Rhys Webb looks to emulate Gareth Edwards in a Barbarians shirt http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb is drawing inspiration from Gareth Edwards’ famous try for the Barbarians against New Zealand in 1973.

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Nasoko's Edinburgh move off after failed medical http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fiji Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko will no longer join Edinburgh this summer after failing a medical.

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Barritt passed fit to captain Saracens in Premiership final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs and Saracens face in Saturday's Premiership final at Twickenham (15:00 BST).

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Dombrandt to start for inexperienced England against Barbarians http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins flanker Alex Dombrandt will start for an inexperienced England XV against the Barbarians as part of a double-header with England women at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Exeter-Saracens final 'on the cards' from start of Premiership season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter and Saracens' Premiership final meeting may have been inevitable, but the outcome still remains intriguing.

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Alex Cuthbert: Exeter wing dreams of Premiership title success http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter wing Alex Cuthbert says his decision to forgo his Wales ambitions is justified as he prepares for the Gallagher Premiership final against Saracens.

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Wales line up Barbarians double-header http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales are preparing a Barbarians double-header at the Principality Stadium this autumn with the respective men's and women's team facing each other.

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Mark Tainton: Former Bristol Bears coach to become chief executive http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Bristol Bears player and coach Mark Tainton is to take up the role of chief executive at the Premiership club.

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Lions must follow Barbarians example and launch women's team - Jasmine Joyce http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales winger Jasmine Joyce believes the British and Irish Lions need to follow the example of the Barbarians and create a women's team.

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Premiership final: How Saracens went from 'absolute rubbish' to 'phenomenal' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

As Saracens chase another Premiership title, BBC Sport looks at how one revolution and decade of evolution has bred success.

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Johan Ackermann: Gloucester head coach extends contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester extend head coach Johan Ackermann's contract just days after their Premiership semi-final defeat to Saracens

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Saracens to give Barritt fitness test before Premiership final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens captain Brad Barritt could yet feature in the Premiership final against Exeter after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Leicester head coach Murphy gets three-game ban http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy receives a three-match ban for verbally abusing match officials.

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Addison and McCloskey omitted from Ireland World Cup training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster backs Will Addison and Stuart McCloskey are not named in Ireland's 44-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

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James Gaskell: Wasps lock extends contract with Premiership club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Lock James Gaskell signs a contract extension with Wasps, taking him into a sixth season with the Premiership club.

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Rob Kearney: Ireland and Leinster full-back signs one-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney agrees an extension to his IRFU contract until the end of the 2019/20 season.

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Kyle Steyn & Scott Cummings added to Scotland World Cup training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Uncapped lock Scott Cummings and back Kyle Steyn are added to Scotland's World Cup training squad by head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Sean O'Brien: Flanker's injury a 'huge blow' to Ireland's World Cup hopes http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sean O'Brien's hip injury is as a 'huge blow' to Ireland's World Cup prospects, says former fly-half Tony Ward.

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World Rugby Sevens Series: Fiji win London Sevens to go top of standings http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fiji climb to the top of the standings in the World Rugby Sevens Series after winning the London Sevens for the second year running.

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Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints boss on how to close gap to Exeter Chiefs & Saracens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

"Suppressing the physical domination" of Exeter and Saracens is key to ending their Premiership stranglehold, says Chris Boyd.

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Sean O'Brien: Ireland flanker ruled out of Rugby World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland back row forward Sean O'Brien is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup as he faces six months on the sidelines after an operation.

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Glasgow more robust team despite final defeat - Horne http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors are a more robust team than the one that has previously "flopped" in big games, says centre Pete Horne.

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World Rugby Sevens Series: Wales secure vital win over Japan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales secure a vital win against nearest rivals Japan in their bid to remain in the top 14 of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

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Pro14: Leinster motivated by Saracens final defeat says Robbie Henshaw http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Robbie Henshaw says that Leinster's defeat in the Champions Cup final gave the province an added incentive before their Pro14 decider with Glasgow.

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Pro 14: Dave Rennie 'will let officials decide' on Rob Kearney tackle on Stuart Hogg in final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie says he will "let officials decide" after Rob Kearney was sin-binned rather than red-carded in Glasgow's Pro14 final loss to Leinster.

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England Sevens denied quarter-final spot in London http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England narrowly miss out on reaching the Cup quarter-finals as they host the latest World Rugby Sevens Series event in London.

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'Don't judge Cipriani on semi-final defeat' - Ackermann http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johann Ackermann hopes Danny Cipriani's World Cup chances are still alive.

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Pro14 final: Glasgow are transformed, but holders Leinster remain rightful favourites http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors are now much more than rugby Harlem Globetrotters as they look to arm-wrestle the Pro14 title away from Leinster, Tom English writes.

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We know what's coming at Exeter - Saints chief Boyd http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership play-off semi-final at Sandy Park (16:30 BST).

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

Glasgow Warriors name an unchanged team while Leinster recall three internationals for Saturday's Pro14 final at Celtic Park.

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Saracens & Gloucester stars back for semi-final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership play-off semi-final fixture at Allianz Park (13:30 BST).

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Glasgow Warriors v Leinster: Trophies don't define Leinster - Contepomi http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster's season will not be defined by winning or losing their Pro14 final against Glasgow Warriors, says backs coach Felipe Contepomi.

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Top Hogg: Departing star's five best moments for Glasgow http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland looks at five of Stuart Hogg's best moments in a Glasgow shirt.

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Premiership semi-finals: Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton in last four http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton all have a chance to reach the Premiership final, but who will make it to Twickenham?

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Insurance change frees Wales & Scotland players for World Cup training camps http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Welsh and Scottish players based in England will be available for all pre-World Cup training after changes to World Rugby's insurance policy.

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Title tilt vindicates Northampton move - Biggar http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says playing in big club knockout games was one of the major reason he joined Northampton from Ospreys.

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Final dream got me through 'dark places' - Glasgow's Zander Fagerson http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The prospect of Saturday's Pro14 final was the beacon of light that got Zander Fagerson through some "dark places", says the Glasgow Warriors prop.

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Glasgow Warriors v Leinster: Five key issues ahead of Pro14 final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 showpiece should be one to savour, and these are the key issues that set the stage.

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Jamie Gibson: Northampton Saints flanker signs new deal with club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints flanker Jamie Gibson extends his stay with the Premiership side after signing a new contract.

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Scrum-half Jones signs new Cardiff Blues deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Lewis Jones signs a new contract to remain at Cardiff Blues and will battle it out with Tomos Williams and Lloyd Williams.

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Tom James: Record try scorer leaves Cardiff Blues http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues have announced Wales wing Tom James will leave the region at the end of the month.

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Luke Price: Ospreys fly-half signs new Ospreys two-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys outside-half Luke Price signs a two-year deal with the region where he will compete with new signing Gareth Anscombe.

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Dave Lewis: Harlequins scrum-half retires aged 30 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' former Gloucester and Exeter scrum-half Dave Lewis retires at the age of 30 to become a financial advisor.

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Theo Vukasinovic: Wasps sign lock from London Scottish http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign 22-year-old second row Theo Vukasinovic from Championship club London Scottish.

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Nick Fenton-Wells: Bristol forward retires to take up backroom role http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bristol forward Nick Fenton-Wells retires from playing rugby to take up a role as the Premiership club's team manager.

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Jack Nowell: Exeter's England winger says Chiefs are spurred on by 2018 Premiership final loss http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell says the pain of losing last year's Premiership final is spurring on him and his Exeter team-mates.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half wins Premiership Player of the Season award http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani makes it an awards double after being crowned the Premiership Player of the Season.

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'I want those nerves - I want to finish on a high' - Hogg on Glasgow farewell http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

As he prepares to end his nine-year stint at Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Hogg reflects on his debut, agitating for a move to Ulster, and how an "absolute shocker" revived this season.

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester head coach charged with verbally abusing match officials http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester head coach Geordan Murphy is charged with verbally abusing match officials in Tigers' final game of the season against Bath.

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Scottish Rugby to look 'very closely' at Six Nations plans http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby will look "very, very closely" at any proposals for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations.

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Newcastle Falcons: Hooker George McGuigan extends contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons hooker George McGuigan agrees a new three-year contract with the club.

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Pat Lam: Bristol Bears head coach extends contract at Premiership club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Pat Lam signs a new long-term contract at Bristol Bears and becomes director of rugby.

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Nations Championship: World Rugby to decide on new concept in Dublin http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

World Rugby's revolutionary Nations Championship concept faces a crucial 24 hours as the power-brokers of the world game meet in Dublin on Wednesday.

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World Rugby launches campaign to increase participation in women's game http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

World Rugby launches a new global campaign 'Try and Stop Us' to increase participation in the women's game.

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Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scarlets appoint New Zealander Glenn Delaney as defence coach following the departure of Byron Hayward.

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Simon Hammersley: Newcastle Falcons full-back joins Sale Sharks to stay in Premiership http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Full-back Simon Hammersley exercises a release clause to leave Newcastle and remain in the Premiership with Sale.

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Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop retires aged 34 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter's former Scotland prop Moray Low announces his retirement after five years at Sandy Park.

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George Smith: Ex-Australia captain retires after ending career at Bristol http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Australia captain George Smith announces his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 38 after spending last season with Bristol.

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Australia players' union to hold religious expression review http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A review into religious expression from those "with and without strong" beliefs will be held by the Australian Rugby Union Players' Association (Rupa).

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Luke Marshall: Is the Ulster and Ireland centre about to learn the All Blacks' Haka? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster's in-form centre Luke Marshall jokes about his chances of making a late bolt into Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby X: England and Ireland among nations to sign up for event http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England, Ireland, USA and France sign up for the inaugural Rugby X five-a-side tournament in October.

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Ulster sign Munster's former Ireland Under-20 fly-half Bill Johnston http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland Under-20 fly-half Bill Johnston will move to Ulster from Munster this summer.

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Santiago Socino: Newcastle hooker signs for Argentina Super Rugby side Jaguares http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Newcastle hooker Santiago Socino returns to Argentina to improve his international hopes by signing for Super Rugby side Jaguares.

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Ruan Botha: London Irish sign South African forward on six-month contract http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign forward Ruan Botha from South African Super Rugby side The Sharks on a six-month contract.

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Saracens sign RGC prop Sam Wainwright http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

RGC and Wales Under-20s prop Sam Wainwright will join English Premiership side Saracens.

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Folau opts against appeal over sacking but 'considering all options' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau will not appeal against his sacking by Rugby Australia but says his decision is "in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings".

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Kyle Traynor: Gloucester and ex-Scotland prop to retire from rugby union http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester and former Scotland prop Kyle Traynor is to retire from professional rugby union at the end of the Premiership season.

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Naufahu's journey from Glasgow to Game of Thrones http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

From Glasgow Warriors to Game of Thrones and Emilia Clarke, Joe Naufahu talks BBC Scotland through his journey from professional rugby player to Dothraki warlord.

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Ospreys overcome sleepless nights to take place among European elite http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says he has overcome sleepless nights after guiding his region to the Champions Cup next season.

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Alun Wyn Jones' Ospreys departure speculation, says coach Allen Clarke http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says it is not a foregone conclusion that Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has played his last game for the region.

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Hartley could return for Saints' semi-final at Exeter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley could feature for the first time in five months in Northampton's Premiership semi-final at Exeter.

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How the Premiership final day unfolded - and who faces who in the semi-finals http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter host Northampton and Saracens face Gloucester in the play-offs after a chaotic final day in the Premiership.

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Glasgow's Price wants Champions League-style atmosphere for Pro14 final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Ali Price wants Glasgow Warriors fans to pack out Celtic Park and create a Champions League-type atmosphere for the Pro14 final.

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Reigning champions Leinster beat Munster to set up Pro14 final with Glasgow http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defending champions Leinster will play Glasgow in the Pro14 final after a 24-9 victory against Irish rivals Munster.

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Israel Folau: Sacking by Australia sends clear message, says referee Nigel Owens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rugby referee Nigel Owens says Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia for anti-gay comments was an important step for the sport.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Wasps host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:00 BST).

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Glasgow's Johnson stays grounded as Ulster semi looms http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sam Johnson talks Stuart Hogg, Jonny Gray's sage advice and Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 ambitions with Tom English.

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

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Sale host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (16:00 BST).

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (16:00 BST).

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Pro14 European Champions Cup play-off: Ospreys v Scarlets (Sat) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview for the game that will decide which Welsh team will play in Europe's top flight in 2019-20.

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Premiership Player of the Season: Danny Cipriani on six-man shortlist http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani could make it an awards double after being nominated among six contenders for Premiership Player of the Season.

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Tim Visser: Harlequins & former Scotland wing to retire at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' ex-Scotland wing Tim Visser will retire at the end of the season to "move on to new challenges outside of rugby".

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Welsh Premiership play-off: Llanelli v Pontypool (Fri) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Llanelli and Pontypool play off for the final place in the 2019-20 Principality Premiership, the losers will be in the WRU Championship.

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Pro14 semi-final: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Luke Marshall says Ulster are in a much better place mentally for their return to Scotstoun for Friday's Pro14 semi-final against Glasgow Warriors.

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Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia for social media post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau's contract is terminated by Rugby Australia after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.

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Nick Williams: Number eight staying with Cardiff Blues for another season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues number eight Nick Williams will stay with the Welsh region after a new one-year deal was agreed.

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Cobus Reinach: Northampton Saints back on new arrival during play-off chase http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Cobus Reinach tells BBC Look East how he is balancing a play-off chase with Northampton Saints and becoming a father.

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Pro14 semi-final: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster (Fri) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

DTH van der Merwe's surprise return for Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 semi-final against Ulster is "massive", says head coach Dave Rennie.

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Vunipola sidelined by 'significant' hamstring injury http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England's Mako Vunipola will miss the rest of Saracens' pursuit of another Premiership title after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Pro14 semi-final: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster - Four key issues http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Departing heroes, a Celtic Park showpiece and a returning coach - the story of Glasgow's Pro14 semi-final showdown against Ulster.

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Josh Adams discusses his move from Worcester to Cardiff Blues and Wales' World Cup hopes http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Josh Adams on his gratitude to Worcester, ambition at Cardiff Blues and international hopes at the 2019 World Cup.

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Don Armand: Exeter forward on Chiefs' title tilt, England & World Cup prospects http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Don Armand won't be distracted by debate about his England prospects as he prepares for his 100th Premiership game.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: BBC to broadcast exclusive radio commentary http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

BBC Radio 5 Live secures exclusive radio commentary rights to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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'The hot water didn't work' - Adams' long road to Wales stardom http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams relives his journey from Scarlets reject to Six Nations star and looks forward to the World Cup and joining Cardiff Blues.

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Nicky Smith: Wales prop rejects Blues move to stay at Ospreys http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales loose-head prop Nicky Smith signs a new Ospreys deal, rejecting interest from Cardiff Blues and Sale Sharks.

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Connacht sign Australia sevens wing John Porch http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The lure of Champions Cup rugby helps Connacht sign Australia sevens winger John Porch for next season.

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Ulster boosted by Stockdale & Ludik return for Glasgow semi-final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster's hopes of reaching the Pro14 final are boosted by the return of Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik for Friday's semi-final against Glasgow.

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A proposed merger fell through - now they face each other to reach the Champions Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

In March Scarlets and Ospreys held merger talks. Now they are pitted against each other will battle to be Wales' sole representatives in the 2019-20 Champions Cup.

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Toby Salmon: Newcastle sign Exeter lock on two-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter lock Toby Salmon will join Newcastle in the summer after two years at Sandy Park.

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London Irish sign Goodrick-Clarke as Gilsenan & Chawatama extend deals http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign Richmond prop Will Goodrick-Clarke, while Conor Gilsenan and Lovejoy Chawatama agree new deals.

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Smith to replace O'Shea as Italy coach, say Cheetahs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

South African Franco Smith is set to replace Conor O'Shea as head coach of Italy after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Saracens win Champions Cup: What lies ahead for Mark McCall http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Union Weekly team discuss whether Mark McCall's future lies in Test rugby, or if will he stick with a Saracens side eyeing long-term dominance.

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Edwards' Wales exit 'probably financial' - Pivac http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac, Wales' next coach, suggests the reason Shaun Edwards is leaving after the World Cup is "probably financial".

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Jake Ball: Scarlets lock returns for Ospreys showdown http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales second-row Jake Ball returns for the Scarlets in the Pro14 Champions Cup play-off, but injured props are a concern.

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Dean Ryan: Dragons confirm ex-Worcester coach as director of rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dragons appoint Dean Ryan as their director of rugby in a role that will see him assume a place on the board.

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Ulster sign New Zealand Sevens player Matt Faddes http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Highlanders and Otago utility back Matt Faddes agrees a deal to sign for Irish province Ulster.

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Sale Sharks: Twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez to join on loan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

South African twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez agree loan deals with Sale Sharks for next season.

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Gareth Owen: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers centre on two-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign former Wales Sevens player Gareth Owen from Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal.

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Matt Toomua: Leicester Tigers centre leaves early to join Melbourne Rebels http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers allow Matt Toomua to make an early return to Australia to join up with new club Melbourne Rebels

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Rugby return would be 'Satan's work', Folau tells church http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" because it would be doing "Satan's" work.

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Coenie Oosthuizen: South Africa prop to join Sale on three-year deal from Sharks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale sign South Africa prop Coenie Oosthuizen on a three-year deal from Super Rugby side Sharks.

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Billy Vunipola caps off difficult month with vital Saracens try in Champions Cup win http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola thanks his Saracens team-mates after capping off a difficult month with the match-winning try in the Champions Cup final.

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Alex Goode named European Player of the Year after Saracens win Champions Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens back Alex Goode is named European Player of the Year after helping his side win their third Champions Cup.

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Ospreys to face Scarlets for European Cup spot after Saracens win 2019 title http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ospreys will host Scarlets next Saturday for a place the 2019-20 European Champions Cup after Saracens beat Leinster to the 2018-19 title.

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Saracens hit back to win third European title http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens come from behind to claim their third Champions Cup with a 20-10 victory over Leinster in the final at St James' Park.

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Defence coach Brad Davis leaves Ospreys http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Brad Davis will leave Ospreys at the end of the season, while the region also confirms the departure of seven players.

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Cronin & Maitland fit for Champions Cup final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sean Cronin will start for holders Leinster in Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Saracens at St James' Park.

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Army v Navy match may move from Twickenham after area 'trashed' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Locals fed up with fans' drunken behaviour want the match to move from Twickenham, council says.

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'A physical game of chess' - who will win Champions Cup final? http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England winger Ugo Monye and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones on whether Leinster or Saracens will come out on top in Saturday's showpiece final.

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Gatland agrees to lead Lions for third time in 2021 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland agrees a deal to take charge of the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021.

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Champions Cup: Leinster focusing on strengths as they meet Saracens in final http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leinster must not lose sight of what has made them into European champions when they meet Saracens on Saturday, says head coach Leo Cullen.

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Cardiff Blues accounts 'do not make pleasant reading' says chairman http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues chairman Alun Jones admits the latest accounts "do not make pleasant reading" but hopes for future improved results.

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Matt Smith: Leicester Tigers centre retiring to take on academy head coach role http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers centre Matt Smith is to retire after a 14-year playing career to become the club's academy head coach.

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Adam Coleman: London Irish sign Australia lock from Melbourne Rebels http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Newly promoted Premiership side London Irish sign Australia lock Adam Coleman for the 2019-20 season.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester's RPA Player of the Year wants title and England recall http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

RPA Player of the Year Danny Cipriani targets Premiership glory with Gloucester and a place in England's World Cup training squad.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half named RPA Player of the Year http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani is voted the Rugby Players Association Player of the Year.

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Blaine Scully: United States wing departs Cardiff Blues http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

United States captain Blaine Scully leaves Cardiff Blues after four seasons with the region.

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Rob Howley: Losing coach will be a loss to Wales, says Martyn Willams http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley is "Wales' most decorated coach" and will be a loss if he follows Robin McBryde to Irish rugby, says Martyn Williams.

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Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens full-back Alex Goode goes into the Champions Cup final nominated as one of Europe's best players, yet considered surplus to requirements by England.

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London Irish: All Blacks World Cup winner Waisake Naholo signs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign All Blacks World Cup winner Waisake Naholo ahead of their return to the Premiership.

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Israel Folau loses Asics sponsorship deal after breaching code of conduct http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Full-back Israel Folau loses his sponsorship with sportswear brand Asics after being found guilty of breaching RA's code of conduct.

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Scotland: Gregor Townsend faces selection headache this summer http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Tom English picks apart the choices facing Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend before a final World Cup squad is chosen.

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Adapting to life after rugby will be 'really hard', says retiring Haskell http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England flanker James Haskell says he will find it "really hard" to adapt to life after rugby after announcing he will retire.

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Rugby World Cup: Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes confirmed for fourth tournaments http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes have been selected to officiate at their fourth Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Stuart Hooper: Ex-Bath captain becomes director of rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bath announce a new coaching team that includes ex-captain Stuart Hooper as director of rugby.

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Paddy Jackson: London Irish sign fly-half after season with Perpignan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign fly-half Paddy Jackson for their return to the Premiership from French club Perpignan.

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British Lion Richie Gray & Duncan Weir missing from Scotland World Cup training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

British Lions lock Richie Gray and Worcester Warriors fly-half Duncan Weir are left out of Scotland's 42-man Rugby World Cup training squad.

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Folau found guilty of breaking code of conduct over anti-gay post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau is found guilty of a "high level breach" of Rugby Australia's code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people on social media.

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James Haskell: Former England back-row to retire after 17-year career http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England back-row James Haskell is to retire at the end of the season after a 17-year playing career.

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Champions Cup play-off: Cardiff Blues retain Euro hope in play-off twist http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Pro14 European Champions Cup play-off could be delayed and Cardiff Blues could be back in the mix if Ospreys qualify automatically.

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Leicester Tigers: Nephi Leatigaga and Charlie Clare join for 2019-20 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Samoa prop Nephi Leatigaga and former academy captain Charlie Clare for next season.

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Sekope Kepu: London Irish sign Wallabies prop for 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Newly-promoted London Irish sign Australia Test prop Sekope Kepu for net season's Premiership campaign.

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Pro14: Edinburgh's Bill Mata and Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings lead annual awards http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Bill Mata is Players' Player of the Season as Edinburgh take a trio of Pro14 awards and Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings wins the young player prize.

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Israel Folau hearing into social media post to go into third day http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A hearing into Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia after he said "hell awaits" gay people will go into a third day on Tuesday.

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Ulster beat Connacht to book Pro14 semi-final spot http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster set up a Pro14 semi-final meeting with Glasgow after a 21-13 win over Connacht in a pulsating inter-provincial derby in Belfast.

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Pro14 quarter-final: Hanrahan kicks Munster to 15-13 comeback win over Benetton http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A late JJ Hanrahan penalty gives Munster a dramatic 15-13 comeback win over Benetton in their Pro14 quarter-final at Thomond Park.

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Israel Folau and Michael Cheika give evidence at Rugby Australia hearing into dismissal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau gives evidence on the first day of a hearing into his sacking for a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.

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Gavin Henson heads nine Dragons departures http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales back Gavin Henson and fly-half Jason Tovey are two of nine players to leave Dragons.

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Liam Williams: Wales and Saracens back aims to complete dream season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Liam Williams aims to complete a dream season by adding Champions Cup and English Premiership titles to Grand Slam success.

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

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

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

Team news as Bath host Wasps in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 BST).

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 BST).

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

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

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Cigarettes and missed kicks: Cardiff Blues v Leicester shootout 10 years on http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Martyn Williams and Jordan Crane revisit rugby's first shootout, 10 years on from Leicester's dramatic European win over Cardiff Blues.

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Fergus McFadden: Leinster wing banned for six weeks for clash with Ulster's Sean Reidy http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fergus McFadden is ruled out of Leinster's Champions Cup final after receiving a six-week ban for a headbutt on Ulster's Sean Reidy.

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Dean Ryan set to take over as Dragons head coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dragons are poised to appoint former England number eight Dean Ryan as their new head coach.

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Care & Horwill back for Quins v Leicester (Fri) http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Leicester Tigers in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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

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

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Edwards will leave Wales after 2019 World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Shaun Edwards will leave Wales after the 2019 World Cup after turning down a new contract.

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James Craig: Northampton lock to retire at end of season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints lock James Craig will retire at the end of the season to concentrate on his coaching career.

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Marco Mama: Worcester Warriors flanker sidelined for months following dead leg complication http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors flanker Marco Mama is sidelined for "a good few months" with a complicated dead leg injury.

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Nic White to leave Exeter Chiefs for Australia with Rob Baxter's blessing http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Nic White is free to agree terms with an Australian club to make himself eligible for the World Cup.

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Andrew Kitchener: Worcester Warriors boss Alan Solomons tips forward for England career http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester boss Alan Solomons tips young lock Andrew Kitchener to play for England after handing him a first senior contract.

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RPA Player of the Year: Danny Cipriani among five nominees http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani is one of five nominees for the Rugby Players Association Player of the Year award.

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Rhys Carre: Wales selection not influenced by England link, says Warren Gatland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Rhys Carre's eligibility for England did not influence the decision to include him in Wales' extended World Cup squad, says Warren Gatland.

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Ken Pisi: Northampton winger to leave Saints after seven years http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Samoa winger Ken Pisi will leave Northampton at the end of the season after seven years with the Saints.

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Connacht are not underdogs against Ulster - McFarland http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ulster do not have far to look to gain an insight to Connacht's mindset for their Pro14 quarter-final at Kingspan Stadium.

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