on Monday to contest their points deduction and fine for breaching the Premiership salary cap.

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Joseph out of All Blacks running after committing to Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan coach Jamie Joseph is out of the running for the New Zealand job after committing to lead the Brave Blossoms until 2023.

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Folau's bushfire comments 'appallingly insensitive' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.

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WRU in regular Howley contact, says chairman Gareth Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies says it is in regular contact with Rob Howley, who is under investigation over an alleged World Rugby betting breach.

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Pro14: League agrees £120m CVC investment deal in principle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 agrees a deal in principle to sell a 27% stake of the league to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners in return for almost £120m.

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Liza Burgess: Ex-Wales captain set to join WRU board as first elected woman director https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales captain Liza Burgess is set to become the Welsh Rugby Union board's first elected woman member.

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Best aims for extended Barbarians farewell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best hopes to play in the Barbarians' next two games after captaining the side on his debut on Saturday, which was billed as his final match before retirement.

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Scotland v Wales: Lisa Martin to win 50th cap for hosts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lisa Martin returns at fly-half to win her 50th cap in the Scotland team named by head coach Philip Doyle for Sunday's Autumn Test against Wales at Scotstoun.

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Fiji hold off a late Barbarians comeback to win thriller https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji held of a late surge from Eddie Jones' Barbarians to win a thriller in Rory Best and Tendai Mtawarira final internationals

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Cooney relieved as Ulster win despite penalty miss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Cooney says he would have been "heartbroken" if his penalty miss had cost Ulster victory in their Heineken Champions Cup opener at Bath.

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Barbarians 31-33 Fiji: Johnny Dyer scores 'sublime' try as Fiji win thrilling game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Man of the match Johnny Dyer scores a "sublime" try during Fiji's 33-31 win over Barbarians at Twickenham.

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Glasgow Warriors 'not far off best' despite Sale scare - Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors are "not far off" their best, believes head coach Dave Rennie, despite his side toiling late on in a 13-7 Heineken Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks at Scotstoun.

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England beat France with last-gasp try in women's autumn international https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lydia Thompson's dramatic last-minute try sees an error-strewn England win a thrilling match against France in Exeter.

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European Champions Cup: Can you name Scotland's Sale Sharks? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can you name 12 Scotland internationals to have played for Sale Sharks? You have five minutes.

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European Challenge Cup: Saturday's team news and previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and previews for Saturday's six European Challenge Cup games.

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Toulouse come back to beat Gloucester in Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four-time winners Toulouse produce a second-half comeback to begin their Champions Cup Pool 5 campaign with victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm.

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Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v Lyon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teams news before Lyon travel to Franklin's Gardens to face Northampton in the European Champions Cup.

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Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teams news as Saracens travel to France to face Racing 92 at Paris La Défense Arena in the European Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Scarlets v London Irish (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host London Irish in the 2019-20 European Challenge Cup first round.

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European Challenge Cup: Dragons v Castres Olympique (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Dragons host Castres Olympique in the 2019-20 European Challenge Cup first round.

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European Challenge Cup: Calvisano v Cardiff Blues (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Calvisano host Cardiff Blues in the 2019-20 European Challenge Cup first round.

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Ex-captain Warburton joins Wales coaching staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton and former fly-half Byron Hayward join the coaching staff under new national coach Wayne Pivac.

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

Team details and match preview as Ospreys host Munster in the first round of the 2019-20 European Champions Cup.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Aki and Dillane to start for Connacht against Montpellier https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht make six changes from the Pro14 hammering by Leinster last weekend for Sunday's European Champions Cup opener against Montpellier.

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Champions Cup: ASM Clermont Auvergne v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as ASM Clermont Auvergne host Harelquins in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, Clermont (17:30 BST).

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Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The latest team news before La Rochelle welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Stade Marcel Deflandre in the European Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Bordeaux Bègles v Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bordeaux Bègles host Wasps in Saturday's opening European Challenge Cup pool three tie (20:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Bristol Bears host Zebre in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture (15:00 GMT).

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Glasgow's Rennie ready for last crack at Europe as Australia and New Zealand beckon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie prepares for Saturday's "huge" Champions Cup opener against Sale and ponders applying for the New Zealand job.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster v Benetton (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster name a near full-strength side for their Champions Cup opener against Benetton at the RDS Arena on Saturday.

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Henry Slade: Exeter Chiefs' England centre to put World Cup final loss behind him https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Less than two weeks after World Cup final defeat, England's Henry Slade tells BBC Sport how he is already putting the loss behind him.

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Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Sale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Glasgow Warriors host Sale in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at the Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow (13:00 BST)

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Bath pick England World Cup trio for Ulster game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath include England World Cup trio Sam Underhill, Jonathan Joseph and Ruaridh McConnochie for the Champions Cup opener against Ulster.

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European Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Pau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Pau in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture (15:00 GMT).

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'The Battle of Swansea' - how a South Africa tour match became a battle against apartheid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Violence marred a peaceful anti-apartheid protest 50 years ago and sent shockwaves around the world.

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England v France: Exeter hope Red Roses can showcase their Premier 15s ambitions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter hope to use Saturday's England women's match at Sandy Park as a showcase for their Premier 15s ambitions.

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'I chased girls and drank alcohol - and it only gave me emptiness' - Williams on finding Islam and rugby league return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams, Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack's marquee signing, tells BBC Sport about his conversion to Islam and his return to rugby league.

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Barbarians v Fiji: BBC coverage times as Eddie Jones takes charge of the Baa Baas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How to watch live coverage as Barbarians host Fiji at Twickenham in Rory Best's final international game.

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Warren Gatland: Former head coach says Wales cap rule is too high https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales coach Warren Gatland says the WRU's 60-cap international rule that halted scrum-half Rhys Webb's Test career is too high.

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Bath's Roberts hoping to catch Wales coach Pivac's eye https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath centre Jamie Roberts says he will not give up on his Wales ambitions as he bids to impress new head coach Wayne Pivac.

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Gloucester make front-row changes for Toulouse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester will make changes to their front row for their Heineken Champions Cup pool opener against Toulouse after successive domestic defeats.

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Sonny Bill Williams: ‘It was my duty to step up after Christchurch attack’ https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams tells Radio 5 Live about converting to Islam and "representing the Muslim community" after the Christchurch mosques attack.

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'Beast' hopes Springboks can inspire nation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tendai Mtawarira says he wants South Africa's World Cup triumph to "inspire people to work together and be better".

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All eyes on Sarries as club begin Champions Cup defence under cloud https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Will Saracens be focused on defending the Champions Cup? And who else could challenge for Europe's elite trophy?

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Challenge Cup: Agen v Edinburgh (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row Jamie Ritchie makes his first start of the season as Edinburgh make 12 changes for the Challenge Cup visit to Agen.

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England v France: Marlie Packer to win 70th cap as Red Roses make one change https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Marlie Packer will win her 70th cap as the Red Roses make one change to face France on Saturday.

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South Africa rugby stars strip off for cancer challenge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa's rugby world champions strip to their pants to raise awareness of testicular cancer.

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European Challenge Cup: Enisei-STM v Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Enisei-STM host Worcester Warriors in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture (16:00 GMT).

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Scottish Rugby accepts £70,000 World Cup fine https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby says the Scottish Rugby Union has "expressed its regret" over conduct at the World Cup and will not contest a £70,000 fine.

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Paolo Odogwu: Wasps wing gets six-week ban for kicking opponent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Paolo Odogwu is banned for six weeks for kicking out, while Bath's Aled Brew gets a three-week ban for striking.

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'It goes through your head all the time' - final defeat haunts Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says he is still not over England's Rugby World Cup final defeat by South Africa.

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Rory Best: Former Ireland hooker to captain Barbarians in final game before retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best is set to skipper the Barbarians in his farewell game against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Saracens salary cap breach: Premiership champions bring in communications firm https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are using a major communications company to help manage the public fallout of the salary cap scandal.

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Warren Gatland on who he would pick in his Lions squad for South Africa 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland shares a few of the players he'd currently pick in his 2021 British and Irish Lions squad.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales and Scarlets full-back set for November return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar says Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny should be fit to face the Barbarians on 30 November, following concussion.

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Fraser Brown: Glasgow Warriors hooker signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown secures a new three-year contract with Glasgow Warriors as his "world class" assets and "brutality" are highlighted.

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Howley has been 'through hell', says former Wales coach Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley has "gone through hell" since being suspended for an alleged breach of World Rugby betting rules, says Warren Gatland.

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Jonathan Davies: Injured Wales centre to miss 2020 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will be without centre Jonathan Davies for the 2020 Six Nations after he was ruled out by knee surgery following the World Cup.

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Johnny Williams: Newcastle Falcons centre talks about his testicular cancer for the first time https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams speaks out about his testicular cancer diagnosis for the first time.

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'Just get it checked out' - Newcastle's Williams on his testicular cancer treatment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams has spoken for the first time after having chemotherapy for testicular cancer.

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James Gaskell: Wasps lock out for up to 14 weeks after shoulder operation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps lock James Gaskell has been ruled out for up to 14 weeks after having shoulder surgery.

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Harlequins: Laurie Dalrymple joins Premiership club as chief executive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Harlequins appoint former Wolves managing director Laurie Dalrymple as their new chief executive.

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'We'll go after it hard' - Ulster's McFarland on Bath game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster coach Dan McFarland says his side will "go after it hard" in Saturday's Champions Cup Pool 3 opener against Bath.

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Ralph Adams-Hale: Saracens prop ruled out for rest of season with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens prop Ralph Adams-Hale is ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury suffered against Gloucester.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 30-17 Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Cheetahs in for their second win of the Pro14 Conference B campaign.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 20-17 Benetton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Scarlets narrowly beat Italian side Benetton to climb to second place in Pro14 Conference B.

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Highlights: Edinburgh 20-7 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Edinburgh grind out a hard-fought 20-7 victory over Dragons to climb to second place in Pro14 Conference B.

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Highlights: Ospreys 14-16 Southern Kings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Southern Kings secure a first Pro14 away win by stunning Ospreys 16-14 in Swansea.

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

Team news as London Irish host Leicester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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Scarlets 20-17 Benetton: Dan Jones wins Pro14 contest with last kick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Jones' penalty earns Scarlets a narrow win over Benetton in a tight Pro14 contest.

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Joe Marchant: Harlequins centre agrees contract extension and loan to Auckland side Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and England centre Joe Marchant agrees a new contract and six-month loan to Super Rugby side Blues.

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Saracens salary cap breach: Mark McCall won't break up trophy-winning squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens boss Mark McCall says they are not looking to let players go despite allegations of breaching the Premiership's salary cap.

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Cardiff Blues capitalise on penalties to bat Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues took advantage of some defensive ill-discipline from Cheetahs to secure a 30-17 win at the Arms Park.

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Premiership: Lance's 14 points help Worcester Warriors to victory over Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jono Lance kicks a last-minute penalty to give Worcester a hard-fought win over Harlequins.

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Southern Kings beat Ospreys to secure first Pro14 away win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Southern Kings hold out for a first away win in the Pro14 as they stunned Ospreys in Swansea.

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Pro14: Zebre 7-31 Glasgow Warriors - Visitors scrap to bonus-point victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors scrap to a second straight bonus-point win, beating Zebre to move within two points of third-placed Cheetahs in Pro14 Conference A.

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England win in France for first time since 2012 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England begin their autumn internationals with an impressive win over France - their first victory on French soil for seven years.

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Leinster score six tries to ease past Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster score six tries to ease past Connacht at the Sportsground and maintain their unbeaten start to the Pro14 season.

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Pro14: Edinburgh 20-7 Dragons - Hosts win tight affair to go second in Conference B https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh grind out a hard-fought victory over Dragons to climb to second place in Pro14 Conference B.

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Lillicrap leads Wales women against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Siwan Lillicrap takes over as Wales captain from Carys Phillips when Wales face Ireland women in Dublin on Sunday.

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

Team news as Bath host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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Premiership: Exeter boss wants his side to use anger with Saracens against Bristol https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Baxter tells his Exeter side to take any anger they have over Saracens' salary cap breaches into Sunday's game with Bristol.

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Venues named for England's Tests in Japan in 2020 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will go on a two-Test tour of Japan in summer 2020, the first time they have played the Rugby World Cup hosts in their own country.

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BBC secures rights to broadcast highlights of Pro14 matches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC secures rights to broadcast highlights of Guinness Pro14 matches from Sunday, 10 November.

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Rugby World Cup in the USA more likely in 2031 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A first Rugby World Cup in the Americas could take place in the United States in 2031, with Australia emerging as a prime contender to host in 2027.

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Shoulder surgery to delay De Jager's Sale debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa lock Lood de Jager's debut for new club Sale will be delayed by surgery on a dislocated shoulder.

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Pollard misses Springboks victory tour with fractured eye socket https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Handre Pollard misses the start of the South Africa's victory tour because he is in hospital with a fractured eye socket.

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Cross-code star Williams completes Toronto switch https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams signs for newly promoted Super League side Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year deal.

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

Team news as Sale host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Player of year Scarratt named England vice-captain for France Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby player of the year Emily Scarratt is named as vice-captain for England's first autumn Test against France in Clermont on 9 November.

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Scottish Rugby fined £70,000 over World Cup complaint https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby is fined, reprimanded and ordered to apologise for Mark Dodson's criticism of World Rugby over a possible cancelation of their World Cup game with Japan.

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Saracens salary cap scandal: 'Stick them in the Championship' - Danny Care https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care says Saracens should play in the Championship for the length of time they broke the salary cap.

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Dylan Hartley: England and Northampton Saints hooker retires through injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley retires from professional rugby after failing to recover from a long-term knee injury.

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Saracens salary cap breach: Sale's Steve Diamond says penalty must be strong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union will "bankrupt itself" if clubs are not stopped from breaching salary cap rules, says Sale boss Steve Diamond.

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Rugby World Cup exit hard to get over - Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton says it will take 'a long time' to move past the nation's disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand in Japan.

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World Cup final farewell for Mtawarira as 117-cap Springbok prop retires from Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa's World Cup-winning prop Tendai Mtawarira announces his retirement from international rugby aged 34.

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Tuilagi 'staying at Leicester' despite Toronto interest https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi will not be leaving Leicester "anytime soon" despite cross-code interest from big-spending Toronto Wolfpack.

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Gatland changed my career - ex-Wales prop Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The new Wales coaching team, led by Wayne Pivac, has a tough act to follow after Warren Gatland's departure, says former British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones.

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London Irish: Prop Ollie Hoskins extends contract with Exiles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins agrees a contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Taulupe Faletau: Bath and Wales back row returns to training after collarbone injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath and Wales back row Taulupe Faletau is back in training after a collarbone injury ruled him out of the World Cup.

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Saracens won Premiership titles 'unfairly', says Exeter boss Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Saracens will have won their last two titles unfairly if their appeal against breaching salary cap rules fails.

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Siya Kolisi: Rugby World Cup win for all South Africans, says Springboks captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says their World Cup triumph was "for all South Africans" as squad are greeted by thousands of fans.

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Ex-Saracens captain Bracken 'dismayed' by huge fine and points deduction https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Saracens skipper Kyran Bracken says the punishments faced by the club for breaching salary cap rules are "very unfair".

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Why were Sarries punished and what are the consequences? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones on the questions facing Saracens as they appeal against a huge points deduction and fine for breaching salary cap regulations.

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Champions Saracens docked 35 points for breaching salary cap rules https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reigning champions Saracens are docked 35 Premiership points and fined more than £5m for breaching salary cap regulations.

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Rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack to sign cross-code New Zealand star Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams agrees to join Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year deal.

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Samoa rugby: Players bemoan lack of funds and consistency https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Contrasting post-World Cup experience of players Kieran Fonotia and Belgium Tuatagaloa illustrate deep problems in Samoan rugby.

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Rugby Union Weekly On Tour: The final, fancy dress and farewell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

On their last week in Japan, the Rugby Union Weekly team stay in Tokyo to cover the 2019 World Cup final.

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World player award-winner Scarratt in England women's squad for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newly crowned World Rugby player of the year Emily Scarratt is named in England's squad for the first autumn Test against France.

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Wales coach Wayne Pivac inherits quality and expectation from Warren Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Warren Gatland's 12-year tenure ends, new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has a tough act to follow, but firm foundations to build on.

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High emotions, poignant anthems, haka challenges - the World Cup's unforgettable moments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brilliant tries, a devastating typhoon, wonderful fans and Owen Farrell's haka stare - the 2019 World Cup had more than its fair share of unforgettable moments.

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs score late to snatch 24-20 win over Worcester at Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Kvesic scores one of Exeter's three tries as Chiefs maintain their 100 per cent Premiership record on trips to Worcester.

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World Rugby Awards: Pieter-Steph Du Toit & Emily Scarratt named players of the year https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit and England's Emily Scarrett were named as Players of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Japan.

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'Leader, legend, father figure' - rugby greats pay tribute to Wales captain Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby greats including Francois Pienaar, Richie McCaw and Bryan Habana sum up Wales's record-breaking lock and captain Alun Wyn Jones.

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Wales skipper Phillips wins 50th cap in defeat by Spain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Women captain Carys Phillips wins her 50th cap in their 5-29 defeat to Spain in Madrid on Sunday.

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South Africa's 2019 win is bigger than 1995 - Pienaar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar says the 2019 team's Rugby World Cup triumph eclipses his sides' success in 1995

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Eddie Jones: RFU yet to open talks on extension beyond 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones is yet to start formal negotiations over a contract extension beyond 2021 with the Rugby World Cup runners-up.

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Japan 2019 may be best World Cup ever - World Rugby chief Beaumont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan 2019 will be remembered as "probably the greatest Rugby World Cup" in the tournament's 32-year history says World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont.

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Where it went wrong and what next for Jones - Dawson on England's World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will learn from final defeat but it will take time to pick themselves up, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson.

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England: Player ratings for Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England fly-half Paul Grayson rates each player's performance in the final and contribution during the World Cup.

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Rugby World Cup final: Inside South Africa's dressing room celebrations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The trophy lift and the ticker-tape are all very nice, but the party really starts back in the sheds. Here's how South Africa celebrated Rugby World Cup victory...

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Premiership: Saracens snatch late 16-13 win against London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Vunipola kicks a late penalty as Premiership champions Saracens beat promoted London Irish 16-13.

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Premiership: Tom Hardwick's late penalty helps Leicester beat Gloucester 16-13 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Hardwick's 79th-minute penalty helps Leicester beat Gloucester to claim their first points of the Premiership season.

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Premiership: Wasps beat Bath 30-22 for first win of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad Shields scores his first Premiership try to help Wasps win their first game of the season as they edge out Bath.

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'Kolisi and South Africa will inspire people far beyond the rugby pitch' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup felt like something changing forever, writes BBC Sport chief sports writer Tom Fordyce.

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Matt Dawson reacts to 'magnificent' South Africa performance as they win the World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson reacts to a "magnificent" South Africa performance as they beat England 32-12 to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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World Cup win will have 'significant impact' on South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary former Springboks captain John Smit discusses the moment South Africa's first black captain, Siya Kolisi, lifted the Webb Ellis Cup.

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Rugby World Cup: Fans heartbroken as England lose to South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fans were up early to watch England in their first final in 12 years - but things did not go their way.

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Rugby World Cup: South Africa fans go wild at win in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Celebrations as South Africa win the Rugby World Cup after crushing England in the final in Japan.

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Rugby World Cup final: England failed to meet goal after defeat, says Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England failed to meet their goal of being the world's best team after losing the Rugby World Cup final to South Africa, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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'When I was a kid all I was thinking about was getting my next meal' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hopes winning the World Cup in Japan will "inspire every kid" back home.

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Rugby World Cup: Kolisi 'grateful' for South Africa unity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa's first black captain, Siya Kolisi speaks passionately about the unification of his country after his side beat England to lift the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby World Cup: England struggled against South Africa - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones admits England "struggled" in their World Cup final defeat by South Africa, but says he cannot fault his player's pride and passion in Japan.

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England 12-32 South Africa: Springboks win World Cup for record-equalling third time https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the key moments as South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup.

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'Everything that could go wrong for England has gone wrong' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa were "tactically brilliant" against England, according to former England international and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Grayson.

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South Africa celebrates rugby world cup win over England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Springboks claim their third world cup title after 32-12 victory.

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England 12-32 South Africa: Springboks win World Cup for record-equalling third time https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa overpower England in the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama to become champions for a third time.

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England prop Sinckler taken off with concussion in third minute of World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Kyle Sinckler was taken off with concussion in the third minute of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.

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Rugby Union Weekly's Chris Ashton makes his prediction for the World Cup final. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Union Weekly's Chris Ashton makes his prediction for this weekend's World Cup final.

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Paul Grayson: I wrote a letter to Matt Dawson before 2003 Rugby World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England fly-half Paul Grayson explains how he wrote a letter to team-mate Matt Dawson before their 2003 Rugby World Cup final victory against Australia.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales’ success under Warren Gatland ‘unrivalled’ https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones says departing head coach Warren Gatland re-established Wales' identity during his 12 years at the helm.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales 17-40 New Zealand highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the key moments as Wales are beaten 40-17 by New Zealand in the bronze match at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi says winning final would be huge for South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says winning the Rugby World Cup would make a "huge difference" to the country.

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Rugby World Cup final: England fans gear up for South Africa clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saturday's game against South Africa will be England's first Rugby World Cup final in 12 years.

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How Manu Tuilagi's journey to the World Cup final was honed in Hinckley https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC East Midlands Today visits Manu Tuilagi's first club to see how his rugby journey to the World Cup final began.

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Previews/reports of weekend's Premiership and Pro14 matches https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reports and team news for the weekend's Premiership and Pro14 games including Bristol v Sale on Friday night.

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Scotland secure Japan Tests while awaiting World Rugby misconduct verdict https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has secured two Tests against Japan as it awaits the result of a World Rugby misconduct charge.

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Pro14 team news from Friday to Sunday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow welcome back six Rugby World Cup players for Friday night's home Pro14 meeting with Southern Kings.

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

Team news and preview as Dragons travel to play Leinster at Dublin's RDS on Friday.

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Pro14: John Cooney proud to reach 50-cap milestone for Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Cooney hopes to impress new Ireland head coach Andy Farrell over the coming months having put his Rugby World Cup disappointment behind him.

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'We have been planning this for four years' - Jones 'relaxed' about World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says that Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa has been four years in the planning for his England team.

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

Team news as Bristol host Sale in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

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

Team news as Northampton host Harlequins in Friday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (19:45 GMT).

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Welsh rugby 'must not return to doldrums' - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing Wales coach Warren Gatland says it would break his heart if Welsh rugby returned to the doldrums.

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Rugby World Cup final: Ross Kemp’s England team talk https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The actor and presenter's words of encouragement before England's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.

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Emotional NZ coach Hansen bows out with win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steven Hansen says it was a "privilege" to lead New Zealand after they beat Wales to claim third place at the World Cup in his final game.

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Obsessive, unyielding, a winner - Owen Farrell, England's World Cup talisman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How a lifetime in elite sport has acclimatised England captain Owen Farrell to the pressure cooker atmosphere that awaits in a Rugby World Cup final.

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Rugby World Cup win was not my career high: Springbok Bryan Habana https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Springbok great reveals the moment that was even better than becoming world champion.

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'It changes how people feel, that's the greatest joy' - Jones challenges England to inspire country https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones challenges his players to "inspire the whole country" by beating South Africa in the World Cup final.

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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Mapping England’s finalists https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 32 players in the squad to face the Springboks include 16 from the south and five from overseas.

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Curry and Wyn Jones nominated for World Player of the Year https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks back-row Tom Curry is the only English nomination on a six-man shortlist for World Player of the Year.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Semi-final heartache and facing All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes reflects on World Cup semi-final defeat and facing the land of his birth New Zealand for the first time.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain prepares for World Cup farewell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is preparing to bid farewell to the World Cup when he leads his side out against New Zealand in the bronze match.

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Rugby World Cup final: Owen Farrell praised by ex-England captain Martin Johnson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary former England captain Martin Johnson discusses fly-half Owen Farrell's ability and captaincy skills before the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

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Glasgow's Rennie reveals New Zealand talks - a week after being linked with Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says he has been contacted about taking charge of New Zealand - just a week after he was linked heavily with the vacant Australia job.

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Five members of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad give advice to the 2019 side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Five members of England’s 2003 World Cup winning side, including captain Martin Johnson, pass on some words of wisdom to the 2019 squad preparing for Saturday's final.

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Wales v New Zealand match preview and stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team details as Wales prepare to take on New Zealand in Friday's World Cup bronze match in Tokyo.

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Rugby needs to invest more into urban areas - Shaunagh Brown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and England forward Shaunagh Brown says "putting more resources into urban areas" may encourage more women from ethnic minorities to play rugby.

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Danny Care and Chris Ashton discuss Eddie Jones living in the England team hotel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England team-mates Danny Care and Chris Ashton discuss Eddie Jones living in the England team hotel for the past four years.

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England present local scrum-half with World Cup final ticket https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England present Suntory Sungoliath scrum-half Genki Okoshi with a signed shirt and match ticket to the Rugby World Cup final after he helps out in training.

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John Smit on President Mbeki visiting the Springboks before the 2007 Rugby World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Springbok captain John Smit discusses a very special visit from President Thabo Mbeki on the day of the 2007 Rugby World Cup final.

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