الثلاثاء، 30 أبريل 2019

Leicester and England centre Tuilagi to miss rest of season with injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the last two games of the Premiership season with a hamstring injury.

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Harry Thacker: England hooker is in All Black mould, says Bristol boss Lam http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears hooker Harry Thacker would be pushing for All Black selection if he were a New Zealander, says his club boss Pat Lam.

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Scotland Women: Philip Doyle is named new head coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Philip Doyle, who led Ireland Women to fourth place at the 2014 World Cup, is the new Scotland Women head coach.

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Josh Ibuanokpe: Saracens sign Harlequins' ex-England age-group prop http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign former England age-group prop Josh Ibuanokpe from Harlequins for next season.

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Rugby World Cup: Gatland to name 2019 training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland today names a squad of more than 40 players to prepare for the 2019 World Cup.

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الاثنين، 29 أبريل 2019

Jimmy Gopperth: Wasps back breaks thumb on injury return http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Jimmy Gopperth will miss Wasps' remaining two Premiership games after breaking his thumb on his return from a knee injury.

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Munster's Murray fit for Pro14 quarter-final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster's Conor Murray is available for his side's Pro14 quarter-final against Benetton on Saturday having recovered from a minor neck injury.

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Richard Parlframan: Worcester Warriors sign London Scottish tighthead prop http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign London Scottish tighthead prop Richard Palframan for the 2019-20 season.

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Israel Folau: Sacked Australia full-back could still be paid, says Pat Howard http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau could still be paid by Rugby Australia despite his sacking, says former rugby union international Pat Howard.

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Ireland rugby: Scrum coach John Fogarty to join Andy Farrell's backroom staff http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster scrum coach John Fogarty joins the Ireland coaching team at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Alex Day: Saracens sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Saracens sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half Alex Day on an undisclosed-length contract.

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Pro14: Ulster try-scoring debut 'a dream come true' - Marcus Rea http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster forward Marcus Rea says his try-scoring debut against Leinster and playing with his brother Matthew was "a dream come true".

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الأحد، 28 أبريل 2019

Pro14: Ulster 'underestimate Connacht at their peril' - McWhirter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport NI analyst Tony McWhirter says Ulster must not underestimate the challenge posed by Connacht in Saturday's Pro14 quarter-final.

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السبت، 27 أبريل 2019

Saracens loss motivated Glasgow to excel in pursuit of semi-final - Dave Rennie http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says being "embarrassed" by Saracens motivated Glasgow Warriors to reach the Pro14 semi-finals.

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Saracens Women beat Harlequins Ladies retain Premier 15s crown http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens win a second successive Premier 15s title after seeing off a late comeback from Harlequins.

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Barbarians beat USA: Jasmine Joyce scores four tries http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Jasmine Joyce scored four tries as Barbarians win their first women's international by beating USA Eagles 34-33.

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Rugby goal-light technology trial at Principality Stadium http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union is trialling the technology that shows if a kick is successful - or not.

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الجمعة، 26 أبريل 2019

As much pressure on Glasgow as Edinburgh, says Richard Cockerill http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill on seeking a third straight win over Glasgow, the Pro14 play-off chase and learning to "win ugly".

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh have differing ambitions as they meet in the final round of Pro14 regular season fixtures.

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Rugby X: New five-a-side format to debut at O2 Arena in October http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Olympic gold medal-winning coach Ben Ryan hopes the new version of rugby union that launches in October can revitalise the sport.

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Ampthill hope to continue 'inspiring' rise up rugby pyramid http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

With Ampthill one point away from reaching the Championship, BBC Look East visits the side closing in on a fifth promotion in 12 years.

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Pro14: Munster name strong side for Connacht game as they chase home semi-final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster select a strong side for the Pro14 game against Connacht where they will chase the win which could earn them a home semi-final.

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Fit-again Hibbard back for Dragons against Scarlets http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Scarlets seek a big win against Dragons in their bid to make Europe's top flight next season.

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Saracen Women v Harlequins Ladies: Premier 15s final preview http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Ladies' England back row Shaunagh Brown will miss Saturday's Premier 15s final against Saracens through injury.

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Premiership: Wasps v Saracens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:30 BST).

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'Hastings can be better than Russell - and Cruden isn't coming to Glasgow' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie on Aaron Cruden, Edinburgh, and why Adam Hastings can be a better 10 than Finn Russell.

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Watch: Glasgow coach Rennie on Hastings v Russell http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie believes Glasgow Warriors are better now with Adam Hastings at fly-half than they were last season with Scotland first-choice Finn Russell in that role.

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

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

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

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

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Jones starts for Ospreys against Blues http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues meet Ospreys in a crucial Pro14 Judgement Day encounter at Principality Stadium.

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Pro14: Ulster and Leinster both make 15 changes for dead rubber interpro http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Leinster both name entirely changed starting teams from their most recent outings for Saturday's Pro14 dead rubber.

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales fly-half focused on Cardiff Blues success http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe says he will be fully committed to the Cardiff Blues cause when he faces his future employers on Saturday.

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (14:00 BST).

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الخميس، 25 أبريل 2019

Jack Singleton: Saracens re-sign Worcester hooker on three-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Jack Singleton agrees to return to former club Saracens on a three-year deal.

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'Why not?' - Gatland could coach England next, says Wales star Biggar http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Dan Biggar says he would not begrudge Wales coach Warren Gatland taking the England job after he leaves his current post.

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How rugby changed World Cup Burford winner's life http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

World Cup winner Rachael Burford seeks a first Premier 15s title on Saturday - she explains why rugby has already given her much more than trophies.

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Ireland centre Aki apologises for liking Folau's anti-gay social media post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland international Bundee Aki apologises for 'liking' an anti-gay social media post by Israel Folau.

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Judgement Day, Anscombe and fake tans - the Hadleigh Parkes column http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scarlets and Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes on Judgement Day, Rodney Parade's changing rooms - and why real tans are better than fake ones.

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

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

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Matt Moulds: Hooker to join Worcester next season from New Zealand side Blues http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester sign New Zealander Matt Moulds from Blues with the hooker to move to Sixways next season

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Watson ready for Bath comeback http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Henry Taylor: Northampton Saints sign scrum-half from Saracens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints agree a deal to sign scrum-half Henry Taylor from Premiership rivals Saracens.

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Ex-Wales coach Johnson backs Wallabies over Folau stance http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Scott Johnson backs Wallabies' stance over Israel Folau and says he was privileged to help Gareth Thomas in 2006.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales centre says Champions Cup qualification 'vital' for Scarlets http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies says it is essential Scarlets keep their tradition of competing in the Champions Cup next season.

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Cardiff Blues re-sign young centres http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Young Cardiff Blues centres Harri Millard and Garyn Smith signed new contracts with the region.

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الأربعاء، 24 أبريل 2019

Retiring Cave leads Ulster against Leinster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Darren Cave will captain Ulster in Saturday's Pro14 derby against Leinster to mark his retirement from the game.

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Bryce Heem: Worcester winger has tip tackle ban upheld by independent panel http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Winger Bryce Heem has played his final game for Worcester after a four-week ban for a tip tackle was upheld.

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Lood de Jager: Sale Sharks sign 6ft 9in South Africa lock on three-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign South Africa second-row Lood de Jager from Super Rugby side Bulls on a three-year deal.

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Leinster & Saracens players make up European shortlist http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Saracens players make up a five-man shortlist to be named EPCR European Player of the Year.

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Exeter players reminded over social media posts after Israel Folau affair http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter reminds his players about their responsibilities on social media in the wake of the Israel Folau affair.

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Pro14: Southern Kings sign Jerry Sexton, brother of Ireland fly-half Johnny http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Pro14 side Southern Kings sign Irish second row Jerry Sexton on a three-year contract.

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Caleb Montgomery: Worcester Warriors sign Ulster back row http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign versatile Ulster back row Caleb Montgomery ahead of the start of next season.

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Topsy Ojo: London Irish legend to retire after 16 years with club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish's record appearance maker and try scorer Topsy Ojo announces he is to retire at the end of the season.

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Topsy Ojo: London Irish legend wants investment in stronger Championship http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

English rugby needs investment to make the concept of promotion and relegation work, says London Irish great Topsy Ojo.

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الثلاثاء، 23 أبريل 2019

Gareth Anscombe: Blues will select player against future side Ospreys http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill says Gareth Anscombe will be involved against his future region Ospreys in Saturday's vital Judgement Day fixture in the Pro14.

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David Strettle: Saracens and England winger to retire this summer http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England winger David Strettle will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

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Jones and North in contention to return for Ospreys after injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales stars Alun Wyn Jones and George North could return for Ospreys in Saturday's crucial Pro14 match against Cardiff Blues.

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What you need to know about the final day of the Pro14 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Play-offs, home draws, European qualifying and local bragging rights are at stake on the last day of the Pro14's regular season.

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Dorian West: Sale Sharks hand ex-Northampton Saints coach two-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England hooker Dorian West signs a two-year deal to coach Sale Sharks' forwards on a permanent basis.

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Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett signs new one-year contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett signs a one-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Rugby Football Union says more cases of positive tests reflects society use http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Four Premiership rugby players tested positive for cocaine last season, which the Rugby Football Union say reflects increasing drug use in society.

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Jonah Holmes: Leicester Tigers And Wales wing to have operation http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers and Wales back Jonah Holmes will not play again this season after suffering a torn hamstring

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Megan Jones: The Welsh speaker who plays for England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol fly-half Megan Jones was born in Cardiff and speaks Welsh but represents England.

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الاثنين، 22 أبريل 2019

Noel Reid: Leicester Tigers sign Leinster back for start of 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Versatile back Noel Reid will join Leicester Tigers from European Champions Cup finalists Leinster at the end of the season.

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Israel Folau: Australia full-back's future to be decided at hearing on 4 May http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau's future will be decided at a code of conduct hearing on 4 May after the full-back was sacked by Rugby Australia.

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الأحد، 21 أبريل 2019

‘I can tell everyone and just be myself’ - Blues wing James on mental health battle http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues and Wales wing Tom James speaks publicly for the first time about his battle with mental health issues.

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Warren Gatland: Wales coach ideal candidate for 2021 tour, says Matthew Rees http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions Test hooker Matthew Rees says Warren Gatland is the right choice to lead the tourists in South Africa in 2021.

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Leinster reach Champions Cup final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Leinster will face Saracens in the Champions Cup final after grinding down Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium.

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England women concede late try to lose dramatic Sevens final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England's women concede a try after the full-time hooter sounds as they lose 7-5 to Canada in the World Rugby Sevens Cup final in Japan.

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السبت، 20 أبريل 2019

'It was quite scary' - Vunipola confronted by fan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens forward Billy Vunipola says he must expect "it's going to keep happening" after being confronted by a Munster fan.

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Saracens 32-16 Munster: Saracens power into Champions Cup final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens produce a dominant second-half performance to beat Munster 32-16 and reach the Champions Cup final.

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الجمعة، 19 أبريل 2019

London Irish: Club secure Championship title and promotion with win at Richmond http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish secure promotion back to the Premiership with victory at Championship strugglers Richmond.

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European Challenge Cup: La Rochelle v Sale http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

La Rochelle host Steve Diamond's Sale in Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Marcel-Deflandre (17:30 BST).

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Quiz: Test your knowledge of Leinster's decade of success http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Reigning European and Pro14 champions Leinster have won eight titles over the past 10 years but how much can you remember of their decade of domination?

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Mark McCafferty: Outgoing Premiership boss says global club matches will happen http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Regular matches between club sides across the world will happen "sooner or later", says outgoing Premiership Rugby boss Mark McCafferty.

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European Challenge Cup: ASM Clermont Auvergne v Harlequins http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as ASM Clermont Auvergne host Harlequins in Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin (20:00 BST).

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Fit-again Sexton back for Leinster semi-final against Toulouse http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leinster host Toulouse in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium (15:15 BST).

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Mako Vunipola back to face Munster after injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Munster in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 BST).

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Ben Te'o: Worcester Warriors and England centre to leave Sixways at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester's England centre Ben Te'o is to leave at the end of the season, while ex-South Africa flanker Dewald Potgieter announces his retirement.

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الخميس، 18 أبريل 2019

Mark McCafferty: Outgoing Premiership rugby boss urges unity over future of the sport http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The outgoing boss of English club rugby urges "people to work together" as the professional game enters a pivotal stage.

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'I want to go out on my terms' - emotional Best on retirement http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Retiring Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best says that he feels the time is right to step away from rugby as he announces his plans to retire after the World Cup in Japan.

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Quiz: What do you know about Rory Best's career? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

From Grand Slam glory to Heineken Cup heartache, the Rory Best has been through the lot as a player, but how much can you remember?

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Wynand Olivier: Worcester centre & South Africa World Cup winner to retire http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester centre Wynand Olivier, who won the World Cup with South Africa in 2007, will retire at the end of the season.

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Ireland captain Best to retire after World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best confirms that he will retire from rugby after this year's World Cup.

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الأربعاء، 17 أبريل 2019

Darren Barry: Newcastle Falcons to sign Worcester Warriors lock for 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors lock Darren Barry is to leave at the end of the current season to join Newcastle Falcons.

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Worcester Warriors: Jonny Arr to leave club at end of season after 23 years http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors scrum-half Jonny Arr is to leave the club at the end of the season.

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Ulster prop Marty Moore ruled out for season with ankle ligament injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster prop Marty Moore is ruled out for the remainder of the season with an ankle ligament injury sustained against Edinburgh.

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Todd Blackadder: Bath director of rugby to leave at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder will leave the Premiership club at the end of the season to take on a coaching role in Japan.

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Bryce Heem: Worcester winger suspended for four weeks for tip tackle http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester winger Bryce Heem is suspended for the rest of the season for a tip tackle on Sale's Paolo Odogwu.

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Northampton Saints: Nafi Tuitavake and Andrew Kellaway to leave Premiership club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints centres Andrew Kellaway and Nafi Tuitavake are to leave the club at the end of the season.

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الثلاثاء، 16 أبريل 2019

Sacked Folau requests hearing over anti-gay post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau requests a code of conduct hearing after Rugby Australia ended his contract over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.

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Mark McCafferty to ste[pd down as Premiership CEO stint, replaced by Darren Childs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Mark McCafferty will step down as Premiership chief executive at the end of the season, to be replaced by Darren Childs.

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Billy Vunipola: Danny Care says personal beliefs won't get in the way of wanting to win rugby matches. http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Danny Care says Billy Vunipola's controversial social media post is not something that will divide a dressing room.

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George Ford: Leicester Tigers thankful for 'phenomenal' fly-half - Ben Youngs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester would be much deeper in relegation trouble were it not for the "phenomenal" George Ford, says team-mate Ben Youngs.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens & England forward given formal warning by RFU http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola is given a "formal warning" by the Rugby Football Union after he defended Israel Folau's social media post.

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الاثنين، 15 أبريل 2019

Drug testing in sport: How does football compare to other team sports in England? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport compares the drug-testing programmes of major team sports in England.

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Billy Vunipola: Saracens warn England forward about future conduct over Israel Folau controversy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens warn Billy Vunipola over his future conduct after a "serious error of judgment" in defending Israel Folau's anti-gay post.

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Alexandru Tarus: Sale Sharks prop to join Italian club Zebre Rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Alexandru Tarus is to join Italy's Zebre Rugby at the end of the season

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales fly-half to leave Cardiff Blues for Ospreys http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe tells Cardiff Blues he intends to leave at the end of the season and is expected to join Ospreys.

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Pat Lam says Bristol Bears are still striving for top-six spot http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam says they are still aiming for a top-six finish after Saturday's win over Saracens.

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Edwards will not take over as Wigan boss http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wigan Warriors confirm Shaun Edwards will not become their head coach as planned at the end of the season.

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James Horwill: Harlequins' ex-Australia captain will retire from rugby at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Australia captain James Horwill is to retire from rugby union at the end of the season, at the age of 34.

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Josh Adams says Worcester Warriors can win all remaining Premiership games http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales winger Josh Adams says Worcester Warriors are more than capable of winning all their remaining Premiership games.

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Darnell McIntosh: Huddersfield Giants full-back signs new two-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Full-back Darnell McIntosh signs a new two-year contract with Super League club Huddersfield Giants.

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الأحد، 14 أبريل 2019

Israel Folau: Australia end player's contract over anti-gay message http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Australian rugby union authorities terminate Israel Folau's contract over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.

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Singapore Sevens: England beat USA 28-7 to win bronze medal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England's men register a straightforward 28-7 victory over the USA to secure bronze at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins Ladies beat Loughborough Lightning to reach final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Ladies beat Loughborough Lightning 26-10 to reach the Premier 15s final against Saracens Women.

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السبت، 13 أبريل 2019

Saracens Women reach Premier 15s final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Saracens secure their place in the Tyrrells Premier 15s final with a 31-13 victory over Wasps.

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Ulster Pro14 play-off spot 'just reward' - Peel http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster assistant coach Dwayne Peel says securing a home Pro14 quarter-final is just reward for "a massive effort" by the Irish province.

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الجمعة، 12 أبريل 2019

Israel Folau: Tom Bosworth & Elinor Barker on controversial Instagram posts http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

World record-holding race walker Tom Bosworth and Olympic cycling champion Elinor Barker speak out about controversial Instagram posts by Australia rugby union international Israel Folau.

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Pro14: Munster make 11 changes for Benetton game as Academy pair start http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster make 11 changes for Friday's Pro14 game against Benetton in Italy as Academy pair Shane Daly and Gavin Coombes are handed starts.

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Pro14: Southern Kings v Ospreys (Fri) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Ospreys taker on Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Zebre (Saturday) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news as Scarlets host Zebre in the Guinness Pro14.

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Pro14: Cheetahs v Dragons (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news as Toyota Cheetahs host Dragons in the Guinness Pro14.

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Pro14: Iain Henderson returns to captain Ulster in crucial Edinburgh game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Second row Iain Henderson will captain Ulster in their crucial Pro14 encounter with play-off chasing Edinburgh on Friday.

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

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

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

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

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Pro14: Connacht v Cardiff Blues (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Connacht head coach Andy Friend makes two changes for Saturday's crucial Pro14 match at home to Cardiff Blues, who are captained by Gareth Anscombe.

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England's Vunipola defends Folau's 'hell awaits gay people' post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola defends Australia full-back Israel Folau following controversial social media posts in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.

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

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

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Premiership: Gloucester v Bath http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro14: Leinster v Glasgow (Fri) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview ahead of the Pro14 game between Conference B leaders Leinster and Conference A leaders Glasgow at the RDS.

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

Team news as Bristol Bears host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (17:30 BST).

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Rob Evans: Injured Wales prop to miss rest of Scarlets' season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Rob Evans will miss the rest of the Scarlets' season after having surgery on an injured shoulder.

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Gatland, Woodward and Mitchell ruled out as French vote against appointing foreign coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The next head coach of France will not be Warren Gatland - or any other overseas coach - following a vote taken by amateur rugby clubs.

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'Our position is unchanged' - no reprieve for sacked Folau after meeting with rugby bosses http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Australian rugby bosses say their intention to terminate Israel Folau's contract is "unchanged" following a meeting with the full-back.

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الخميس، 11 أبريل 2019

Dan Robson: Wasps and England scrum-half out for three months http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson is set to be out for three months - but may be fit for England's World Cup preparations.

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Ashton Hewitt: Injured wing to stay at Dragons until 2021 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wing Ashton Hewitt will stay at Dragons until the end of the 2020-21 season after signing a fresh deal.

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales fly-half given contract 'deadline' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues give Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe a deadline of "early next week" to decide whether he wants to stay with the region.

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Israel Folau's predicament 'his own fault' - Cardiff Blues boss Mulvihill http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill says the possibility of Israel Folau being sacked is his own fault after making homophobic remarks.

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Israel Folau: Australia full-back's career could be over after social media posts http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

With Rugby Australia intending to end Israel Folau's contract because of social media posts, BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones asks what now for the full-back?

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Sam Matavesi: Toulouse sign Cornish Pirates hooker on loan until end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sam Matavesi swaps Championship side Cornish Pirates for Top 14 leaders and Champions Cup semi-finalists Toulouse.

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

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

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Ulster spirits high despite Glasgow loss, says flanker Reidy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sean Reidy says Ulster can "bounce back" from last week's defeat by Glasgow when they take on Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday.

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Israel Folau: Rugby Australia 'intends' to sack full-back after social media post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia says it intends to terminate Israel Folau's contract following a social media post by the full-back in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.

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الأربعاء، 10 أبريل 2019

Bloodgate: 10 years on from the scandal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ten years on from Bloodgate, Tom Williams, Danny Care and Ugo Monye explain what happened that day and life in the aftermath of a rugby union scandal.

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Saracens under scrutiny over Premiership salary cap http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens face a salary cap review as Premiership Rugby says they did not disclose full details of business deals with players.

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Leicester Tigers: Players receive 'vile abuse' after Exeter Chiefs loss http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers will issue lifetime bans to fans found to have posted "vile abuse" towards players on social media.

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I was in a dark place, says Ulster's Stockdale http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale says the support of team-mates and opponents is helping him recover from his fumble in Ulster's European quarter-final loss.

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Bryn Evans: Sale Sharks lock signs one-year contract extension http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks second row Bryn Evans has signed a one-year contract extension at the AJ Bell Stadium until 2020.

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Israel Folau: Rugby Australia calls further anti-gay posts 'unacceptable' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia describes an Israel Folau social media post, in which the full-back says "hell awaits" gay people, as "unacceptable".

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الثلاثاء، 9 أبريل 2019

Hayden Thompson-Stringer: Saracens back row to join French side CA Brive http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens back row Hayden Thompson-Stringer will join French second-tier side CA Brive on a two-year deal this summer.

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Rhys Webb: Toulon scrum-half rules out immediate Wales return http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Toulon scrum-half Rhys Webb is resigned to not playing for Wales again until his contract at Toulon ends in 2021.

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Sale's Pope banned after second failed drugs test http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks prop Jake Pope is banned for six months after testing positive for cocaine for a second time.

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Clayton Blommetjies: Leicester Tigers sign Scarlets back on loan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester sign versatile Scarlets back Clayton Blommetjies as injury cover for the rest of the season.

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Watch: The one where Danny Care temporarily joined Take That http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

What starts out as a discussion about the Welsh coaching team, Ugo, Danny and Chris end up chatting boy bands, their line-up changes and Danny's stint in Take That.

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'Comments people make are out of our control' - Pivac rejects criticism http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac rejects claims he is no longer the right man to lead Wales after a disappointing season with Scarlets.

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Will Addison: Ulster and Ireland player out for rest of season after back surgery http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland utility back Will Addison has been ruled out for the remainder of this season following back surgery.

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Werner Kruger: Scarlets prop agrees new contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ex-Springboks prop Werner Kruger agrees contract extension with Scarlets.

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Northampton Saints' Rory Hutchinson near Scotland call-up - Ugo Monye http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints' Rory Hutchinson has been approached about a Scotland call-up and could be in the squad for this year's World Cup, says Ugo Monye.

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Ex-Wales back-row forward Rhys Oakley reflects on cancer battle http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales forward Rhys Oakley reflects on his battle against cancer discovered after he went into hospital for routine ankle surgery.

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Scotland hooker Ford among seven to leave Edinburgh http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland's most-capped player Ross Ford is among seven players who will leave Edinburgh at the end of the season.

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Glasgow Warriors: Dave Rennie signs one-year contract extension as head coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says it was "easy decision" to agree a contract extension to remain head coach with Pro14 club Glasgow Warriors.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester & England hooker to face RFU panel after red card against Exeter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England's Tom Youngs faces a disciplinary hearing after his red card for dangerous play against Exeter.

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Welsh side Cross Keys seek £20,000 to finish season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cross Keys rugby club launch a £20,000 fundraising appeal to help them finish the 2018-19 Welsh Premiership season.

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Unbeaten and on the rise: The women with a passion for rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The women of Sutton & Epsom's Ladies RFC are unbeaten in the league this season and in love with rugby.

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الاثنين، 8 أبريل 2019

Munster's Carbery set to miss European semi-final against Saracens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Joey Carbery's chances of featuring in Munster's European Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens are rated as "highly unlikely".

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Ex-England wing Wade signs for American football team http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby union international Christian Wade moves a step closer to playing in the NFL by signing for the Buffalo Bills.

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Mat Protheroe and Ryan Edwards: Duo sign new one-year Bristol deals http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Backs Mat Protheroe and Ryan Edwards sign new one-year contracts with Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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France to pay ex-coach Noves €1m compensation http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The French rugby federation is ordered to pay former coach Guy Noves 1m euros in compensation for wrongful dismissal.

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Munster head coach Johann van Graan to stay until at least 2022 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Munster head coach Johann van Graan signs a two-year contract extension that will see him remain at Thomond Park until at least 2022.

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Jamie Roberts: Bath still aiming for top four in Premiership http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Centre Jamie Roberts insists Bath can still make the Premiership play-offs following their derby victory over Bristol.

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Ed Slater: Lock urges Gloucester not to fade out in the race for the play-offs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Lock Ed Slater urges third-placed Gloucester not to "fade out" in the the race for the Premiership play-offs.

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Wales' best ever player? Jones on Grand Slams, World Cups and family loss http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales Grand Slam-winning captain Alun Wyn Jones says 2019 is all about the World Cup, reflects on his future and why he struggles with accepting praise.

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الأحد، 7 أبريل 2019

السبت، 6 أبريل 2019

Ben Youngs: England and Leicester Tigers scrum-half suffers shoulder injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs hands England a World Cup scare as a shoulder injury rules him out for the rest of 2018-19.

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Sebastien Chabal sings The Proclaimers dressed as a caveman: The strangest sports video you'll see today? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former France rugby star Sebastien Chabal sings The Proclaimers' anthem 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament, while dressed as caveman.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Edinburgh (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Match preview and team news as Scarlets host Edinburgh in the Guinness Pro14.

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Pro14: Cheetahs v Ospreys (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Match preview and team news as Ospreys travel to South Africa to take on Cheetahs in the Guinness Pro14.

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Pro14: Zebre v Connacht (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Connacht fly-half Jack Carty will start against Zebre having recovered from the arm injury that forced him off in last Saturday's defeat by Sale.

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Pro14: Southern Kings v Dragons (Sun) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Match preview and team news as Southern Kings host Dragons in the Guinness Pro14.

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Crusaders win in first home Super Rugby match since Christchurch shootings http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Canterbury Crusaders win in their first home Super Rugby match since 50 people were killed in shootings at two Christchurch mosques.

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الجمعة، 5 أبريل 2019

Navidi back in 12 weeks after successful operation on dislocated elbow http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Josh Navidi says he will be fit for the World Cup after dislocating his elbow - and discusses his love of DJing.

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Rhys Priestland: Wales international agrees new two-year deal at Bath http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland agrees a new two-year deal at Bath, just weeks after indicating he was set to leave the club.

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

Team news as Northampton host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Leicester host Exeter in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (16:30 BST).

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60,000 expected at Twickenham for Bath v Bristol http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath face West Country rivals Bristol Bears at Twickenham in Saturday's Premiership fixture (14:00 BST).

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Pro14: Leinster v Benetton (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster retain only two players who started their Champions Cup win over Ulster for Saturday's Pro14 game against Benetton in Dublin.

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

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

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Tough qualifying route for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women face a difficult qualifying route to reach the 2021 World Cup finals in New Zealand.

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

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

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Tom Savage: Gloucester forward to leave Kingsholm to play in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Long-serving Gloucester forward Tom Savage is leaving the club after eight seasons to play for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.

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الخميس، 4 أبريل 2019

All Blacks World Cup winner Dagg retires at 30 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand winger Israel Dagg retires from rugby at the age of 30 because of a knee injury.

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

Match preview and team news as Munster host Cardiff Blues in the Guinness Pro14.

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Marcelo Bosch: Argentina centre to leave Saracens this summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch will leave Saracens at the end of the season following six seasons with the Premiership club.

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Nations Championship deadline extended to allow further talks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby's deadline for the Nations Championship will run into next week as talks continue over whether the new concept will get off the ground.

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Scarlets post increased loss of £643,035 for year ending June 2018 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets record a loss of £643,035 for the financial year ending 30 June 2018, up from £603,817 the previous year.

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

Team news and preview of Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 meeting with Ulster on Friday.

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

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

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الأربعاء، 3 أبريل 2019

Sale's Jennings says 'behaviour was unforgiveable' after assault conviction https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Mark Jennings says his behaviour was "unforgiveable" following his conviction for assaulting a police officer.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half should have more England caps - Johan Ackermann https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann feels "sorry" fly-half Danny Cipriani has not won more caps for England.

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Brad Barritt: Saracens to monitor captain's ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will monitor captain Brad Barritt this week after scans revealed he has suffered minor ankle ligament damage.

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Dave Attwood: Bristol Bears to help lock with barrister ambitions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Dave Attwood says Bristol Bears' help with law training was part of his reasoning for agreeing to join the Bears.

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What chance a Welsh presence in the Pro14 play-offs? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales examines the permutations as teams battle for play-off places and European qualification in the Guinness Pro14.

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Dave Attwood: Bath lock on facing future Bristol Bears team-mates https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Bristol Bears-bound lock Dave Attwood speaks to BBC Points West ahead of Saturday's game against his future side.

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Worcester Warriors looking for laser-pen fans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors are looking to find four fans who allegedly used a laser device to distract Harlequins players at Sixways.

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Francis extends deal at Exeter, but still eligible for Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Tomas Francis extends his contract at Premiership leaders Exeter, but will still be eligible to play internationally.

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Navidi should be fit for World Cup camp after surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Josh Navidi will be fit for World Cup preparations after undergoing elbow surgery, says Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill.

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'One of Ulster's finest' - Cave to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and former Ireland centre Darren Cave will retire at the end of the season.

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Calum Green: Newcastle Falcons lock's biting charge dismissed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons lock Calum Green is cleared of biting Sale's Rob Webber during last month's Premiership match.

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Newcastle Falcons: Scrum-half Sam Stuart signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons scrum-half Sam Stuart signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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الثلاثاء، 2 أبريل 2019

England scrum-half Wigglesworth joins Ealing as coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth joins Championship side Ealing Trailfinders as the club's attack coach.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's England international fly-half Danny Cipriani signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Mike Ford: New coach convinced Leicester Tigers will avoid relegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Leicester coach Mike Ford is convinced Tigers will stay in the Premiership despite their precarious position.

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Scarlets: Lock Sam Lousi joins Welsh region from Hurricanes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row Sam Louisi signs for Scarlets from Super Rugby side Hurricanes in a switch to Pro14.

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Farrell will become a world-class captain - Carling https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell will develop into a world-class England captain, according to the RFU's leadership consultant Will Carling.

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Gareth Anscombe: 'I would like to see him remain', says next Wales coach Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' next coach Wayne Pivac wants Gareth Anscombe to stay with a Welsh region and remain available for internationals.

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Saracens to play annual showpiece at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Saracens agree a five-year deal to play their annual showpiece game at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium.

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Jack McGrath: Ireland prop to join Ulster from Leinster in summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster sign Leinster and Ireland loose-head prop Jack McGrath for the start of next season.

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Best to miss Glasgow game with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster skipper Rory Best is ruled out of Friday's Pro14 match away to Glasgow Warriors after sustaining an ankle injury against Leinster.

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Josh Basham: Newcastle Falcons sign England Under-20s back-row https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign England Under-20s back-row forward Josh Basham on a three-year contract.

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الاثنين، 1 أبريل 2019

New Dragons deal for Henson 'unlikely' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons say it is "unlikely" Gavin Henson will be offered a new contract while the Gwent region could move for Sam Davies.

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Ospreys welcome back Lydiate and Baker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rowers Dan Lydiate and Dan Baker return to action after long-lay offs for Ospreys after being named on the two match tour of South Africa.

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'Stockdale will score in next game' - Ulster team-mate Gilroy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Craig Gilroy says fellow wing Jacob Stockdale will probably score a try in his next game despite his Champions Cup heartbreak.

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Zach Kibirige: Newcastle Falcons winger signs new two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership strugglers.

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Ireland forward Leavy ruled out of World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland forward Dan Leavy is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with what Leinster describe "a complex knee ligament injury".

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