Sacked Israel Folau sues over anti-gay row https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau's case against Rugby Australia may set a precedent for national employment law.

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England being pushed hard by extreme humidity in World Cup training camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England players are shedding weight in extreme humidity during a World Cup training camp in north-east Italy.

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Jannes Kirsten: Exeter Chiefs sign Blue Bulls lock on one-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign lock Jannes Kirsten from South African side the Blue Bulls on a one-year deal.

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Rugby World Cup: Scotland's Finn Russell wants no regrets in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Finn Russell is determined not to look back on this year's Rugby World Cup with any regrets after suffering heartache four years ago.

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England's Shields in fitness race for World Cup opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Brad Shields will be out for up to six weeks, meaning he may not play again before the squad depart for the World Cup.

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British & Irish Lions: Women's team talks under way https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Talks have taken place between the British & Irish Lions and the home unions over the creation of a women's team.

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Nowell leaves England training camp for medical assessment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter wing Jack Nowell returns home from England's World Cup training camp in Italy to have a routine medical assessment.

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Springboks earn dramatic All Blacks draw in Rugby Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Herschel Jantjies scores a late try as South Africa fight back in Wellington to claim a 16-16 draw with New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

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Yorkshire Carnegie: RFU Board decide club can remain in Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union board decide that financially-troubled Yorkshire Carnegie can remain in the Championship for next season.

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Iain Henderson: Ireland forward appointed new Ulster captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson takes over from fellow Ireland forward Rory Best as skipper of Pro14 side Ulster.

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Dale McIntosh: From security staff to facing All Blacks at the World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Merthyr coach Dale McIntosh tells of his journey from working in security at the 2015 Rugby World Cup to becoming Namibia defence coach at the 2019 tournament.

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Injured Shields leaves England training camp with foot injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad Shields has left England's training camp after suffering a ligament injury in his foot with Alex Dombrandt replacing him.

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Steve Mafi: London Irish sign experienced Tonga forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Leicester Tigers second row Steve Mafi is to join London Irish for their Premiership return.

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Rugby World Cup: Danny Cipriani left out of England training camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani is left out of England's latest 38-man training camp travelling to Treviso in Italy.

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Shae Tucker: Cornish Pirates sign New Zealand-born centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship side Cornish Pirates sign New Zealand-born centre Shae Tucker on a two-year contract.

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‘Altitude, wrestling and Gatland on the tackle bags – inside Wales’ gruelling World Cup camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Altitude, wrestling and Gatland on the tackle bags - inside Wales' gruelling World Cup camp

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'The hunger is there more now' - Wales' Faletau revitalised after injury lay-off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is back with Wales' World Cup training squad after a "frustrating" long-term absence through injury.

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All Blacks edge past spirited Pumas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand held off a spirited Argentina to win in their first Rugby Championship match of the season in Buenos Aires.

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Rugby Championship: Herschel Jantjies stars on debut as South Africa defeat Australia 35-17 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Herschel Jantjies scores two tries on his debut as South Africa beat Australia 35-17 on Saturday in the opening match of the Rugby Championship season in Johannesburg.

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Ulster's Sexton misses out on athletics medal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster rugby prospect Aaron Sexton narrowly fails to land a medal by coming fourth in the 200m final at the European Under-20 Championships.

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Lodz Sevens: England finish third in Pool C in final round of Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England finished third in Pool C at the Lodz Sevens in the final round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series.

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'The mantra is we work harder than others' - Wales focused on fitness for World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales assistant fitness coach Huw Bennett says being fitter than other teams at the 2019 World Cup is their aim.

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Aaron Shingler: Wales back-rower aims to shine after fearing for career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Aaron Shingler feared a knee injury would force him to retire, but the Scarlet is confident he will now be fit for the World Cup.

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Michael van Vuuren: Northampton Saints sign hooker from Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign hooker Michael van Vuuren from Premiership rivals Bath.

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NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market.

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Sale Sharks: Twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez sign permanent deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez sign permanent deals with Sale Sharks, having initially agreed to join on loan.

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Ulster prop Milasinovich set to miss nine months with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Gareth Milasinovich will miss much of his debut season with Ulster with a knee ligament injury.

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Vunipola regrets impact on team-mates of defending Folau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola is determined not to disrupt England's World Cup plans and regrets the impact of defending Israel Folau's anti-gay comments on his team-mates.

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Harry Thacker, Luke Morahan and five more sign extended contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Harry Thacker and wing Luke Morahan are two of seven players to sign extended contracts with Bristol Bears.

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Dominic Day: Saracens lock signs for USA side San Diego Legion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Dominic Day leaves Premiership side Saracens after two seasons to join Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion.

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Bradbury relishing fight for World Cup squad place https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury vows to improve his consistency as he seeks to secure a place in Scotland's World Cup squad.

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O'Connor set for Wallabies return after six-year absence https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian utility back James O'Connor could make his international return this weekend after a six-year absence.

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Rory Duncan: Worcester Warriors allow head coach to talk to other clubs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors allow head coach Rory Duncan - a target for South African side Southern Kings - to leave Sixways.

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Josh Strauss: Sale back row leaves club to join Super Rugby side Blue Bulls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale and Scotland back row Josh Strauss leaves the club to join South African Super Rugby side Blue Bulls.

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New Zealand beat England to win Women's Super Series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand win the Women's Rugby Super Series title after beating England 28-13.

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England women seal Olympic qualification in Rugby Sevens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's women will play in the Sevens at next year's Tokyo Olympics after winning their qualifying event in Russia.

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Ken Owens: The Lion and Grand Slam winner who's never started a World Cup game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ken Owens has played at two World Cups, but hopes to actually start a game in the 2019 tournament in Japan.

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England advance to Rugby Sevens quarters in Olympic qualifying event https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's men and women's teams reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournaments, with the winners earning qualification for Tokyo 2020.

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World Cup 2019: Ulster back Will Addison joins Ireland training squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster utility back Will Addison joins Ireland's training squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan this autumn.

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Ospreys centre Kieran Williams earns first senior deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Kieran Williams earns a first senior deal with Ospreys at the age of 22.

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Women's Rugby Super Series: England 20-18 France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Emily Scarratt scores two tries and kicks the winning points as England narrowly beat France in the Women's Rugby Super Series.

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Ruan Pienaar: Veteran scrum-half makes Cheetahs switch https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ulster and Montpellier scrum-half Ruan Pienaar joins Pro14 side the Cheetahs on a two-year contract.

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South Africa World Cup winner Small dies aged 50 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa winger James Small, a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, has died aged 50.

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'Beautiful but brutal' - Wales squad set for gruelling two-week camp in Alps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are set to continue their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in the Alps - this is an insight into the gruelling two weeks the squad will face.

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Bristol host Bath in Premiership opener - full 2019-20 fixture list revealed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2019-20 Premiership season will start with Bristol hosting West Country rivals Bath on Friday, 18 October.

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Mitch Lees: Exeter Chiefs forward to join CA Brive for 2019-20 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian lock Mitch Lees leaves Exeter Chiefs after five years at Sandy Park, agreeing a move to French Top 14 side Brive.

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Emyr Phillips joins Scarlets coaching staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales hooker Emyr Phillips joins the Scarlets as a development skills coach.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain to stay at Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones signs a new deal to keep him at Ospreys until June 2021.

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Uncapped Lane aims to shine among Wales 'legends' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues wing Owen Lane is determined to keep his place among Wales "legends" and make it all the way to the World Cup.

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Women's Rugby Super Series: England beat Canada 19-17 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England secure a narrow win over Canada to make it two wins from two at the Women's Rugby Super Series in San Diego.

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Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Jaguares 19-3 in final for 10th title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Crusaders win their third consecutive Super Rugby title and 10th overall as they beat Argentine club Jaguares 19-3.

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Women's Rugby Super Series: Nine England changes for Canada game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England make nine changes to the side that beat the USA in their Women's Rugby Super Series opener in San Diego.

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World Cup selection process is 'harsh', says England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones knows around 28 of his final 31-man World Cup group and says he will pick a squad with the "skill, desire and experience" to win.

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Harlequins: Charlie Mulchrone signs short-term deal before joining coaching team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone signs a short-term deal with Harlequins, which will then see him move into coaching after the World Cup.

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

Worcester scrum-half Luke Baldwin joins Dragons on a season-long loan.

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Rugby World Cup: England's Joe Marler comes out of international retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins prop Joe Marler comes out of international retirement and is named in England's Rugby World Cup training squad.

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Gareth Steenson: Exeter Chiefs star to assist Plymouth Albion's coaching staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson is to assist National League One side Plymouth Albion's coaching staff.

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Lealiifano returns to Australia squad after leukaemia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Lealiifano is in Australia's squad for the first time since being diagnosed with blood cancer leukaemia in August 2016.

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Eddie Jones: England head coach 'one of the biggest jokers' says Maro Itoje https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Maro Itoje gives an insight into the little known personality of his coach.

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Lack of education lies behind football racism - Itoje https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England rugby union international Maro Itoje says there is more racism in football than rugby because fans of the latter are "more educated".

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Wales Under-18s prop chases NFL dream https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harry Olding plays rugby for Wales Under-18s, but could change sports after trying out for a place in the NFL Academy.

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Sebastian de Chaves: Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish lock on a one-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign lock Sebastian de Chaves from London Irish on a one-year deal.

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Harlequins sign Newcastle's Fiji winger Goneva https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Newcastle Falcons' Fiji international winger Vereniki Goneva for the 2019-20 Premiership season.

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RFU at ease with Women's Super Series conditions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union is comfortable with the set-up at the Women's Rugby Super Series, despite concerns over facilities.

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Tom James: Ex-Wales wing signs for Scarlets Wing James signs for Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues record try-scorer and Wales international Tom James agrees two-year deal with Scarlets.

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Travis Ismaiel: Harlequins sign South Africa wing from Super Rugby Bulls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign South Africa international Travis Ismaiel from Super Rugby side Bulls on an undisclosed deal.

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Leicester Tigers: EW Viljoen, Hanro Liebenberg & Jordan Coghlan join Premiership side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign utility back EW Viljoen as well as back-rowers Hanro Liebenberg and Jordan Coghlan.

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James Phillips: Sale second row signs one-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row James Phillips signs a one-year contract extension with Premiership side Sale Sharks.

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Mark Lambert: Harlequins prop extends stay into 17th season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins hooker Mark Lambert signs a contract extension to continue his career at the club into a 17th season.

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