Josh Navidi: Wales flanker signs new Cardiff Blues deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Josh Navidi pledges his future to Cardiff Blues by signing a new contract to remain at the Arms Park.

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Rob Howley 'saddened' by uncertainty over regional rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Attack coach Rob Howley says Wales players are frustrated about the growing uncertainty over the future of regional rugby.

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Rob Webber: Sale Sharks hooker signs contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England hooker Rob Webber signs a contract extension to stay with Sale Sharks until 2021

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

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

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Sean Lonsdale: Exeter's 'quiet man' starts to make a big noise in Premiership https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport meets Exeter's young flanker Sean Lonsdale, who is starting to make a big impression in the Premiership.

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World Rugby plans harmful to player welfare - Farrell & Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby's proposals to restructure the game are harmful to player welfare, say England captain Owen Farrell and Ireland's Johnny Sexton.

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Players meet WRU over proposed regional changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Senior players, including Alun Wyn Jones, meet the Welsh Rugby Union over proposed changes to the professional game.

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Jack McGrath: Leinster's Ireland and Lions prop linked with move to Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath is reported to be in talks over a possible move to Ulster.

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Pro14: Georgia in talks to join competition https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Georgian rugby is in talks to join the Pro14 in a bid to break into the top tier of the international game.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester Tigers cannot match Racing 92 offer to England centre - Murphy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester head coach Geordan Murphy fears England centre Manu Tuilagi will be tempted by a lucrative move to Racing 92.

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Worcester Warriors: Samoa's Ed Fidow signs, but Bryce Heem to leave Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester make Samoa international Ed Fidow their fifth signing for 2019-20, but confirm Bryce's Heem's summer exit.

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Paul Hill and Reece Marshall: Northampton Saints duo extend deals at Franklin's Gardens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Paul Hill and hooker Reece Marshall sign new deals with Premiership side Northampton Saints.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: The job is only half done https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his Six Nations column, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses the win over England, cauliflower ears and celebrating with a Hollywood actor.

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Next Wales coach says it is important to maintain four competitive regions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Next Wales coach Wayne Pivac says it is vital four competitive regions are maintained for the national team's good.

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It's nice to be remembered again - Willie John McBride receives CBE from Queen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions and Ireland skipper Willie John McBride receives a CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace 47 years after being awarded an MBE.

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Pierce Phillips: Worcester lock to move to French Top 14 club Agen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's former Jersey lock forward Pierce Phillips is to join French Top 14 club Agen this summer.

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Six Nations: Wales' Cory Hill ruled out of tournament with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales second row Cory Hill ruled out of the 2019 Six Nations after injuring an ankle in the 21-13 win against England.

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Wasps: Prop Mike Daniels leaves Nottingham for Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nottingham tight-head prop Mike Daniels is to leave the club this summer to join Coventry-based Premiership side Wasps.

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Mathew Tait: Former England and Leicester centre retires aged 33 due to injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England centre Mathew Tait retires from rugby union aged 33 after failing to recover from an Achilles injury.

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Welsh rugby: Talks over radical overhaul with possible new region https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A new North Wales professional side is being discussed while a current region might disappear as Welsh domestic rugby is in line for its most radical upheaval since 2003.

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Steve Ojomoh: Ex-Bath and England flanker 'glad to be here' after stroke https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England flanker Steve Ojomoh speaks to BBC Points West about recovering from the "massive scare" of a stroke.

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'Wales players feed off Gatland's confidence' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales boss Warren Gatland has "changed the psychology" of his players in the build-up to high-stakes matches, says ex-captain Sam Warburton.

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Alapati Leiua: Bristol winger on disciplinary charge for striking an opponent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol's Samoan winger Alapati Leiua faces a disciplinary charge for striking Harlequins stand-off Marcus Smith.

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Alex Cuthbert: Exeter head coach Ali Hepher praises winger's dedication after injury return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Ali Hepher praises winger Alex Cuthbert's dedication after his return from a second injury spell.

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England: Bath lock Charlie Ewels called up to 25-man training squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath lock Charlie Ewels will join England's training camp in Oxford as a replacement for Courtney Lawes, who was injured in the defeat by Wales.

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Wales leapfrog England in rankings after Cardiff victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales leapfrog England in World Rugby's rankings after their 21-13 Six Nations win over Eddie Jones' team in Cardiff.

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'Blood, sweat and tears' finally pay off for Ireland loose-head Kilcoyne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dedication to improving pays off for Ireland loose-head Dave Kilcoyne, who ended a six-year wait for a Six Nations start in Italy win.

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

Sale agree a deal to sign Sharks and South Africa fly-half Robert du Preez on a three-year contract.

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Evan Olmstead: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Canada international forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons re-sign versatile forward Evan Olmstead for the rest of the season, following a spell with Auckland.

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Six Nations: Wales must build on England victory - Warren Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side must not rest on beating England and try to create something special.

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Wales had tactics to capitalise after England's mentality slipped - Guscott https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England let their focus slip and Wales had just the tactics to capitalise in Cardiff, says former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott.

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Six Nations: Ireland searching for cohesion after tepid display in Rome https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's performance against Italy shows they are still searching for the rhythm they carried through a fantastic 2018, admits Joe Schmidt.

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Six Nations Shuffle: History makers, huge hits & a try-machine https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the third round of the Six Nations, including a record-breaking win for Wales, a series of slips for France & Ireland's scoring machine.

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England's Lawes ruled out of Six Nations with calf injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Courtney Lawes will miss the rest of the Six Nations after sustaining a calf strain against Wales.

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Six Nations: Schmidt calls for improved performance after win over Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he was "happy with the five points but not the performance" in his side's Six Nations win over Italy.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland struggle to bonus-point victory over Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland record their second win of the Six Nations tournament after scrapping to a 26-16 bonus-point win over Italy in Rome.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Schmidt 'frustrated' with lack of rhythm from Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt is frustrated by Ireland's lack of rhythm in this year's Six Nations and adds that their accuracy let them down in their laboured 26-16 victory over Italy.

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Wales captain Phillips 'proud' despite Women's Six Nations defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Carys Phillips says she is "pleased and proud" with her team's performance despite a 51-12 defeat by England.

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Six Nations: Ireland labour to 26-16 bonus-point victory over Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's defence of their Six Nations crown remains alive but only just after a laboured bonus-point 26-16 win over Italy.

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Halfpenny return boosts Wales as Scarlets beat Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales receive another boost as British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny makes a successful return for Scarlets.

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Women's Six Nations: England beat Wales 51-12 as Sarah Bern scores brace of tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Sarah Bern scores a brace of tries as England emphatically beat Wales 51-12 to remain on course to win the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.

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England scores nine tries to beat Wales in Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England remain on course to win the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam after an emphatic 51-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff.

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'Worst week of Ospreys' life' - Millward on Welsh turmoil https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Managing director Andrew Millward says Ospreys have come through the worst week in their history and confirmed they would stay in existence for 2019-20.

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'Hard to say when Scots can challenge' - McInally demands improvement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally is unsure when Scotland will arrive as a team capable of challenging for the Six Nations, but believes they are on the right track.

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Women's Six Nations: Gabrielle Vernier hat-trick for France sinks Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Gabrielle Vernier score a hat-trick as France hammer Scotland 41-10 to leave Shade Munro's side still searching for their first win of the Women's Six Nations.

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Vernier scores hat-trick as France beat winless Scotland in Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gabrielle Vernier scores a hat-trick as France consign winless Scotland to their third straight Women's Six Nations defeat.

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Gatland's fist pump and bear hug show how big a deal it is to beat England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland's rare public display of emotion underlines how important beating England was in the Six Nations.

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England's Hartley ruled out of Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England co-captain Dylan Hartley is ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations after he opts for knee surgery.

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland suffer narrow defeat in Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy record a first-ever victory over Ireland with a hard-fought 29-27 win in their Six Nations encounter in Parma.

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Women's Six Nations: Italy claim first Six Nations victory over Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Giada Franco scores the winning try as Italy secure their first Six Nations victory over Ireland with a 29-27 win.

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Defeat by Italy in 2013 still sends 'shivers down my spine' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter O'Mahony says recalling Ireland's surprise 2013 defeat by Italy in Rome still sends a shiver down his spine.

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Six Nations: Wales comeback stuns England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales make it 12 successive victories as they beat England 21-13 in their Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium.

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We let ourselves down - England coach Jones on defeat in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says "we let ourselves down in a couple of areas" as England's Grand Slam hopes disappear with defeat by Wales in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2019: England defeat in Wales 'a game of small margins' - Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones admits a few of his players were "a bit off" during their "tough" 21-13 defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

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'England didn't put us under any pressure' - Wales coach Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says England put them under "no pressure" as the hosts won 21-13 in the Six Nations in Cardiff.

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Record Wales win? 'Just another Saturday' - Alun Wyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones says setting a 12-game winning record by beating England in the Six Nations was "just another Saturday".

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Six Nations: 'Absolutely sensational!' Josh Adams seals Wales victory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams seals victory for Wales against England in their Six Nations tie to make it 12 successive wins.

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Wales fight back to beat England in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales produce an inspired second-half display to beat England at Principality Stadium and keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive.

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Six Nations: Cory Hill gives Wales late lead with 'great finish' v England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cory Hill goes over to give Wales the lead against England in their Six Nations tie at the Principality Stadium.

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Six Nations: Cory Hill gives Wales late lead with 'great finish' v England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cory Hill goes over to give Wales the lead against England in their Six Nations tie at the Principality Stadium.

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Scotland 'failed to match demands of jersey' - Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland failed to deliver the performance "the jersey should demand" in their poor loss to France, says Gregor Townsend.

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Six Nations: Tom Curry bursts through to give England lead against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Curry exposes the Wales defence to give England the lead in their Six Nations tie at the Principality Stadium.

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Six Nations 2019: France beat Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two tries from Gregory Alldritt help France to their first win of the Six Nations as they beat Scotland 27-10 in Paris.

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Six Nations: Scotland boss Gregor Townsend says France 'brought more energy' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend says his side "weren't good enough" as France registered their first victory of this year's Six Nations with a 25-10 win in Paris.

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Six Nations: Gregory Alldritt try deep in added time earns France bonus point win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregory Alldritt scores his second try of the game eight minutes into added time to earn France a bonus point win against Scotland in their Six Nations tie.

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Six Nations: 'Oh, what a try' Romain Ntamack opens scoring for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Romain Ntamack opens the scoring with a superb try for France in their Six Nations tie with Scotland at the Stade de France.

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Six Nations: Jordi Murphy aims to stake his World Cup case in Rome https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordi Murphy has featured in both of Ireland's recent wins over New Zealand but will be making his first Six Nations start since 2015 in Rome.

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Why France and Scotland are more similar than they seem https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A globe-trotting coach, a rapscallion play-maker and struggles on the road - why France and Scotland are kindred spirits.

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Premiership & Pro14 reports and previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Read reports for Friday's Premiership and Pro14 matches - and previews of the rest of the weekend's action.

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'Wales v England - a sporting occasion like no other' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Wales v England Six Nations match in Cardiff attracts fans from all corners to sample a unique atmosphere, says chief sports writer Tom Fordyce.

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Six Nations: England have a chance to 'spoil the party' in Wales, says Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff is a "great chance to spoil the party".

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Six Nations: England so good could 'beat All Blacks' but Wales 'different animal' at home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's form is so good they would beat the world champion All Blacks, according to Wales legend Shane Williams.

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Preview, line-ups & key stats: Italy v Ireland (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Ulster v Zebre (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Darren Cave becomes Ulster's second most-capped player in Saturday's Pro14 match at home to Zebre.

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

Damien Hoyland makes his first Edinburgh outing for 13 months as Cardiff Blues travel to Murrayfield in the Pro14.

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

Team news as Dragons travel to Benetton in Saturday's Pro14 encounter at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (13:00 GMT).

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Schmidt looking for accuracy as well as energy against Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says the players he has brought into the side for Sunday's Six Nations encounter against Italy have earned their opportunity.

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Farrell excited to continue Aki partnership https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Chris Farrell says that he is looking forward to developing his centre partnership with Bundee Aki during Sunday's Six Nations encounter against Italy.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (14:45 GMT).

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Quiz: Can you name the last Wales team to beat England in the Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' last Six Nations win over England was in 2013. Can you recall their starting side?

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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Laidlaw backs Horne to excel in Paris in unfamiliar role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's half-backs will "play like we want to play", says captain Greig Laidlaw as he prepares to partner Peter Horne in France.

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Anscombe key to Wales evolution - Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are 'desperate' for Gareth Anscombe to prove his fly-half credentials in Saturday's crunch match with England says former flanker Martyn Williams.

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Ireland name strong side for Italy trip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland forwards Sean Cronin, Dave Kilcoyne and Ultan Dillane all start a Six Nations match for the first time in Sunday's meeting with Italy.

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (14:30 GMT).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:00 GMT).

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Rewind: Keith Jarrett's astonishing 1967 Wales debut against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Journalist and broadcaster Peter Jackson recalls Keith Jarrett's astonishing 1967 debut for Wales, when aged 18, he scored 19 points as they beat England in Cardiff.

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

Team news as Wasps host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (14:00 GMT).

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Six Nations: Wales v England - watch some of the greatest moments from https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Wales take on England in the Six Nations, watch some of the greatest moments including Gavin Henson's tackle on Matthew Tait and James Haskell hitting the post.

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Halfpenny to make Scarlets return after concussion lay-off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is to make his long-awaited return from concussion when Scarlets host Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Sunday.

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Wales v England: Injured Emily Scarratt misses Womens Six Nations match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Emily Scarratt misses the Women's Six Nations clash with Wales through injury as Abbie Scott captains the side.

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Six Nations: France v Scotland match preview, team news, line-ups and stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France.

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Wales v England: Six Nations preview - team news, line-ups, quotes & stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Ireland look for 'complete' performance against Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Richie Murphy believes Sunday's Six Nations trip to Italy is an opportunity for the side to "take a big step forward".

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

Team news as Ospreys host Munster in Friday's Pro14 encounter at Liberty Stadium (19:35 GMT).

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

Glasgow welcome back George Horne after a month's absence for Friday's Pro14 contest against Connacht at Scotstoun.

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Leinster v Southern Kings (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's Fergus McFadden returns from long-term injury to start in Friday's Pro14 game against Southern Kings.

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Manu Tuilagi: Leicester and England centre in deal talks amid Racing rumours https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi has not agreed to join Racing 92 and is in talks over a new deal with Leicester Tigers.

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Gatland says Wales will not target 'time bomb' Sinckler https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side "will not try to antagonise" England prop Kyle Sinckler in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland remain positive as France loom - Shade Munro https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's players have shown a "pretty positive" reaction after he called them out following defeats in their opening two Women's Six Nations matches, says head coach Shade Munro.

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Townsend says club demands create an uneven Six Nations playing field https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says club demands on some players between Six Nations matches does not make it "a level playing field".

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England 'must relish Welsh hostility' - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says England have to relish taking on an entire nation when they play Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff.

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Gatland laughs off Jones' 'greatest Wales side ever' assessment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has laughed off the suggestion from his England counterpart Eddie Jones that this is the "greatest Wales side ever".

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Wales v England Six Nations tickets cancelled by WRU https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Wales v England tickets were sold by a hospitality company run by former prop Victor Ubogu.

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

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

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Six Nations 2019: Anscombe edges out Biggar to face England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Anscombe edges Dan Biggar to be Wales fly-half against England in their crunch Six Nations encounter in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Moon & Nowell start for England in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Ben Moon and wing Jack Nowell start for England in Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales in Cardiff.

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Horne replaces injured Russell at fly-half for Scotland v France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter Horne replaces the injured Finn Russell at fly-half while Nick Grigg and Magnus Bradbury also start for Scotland against France.

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How Wales stunned England at Wembley 20 years ago https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back to a thrilling encounter at Wembley in 1999, when Wales dashed England's hopes of winning the Grand Slam and Five Nations.

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Wayne Pivac: Scarlets coach queries role of independent medics after Italy defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Wayne Pivac queries role of independent medical advisors after Scarlets' Pro14 defeat by Benetton.

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Jamie Roberts on nothing whetting the Welsh appetite more than beating England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts recalls seeing Welsh supporters in tears outside Twickenham after he had helped his nation beat England at the 2015 World Cup.

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Player banned for 13-weeks for 'clearing nose' on to an opponent's face https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Pro14 rugby player has been banned for 13 weeks after admitting he "cleared the contents of his nose on to the face of an opposing player".

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Wales v England: Six Nations higher or lower quiz - which player weighs more? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales v England promises to be a physical encounter, but which forwards are the heaviest? Play our higher or lower quiz to find out.

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Sione Vailanu: Wasps sign Saracens and Tonga number eight https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Tonga international back-row forward Sione Vailanu from Saracens for next season.

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Women's Six Nations: Kathryn Dane makes first Ireland start in Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland make one change for the Women's Six Nations game against Italy in Parma on Saturday.

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'There's more of an edge to this one against England' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In the fourth of his Six Nations columns, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about local rivalries, the prospect of facing England and pre-match rituals.

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Six Nations: Scotland expecting 'huge reaction' from France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist says his team are prepared for a "huge reaction" from France in their Six Nations meeting on Saturday.

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Prawn cocktail, 'space cadet' Townsend & champagne - Scotland's 1999 Paris glory relived https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From pre-match prawn cocktail to champagne in Kelso - Scotland's scintillating 1999 Paris triumph relived by the men who made it happen.

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Six Nations 2019: Can you name Scotland's Parisian heroes of 1999? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

You have five minutes to name the 18 players to feature when Scotland decimated France en route to the 1999 Five Nations title.

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Six Nations, Wales v England: Danny Care recalls when fan in Cardiff headbutted team bus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care recalls an eventful pre-match journey when a Wales fan headbutted the team bus on its way to the stadium in Cardiff

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Strauss to play despite losing passport https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Strauss is available for Scotland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday after overcoming passport problems.

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France v Scotland: Relive the five tries that gave the Scots victory in 1999 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tries from Alan Tait, Martin Leslie and Gregor Townsend helped Scotland claim a famous victory over France in Paris 20 years ago - a win which ultimately won them the final Five Nations title.

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Under-20s Six Nations: Wales make three changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Under-20s make three changes as they host England in the age-grade Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday.

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Tom Wood: Northampton and England back row renews Saints contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Wood signs a new contract with Northampton Saints as he approaches 200 appearances for the club.

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'You are hated there' - what's it like when England play Wales in Cardiff? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England will face a hostile atmosphere in Cardiff on Saturday - and it starts with the journey from the hotel to the stadium.

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Drama, Tom Jones and Gibbs' great try - story behind Wales' 1999 win over England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

High stakes, Tom Jones singing and a last-gasp winning try. Wales' 1999 win over England had it all. Twenty years on, those involved relive the drama.

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Henderson cleared to play for Ireland against Italy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson escapes suspension and will be available to play for Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy in Rome.

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Leaving Leinster the toughest thing I ever had to do - O'Brien http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

He's cried about his decision to leave Ireland but Sean O'Brien isn't prepared to give up on his international career without a fight.

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RFU appoints former Olympic boss Sweeney as chief executive http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union appoints Bill Sweeney as its new chief executive.

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Five changes for Wales women v England women http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Flanker Alex Callender makes her first start in a Wales team showing five changes against England in the Women's Six Nations.

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Ex-England centre Burrell to leave Northampton Saints http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England centre Luther Burrell will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season.

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England forward Itoje ruled out of Wales game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Second row Maro Itoje is ruled out of England's Six Nations showdown with Wales on Saturday because of his knee injury.

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Scotland's Russell ruled of France game by concussion http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face France after failing a concussion test.

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Robbie Henshaw signs contract extension with Ireland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Robbie Henshaw is the latest player to commit to Ireland after signing a three-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

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Six Nations: France-based Finn Russell's best Scotland moments http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

With influential playmaker Finn Russell an injury doubt for the Six Nations meeting with France because of a concussion, BBC Scotland looks at some of the Racing 92 fly-half's best Scotland moments.

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Ntamack to make first start at fly-half for France against Scotland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont to start for France as under-pressure coach Jacques Brunel makes four changes to face Scotland in the Six Nations.

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Genge vows to be himself as he replaces 'best in the world' Vunipola http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England loose-head prop Ellis Genge vows to do things his own way after being tasked with filling in for the 'best in the world' in Mako Vunipola.

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'Toughened up' Scotland prop Berghan feels ready for France http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Forward Simon Berghan is relishing a return to Paris with Scotland after "toughening up" under Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill.

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Iain Henderson: Ulster and Ireland lock cited on return from injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster forward Iain Henderson is cited for an alleged incident involving Ospreys flanker Sam Cross in last Saturday's Pro14 game in Bridgend.

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England's Itoje 'progressing well' and could be back for Wales match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England forward Maro Itoje could be in line to return for the Six Nations match against Wales after initially being ruled out.

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Six Nations: Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar return to Wales training http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny returns to training less than a week before they play England in their crucial Six Nations match.

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Ireland's Ruddock ruled out of Italy game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rhys Ruddock is ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy but Chris Farrell and Tadhg Beirne could still feature.

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Max Crumpton: Harlequins hooker cited for GJ van Velze incident http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins hooker Max Crumpton is cited for 'an alleged punch or striking of an opponent' during their win over Worcester.

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Dragons forward Cudd out for rest of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dragons back-row forward Nic Cudd is ruled out for the season after injuring a knee during a training session.

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'Scotland can cope if Russell misses out' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Six Nations hopes do not rest on individuals, says forwards coach Danny Wilson as Finn Russell joins a growing list of injury doubts.

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Matteo Minozzi: Wasps sign versatile Italy international international http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign versatile Italy international back Matteo Minozzi from Zebre Rugby for next season.

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Melani Nanai: Samoan wing agrees to join Worcester Warriors next season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors make Samoan wing Melani Nanai their fourth new signing for next season.

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Scrum V re-enacts Scott Gibbs' famous 1999 try against England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Tom Shanklin and Steve Speirs attempt to recreate Scott Gibbs' famous try for Wales against England at Wembley in 1999.

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Adam Jones and Joe Marler's combined Wales and England XV http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

In the run-up to next weekend's potential Six Nations decider, Adam Jones and Joe Marler pick their combined Wales & England XV for BBC Scrum V.

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Dan Carter: New Zealand great to return to Racing 92 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

New Zealand great Dan Carter is to return to Racing 92 as an injury replacement for the rest of the French Top 14 season.

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Scotland's Russell taken off in Racing game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Stand-off Finn Russell suffers a blow to the head while playing for Racing 92 with Scotland's game against France six days away.

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Injured England winger Ashton out of Wales match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Winger Chris Ashton is left out of England's 33-man squad to face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday due to a calf injury.

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Glasgow edge Cardiff in Arms Park thriller http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors strengthen their second place in Pro14 Conference A with a thrilling 38-34 bonus-point win away to Cardiff Blues.

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Pro14: Connacht boost play-off hopes by edging out Cheetahs 25-17 in Galway http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Connacht boost their chances of clinching a Pro14 play-offs spot as they edge out Cheetahs 25-17 in Galway.

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Benetton dent Scarlets' play-off hopes http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Benetton hold out to dent Scarlets' Pro14 play-off hopes and boost their own in an enthralling encounter in Treviso.

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Pro14: Zebre 24-40 Leinster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster go 22 points clear at the top of Conference B in the Pro14 after a 40-24 victory in a 10-try encounter away to Zebre.

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Wales injury worry as Biggar limps off http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar becomes a Wales injury worry seven days before they host England in a crunch Six Nations game.

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Pro14: Edinburgh 34-17 Dragons - Hosts secure crucial bonus-point win http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh fight off a spirited Dragons side to secure a bonus-point win at Murrayfield and stay in the hunt for a Pro14 play-off place.

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Pro14: Munster 43-0 Southern Kings - Seven-try hosts go clear at top http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster easily see off Southern Kings 43-0 in Cork to go seven points clear of Glasgow in Conference A of the Pro14.

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Pontypridd RFC launch appeal to fund £100k shortfall http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Welsh Premiership club Pontypridd RFC hope to raise £100,000 to solve a funding shortfall for the 2018-19 season.

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Northampton cricket and rugby teams train together http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Players from Northampton Saints and Northants cricket put each other through their paces in a joint training session.

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Ireland fly-half Sexton 'will be fit to face Italy' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is expected to be fully fit for Ireland's next Six Nations game against Italy on 24 February.

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Premiership: Bath v Newcastle Falcons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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'He's responded unbelievably well' - England's Genge back after ankle scare http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England prop Ellis Genge responds "unbelievably well" to treatment and returns to full training on Friday.

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Premiership: Harlequins v Worcester Warriors http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Leigh Halfpenny: Concussion setback for Wales and Scarlets full-back http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny suffers a setback in his return from concussion, which could affect his hopes of playing for Wales against England.

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Premiership: Saracens v Leicester Tigers http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Premiership: Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Christian Judge: Saracens re-sign Cornish Pirates prop for rest of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bath-bound Cornish Pirates prop Christian Judge re-joins Saracens on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

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North's commentary skills and avoiding mind games - Hadleigh Parkes column http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

In the third of his Six Nations columns, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about George North's commentary skills, sightseeing in Rome and facing England.

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Beat England or play for second, says Wales kicking coach Jenkins http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Neil Jenkins says Wales cannot rely on Scotland or Italy to help them win the 2019 Six Nations if they lose to England in Cardiff.

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Northampton Saints sign All Blacks prop Franks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign New Zealand front-rower Owen Franks, who will join from Kiwi club Crusaders in the summer.

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England will miss Mako Vunipola's 'leadership and workrate' - Borthwick http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Forwards coach Steve Borthwick says England will miss injured prop Mako Vunipola's "significant leadership" for the rest of the Six Nations.

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Premiership: Bristol Bears v Wasps http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Jones joins Hogg as likely absentee for rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones is unlikely to be involved again in Scotland's Six Nations campaign after picking up a knee injury.

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Premiership: Gloucester v Exeter Chiefs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Sam Parry: Bristol Bears sign Ospreys hooker in Jordan Lay loan swap http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears sign Ospreys' Sam Parry on loan for a month, with Samoa's Jordan Lay moving in the opposite direction.

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Does England's kicking success prove Eddie Jones is a step ahead of the game? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care says head coach Eddie Jones is "always one step ahead of the game" after his tactical masterclass against France in the Six Nations.

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Stuart Hogg: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend 'very hopeful' over full-back's injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is optimistic that Stuart Hogg will not be ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations through injury.

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England release four players from training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England release Dan Cole, Dan Robson, Joe Cokanasiga and Mike Brown to play for their clubs this weekend.

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Marmion boosts Ireland scrum-half options http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is able to call upon scrum-half Kieran Marmion for the remainder of the Six Nations as he returns to action this weekend.

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England v Barbarians: Women's teams to face each other for first time at Twickenham http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England Women will play the Barbarians for the first time when they face each other at Twickenham on 2 June.

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France should pay Joe Schmidt what it takes - Ugo Monye http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye says France should pay whatever it takes to secure the services of Joe Schmidt when his contract as Ireland head coach expires.

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England prop Vunipola out of Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola is ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.

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Worcester Warriors: Prop Ryan Bower signs new one-year contract at Sixways http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors loose-head prop Ryan Bower signs a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Six Nations: ‘Greatest ever Welsh team? I’m biased!’ - Gareth Edwards http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales legend Sir Gareth Edwards says he hopes the current side can break a century-old national record by beating England on 23 February.

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Six Nations 2019: Is this the 'greatest Wales side' as Eddie Jones claims? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones claims his side will face the 'greatest Wales side ever' in the Six Nations on 23 February - but how does Warren Gatland's team rank?

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Halfpenny to return to Wales squad for England game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny is over concussion and will return to Wales training as they prepare to face England in the Six Nations, says his Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac.

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Sean O'Brien: Ireland and Leinster flanker to join London Irish in December http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien will join English side London Irish in December following the World Cup.

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FA People's Cup: Meet LBoro Rangers - the rugby team playing five-a-side football http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

LBoro Rangers are a group of university friends who play rugby together and made it through to the FA People's Cup finals.

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'Clever England exposed positioning of abject France' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott on how England exploited France's positioning - and how the battle will unfold in Cardiff.

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Jono Kitto: Worcester Warriors re-sign former Leicester and Harlequins scrum-half http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester re-sign New Zealand-born scrum-half Jono Kitto, who has previously played for Leicester and Harlequins.

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Scotland lose forward Wilson for rest of Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow back-row Ryan Wilson is added to Scotland's long injury list and will miss the remainder of the Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales prepare to host rampant England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The only unbeaten two Six Nations sides prepare for a Principality Stadium showdown on 23 February when Wales host England.

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Watch: Women's Six Nations highlights http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights from the second weekend's fixtures in the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Hat-trick hero May, Poirot mystery solved & messages to mum http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the second round of the Six Nations, featuring a very relaxed Finn Russell, an anatomy lesson from Nigel Owens and England's demolition of France at Twickenham.

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Scrum V ‘Biggar didn’t do enough to keep Wales 10 shirt’ http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Wales fly-halves and Scrum V pundits Nicky Robinson and Jonathan Davies discuss who should wear the number 10 shirt against England.

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England set for 'best Wales side ever' - Jones http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says England are preparing to face the 'greatest Wales side ever' in the next round of the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: England players delight at 'special day' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England's man of the match Jonny May describes his "special day" at Twickenham scoring a first-half hat-trick in the 44-8 Six Nations win over France.

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Six Nations 2019: Eddie Jones delighted England 'kept their focus' against France http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his side showed their quality in the second half by staying focused despite already having a commanding lead over France.

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Six Nations 2019: England demolish France 44-8 at Twickenham - highlights http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England cruise to a bonus-point win against France courtesy of a first-half hat-trick of tries from Jonny May.

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May hat-trick helps England thrash France in Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Jonny May scores a first-half hat-trick as England maintain their perfect start to the 2019 Six Nations with a bonus-point victory over France.

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Women's Six Nations: England put seven tries past France to win Six Nations crunch match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch all seven tries as England dominate Grand Slam champions France to claim a crucial bonus-point win in Doncaster and become favourites to win the Women's Six Nations.

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England dominate France to go top of Women's Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England thrash Grand Slam champions France to claim a crucial bonus-point 41-26 win and become favourites to win the Women's Six Nations.

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Win over Scotland a big step forward - Best http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best believes the win over Scotland at Murrayfield is 'a big step forward' for his team.

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Scotland 'have to come out fighting' against France http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland "must start winning" big games "if we're going to progress as a country", says fly-half Finn Russell after a frustrating loss to Ireland.

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'Sensational!' The stunning individual try that never was http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Jasmine Joyce's ecstasy turns to agony after she scores a "brilliant individual try" - only for it to be (correctly) ruled out for a forward pass.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland rely on 'cool customer' Joey Carbery in victory over Scotland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best praises Joey Carbery's performance as understudy to Johnny Sexton in their victory against Scotland.

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England v France: Billy Vunipola braced for 'massive' French pack http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Number eight Billy Vunipola tells England forwards they must trump their heavy-duty French counterparts to win Sunday's game.

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Gatland hopes Wales 'go under the radar' before England showdown http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he will be happy if his side are underestimated following their scrappy Six Nations win over Italy.

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Wales battle to 3-3 draw against Italy in Women's Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales and Italy battle to a tense, try-less Women's Six Nations draw in Lecce.

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Six Nations: Beating Italy 'a lesson in how to win ugly' - Warren Gatland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says Wales deserve a "pat on the back" for equalling their 11-match win record, but admitted it was an ugly triumph in Rome.

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Six Nations: Italy 15-26 Wales highlights http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Wales win a record-equalling 11th straight match beating Italy 15-26 in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Six Nations: Wales beat Italy 26-15 to equal record run of victories http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales equal their record run of 11 successive Test wins with an unconvincing 26-15 win over Italy in Rome.

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Referee 'doesn't seem to like' Scotland - Laidlaw http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Greig Laidlaw says referee Romain Poite does not "seem to see eye-to-eye" with his Scotland side after they lose to Ireland.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland 'muscle through' Scotland win http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Head coach Joe Schmidt says Ireland must improve after getting their Six Nations title defence back on-track with a dogged victory over Scotland.

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Six Nations: Was Hogg fouled before Ireland opener? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport pundits Andy Nicol and Paul O'Connell discuss whether Scotland's Stuart Hogg was fouled in the build up to Ireland's opening try at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2019: Scotland not able to execute in second half - Gregor Townsend http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praises his side's defence during their 13-22 defeat to Ireland in their second match of the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Scotland 13-22 Ireland highlights http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as defending champions Ireland win their first game of the 2019 Six Nations with a 22-13 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland muscled their way to victory over Scotland - Joe Schmidt http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admits it "wasn't the prettiest of victories" for his side as they beat Scotland 13-22 at Murrayfield in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Jacob Stockdale scores try for Ireland v Scotland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Jacob Stockdale crosses for his side's second try to open up a commanding lead against Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Northampton Saints 59-33 Newcastle Falcons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton will face Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup final after beating Newcastle in a high-scoring semi-final.

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'Humble & hungry' part-timers France ready for England in Women's Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

France captain Gaelle Hermet says her side always prepares as if they are playing a World Cup final, as the part-timers get ready to face professionals England.

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Golden generation or doomed to failure - can youngsters revive France? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

France's world champion under-20 side could replicate the senior success of their football counterparts... or be stymied by the domestic game.

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Saracens beat Worcester to reach Premiership Rugby Cup final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A dominant first-half display helps Saracens win at Worcester to reach the final of the inaugural Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Women's Six Nations 2019: Alison Miller scores try of game as Ireland beat Scotland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Alison Miller marks her first start for Ireland since the 2018 Six Nations with the best try of the game in a 22-5 win over Scotland.

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Ireland earn bonus-point win over Scots in Women's Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland get their Women's Six Nations campaign back on track with a bonus-point win over Scotland at Scotstoun.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland captain Rory Best discusses the challenges of balancing family life http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best admits his rugby commitments hugely affect the amount of time he's able to spend at home, but says he wouldn't be where he is today without his family.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland will stick to what we know - Rory Best http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rory Best says Ireland will not abandon the style of play that has helped them climb to second in the world rankings.

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Wales flanker Young inspired by father as Six Nations debut beckons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Thomas Young says he will thinking of the chances given to him by father Dai before he makes his Six Nations debut against Italy.

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Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien set to join London Irish after World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien is set to leave Leinster to join London Irish after this year's World Cup.

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Six Nations: England v France team news, line-ups, quotes and statistics http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham.

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Jones looks for England to blitz France in final quarter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England will try to expose a tiring France defence in the final stages of Sunday's Six Nations match, says coach Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations 2019: Devin Toner to miss the rest of Ireland's title defence http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland lock Devin Toner will miss the remainder of the Six Nations championship with an ankle injury.

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'Beating Ireland would take us to next level' - Laidlaw http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland must beat Ireland on Saturday if they are to "take the next step" to being Six Nations title contenders, says Greig Laidlaw.

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Jordan Crane: Bristol Bears number eight extends contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears number eight Jordan Crane extends his deal with the Premiership club until the end of next season.

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Juan de Jongh: South Africa centre signs new Wasps contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

South Africa centre Juan de Jongh signs a new contract with Premiership club Wasps.

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Bastareaud to face England as France make six changes http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Centre Mathieu Bastareaud is one of six changes to the France team that will start against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Ireland will be a 'different animal' against Scotland - Pountney http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain Budge Pountney says Ireland will be a "different animal" in Saturday's Six Nations game with the Scots at Murrayfield.

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Ashton replaces Nowell for England's game with France http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale wing Chris Ashton will make his first Six Nations start since 2013 when England play France at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Jordan Taufua: Leicester Tigers to sign New Zealand back row http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers have agreed to sign back row Jordan Taufua from Super Rugby side Crusaders next season.

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England's Packer out of France game in Women's Six Nations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Marlie Packer will miss England's Six Nations game against France after injuring her shoulder in the Red Roses' win over Ireland.

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Six Nations 2019: Scotland v Ireland - four key questions http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Are Scotland the real deal? How will Ireland respond to a rare loss? The big questions around Saturday's Six Nations match.

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'Scandalous and appalling' Why the Scotland v Ireland rivalry runs deep http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

From 'Chokegate' and Conor Murray's left leg to 'mouthy' Scots, 'Busgate' and a World Cup 'betrayal', relations between Scotland and Ireland have soured.

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Thomas Young: From dad Dai's 50th cap mascot to Six Nations start http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

When Dai Young won his 50th Wales cap, son Thomas was one of the then-captain's mascots. On Saturday, Young junior starts for Wales against Italy.

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Six Nations: Wales coach Warren Gatland unconcerned by selection critics http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Coach Warren Gatland says he never worries about critics after making 10 Wales changes for the Six Nations match against Italy.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Schmidt insists Ireland game plan is 'very varied' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt insists his Ireland team's method is not one-dimensional despite the chastening Six Nations defeat by England.

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Six Nations: Italy v Wales match preview, team news and statistics http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland match preview, team news and statistics http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield.

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Northampton Borough Council approve Saints loan deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The authority said "lessons have been learned" from an ill-fated loan to Northampton Town FC.

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Dropped Kinghorn has done nothing wrong - Townsend http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sean Maitland's greater experience is behind his selection over Blair Kinghorn against Ireland, says Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.

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Joe Schmidt says his Ireland side must focus on Scotland - not chasing the championship http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says his Ireland side will have to build their way into Saturday's contest against Scotland rather than worrying about getting back into Six Nations title contention.

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Six Nations: Rewind to the last time Scotland & Ireland met at Murrayfield http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

In 2017, Scotland survived a thrilling Ireland comeback at Murrayfield to record only their second opening-round victory in Six Nations history.

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Farrell replaces injured Ringrose for Ireland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster's Chris Farrell is one of five changes to Joe Schmidt's Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations visit to Scotland.

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Maitland returns as Scotland bench Kinghorn despite hat-trick http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland recall fit-again wing Sean Maitland against Ireland with Blair Kinghorn, who scored a hat-trick of tries against Italy, on the bench.

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Ireland women make three changes for Scotland match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Emma Hooban, Anna Caplice and Alison Miller come into the Ireland side for the Women's Six Nations game against Scotland at Scotstoun.

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From weighing jumpers to picking them out - Scotland hooker Skeldon's journey to Test rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland forward Lana Skeldon tells BBC Scotland about watching her mum play rugby, weighing jumpers in a textiles factory, and her Six Nations hopes.

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Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland makes 10 changes for Italy match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made 10 personnel changes to the side who defeated France in Rome.

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Ospreys prop crisis as Thomas ruled out http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys have a loose-head prop injury crisis after Gareth Thomas was ruled out for up to eight weeks.

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Ulster Rugby: CEO Jonny Petrie praises fan response to Simon Zebo abuse http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie commends the "large number" of fans who gave information that resulted in a lifetime ban being handed to a spectator.

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Women's Six Nations: What are the most awkward questions posed to women’s rugby players? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England players Natasha Hunt and Emily Scarratt reveal the most awkward questions regularly faced by women's rugby players.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales energised by special training camp in Nice http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales joins the Wales squad in Nice to see how this special training camp is benefitting the players in body and mind.

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Six Nations: England win over Ireland helped by darts night out http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Centre Henry Slade says a team-bonding darts night in London played a role in England's Six Nations victory over Ireland.

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Renaldo Bothma: Harlequins' Namibian back-row forward is banned for four games http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Namibian back-row forward Renaldo Bothma gets a four-game ban for striking an opponent against Saracens.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Cokanasiga recalled to England squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England recall Joe Cokanasiga of Bath in a squad of 25 for the Six Nations match with France at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2019: England must improve on Ireland win, says defence coach John Mitchell http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defence coach John Mitchell says England must improve on their impressive win in Dublin if they are to win the Six Nations title.

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Joe Simpson: Gloucester to sign Wasps scrum-half for next season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson will join Gloucester at the end of the season, with Ben Vellacott moving in the opposite direction.

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Ben Vellacott: Wasps to bring in Gloucester scrum-half http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester scrum-half Ben Vellacott is to join fellow Premiership side Wasps at the end of the season.

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'With Scarlets we go to Tenby to save money, so Nice is lovely' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

In the second of his Six Nations columns, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about sunshine, seafood, super yachts and the small matter of Rome.

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Marcell Coetzee: South African back row agrees new three-year Ulster deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster are handed a major boost as Springboks flanker Marcell Coetzee commits to a new three-year deal with the Irish province.

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Ireland must respond to unfamiliar feeling of defeat http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

After the 2017 team bus debacle, scrum coach Greg Feek says Ireland can find a route to the Murrayfield win they need to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.

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'Every tackle is like a car crash... players must be protected from themselves' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The game must "protect players from themselves" in an era of bruising collisions, says former Scotland captain Kelly Brown.

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Name Scotland's last 11 try-scorers against Ireland. Get six and you are a genius http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Can you name the last 11 Scots to score tries against Ireland in the Six Nations? You have five minutes.

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Tipuric, Wales' magnificent seven without social media http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric's distinctive blue scrumcap makes him one of world rugby's most instantly recognisable players, but he prefers to avoid the limelight.

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Centre Davies to captain Wales for first time http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Centre Jonathan Davies is set to captain Wales for the first time in Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.

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Saracens to sign England international Daly from Wasps http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens will sign England international Elliot Daly from fellow Premiership club Wasps at the end of the season.

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Premiership wants 'crucial' discussions on scrapping promotion and relegation http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby wants "crucial" discussions with the RFU on the future competition structure of the professional club game in England.

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Premiership salary cap: Harlequins fined for overspend in 2017-18 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins are fined £6,239.50 after over-running the Premiership's salary cap last season.

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Young could get chance to push World Cup claims - McBryde http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales' Thomas Young could stake a claim for a World Cup squad place if he impresses against Italy, says forwards coach Robin McBryde.

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Harry Wells: Leicester Tigers lock among six to get new deals http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers agree new contracts with six players, including lock Harry Wells.

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Ireland duo Toner and Ringrose out of Scotland game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster duo Devin Toner and Garry Ringrose will miss Saturday's encounter with Scotland as injuries mount for Joe Schmidt.

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Worcester Warriors: Connacht prop Conor Carey signs for Premiership club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Connacht tight-head prop Conor Carey signs for Premiership club Worcester Warriors on a two-year contract from 2019-20.

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Title rivals France are at a 'different level' - England's Bern http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England prop Sarah Bern says Six Nations title rivals France are "a different level" as her side prepare face title rivals.

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Mark Jennings: Sale centre to take sabbatical away from professional rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale centre Mark Jennings will take a break from professional rugby for the foreseeable future, the club says.

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England lock Itoje ruled out of France and Wales matches http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England forward Maro Itoje will miss the Six Nations matches with France and Wales with a knee injury.

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Scotland defence not a concern despite 'soft tries' - Blair http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland's defence is "not a concern" despite the loss of "soft tries" against Italy, says assistant coach Mike Blair.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Bath 52-0 Gloucester http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Semesa Rokoduguni scores four tries as a strong Bath side thrash Gloucester 52-0 in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

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'Scots can match English physicality against Ireland' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland can reach the heights England did on the Six Nations opening weekend and inflict a second straight defeat on Ireland, says flanker Jamie Ritchie.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales report no fresh injuries before Italy match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales report no fresh injuries ahead of their Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome.

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England's Daly to leave Wasps at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps' England and Lions star Elliot Daly is to leave the Coventry-based club at the end of the season.

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Graham Kitchener: Worcester Warriors re-sign Leicester Tigers lock for 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester re-sign Leicester lock Graham Kitchener for the start of the 2019-20 season, on an undisclosed-length deal.

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Chris Harris: Newcastle Falcons and Scotland centre signs new deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Centre Chris Harris signs a new two-year deal with Newcastle, two days after scoring his first Scotland try.

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Ireland forward Stander to miss Scotland & Italy games http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Number eight CJ Stander will miss Ireland's Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy with a facial injury.

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Scotland call up Brown and McCallum for Ireland match http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Front-row duo Fraser Brown and Murray McCallum are called up to the Scotland squad preparing for the Six Nations meeting with Ireland.

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Women's Six Nations - watch opening-round highlights http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Highlights from the opening round of the 2019 Women’s Six Nations tournament. Games include Ireland against England, France versus Wales and Scotland against Italy.

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Cooney worried by Ireland's slow start against England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half John Cooney says Ireland's slow start at the Aviva Stadium cost them dearly in their defeat by England.

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Six Nations: England set tone with immaculate start against Ireland - Jeremy Guscott http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott on England's critical passage of play - and how Ireland missed a prime chance in the visitors' epic Six Nations win in Dublin.

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Watching the rugby on the sofa with Gareth Thomas. And H from Steps... http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gareth Thomas watched Wales’ opening Six Nations game against France like many of us, in front of the TV with his mates. Including H from Steps.

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'Stick with Anscombe' - Roberts' message to Wales chief Gatland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland should keep faith with half-backs Gareth Anscombe and Tomos Williams against Italy, says Jamie Roberts.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland 'over-reliant on box kick' - former fly-half Tony Ward http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Irish fly-half Tony Ward says Ireland are over-reliant on their box kicking tactic after their 32-20 defeat by England on Saturday.

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Sydney Sevens: England men win bronze with narrow win over Fiji http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England men win bronze at the Sydney Sevens with a 19-17 defeat of Rio 2016 Olympic champions Fiji.

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Quiz: Who has made the most Six Nations appearances? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Test your knowledge by naming the top 15 players with the most all-time appearances - how many can you remember?

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Six Nations: Ireland fitness concerns over Earls and Stander for Scotland game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

CJ Stander and Keith Earls are doubts for Ireland's Six Nations game against Scotland after picking up knocks in the defeat by England.

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Women's Six Nations: France's Caroline Thomas scores hat-trick against Wales http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

France hooker Caroline Thomas scores a hat-trick as her side dominate Wales 52-3 in their Six Nations opener in Montpellier.

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Six Nations: Wales in 'good position' after France win, says George North http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Double try scorer George North says Wales made a "statement" with victory in their Six Nations opener against France.

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Ireland must learn from 'reality check' - Schmidt http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Joe Schmidt says his side were left "physically and emotionally bruised" by a 32-20 defeat to England in Dublin.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Howlers, hat-tricks, freezing temperatures & epic comebacks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the opening weekend of the Six Nations, featuring a howler from Yoann Huget, the outfit of the day and England's stunning victory over Ireland.

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Six Nations: Maro Itoje suffers knee injury in England's win over Ireland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England lock Maro Itoje is set to have a scan after suffering suspected knee ligament damage during his side's victory over Ireland.

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Eddie Jones: England 'nowhere near our best' in Ireland win http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says England were "nowhere near our best" in their 32-20 win away to defending Six Nations champions Ireland.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Schmidt admits England more physical than Ireland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admits England were "physically" the better side on the day after the champions' first Six Nations defeat in Dublin in six years.

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Six Nations 2019: Eddie Jones delighted with 'top of the class' Mako Vunipola http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones describes Mako Vunipola as "top of the class" after the prop made 23 tackles in their 32-20 win against Ireland in Dublin.

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Six Nations: England beat Grand Slam champions Ireland 32-20 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Henry Slade scores two late tries as England produce a superb performance to stun Grand Slam champions Ireland 32-20 in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2019: Gregor Townsend: Scotland 'have to improve for Ireland test' after Italy win http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend warns Scotland will be tested in all areas by Ireland after beating Italy in their opening Six Nations match.

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Superb England stun champions Ireland with bonus point win in Dublin http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England produce a superb performance to beat Grand Slam champions Ireland 32-20 in a brutal Six Nations encounter in Dublin.

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Six Nations: Blair Kinghorn hat-trick seals opening Scotland win v Italy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland win their opening fixture of the 2019 Six Nations 33-20 against Italy thanks to a Blair Kinghorn hat-trick at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2019: Gregor Townsend 'very pleased' with Scotland's winning start http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is "very pleased" with Scotland's 33-20 opening win over Italy at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations: Blair Kinghorn scores his second Scotland try against Italy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Blair Kinghorn scores his second try of the match to give Scotland a 12-3 lead over Italy in their opening Six Nations fixture at Murrayfield.

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Sexton v Farrell - 'little between them, everything to admire' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

As Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell prepare to go head to head in Dublin on Saturday, chief sports writer Tom Fordyce assesses how they measure up.

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Scotland lose Women's Six Nations opener - video & report http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Three second-half tries give Italy victory over Scotland at Scotstoun in the sides' opening game of the Women's Six Nations.

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Warren Gatland: Wales proved they have 'forgotten how to lose' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Head coach Warren Gatland believes Wales' comeback win in France proved how they have "forgotten how to lose".

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Six Nations 2019: Five times Scotland v Italy went to the wire http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

With the two nations meeting at Murrayfield in their Six Nations opener on Saturday, BBC Scotland recalls five occasions that a Scotland v Italy game went to the wire.

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Six Nations: Wales comeback to beat France in opening game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales produce an incredible comeback from 16-0 down at half-time to beat France 24-19 in the opening game of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales didn't have mental barrier against France - Sam Warburton http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Six Nations pundits Sam Warburton and Martyn Williams discuss Wales' ability to get out of jail after they fought back to win from a 16-0 deficit.

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Women's Six Nations: Italy score bonus-point try as they beat Scotland 28-7 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Elisa Giordano scores a bonus-point try for Italy in their 28-7 win over Scotland in the 2019 Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland says Wales have forgotten how to lose http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his side have "forgotten how to lose" but their opponents have "forgotten how to win".

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Six Nations: George North try sees Wales beat France http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

An interception and 60m sprint from George North for his second try of the game, helps Wales beat France 24-19 in the opening fixture of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Six Nations: George North scores Wales try after Yoann Huget mistake http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

George North crosses for Wales' second try after Yoann Huget's mistake, to reduce France's lead to two points in the opening game of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Watch: 'A super bit of play' - Huget extends France's lead over Wales http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

France's Yoann Huget crosses for his side's second try as they open up a commanding lead over Wales in the opening game of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Watch: Daley-Mclean shines as England thrash Ireland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Championship hopefuls England make a statement of intent as they open their Women's Six Nations campaign with an eight-try win over Ireland.

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England score eight tries to thrash Ireland in Women's Six Nations opener http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Championship hopefuls England make a statement of intent as they open their Women's Six Nations campaign with an eight-try win over Ireland.

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Bath v Gloucester cup game snowed off http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saturday's Premiership Rugby Cup match between Bath and Gloucester at The Rec is postponed because of heavy snow.

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Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland - by the people who know him the best http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport finds out what Wales coach Warren Gatland is really like as a father, a coach and a colleague ahead of his final Six Nations tournament in charge of Wales.

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Best anticipates scrum 'arm wrestle' against England pack http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says whoever wins the "arm wrestle" in the scrum will strike a huge blow in Saturday's Six Nations game with England.

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Wales flight cancelled as icy weather disrupts travel and fixtures http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales women's flight to France for the Six Nations is among the travel disruption caused by wintry weather.

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Six Nations relegation 'not on agenda', says tournament chief http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Relegation will not be introduced to the Six Nations, says tournament chief Ben Morel, and there is no immediate prospect of another country joining.

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Six Nations 2019: Could Scotland really win the title? What do the stats say? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

If Scotland are to back up their belief they can win a first Six Nations title, they must break new ground and make history on foreign soil.

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Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland focused on final title of Wales reign http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says he has not thought about anything other than finishing first in his final Six Nations in charge of Wales.

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