England's women open Super Series defence with win over USA https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England get their Women's Rugby Super Series title defence off to a winning start with a 38-5 victory over the USA in San Diego.

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Cipriani included in England World Cup training squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani is added to the squad for England's second World Cup training camp.

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London Irish players help 'lift the baby' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish players lend their hands and their own babies to an NHS campaign aimed at promoting safer infant sleeping.

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Warren Gatland: Departing Wales boss to coach Chiefs before 2021 Lions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland will take over New Zealand Super Rugby side the Chiefs in 2020 before being released for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour.

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Folau and Rugby Australia look set for court battle after failing to reach settlement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia are set to go to court after failing to reach a settlement in the first stage of the unfair dismissal case.

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Nic Groom: South African thrilled with Edinburgh move https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African scrum-half Nic Groom says the lure of joining "a club on the rise" convinced him to swap Super Rugby side Lions for Edinburgh.

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Scotland's record cap holder Ford retires and takes coaching role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's record cap holder Ross Ford confirms his retirement from playing and will now help coach the country's best young talent.

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Eddie Jones: England boss to coach Barbarians against Fiji https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones will coach the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham in November, just two weeks after the World Cup final.

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Women's Rugby Super Series: Amber Reed to win 50th England cap against USA https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Amber Reed will win her 50th cap when England begin their Women's Rugby Super Series title defence against the USA.

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Cooper Vuna: Newcastle sign Bath winger https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign wing Cooper Vuna from Premiership side Bath on a two-year contract.

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Principality Stadium: 20 memorable sporting moments in 20 years https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at 20 memorable sporting moments at Wales' national stadium on the 20th anniversary of its opening.

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Stan South: Exeter Chiefs sign former Harlequins forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign former Harlequins forward Stan South on a one-year deal after suffering injury blows.

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Pat Howard: Leicester Tigers appoint mentor to help coaching team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Leicester Tigers player and boss Pat Howard has returned to the club as a mentor to the coaching team.

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New stadium, new era - recalling the day Wales finally beat South Africa http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

June 26, 1999 saw the opening match at the new Millennium Stadium as Wales marked a fresh era with their first victory over South Africa.

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'Changing landscape' prompts Leicester Tigers sale http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers have been put up for sale to help ensure they remain a Premiership force, says chief executive Simon Cohen.

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Graham Henry: Wales 'one of World Cup teams to beat' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Graham Henry says Grand Slam winners Wales are serious contenders to win the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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Cardiff Blues: Welsh region set to move training base http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues will move their training base from the Vale of Glamorgan resort to the city centre for the 2019-20 season.

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Leicester Tigers: Premiership club put up for sale for about £60m http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Premiership rugby club Leicester Tigers has put itself up for sale and is seeking a price of about £60m, BBC Sport understands.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.

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Kunavula joins Edinburgh and is backed to bring 'x-factor' http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fiji Sevens forward Mesulame Kunavula is described as a player with "world class" attributes and a "bit of an x-factor" as he signs for Edinburgh.

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Brad Davis: London Irish add ex-Ospreys and Wasps defence coach to backroom staff http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

London Irish add former Bath, Wasps and Ospreys coach Brad Davis to their backroom staff for the 2019-20 season.

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Wasps sign scrum-half Wolstenholme but Daniels deal cancelled http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme from Yorkshire Carnegie but prop Mike Daniels fails a medical ahead of move.

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Folau's fundraiser shut down in anti-gay row http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

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Moscow Sevens: England finish third after beating Germany http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England finish third at the Moscow Sevens in the first round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series.

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Ashton pulls out of England World Cup training squad for personal reasons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton pulls out of England World Cup training squad to be with pregnant wife.

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Omitting Gray from Scotland squad would be mistake - former Lion Grant http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Leaving Richie Gray out of Scotland's Rugby World Cup training squad would be a "mistake", former prop Ryan Grant says.

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World Rugby U20 Championship: England U20 45-26 Wales U20 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England beat Wales in the fifth-sixth place final at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Argentina.

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Netball Australia will not punish Folau over social media support for husband http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Netball star Maria Folau will not be punished for social media support for sacked rugby player husband Israel Folau, who claimed "hell awaits" gay people.

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'I'd have had to say no to Scotland' - Hidalgo-Clyne on club dilemma http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne reveals he "would have had to" decline a place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup training squad because of the damage it would do to his club career.

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Mike Catt: Former England international expected to join Ireland as attack coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England international Mike Catt is expected to join Ireland as attack coach after this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Folau given social media support by netball star wife http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Netball star Maria Folau gives her first public show of support for sacked rugby player husband Israel Folau, who claimed "hell awaits" gay people.

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Sam Hidalgo-Clyne: Scotland scrum-half joins Racing 92 as injury cover http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne signs for French Top 14 side Racing 92 as injury cover after leaving Scarlets.

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Wales to tour New Zealand in July http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales are set to play two Tests in New Zealand in July 2020.

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Scotland's Barclay out to banish World Cup demons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row John Barclay hopes making the Rugby World Cup in Japan can help banish memories of missing out on the tournament four years ago.

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Joe Thomas: Leicester Tigers sign Welsh centre for start of 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Welsh centre Joe Thomas joins Premiership side Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2019-20 season.

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Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.

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Tom Griffiths: Centre joins Dragons from Saracens http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign Welsh-qualified centre Tom Griffiths from English and European champions Saracens.

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Drake, Blacker and Jeffries join Scarlets http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scarlets sign lock Danny Drake from North Harbour, scrum-half Dane Blacker from Cardiff Blues and Ospreys prop Alex Jeffries.

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Ruaridh McConnochie & Alex Dombrandt in England's World Cup training squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ruaridh McConnochie and Alex Dombrandt are two of the uncapped players in England's preliminary World Cup training squad.

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England's Dylan Hartley, Danny Care & Chris Robshaw set to miss out on World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England hooker Dylan Hartley is set to miss out on the World Cup, with Danny Care and Chris Robshaw also expected to miss the cut.

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Planned £6bn Nations Championship abandoned by World Rugby http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

World Rugby abandons its plans for a new Nations Championship - backed by £6.1bn over 12 years - after failing to gain support from unions.

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England wing Nowell 'should be fit' for World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell should be fit in time for the World Cup after having successful ankle surgery.

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Champions Cup: Holders Saracens in tough pool with Munster, Racing 92 & Ospreys http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Holders Saracens are pooled with former winners Munster, Racing 92 and Ospreys as the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws are made.

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Women's Lions must be sustainable and something we can aspire to - Hunter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A women's version of the British and Irish Lions must be adapted to ensure it is sustainable, says England captain Sarah Hunter.

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No disconnect between Scotland & Lions, says Gregor Townsend http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend doesn't expect an invite to join the British and Irish Lions coaching staff in 2021.

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Deadline set for World Rugby's Nations Championship http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

International rugby chiefs have until Friday to decide whether or not to back the proposed Nations Championship.

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'Devil influencing transgender debate,' says Folau http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Sacked Australia full-back Israel Folau says "the devil" is trying to influence the debate over transgender rights.

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Martin Gleeson: Ex-GB centre leaves Salford to join Wasps as assistant attack coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps bring in former Wigan, Great Britain and England centre Martin Gleeson from Salford to join the coaching staff.

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France omit Bastareaud & Parra from World Cup squad http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Experienced pair Mathieu Bastareaud and Morgan Parra are left out of France's 37-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.

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Pro14: Conferences re-jigged for next two seasons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Conferences re-jigged as organisers "freshen up" Guinness Pro14 championship.

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Brok Harris: Prop re-signs for Dragons http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Prop Brok Harris signs a new contract to remain at Dragons.

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From dashed rugby dreams to Paralympic hopes - how Walsh reinvented himself http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A horrific leg injury ended his promising rugby career, now Harrison Walsh is targeting representing Great Britain at the Paralympics.

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Stephen Larkham: Munster recruit ex-Australia fly-half as new senior coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Australian World Cup-winner Stephen Larkham joins Munster as their new senior coach until 2022.

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London Irish sponsor Diego quits over Jackson signing http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Drinks giant Diageo says London Irish's decision to sign former Ulster star Paddy Jackson is "not consistent with our values".

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Alan Solomons: Worcester Warriors director of rugby extends contract at Sixways http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons signs a new deal, committing himself to the club until 2022.

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John Mitchell: England defence coach extends contract until 2021 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England defence coach John Mitchell extends his contract with the Rugby Football Union until June 2021.

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Israel Folau: Tonga keen for full-back to switch allegiance to them from Australia http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says he would "love" to have Israel Folau available for his country at the 2023 World Cup.

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Gatland rules out future England job after being confirmed as Lions coach http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland rules out succeeding Eddie Jones as England coach and plans to return to his native New Zealand after leading the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

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Warren Gatland: British and Irish Lions coach ‘will not be coaching England’ after tour http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Confirmed British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he "will not be coaching England" after the Lions' 2021 tour to South Africa.

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Quins' Catrakilis to return to South Africa http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Harlequins fly-half Demetri Catrakilis returns to South Africa to sign for Pro 14 side Southern Kings.

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Jon Welsh: Scotland prop agrees new two-year Newcastle Falcons deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Jon Welsh signs a new two-year contract with Newcastle.

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Scotland players 'must up intensity' for British & Irish Lions selection http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scotland players need to maintain the levels shown in this year's dramatic Twickenham fight back if they are to have a chance of British and Irish Lions selection, says Scott Hastings.

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Ronan O'Gara to move from Crusaders role to take La Rochelle head coach post http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara is to become head coach at Top 14 club La Rochelle.

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Jed McCrory: Worcester Warriors director leaves Premiership club http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors co-owner Jed McCrory leaves the Premiership club just eight-and-half months after leading a takeover.

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Gatland named British and Irish Lions coach for 2021 South Africa tour http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Warren Gatland is named British and Irish Lions coach for a record-equalling third time and will lead the tour of South Africa in 2021.

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New Zealand's Brodie Retallick to take break from All Blacks and play in Japan http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former World Rugby player of the year Brodie Retallick signs a new deal with New Zealand Rugby that will see him take a break from the All Blacks.

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London Irish sponsor has 'concerns' over Jackson signing http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Drinks giant Diageo said the decision to sign the player was 'not consistent with our values'.

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Zach Kibirige: Wasps make Newcastle winger 11th summer signing http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige, their 11th new recruit ahead of next season.

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Sean Long: St Helens assistant coach leaves for Harlequins role http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England and Great Britain rugby league scrum-half Sean Long leaves St Helens to join Harlequins as a coach.

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Super Series harder than World Cup - England captain Hunter http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England captain Sarah Hunter looks ahead to the Women's Rugby Super Series in San Diego that will include Canada, France, United States and New Zealand.

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Wales rugby: Three Under 20 players combine Junior World Cup with A-levels http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

A World Rugby Championship match with Argentina was not even Wales under-20s lock Teddy Williams' hardest test of the day.

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Canterbury Crusaders changing knight & sword logo after Christchurch attacks http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

The Canterbury Crusaders are to lose their knight and sword logo following a review into their branding after the Christchurch mosque attacks.

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Rory Thornton makes Blues stay permanent after loan spell http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Rory Thornton signs a permanent Cardiff Blues deal after being on loan there from Ospreys last season.

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Greg Bird: Catalans Dragons and former Australia forward to retire at the end of 2019 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former Australia international Greg Bird is to retire from rugby at the end of the 2019 season with Catalans Dragons.

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Sam Davies: New Dragons fly-half aims for Wales recall http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Dragons fly-half Sam Davies is hoping his move from Ospreys can help rekindle his international career and impress Wales new look coaching staff.

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Chris Harris: Gloucester sign Newcastle Falcons and Scotland centre for 2019-20 http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign Scotland international Chris Harris from Newcastle Falcons on an undisclosed deal from 2019-20.

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Folau launches action over sacking after 'hell awaits' gays comment http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Australian rugby international Israel Folau is seeking "substantial remedies" after being sacked for a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.

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Paolo Odogwu: Wasps to sign Sale Sharks winger for 2019-20 season http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wasps are to sign Coventry-born winger Paolo Odogwu from Sale Sharks for the 2019-20 season.

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Todd Gleave: Gloucester hooker signs a new contract with Premiership side http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Gloucester hooker Todd Gleave signs a new deal after playing just five games in his first season with the Premiership side.

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Ruaridh McConnochie: Bath winger signs new four-year deal http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England Sevens winger Ruaridh McConnochie signs a new four-year contract with Bath.

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Rugby Union Weekly: End-of-season awards - Player of season, young star and breakthrough player http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

After a thrilling campaign, the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly team - Danny Care, Ugo Monye and Chris Jones - name their stars of the season.

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'Ireland haven't peaked too soon' - Sexton http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Johnny Sexton says Ireland will go to Japan with a mixture of confidence and fear and have unfinished business at this year's Rugby World Cup.

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World Rugby U20 Championship: Ireland 42-26 England http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Ireland outscore an ill-disciplined England side by six tries to three to make a winning start at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Argentina.

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World Rugby U20 Championship: Argentina 25-30 Wales http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales begin their World Rugby U20 Championship with a morale-boosting win over hosts Argentina in Rosario.

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Graham Rowntree to become Munster forwards coach after Rugby World Cup http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Graham Rowntree will join Munster as forwards coach after this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Ulster Rugby: Nine academy players earn improved contracts http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Tom O'Toole and Michael Lowry are among nine Ulster academy players to earn improved contracts for next season.

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Saracens' success will boost England's 2019 World Cup hopes says Matt Dawson http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Saracens' ability to close out big games will give a huge boost to England's World Cup hopes, says 2003 winner Matt Dawson.

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Ollie Atkins: Exeter lock moves to French side Rouen after four years at Chiefs http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Exeter lock Ollie Atkins is to leave the club for French side Rouen after four years at Sandy Park.

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2019 County Championship: Cornwall win dramatic Twickenham final against Cheshire http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Cornwall win a sixth County Championship title with a stoppage time 14-12 victory over Cheshire having been reduced to 14 men.

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End Alun Wyn Jones contract uncertainty - Williams http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales wing great Shane Williams calls on Ospreys and the WRU to end the contract uncertainty over lock Alun Wyn Jones' future.

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Webb reconciled to World Cup absence http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb realised an ambition by playing in a Barbarians jersey but looks like he will not perform in this year's World Cup.

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Elinor Snowsill: Fly-half eager for Wales to replicate Barbarians double-header http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

After featuring against England, fly-half Elinor Snowsill is excited by the Wales and Barbarians double-header at the Principality Stadium later this year.

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World Rugby Sevens Series: Fiji win in Paris and claim fourth series title http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Fiji seal their fourth World Rugby Sevens Series title as they win the season-ending Paris Sevens tournament in style.

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England women 40-14 Barbarians: Red Roses dominate at Twickenham http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

England women put in a dominant performance to beat the Barbarians in their first match against the invitational side.

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Wales' Halfpenny aims for World Cup redemption http://bit.ly/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny says painful memories of missing the 2015 World Cup are driving him to make this year's tournament.

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