Halfpenny feared career was over after head injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets full-back Leigh Halfpenny says he feared for his career after suffering a head injury.

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14-man Toulouse beat Racing in Champions Cup thriller https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A 14-man Toulouse beat Racing 92 22-21 in a thrilling all-French European Champions Cup quarter-final in Paris to book their place in the last semi-finals.

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'I let you down' - Stockdale apologises to Ulster fans for missed try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale apologises to Ulster supporters for his missed try in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Leinster.

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Leicester hire Ford in bid to beat the drop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-England and Ireland coach Mike Ford is set to join Leicester's coaching team as they try to avoid Premiership relegation for the first time.

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European Champions Cup: Ulster coach backs Stockdale after crucial try fumble https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan McFarland is "proud" of Jacob Stockdale despite the fumble which cost Ulster a try in the 21-18 Champions Cup defeat by Leinster.

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Record crowd for women's game sees Quins into play-offs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins seal a home semi-final with a 62-0 win over Gloucester Hartpury in the Tyrrells Premier 15s, watched by a record 4,837.

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'I said, Owen, the game starts at 3.15!' - Farrell's 'pick me plea' from maternity ward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens head coach Mark McCall reveals Owen Farrell was still hoping to play just 45 minutes before kick-off as he waited for his wife to give birth.

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Richard Cockerill: Edinburgh must embrace big moments after Munster defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh must learn to embrace "big moments" after their Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Munster, says head coach Richard Cockerill.

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Saracens loss 'tough to watch' - Warriors coach Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow's Champions Cup hammering at the hands of Saracens was "tough to watch", said head coach Dave Rennie.

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Saracens beat Glasgow to reach Champions Cup last four https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens reached the Champions Cup semi-finals with a clinical seven-try victory against Glasgow Warriors.

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Johnny McNicholl: 'I want to win a Wales cap for my daughter' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets' New Zealand-born back Johnny McNicholl hopes to play for Wales after he qualifies on residency in December, 2019.

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European Champions Cup: Saracens and Glasgow reignite their grudge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ropey refereeing, scraps in the tunnel and sarcastic celebrations - why Champions Cup quarter-final opponents Saracens and Glasgow don't get along.

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Racing 92 boosted by Russell return for Champions Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Racing 92 will be boosted by the return of fly-half Finn Russell for their Champions Cup quarter-final with Toulouse.

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European Champions Cup: Can Ulster end Leinster's European rule? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A look at some of the key areas that Ulster will need to win if they are to reach a European semi-final for the first time since 2012.

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Amateur French rugby clubs to vote over foreign coach for national team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

French rugby authorities will hold a vote of amateur clubs to decide whether to appoint an overseas coach for the national team.

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Saracens v Glasgow: Ali Price says Warriors 'have players to stress them' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price has gone from "digging his own grave" to sparking resurrections in the space of a year. Now the scrum-half believes Glasgow can shock Saracens.

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European Champions Cup: Glasgow's Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje are both set to return to action at the Allianz Park.

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George Turner: Glasgow hooker out for rest of season due to concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow stand down George Turner for the remainder of the season as the hooker sustains consecutive concussions.

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European Champions Cup: McInally returns to lead Edinburgh against Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart McInally returns to captain Edinburgh in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Munster.

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

Team news as ASM Clermont Auvergne host Northampton Saints in Sunday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final (18:00 BST).

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

Team news as La Rochelle host Bristol in Sunday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre (12:45 BST).

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Ulster's Henderson fit but injured Sexton ruled out for Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson is passed fit to play for Ulster in their Champions Cup quarter-final but Johnny Sexton is ruled out by injury for Leinster.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Harlequins in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Sixways (20:15 GMT).

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Nations Championship: World Rugby seeks to allay RFU fears over 'catastrophic' relegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby insists the second division of the proposed Nations Championship would be a "fully-fledged competition" that would receive "significant investment".

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'I couldn't lift my heel off the ground' - Barclay on comebacks, calf raises & Edinburgh's ambition https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Barclay's long and painful road back from injury is over. Now, he wants to help Edinburgh reach the Champions Cup semi-finals.

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Champions Cup quarter-final: Ulster 'not going for a big day out' - Billy Burns https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Billy Burns says his side are not just travelling to Dublin "to make up the numbers" in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster.

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Pro14: Centre Adam Warren to remain at Dragons until 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Adam Warren is to stay at Dragons until the end of the 2020-21 season after signing a new two-year deal.

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Botham, Alonso, Matthews, Cowdrey, Maldini: Sport's family dynasties https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As James Botham becomes the third generation of his family to play professional sport, BBC Sport Wales looks at other sporting family dynasties.

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European Champions Cup: Opportunity knocks for Ulster - Dwayne Peel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster coach Dwayne Peel is urging his players not to let the "opportunity slip" in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

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Champions Cup: What must Edinburgh do to overcome Munster? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Edinburgh and Scotland back row Ally Hogg looks at the key things Edinburgh must do to spring another Champions Cup surprise against Munster.

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Callum Chick: Newcastle Falcons back row signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons back row Callum Chick signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership side.

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Bath centre Max Clark extends deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath academy graduate and former England Under-20 international Max Clark signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Marcus Watson: Wasps wing and Olympic silver medallist extends deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps wing Marcus Watson - brother of England and Bath full-back Anthony - signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Connacht in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Northampton Saints sign Ryan Olowofela, Lewis Bean and Karl Garside https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Ryan Olowofela, Lewis Bean and Karl Garside for the 2019-20 season.

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David Denton: Leicester's Scotland forward out for season with concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' Scotland back row David Denton will not play again this season as he recovers from concussion.

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Women's rugby: Barbarians name squad for first international date https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players from nine nations selected for the Barbarians' first women's international assignment against USA Eagles in April.

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How can Wales win Grand Slam but regions struggle so much in Europe? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport examines why Wales can win the Six Nations Grand Slam but no Welsh region can reach Europe's quarter-finals.

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Botham's grandson signs first professional contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues back-row James Botham and tight-head prop Keiron Assiratti sign their first senior professional contracts with the region.

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Jamal Ford-Robinson: Prop to leave Northampton Saints at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop forward Jamal Ford-Robinson is to leave Northampton at the end of the season after two years at the club.

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Leicester Tigers: Players could still represent England even in Championship, says RFU boss Nigel Melville https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' international stars could still play for England in the event of relegation, says RFU boss Nigel Melville.

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester Tigers in 'worst period' in club's history https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers are probably in the "worst period in their history", according to head coach Geordan Murphy.

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Edinburgh v Munster: Underdog tag suits hosts - Richard Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says his Edinburgh side can beat Munster to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals, despite "all the odds stacking against us".

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Tomos Williams: Cardiff Blues agree deal with Wales scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Tomos Williams becomes the seventh player to sign a deal with Cardiff Blues in less than a week.

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No announcement on Jones' successor this year, says RFU https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU will not announce a successor to Eddie Jones this year, even though the England coach could leave following the World Cup.

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Rennie 'pretty confident' Hogg will be fit to return from injury against Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is "pretty confident" Stuart Hogg will be fit for Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Saracens.

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European Champions Cup: Ulster must embrace Leinster challenge says Rory Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Rory Best says his side cannot shy away from challenge of facing Leinster in the last eight of the Champions Cup on Saturday.

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Premiership: Are as many as eight teams still scrapping for survival? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport assesses a potential eight-way scrap for Premiership survival as teams gear up for a nervy run-in.

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European Champions Cup: Iain Henderson remains Ulster doubt for Leinster game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster will make a late call on Iain Henderson's fitness for Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

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Paul O'Connell: Ex-Ireland captain to leave Stade Francais role at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell will step down from his post as Stade Francais forwards coach at the end of this season.

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Johnny McNicholl: New Scarlets contract for New Zealander https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back Johnny McNicholl follows Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans in agreeing a new contract with Scarlets.

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Playing for Wales key to Blues move - Adams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international winger Josh Adams says it was not an easy decision to join Cardiff Blues and that he did think about staying at Worcester.

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Wales hooker Dacey signs to stay at Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international hooker Kristian Dacey signs a new "long-term" contract with Cardiff Blues.

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Calum Green: Newcastle lock cited for allegedly biting Sale's Rob Webber https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle lock Calum Green will face a disciplinary panel after being cited for allegedly biting Sale's Rob Webber.

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Edinburgh recruit Eroni Sau, Kalione Nasoko, Mike Willemse & Nick Haining https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh sign Fiji Sevens duo Eroni Sau and Kalione Nasoko, along with hooker Mike Willemse and back-row Nick Haining.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter boss wants Premiership winning mentality after sealing play-off place https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says they must adopt a mentality that shows they want to win the Premiership title.

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'We've improved as much as anybody' - outgoing chief Johnson on Scottish rugby's development https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing director of rugby Scott Johnson talks to BBC Scotland about his critics, his switch to Australia, and earning Scottish rugby respect around the world.

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Tom Price: Exeter Chiefs sign Scarlets lock for 2019-20 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs sign lock Tom Price from Scarlets for the 2019-20 season.

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Dylan Hartley: Northampton hope England captain will be fit before end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton boss Chris Boyd is hopeful England captain Dylan Harley will return from injury before the end of the season.

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Wigan will not hold Wales defence coach Edwards to agreement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wigan Warriors will not hold Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards to his previously announced agreement to return to the club.

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Mike Sherry: Gloucester sign Munster hooker on loan until the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign Munster hooker Mike Sherry on loan after James Hanson suffers a season-ending Achilles injury.

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

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown and Callum Gibbins return as Glasgow Warriors resume their Pro14 campaign at home to Cheetahs.

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Pro14: CJ Stander to captain Munster in Zebre game as side shows seven changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CJ Stander's inclusion is among seven Munster changes for Saturday's Pro14 game against Zebre at Thomond Park.

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Pro14: Coetzee's return among five Ulster changes for Southern Kings game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Marcell Coetzee's return is among five Ulster changes from the win over Dragons for Saturday's Pro14 game against Southern Kings.

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World Rugby wants Six Nations agreement for good of global game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby calls on the Six Nations unions to consider the good of the global game and back plans for a new Nations Championship.

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

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

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Newcastle United's St James' Park (17:30 GMT).

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at London Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

Ospreys name five Wales Grand Slam winners to host Dragons in the Pro14 on Saturday, but Alun Wyn Jones and George North are ruled out.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales’ legendary leader & player of the 2019 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Already a Welsh legend, Alun Wyn Jones’ Six Nations exploits have elevated him to global greatness.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Leinster - John Barclay ready for debut after Achilles injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay returns from injury to make his Edinburgh debut against Leinster in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Brett Herron: Harlequins sign fly-half from Championship side Jersey Reds https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign ex-Ulster and England Under-19 fly-half Brett Herron from Championship side Jersey Reds for 2019-20.

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Jones named Six Nations player of 2019 in public vote https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Grand Slam winning Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is named player of the 2019 Six Nations.

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Tom Lawday: Salary cap means Exeter forced to let home-grown forward join Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the club could not keep Tom Lawday and abide by the salary cap, after Harlequins signed the forward.

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Hallam Amos: Wales wing to join Cardiff Blues from Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues add to next season's exciting back line with the signing of Wales wing Hallam Amos.

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Rob Miller: Wasps utility back signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Utility back Rob Miller signs a new deal at Wasps, although the contract terms remain undisclosed.

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Anscombe at full-back as Cardiff Blues host Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Scarlets in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Pro14: Connacht v Benetton (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht select Irish internationals Ultan Dillane, Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion for their Pro14 game against Benetton on Friday.

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Leicester v Northampton (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Northampton Saints in Friday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (19:45 GMT).

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Simon Kerrod: Harlequins to sign Worcester Warriors tighthead prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Worcester Warriors tighthead prop Simon Kerrod at the end of the season.

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England pair sorry for breaking rules on night out after Scotland draw https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola apologise to team-mates for returning late from a night out after England's draw with Scotland.

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'I get recognised in the supermarket now': Hadleigh Parkes on the Grand Slam, the Prince and minister https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Grand Slam try-scorer Hadleigh Parkes reflects on the match, the celebrations and the aftermath.

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Tommy Reffell: Leicester Tigers back-rower extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers back-row forward Tommy Reffell extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Wasps: Hooker Tom Cruse extends contract at Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps hooker Tom Cruse agrees a new undisclosed-length contract extension with the Premiership club.

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No Welsh rugby regions merger before next next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

There will be no merger of Welsh rugby regions before next season, the professional game's governing body has confirmed.

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Glen Young: Harlequins to bring in Newcastle second row in the summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle second-row Glen Young is to join Harlequins in the summer after almost seven years at Kingston Park.

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Wales players could move abroad - Anscombe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Anscombe says Wales players have been considering moves abroad to other teams amid regional rugby uncertainty.

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Worcester Warriors: Ben Te'o & Josh Adams return to boost Premiership club's survival bid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors will have internationals Ben Te'o and Josh Adams back to boost their survival bid against Bristol.

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Wales wing Adams to join Blues from Worcester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Josh Adams will join Cardiff Blues from Worcester next season, the Welsh region announces.

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Grand Slam winners Davies, Owens & Evans sign Scarlets deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Grand Slam winners Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans agree new deals with Scarlets.

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Ulster and Ireland centre Darren Cave considering retirement at the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Darren Cave says there are "decisions to be made" over his future as he closes in on Andrew Trimble's all-time appearances record

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Wales' next defence coach already appointed - Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac says Wales have appointed a new defence coach to replace Shaun Edwards, and he was "disappointed" by Wigan revelations.

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Finn Russell: Scotland fly-half played England with cheek fracture https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Finn Russell has revealed he played in Scotland's Six Nations draw against England with a fractured cheek.

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Michele Campagnaro: Harlequins sign Wasps centre for 2019-20 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Italy centre Michele Campagnaro from Premiership rivals Wasps for the 2019-20 season.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Where do home nations stand after Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can Wales maintain their form? Can England recover from the Scottish fightback? BBC pundits answer key questions ahead of the World Cup.

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'We've got a very special group of players' - Gatland backs Wales to win World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says Grand Slam-winners Wales can win the 2019 World Cup after winning a record 14 successive Tests.

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Wales fans and players celebrate Grand Slam at Senedd https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark Drakeford told the team "we are enormously grateful" during the Cardiff Bay celebrations.

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Greg Peterson: Newcastle sign United States lock on two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

United States lock Greg Peterson will join Newcastle Falcons in the summer on a two-year deal.

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Martin Landajo: Harlequins to sign Argentina scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Argentina scrum-half Martin Landajo from Super Rugby side Jaguares.

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From 'timid pussycat to magnificent lion' - Scotland's Six Nations report card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom English looks back at a Six Nations campaign during which Scotland went from "timid pussycat" to a "magnificent lion".

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Magnus Bradbury: England draw can help rid Scotland of away-day struggles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Magnus Bradbury thinks the epic Calcutta Cup draw with England at Twickenham can be a watershed moment.

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Watch: Six great tries from the 2019 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch six great tries, one from from each side, from the 2019 Six Nations including efforts from Josh Adams, Jacob Stockdale, Sam Johnson and Manu Tuilagi.

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Who's in Jerry Guscott's team of the Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Liam Williams or Elliot Daly? Finn Russell or Gareth Anscombe? There are selection dilemmas aplenty for Jeremy Guscott after an enthralling Six Nations.

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Parkes dedicates Slam to victims of fatal attack in New Zealand https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes dedicates their Grand Slam to the victims of the attacks on two mosques in New Zealand that left 50 dead.

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Six Nations 2019: Eddie Jones seeks help to fix England's mental weakness https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says England are still suffering from a mental weakness exposed during the 2015 World Cup.

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Six Nations: I hope some people eat their words - Warburton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pundits including former captains Sam Warburton and Jonathan Davies offer their thoughts on Wales' 2019 Grand Slam.

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Women's Six Nations: Beatric Rigoni scores for Italy after 'worldie' of a dummy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy centre Beatrice Rigoni pulls off a "worldie" of a dummy as she scores the third of four tries for her country in a 31-12 women's Six Nations win over France.

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Women's Six Nations: Jasmine Joyce scores sensational try for Wales against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales winger Jasmine Joyce scores a sensational try to round off a deserved 24-5 win over Ireland in the final match of the 2019 women's Six Nations.

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Shaun Edwards: Wales defence coach says he is free agent after World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has not finalised his next move after the World Cup, with a return to rugby league's Wigan appearing off the table.

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Gatland hopes to stay under World Cup radar, despite Grand Slam triumph https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side are still trying to stay under the Word Cup radar despite winning the Grand Slam.

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Cardiff experience will fuel Ireland - Kearney https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney says their comprehensive defeat by Grand Slam champions Wales in Cardiff will motivate them to greater efforts.

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Wales beat Ireland in final Women's Six Nations match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales ensure they end their Six Nations campaigns with back-to-back victories by overcoming Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park.

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England women had to 'win in a certain way' to entertain record crowd https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women's head coach Simon Middleton says his side had to put on a show for a record Twickenham crowd in their 12-try demolition of Scotland.

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Will Witty: Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs sign Newcastle Falcons lock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign lock Will Witty from Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, starting in 2019-20.

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Shade Munro: Scotland Women's head coach to leave role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shade Munro will leave his role as Scotland Women's head coach to take up a new post within Scottish Rugby.

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Crusaders open to potential name change after Christchurch attacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Super Rugby's Canterbury Crusaders say they are open to discussing a potential name change after the deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch.

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Six Nations 2019: From despair to elation - how Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From despair to elation, the story of Scotland's astonishing comeback draw with England to retain the Calcutta Cup.

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England 38-38 Scotland: Captaincy is massive ask for Owen Farrell - Paul Grayson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell's leadership , Scottish pride and England's second-half frailties - BBC pundits on the incredible 38-38 draw at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: England 38-38 Scotland - watch all 11 tries in under a minute https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all 11 tries as Scotland complete an astonishing comeback against England to draw 38-38 in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

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Women's Six Nations: England thrash Scotland to seal Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England run in 12 tries, averaging a point a minute, as they thrash Scotland 80-0 at Twickenham to seal another Six Nations Grand Slam.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Champions crowned, an astonishing draw & pain for Parisse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the epic finale to the Six Nations, including Wales making history, "one of the most entertaining draws you'll ever see" and agony for Italy's Sergio Parisse.

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Six Nations: 'Now we've got a target on our backs' - Wales captain Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says their Grand Slam win means there is "a target" on their backs in World Cup year.

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Six Nations: 'I don't know if I'll make training on Monday' - Anscombe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Grand Slam-winning Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is looking forward to celebrating, saying he may not make it in for Cardiff Blues training on Monday.

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England crush Scotland to seal Women's Six Nations with Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England run in 12 tries in thrashing Scotland to seal a ninth Grand Slam and regain the Six Nations title.

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Slip-ups are a 'recurring theme' - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says England must quit their habit of letting leads slip if they want to win the Rugby World Cup.

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Six Nations: As the rain poured down in Cardiff, so did beers of joy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was wet, but memorable day for Wales fans who saw their team win the Grand Slam against Ireland at Principality Stadium.

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Ireland will show up at World Cup despite disappointing Six Nations - Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Schmidt remains confident his team can recapture their best form in time for the World Cup in Japan.

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Gum shield helps spot signs of concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fitted with sensors to monitor head trauma the device feeds real-time data to nearby medical staff.

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Six Nations 2019: England 38-38 Scotland highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's George Ford scores a converted try in the last play of the game to deny Scotland victory after they recovered from 31 points down to draw the Calcutta Cup.

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'It's nice when predictions come true' - triumphant Wales boss Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is glad his side were able to back up his pre-tournament prediction by winning the Grand Slam.

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Six Nations: Gregor Townsend reflects on 'incredible' Scotland turnaround https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says the only goal his side had was to win the second half, after being 31-7 behind against England at half time, before going on to stage a remarkable comeback to draw 38-38 at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: England lacked discipline in second half - Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says his side "lacked the discipline to do simple things well" in the second half of their 38-38 draw against Scotland.

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Half-time 'argument' sparked Scotland revival https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Finn Russell revealed a half-time "argument" with head coach Gregor Townsend helped spark Scotland's remarkable comeback in their Calcutta Cup draw with England.

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England and Scotland draw astonishing Test 38-38 in Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Scotland fight out an astonishing 38-38 draw in arguably the most dramatic match in the fixtures's 148 years.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales 'came after us' admits Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best admits his side were out classed by Wales in his final appearance in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Warren Gatland 'proud of players' as Wales create history https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is "proud" of his team after they created history together as he became the first coach to win three Six Nations Grand Slams.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales complete Grand Slam with victory over Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Wales celebrate a third Grand Slam in 11 years with a 25-7 victory over Ireland to win the Six Nations title.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales lift Six Nations Trophy after completing Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Wales lift the Six Nations trophy after completing the Grand Slam with a 25-7 victory over Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales 25-7 Ireland: Wales win Six Nations Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales secure the Grand Slam with a dominant 25-7 win over Ireland in Cardiff as they clinch their first Six Nations title since 2013.

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Premiership Rugby Cup Final: Northampton Saints v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton Saints host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership Rugby Cup Final at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 GMT).

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Six Nations 2019: Italy 14-25 France highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy narrowly miss out on a rare Six Nations win as France round off their campaign with an unconvincing 25-14 win in Rome.

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Six Nations 2019: Hadleigh Parkes scores early try to give Wales lead over Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hadleigh Parkes gathers a Gareth Anscombe kick to go over for a second-minute try giving Wales the lead over Ireland in the Six Nations.

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Near-miss for Italy as France survive sustained assault to win in Rome https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France round off their disappointing Six Nations campaign with an unconvincing win over Italy in Rome.

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Six prime ministers, three Popes and life before internet - Scotland's wait for a rugby miracle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must find a way to part the grey clouds as Twickenham appears ominously on their Six Nations horizon, writes Tom English.

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Dan Robson: Wasps & England scrum-half suffers blood clots https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson faces an indefinite period on the sidelines after suffering with blood clots.

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England v Scotland: Eddie Jones mocks Scots' barren Twickenham run https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones taunts Scotland, who have not won at Twickenham since 1983, before their Six Nations meeting on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2019: There are many shades of Joe Schmidt - Rory Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says Joe Schmidt's hidden qualities are what make him such a great head coach.

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Blair Kinghorn: Scotland and Edinburgh full-back out for season following surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and Edinburgh full-back Blair Kinghorn says his "season is over" following ankle surgery.

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Six Nations: Will Wales, Ireland or England lift the Six Nations trophy? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are poised to claim the Grand Slam but Ireland stand in their way - can they cause an upset and give England hope? Who will take the Six Nations title?

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Six Nations 2019: Wales' Grand Slam glory days in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Grand Slam moments in Cardiff on the final day of the Five/Six Nations tournament has proved a day of success for Wales over the years.

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Ireland must produce 'best performance' to beat Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best says Ireland will need one of their finest performances of the Joe Schmidt era to upset Wales on Saturday.

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Match-winning George relives drama of 'nerve-racking' kick https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' teenage match winner Lleucu George and most experienced player Caryl Thomas look at the route to the top for young talent.

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Six Nations set for grandstand finish as Wales, England and Ireland battle for glory https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can England or Ireland wrest the Six Nations title from Grand Slam-chasing Wales on a delicately poised final weekend of action?

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Women's Six Nations: Katy Daley-Mclean on the rapid rise of English women's rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean tells BBC Sport about the huge changes in women's rugby since her debut 12 years ago.

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McInally urges Scots to ignore history at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Stuart McInally says history counts for nothing as Scotland look to end a 36-year wait for a victory over England at Twickenham.

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Dave Dennis: Exeter flanker signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Australia flanker Dave Dennis signs a new two-year contract with Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.

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Grand Slam glory, heartache and late drama - Wales and Ireland's epic 2009 duel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will aim for a Grand Slam when they face defending champions Ireland on Saturday - a role reversal of their dramatic 2009 clash.

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Inclusive rugby union: Mill Hill RFC bringing in disabled community https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Meet some of the people behind Mill Hill RFC - a rugby club bringing in people from the disabled community to make the sport more inclusive.

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Cornell Du Preez: Worcester's Scottish international forward returns from 'horrific' injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's Cornell Du Preez returns ahead of schedule from the 'horrific' injury he suffered on his debut in September.

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'Prepare space behind the sofa' - preview for Wales v Ireland title showdown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Grand Slam-chasing Wales and title hopefuls Ireland in Cardiff.

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

Team news, permutations, key quotes and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: BBC experts discuss who will win the title and other talking points https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who will win the title? Is this Wales' year? Why has Eddie Jones dropped Joe Cokanasiga? BBC pundits answer all ahead of Super Saturday.

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'What the hell is Eddie Jones doing talking about our game?' - Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland tells Eddie Jones to concentrate on beating Scotland after the England coach said Wales were tiring in the Six Nations.

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Leinster: Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster agree contract extensions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster coach Leo Cullen signs a two-year contract extension while senior coach Stuart Lancaster also agrees a new deal.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Schmidt surprised by Wales' Cardiff roof request https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt hints Wales broke Six Nations protocol in asking for the Principality Stadium roof to be closed for Saturday's game.

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Playing for England 'feeling you can't replace' - Tuilagi https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi says playing for England is a "feeling you can't replace" after rejecting a move to French side Racing 92.

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Six Nations 2019: Gregor Townsend not worried by Scotland doubters https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend is not worried about the doubters as Scotland attempt to finish a troubled Six Nations with a first win at Twickenham since 1983.

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World Rugby receive £5bn offer to support Nations Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby's hopes of reshaping the international game are boosted after being backed by a £5bn offer from a sports marketing company.

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Quiz: Can you name Wales' 2005 Grand Slam team? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales beat Ireland to secure the Grand Slam in the 2005 Six Nations, but can you recall their starting side that day?

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Ireland's Beirne set for first Six Nations start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row Tadhg Beirne will make his Six Nations debut in Ireland's final game of the championship against Grand Slam chasing Wales.

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Italy and France make multiple changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations 2019: Scotland make six changes for England game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend makes six changes for Scotland's final Six Nations game of the campaign against England.

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Liam Williams: Full-back fit as Wales unchanged to face Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Liam Williams is fit to start as Grand Slam-chasing Wales name an unchanged side to face Ireland on Saturday.

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England v Scotland: Joe Cokanasiga out, Henry Slade in for hosts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Cokanasiga misses out on England's match-day squad to face Scotland in the Six Nations as head coach Eddie Jones makes four changes.

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Fleetwood in as England women aim for Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Vicky Fleetwood makes her first Women's Six Nations start of the season in the England team to face Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2019: Scotland's 36 years of pain against England at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

None of the current Scotland side were alive when the national team last beat England in London in 1983. Here, BBC Scotland relives 36 years of Twickenham torment.

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Six Nations: England's Jonny May says 'brilliant' Joe Cokanasiga 'will only get better' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England 's Jonny May hails the impact of Joe Cokanasiga following his display against Italy and says his fellow winger is "only going to get better".

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Six Nations 2019: Six key wins for Ireland during Joe Schmidt's time in charge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A look at some of Ireland's key matches under Joe Schmidt as he prepares to take charge of the team in the Six Nations for the final time.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Stitches, finding form and renewing rivalries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about his stitches against Scotland, finding form and renewing old rivalries against Ireland.

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Kieran Brookes: England prop extends contract with Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England tight-head prop Kieran Brookes signs a contract extension with the Premiership side.

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Ryan Wilson and Danny Care get to the bottom of the scuffle in the tunnel at Murrayfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland’s Ryan Wilson and England's Danny Care get to the bottom of the scuffle in the tunnel at Murrayfield before their Six Nations clash in 2018.

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Manu Tuilagi: England centre to stay with Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi is to stay with Leicester Tigers, despite a lucrative offer to join French club Racing 92.

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Six Nations 2019: Irish eyes not always smiling in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland have had much success in Cardiff but they haven't had it all their own way, as Peter Jackson explains.

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England scrum-half Robson ruled out of Scotland game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Dan Robson will miss England's Six Nations finale with Scotland on Saturday because of illness, with Saracens' Ben Spencer replacing him in the squad.

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Six Nations consider selling stake to CVC https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations is considering an offer from private equity firm CVC to sell a stake in rugby's oldest championship.

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From Super Rugby to brink of Grand Slam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Anscombe and Hadleigh Parkes recall making Super Rugby debuts when Wales won their last Grand Slam.

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Six Nations 2019: 'Brilliant' Rory Best will be missed by Ireland says, Johnny Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland will miss their 'brilliant captain' Rory Best when he decides to retire says team-mate Johnny Sexton.

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Sione Kalamafoni: Leicester Tigers forward gets three-game ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers forward Sione Kalamafoni is given a three-match suspension after accepting a charge of striking.

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Bristol Bears: Winger Toby Fricker joins on two-year deal from Ebbw Vale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol sign winger Toby Fricker from Welsh Premiership club Ebbw Vale on a two-year contract.

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What happened the year Scotland last beat England at Twickenham? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It has been 36 years since Scotland last won the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. Can you remember what else happened that year?

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland recall Dan Leavy for Cardiff finale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Dan Leavy returns to the Ireland squad for their Six Nations showdown with Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

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Francois Louw: South Africa forward signs new Bath contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa back row Francois Louw signs a new deal with Bath, taking him into a ninth season with the Premiership club.

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Wales winger Adams 'can bring out best' in us - North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North believes the presence of new Wales wing star Josh Adams "can bring out the best" in both of them.

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Nations Championship: World Rugby 'flexible' on plans after opposition https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby may be flexible on the format of the proposed Nations Championship after opposition from players, unions and clubs.

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Saracens' Rhodes cited for dangerous play https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes is to face an independent disciplinary panel after being cited for dangerous play against Bath.

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Saracens 'open and transparent' on salaries, says owner Wray https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens owner Nigel Wray says the club are "open and transparent" with the Premiership's salary cap regulations.

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Scotland's Hogg, Seymour & Kinghorn ruled out against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour and Blair Kinghorn have been ruled out of Scotland's final Six Nations match against England.

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England's Itoje ruled out of Scotland game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England rule lock Maro Itoje out of their Six Nations finale against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Six Nations: Jordan Larmour 'lit spark that rekindled Ireland's championship' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jordan Larmour, a late call-up for the injured Rob Kearney, provided the early spark as Ireland beat France to maintain their hopes of retaining the Six Nations.

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Wales' Grand Slam bid built on vice-tight defence - Guscott analysis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With suffocating speed and shrewd gambler Jonathan Davies on the outside, Wales' defence has defined their Six Nations campaign, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Ireland success drives 'jealous' Wales' Grand Slam bid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland says recent Ireland success has produced a jealousy among Wales as they bid to win the Grand Slam in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2019: Stuart Hogg aims to prove fitness for Calcutta Cup trip https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injured Stuart Hogg will be assessed by club medics as he bids to prove his fitness for Scotland's final Six Nations match.

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James Hook: 'It's positive for us going forward,' says Ospreys veteran https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys veteran James Hook says after a turbulent few weeks, things are "positive" for them going forward.

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Six Nations: No time for Joe Schmidt to revel in return to form after France win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt and his players cannot afford to enjoy their timely return to form as they switch focus towards a Grand Slam-seeking Wales.

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Six Nations Shuffle: Doctor down, a big breakfast & title hopes alive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the quirkier moments from the penultimate round of the Six Nations, including a narrow victory for Wales, a breakfast of champions & a landslide for England.

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Highlights - Women's Six Nations: Scotland 15-17 Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V highlights as Wales win their first game of the 2019 Six Nations 17-15 against Scotland (UK only).

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Six Nations 2019: How to follow Wales v Ireland and England v Scotland on TV, radio and BBC Sport website https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport brings you live TV, radio and online coverage on Saturday as Wales, England and Ireland seek to clinch the Six Nations title.

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Schmidt pleased to see 'rhythm' return to Ireland side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is pleased to see his side rediscover some form during their 26-14 win over France in Dublin on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2019: Joe Schmidt 'delighted' with Ireland performance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his side's chances of winning the Six Nations championship are small with the quality of their main opponents Wales and England this year.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland 26-14 France highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland secure a bonus-point win over France in Dublin to reignite their Six Nations title defence with one round of fixtures remaining.

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Ireland beat France to keep alive Six Nations title hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland reignite their Six Nations title defence with a dominant 26-14 win over a dismal French side in Dublin.

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Eddie Jones: Six Nations should consider relegation - England coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says the Six Nations should consider bringing in relegation after his side thrashed Italy on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2019: 'Wales' Grand Slam fever and a show of unity' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales spark Grand Slam fever, but provide a show of unity amid off-field issues after beating Scotland.

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Rory Best 'a little sad' as he prepares for probably his final home Six Nations game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says it's hard to believe Sunday's game against France will probably be final home Six Nations match.

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Women's Six Nations: France notch seven tries in 47-17 win over Ireland in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France move into second place in the Women's Six Nations table with a seven-try 47-17 victory over Ireland at Donnybrook.

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Women's Six Nations: France score seven tries as they thrash Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best tries from France's 47-17 victory over Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.

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Near misses frustrate Scotland as Townsend rues lack of yellow cards https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland would "probably rather lose by 20 points" than suffer so many near misses, said Josh Strauss after his side's Six Nations defeat by Wales.

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'We must not let Scotland pull our pants down again' - Jones focused on avenging Scotland loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones warns England that final-round opponents Scotland will relish the chance of wrecking their Six Nations hopes.

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Six Nations 2019: England dominate Italy 57-14 at Twickenham and keep their championship hopes alive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England score eight tries in their impressive 57-14 victory over Italy at Twickenham ahead of their final fixture of the tournament next week.

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Six Nations 2019: Eddie Jones looks ahead to crucial final fixture against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says England must not "let Scotland pull our pants down" in their crucial final Six Nations fixture.

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England 57-14 Italy: Eight-try England keep Six Nation title hopes alive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England remain in the Six Nations title race after securing a bonus-point 57-14 victory over Italy at Twickenham.

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Warren Gatland eyes Grand Slam dream in his final Wales Six Nations game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland is relishing the possibility of a "dream" Grand Slam in his final Six Nations game in charge of Wales, against Ireland.

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Six Nations 2019: Skipper Guirado says France won't target Sexton in Dublin game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Guilhelm Guirado insists France will not target Johnny Sexton in Sunday's Six Nations game in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2019: Wales beat Scotland 18-11 to edge closer to the Grand Slam title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Wales beat Scotland 18-11 at Murrayfield to maintain their hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Shaun Edwards earned his wage this week https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones praises Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards following their win over Scotland to set up a Grand Slam tilt against Ireland

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Scotland 11-18 Wales Second half was nerve-wracking - Warren Gatland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland admits the second-half against at Murrayfield was "nerve-wracking", as they survived Scotland pressure to win 18-11.

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Scotland 11-18 Wales: Gregor Townsend feels 'a lot of pride' despite defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says his players "showed what they were made of" despite losing 18-11 to Wales at Murrayfield in the 2019 Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2019: Darcy Graham scores try for Scotland against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland get their second-half underway with a stunning try from Darcy Graham against Wales at Murrayfield.

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Women's Six Nations: England beat Italy 55-0 to all but reclaim the Women's Six Nations title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England score nine tries to all but reclaim the Women's Six Nations title with a crushing win over Italy in Exeter.

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John Barclay says Scarlets-Ospreys merger "would be like asking Man City and Utd to join" https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies and John Barclay discuss the potential Scarlets-Ospreys merger comparing the suggestion to asking Manchester City to merge with Manchester United.

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Six Nations 2019: Josh Adams scores the first try for Wales against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams punches a hole through the Scottish defence and get the first try for Wales at Murrayfield.

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England thrash Italy to maintain Women's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England score nine tries to all but reclaim the Women's Six Nations title with a crushing 55-0 victory over Italy in Exeter.

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Six Nations: Ireland v France match preview, team news and stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium.

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Ireland captain Best to retire after World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says this year's World Cup in Japan will probably mark the end of his playing career.

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Tough week for Welsh rugby, says WRU chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says "the wheels came off" for the domestic game in Wales.

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland 15-17 Wales - Last-minute try give Wales win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Siwan Lillicrap scores a last-minute try, converted by Lleucu George, to give Wales a 17-15 win, and leave Scotland without a 2019 Women's Six Nations victory.

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Six Nations: Dublin farewell is not about me - Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says attention should be on Ireland's players as the coach gets ready for his competitive Dublin farewell in Sunday's Six Nations game against France.

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Joe Marler: Anxiety ended my England career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England prop Joe Marler describes how he had to be talked into reporting for international duty by his wife because of anxiety.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain struggling to understand regional row https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones says he struggles to understand the troubled build-up to Wales' Six Nations visit to Murrayfield to face Scotland.

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Italy could chuck anything at us - England lock Kruis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row George Kruis says England are ready for any maverick tactics from Italy in Saturday's Six Nations meeting.

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Charlie Mulchrone: Harlequins scrum-half out for the rest of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone is to miss the remainder of the season through concussion.

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Use the boot & skirt the blitz - Scotland great Paterson on how to tame Welsh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport pundit and Scotland's all-time leading points scorer Chris Paterson examines how Gregor Townsend's toiling side can derail Wales' Grand Slam bid.

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Scotland's Sergeant on fraud, balancing acts & why hockey is more dangerous than rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Annabel Sergeant tells BBC Scotland about fraud, balancing acts and persuading her mum that being hit by a stick was "probably worse" than being hit by a body.

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Ireland leave out O'Brien for France game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien is left out of the Ireland match-day squad to face France in Dublin, with Josh van der Flier starting in the back row.

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Price has 'stepped up' to take Laidlaw's place - Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price has grown in resilience and is ready to take over from former captain Greig Laidlaw against Wales, says Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.

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Six Nations bosses have 'open mind' on new world league https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations officials have an "open mind" ahead of a meeting to discuss the concept of a revolutionary Nations Championship.

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (13:00 GMT).

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

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

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Sisi's journey from Hampshire upbringing to Italy's pack https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Sisi discusses his journey from a Hampshire upbringing to being part of Italy's pack of forwards.

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Premiership: Weekend team news & reports https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Round-up of the weekend's English Premiership fixtures.

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Women's Six Nations: Breen handed debut as Griggs makes five Ireland changes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Enya Breen will her debut for Ireland women against France on Saturday as the side shows five changes from the defeat by Italy.

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Parkes column: Aiming to make history, off-field issues and a kicking ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his Six Nations column, Hadleigh Parkes says Wales aim to make their own history, talks off-field issues and his ban from kicking.

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Women's Six Nations: Wales hope for first win against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are hoping to triumph in the Women's Six Nations against Scotland in Friday night's Scrum V Live game.

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Can Scotland at last rise up against rugby behemoth Gatland? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

He boasts 10 wins from 10 against Scotland and is one of rugby's coaching giants, but there will be little tickertape for him at Murrayfield writes Tom English.

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Six Nations: England v Italy preview, team news & key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations: Scotland v Wales preview, team news & key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Six Nations 2019: Wales focus is beating Scotland, says Jonathan Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies says Wales will put a week of "distraction" behind them and focus on beating Scotland on Saturday.

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Gloucester: Ruan Ackermann, Jake Polledri & Val Rapava-Ruskin sign new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ruan Ackermann, Jake Polledri and Val Rapava-Ruskin sign new contracts with Premiership side Gloucester.

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Pedro Bettencourt: Newcastle Falcons centre to join Oyonnax in the summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons centre Pedro Bettencourt will leave the Premiership side at the end of the season to join Oyonnax.

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Laidlaw on bench as Scotland make four changes for Wales game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Greig Laidlaw is dropped to the bench in favour of Ali Price for Scotland's Six Nations meeting with Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Leicester Tigers in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (20:00 GMT).

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

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

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RFU considering axing England Sevens team in favour of GB side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union confirms it is considering axing the England Sevens team in favour of a Great Britain side.

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Women's Six Nations: England make five changes to face Italy at Sandy Park https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Sarah Hunter and centre Emily Scarratt return to the England squad to face Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

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Cokanasiga to start for England against Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Cokanasiga will make his first Six Nations start as England boss Eddie Jones makes five changes for Saturday's Test with Italy at Twickenham.

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'Zero doubt' clubs breach salary cap, says ex-Gloucester owner https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Gloucester owner Ryan Walkinshaw claims owners of rival Premiership clubs admitted to him they had broken salary cap rules.

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Matt Kvesic: Exeter back-row's resurgence down to his restored enjoyment for rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter back-row Matt Kvesic says recapturing his enjoyment for rugby is the reason for his upturn in form.

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Six Nations 2019: England v Italy - Scott Wisemantel adds attacking edge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blame-free training sessions, Aussie Rules tactics and avoiding information overload - how Scott Wisemantel is reviving England's attack.

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Six Nations: Will domestic rugby row take Wales' eyes from the prize? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Will the domestic turmoil rocking Welsh rugby affect Warren Gatland's team as they bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam?

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Six Nations: England giving Maro Itoje and Jack Nowell 'every chance' to face Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England assistant coach John Mitchell says Maro Itoje and Jack Nowell "will be given every chance" to be fit to face Italy.

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Who has the most points and who tops the tackle count? Try our Six Nations quiz https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can you put these stats from the first three rounds of the Six Nations in order?

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Wilhelm van der Sluys: Exeter Chiefs lock leaves for Lions in native South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter second-row Wilhelm van der Sluys leaves the club to join Johannesburg-based Super Rugby side the Lions.

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Henry Trinder: Gloucester centre out for the season with Achilles injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester centre Henry Trinder will miss the rest of the season after suffering an Achilles injury in training.

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Project Reset: Scarlets-Ospreys merger 'off the table' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets confirm merger talks with Ospreys are "off the table" in the latest twist in reorganisation plans for Welsh rugby.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland drop Cronin for France game as Herring returns to squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Rob Herring replaces Sean Cronin in Ireland's 37-man squad for Sunday's game against France with Robbie Henshaw ruled out.

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'That's Johnny, isn't it?' - Kearney defends frustrated Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Kearney insists Ireland have no problems with Johnny Sexton venting his frustrations about the patchy form of Joe Schmidt's men.

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All Blacks captain Read to retire after World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand captain Kieran Read will retire from international rugby union after this year's World Cup in Japan.

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Six Nations 2019: Can you name Scotland's leading point scorers? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Greig Laidlaw has moved second on Scotland's all-time point scorer list. Can you name the top 10?

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Danny needs some help with the proposed World League. Chris and Ugo oblige. https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care is stumped on how the proposed World League might work. Luckily Rugby Union Weekly podcast co-hosts Chris Jones and Ugo Monye are on hand to help him out.

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Ireland's Henshaw could miss France match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Robbie Henshaw could miss Ireland's Six Nations encounter against France on Sunday as he struggles to shake off a dead leg.

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Six Nations: Maro Itoje and Jack Nowell England injury concerns ahead of Italy match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Maro Itoje and wing Jack Nowell are fitness doubts for England's Six Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Wales hooker Owens 'deeply concerned' by merger plan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens says plans to merge Ospreys and Scarlets are a major concern for players in Wales as Ospreys chairman resigns.

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Women's Six Nations: England set for record attendance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will play in front of a record home crowd for a non-World Cup game when they face Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2019: Scotland's Sean Maitland and Chris Harris to miss Wales Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland backs Sean Maitland and Chris Harris will miss Saturday's Six Nations visit of Wales through injury.

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Wales women make two changes for Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Rowland Phillips makes two changes for Friday’s Women's Six Nations game against Scotland at Scotstoun.

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Beard replaces injured Hill in Wales side to face Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales recall lock Adam Beard for injured Cory Hill as their only starting change to face Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Ospreys-Scarlets merger a 'shambles', says former Wales lock Gough https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales and Ospreys lock Ian Gough says a plan which could lead to a merger of Ospreys and Scarlets "reeks of a shambles".

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France name unchanged team for game in Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France head coach Jacques Brunel sticks with the same starting team for Sunday's Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin.

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Harlequins: Worcester scrum-half Luke Baldwin joins on short-term loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign scrum-half Luke Baldwin on a short-term loan from Worcester as injury cover.

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Wales bosses to discuss Scarlets-Ospreys merger https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby bosses will hold a "critical" meeting on Tuesday where the possibility of a merger between Ospreys and Scarlets will be discussed.

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Saracens: Premiership champions say they 'readily comply' with salary cap rules https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens insist they "readily comply" with Premiership salary cap rules following a newspaper investigation.

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'He's in good shape' - Robshaw impresses coaches for England return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw is in "as good a shape as we've seen him" after being added to England's training squad, says scrum coach Neal Hatley.

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Ryan Edwards: Bristol winger to miss rest of the season with a shoulder injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears winger Ryan Edwards is sidelined for the rest of the season after having surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Warren Gatland: Wales coach looks to build on perfect 10 against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland will aim to build on his perfect record against Scotland when his Grand Slam-chasing side visit Murrayfield.

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Dom Barrow: Lock departs Northampton Saints by mutual consent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Dom Barrow departs Premiership side Northampton Saints by mutual consent after making just seven appearances.

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Halfpenny laments 'unpredictable' injury ahead of possible Six Nations return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny says his three-month absence with concussion was "difficult" and "unpredictable" to deal with.

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Six Nations: Scotland 'like Wales pre-Gatland' - Gwyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gwyn Jones tells Scrum V that Wales' next Six Nations rivals Scotland remind him of Wales before Warren Gatland took over.

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Six Nations 2019: Pick your Scotland XV to play Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland host Grand-Slam chasing Wales on Saturday. Who should Gregor Townsend pick for the vital Six Nations Test?

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Watson & Nel return to Scotland squad after injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forwards Hamish Watson and WP Nel are among eight players added to the Scotland squad after recovering from injuries.

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Tatafu Polota-Nau: Leicester hooker joins Waratahs on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau rejoins Sydney-based Super Rugby side the Waratahs on a short-term deal.

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World Rugby chairman Beaumont calls for emergency meeting https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont calls an emergency meeting to discuss the future of the international game.

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Scotland 'not fired a shot' in Six Nations yet - Price https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland have "not really fired a shot" in this season's Six Nations but are resolved to make amends with victory over Wales, says scrum-half Ali Price.

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Six Nations 2019: Ireland coach Schmidt hopeful over Carbery fitness https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says fly-half Joey Carbery is making "really good progress" in a bid to face France in the Six Nations.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Pacific Islands discuss boycott over World League plan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pacific Islands nations are considering a boycott of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in protest at plans to revamp the international Test calendar.

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

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

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

Scotland duo Adam Hastings and Zander Fagerson start for Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's Pro14 visit to Zebre.

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

Wales wing Hallam Amos starts in the Dragons final home match of the Pro14 season against Ulster on Sunday.

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

Connacht welcome back Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux from Ireland international duty for Saturday's game against Ospreys.

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

Wales have again released full-back Leigh Halfpenny for Scarlets' Pro14 clash with Conference A leaders Munster.

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

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams returns on the bench for Cardiff Blues, and Jason Harries has a first start of 2019 against Southern Kings.

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

Scotland pair Hamish Watson and WP Nel return from injury for Edinburgh's visit to in-form Benetton.

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

Pro14 champions Leinster can surpass their points total from last year with a win over Cheetahs in Dublin on Friday night

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Worcester Warriors in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Six Nations: Wales not taking Scotland for granted - Gareth Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Gareth Davies says Wales will "not be taking anything for granted" when they face Scotland in the Six Nations next weekend.

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Premier 15s: Exeter to bid for franchise to start women's top-flight rugby union team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

2017 Premiership champions Exeter are to bid for a women's Premier 15s rugby union franchise.

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