Ex-England international Wade cut from Bills' final NFL squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps and England rugby winger Wade misses out on a place in the Buffalo Bills squad for the 2019 NFL season.

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland head coach gives no selection hints after Georgia win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend would not be drawn on whether the win over Georgia changed his World Cup plans.

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Wales v Ireland: Welsh players' final audition for World Cup places https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With World Cup squad places at stake, Wales' players saw their own team-mates as rivals in their game against Ireland.

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Watch: Scotland run in five tries in Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Hutchinson crossed twice on his first Test start as Scotland marked their final outing before the Rugby World Cup squad is named with a comfortable victory over Georgia.

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Warren Gatland: 'Good exercise' despite Ireland defeat, says Wales coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was disappointed to lose to Ireland in their World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff but was happy with a number of aspects.

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Hutchinson scores twice as Scotland beat Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Rory Hutchinson crosses twice on his first Test start as Scotland mark their final outing before the Rugby World Cup squad is named with an accomplished victory over Georgia.

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Ireland self-belief restored with win - Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says Ireland regained some much-needed confidence in their 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff.

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Wales lock Hill's World Cup hopes in balance after leg fracture https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he faces a major decision on whether to take Cory Hill to the World Cup after the lock suffers a small fracture in his leg.

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Stockdale inspires Ireland to victory over Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two Jacob Stockdale tries help Ireland knock Wales off the top of the world rankings with a 22-17 victory in their World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

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MMA: James Haskell joins Bellator to become a mixed martial artist https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby star James Haskell tells BBC Sport he is taking his switch to MMA seriously.

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Danny Care: Harlequins and England scrum-half needs ankle surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care will be out for eight weeks as he needs surgery on an ankle injury.

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'It's the hardest part of the job' - Gatland on cutting players to finalise Wales World Cup squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says telling players they will miss out on the World Cup will be the hardest part of his job.

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World Cup warm-up matches: France cruise past Italy in Paris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France beat Italy 47-19 in their final World Cup warm-up match at Stade de France.

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Georgia v Scotland: Formidable pack awaits Gregor Townsend's visitors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland must be ready for the physicality of a fired-up Georgia if they are to improve on a dismal away record before the World Cup, writes Andy Burke.

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World Cup red cards for high tackles to be checked by TMO https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Red cards for high tackles and shoulder charges will have to be verified by the television match official (TMO) at next month's Rugby World Cup.

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Aphiwe Dyantyi: Springbok wing faces doping ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa wing Aphiwe Dyantyi faces a four-year ban after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan bid to reach first quarter-finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hosts Japan will aim to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, says coach Jamie Joseph as he names his squad.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Singing with Bryn Terfel and inspiring baby names https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hadleigh Parkes explains why Wales have been taking singing lessons from an operatic superstar before naming their World Cup squad.

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Will Addison: The ex-England U20s star hoping to line out for Ireland in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England underage star Will Addison will hope to stake his claim for a place in Ireland's World Cup squad on Saturday

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Wales' Carre hopes for fast lane to World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Rhys Carre discusses fellow new Wales cap Owen Lane, losing weight after "horror" fitness sessions and World Cup hopes.

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'If people get injured it's bad luck' - Townsend says strong team not unnecessary risk in Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fielding a strong Scotland team to face Georgia is not an unnecessary risk before next month's World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Wales v Ireland: Warren Gatland aims to 'derail' Irish in World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side can "derail" Ireland ahead of the World Cup in the warm-up match in Cardiff.

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Wales coach Warren Gatland explains selection for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his selection for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Ireland in Cardiff.

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Owen Lane: Cardiff Blues wing ready to face Ireland for Wales debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blues wing Owen Lane is eager to win his first Wales cap in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Ireland in Cardiff.

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Ireland's Addison starts at full-back in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Will Addison will make his first appearance since January as Joe Schmidt makes 11 changes for Ireland against Wales.

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Folau claims his sacking is 'restraint of trade' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia's termination of his contract over a social media post is an "unreasonable restraint of trade".

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Georgia v Scotland: Centre Sam Johnson among 10 changes for Tbilisi Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Sam Johnson returns to face Georgia in one of 10 Scotland changes for their Rugby World Cup warm-up in Tbilisi.

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Wales make 14 changes for World Cup warm-up against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hand Test debuts to Owen Lane and Rhys Carre in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Cardiff.

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Billionaire backer & showcasing a nation - what you need to know about Georgia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, but did you know about their billionaire backer and understated international successes?

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James Haskell: I'll put as much into MMA as I did rugby, says former England star https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Having swapped rugby for MMA, ex-England star James Haskell is determined to prove he is "deadly serious" about becoming a successful fighter.

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Ben Te'o's Toulon switch stinks, says former England back Ugo Monye https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o's decision to call time on his England career by moving to French side Toulon "stinks", says former England back Ugo Monye.

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Vunipola set to miss England's final World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Mako Vunipola is set to miss England's final warm-up game against Italy next Friday after picking up a hamstring injury against Ireland.

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Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland full-back Felix Jones joins Springboks as 'defence consultant' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland full-back Felix Jones is appointed as a "defence consultant" by South Africa for the Rugby World Cup.

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Georgia v Scotland: Finn Russell not worried about World Cup injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's players will not be worried about suffering pre-World Cup injuries when they face Georgia in a double header, says fly-half Finn Russell.

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Nowell 'touch and go' for World Cup, says Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jack Nowell's chances of making the World Cup hang in the balance, according to Exeter boss Rob Baxter.

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Russia lose to Jersey Reds in World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English Championship club Jersey Reds beat Russia 35-22 in a World Cup warm-up match in Moscow.

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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks drop Owen Franks from squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Holders New Zealand leave Northampton-bound prop Owen Franks, winner of 108 caps, out of their 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.

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Navidi the right man to lead Wales - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Nevada will be a worthy captain if selected to lead Wales in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Ireland, says former skipper Ryan Jones.

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WRU chief executive defends World Cup warm-up schedule https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips defends Wales playing four World Cup warm-up Tests before the tournament in Japan.

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Pro14: Chief executive Anayi says no talks held over British and Irish league https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 chief executive Martin Anayi says there have been no talks held over a future British and Irish league.

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Rugby World Cup: Richie Gray's Scotland absence 'his choice' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lion Richie Gray's absence from Scotland's World Cup training squad is own decision, says assistant coach Danny Wilson.

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'No internal noise' over Best position as Ireland captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says Rory Best's position as captain has not been discussed in the aftermath of their heavy defeat by England.

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Scotland lock Skinner ruled out of World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland lock Sam Skinner will miss the Rugby World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday's win over France.

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Etzebeth named in SA World Cup squad after denying assault allegations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa international Eben Etzebeth is named in the Springboks' World Cup squad after denying allegations of assault.

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Saracens' Wallabies lock Skelton signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia Wallabies lock Will Skelton signs a two-year contract with European and Premiership champions Saracens.

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Highlights: Scotland 17-14 France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland avenge their heavy defeat by France in Nice with a thrilling win in the sunshine at Murrayfield.

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Where it went right - and wrong - for England against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's record win over Ireland offered plenty of positives, but there are still some areas for worry before the Rugby World Cup.

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Scotland 17-14 France: 'Dogged' win bodes well for World Cup, says Hamish Watson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The "dogged" victory over France proves Scotland have steel to go with their style, says Hamish Watson.

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England not ready to win World Cup - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones wars his England team that they are not ready to win the World Cup despite a record 57-15 win over Ireland.

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England 57-15 Ireland: All 10 tries in two minutes as England run riot against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England produce a dominant performance and run in eight tries as they hammer Ireland 57-15 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham.

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'Underdone' Ireland not good enough - Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland were "underdone and heavy-legged" in their humbling 57-15 defeat by England says head coach Joe Schmidt.

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Scotland 17-14 France: Gregor Townsend hails comeback win against adversity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend revels in the character shown by Scotland as they recover from losing two soft tries to beat France at Murrayfield.

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England 57-15 Ireland: Eddie Jones' side dominate visitors in World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England run in eight tries in a dominant performance as they beat Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham.

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Scotland 17-14 France: Gregor Townsend's side win World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland avenge last week's rout in Nice with a battling World Cup warm-up victory over France at Murrayfield.

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England & Ireland name strong teams for World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Ireland both name strong sides for their World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.

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England v Ireland: Schmidt tips Byrne to shine for Irish at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt believes rookie Ross Byrne will seize his World Cup chance in Saturday's game against England.

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Injured Pocock in Australia World Cup squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia coach Michael Cheika names uncapped teenager Jordan Petaia and David Pocock in his World Cup squad, despite the forward's fitness concerns.

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Saracens begin Champions Cup defence in Paris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Holders and three-time winners Saracens will begin their Champions Cup defence against French giants Racing 92 in Paris on 17 November.

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Mallinder quits England set-up to become Scotland's director of rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jim Mallinder leaves his role as head of England's young player pathway system to become Scotland's new performance director

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No ceiling for Curry and Underhill - if they avoid injury, says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones hopes Tom Curry and Sam Underhill avoid injury to start in England's World Cup warm-up against Ireland on Saturday.

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England v Ireland: George Ford and Owen Farrell both start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George Ford and Owen Farrell will start together for the first time in over a year when they line up for England against Ireland on Saturday.

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Fly-half Byrne to make full Ireland debut against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster fly-half Ross Byrne will make his full debut for Ireland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against England at Twickenham.

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Transgender rugby player playing with 'a smile on my face' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kelly Morgan says she is playing with a smile on her face after taking up rugby again following transition from male to female.

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North try for Wales against England prompts World Rugby law change https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby has made an immediate law amendment after George North scored a try while England were down to 13 men to help Wales to victory on Saturday.

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Ex-England rugby union international Haskell signs as MMA fighter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby union international James Haskell signs a deal to fight with mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA.

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Cardiff City Stadium to host Pro14 final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff City Stadium is named as the host venue for the Pro14 final in June 2020.

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'In my head, I kinda knew' - Dunbar on his journey from first-choice to World Cup exile https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alex Dunbar has gone from Scotland's first choice to missing the World Cup and dealing with the prospect of unemployment in the space of just 10 months.

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Scotland need to 'lay down marker' against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland need to "lay down a marker" for the Rugby World Cup in their rematch with France on Saturday, says Rory Lawson.

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Ben Te'o: Toulon sign England centre after World Cup omission https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Ben Te'o signs a short-term deal with Top 14 side Toulon after being left out of England's World Cup squad.

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Tuilagi 'feeling good' ahead of Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi believes his run of injuries is over as he zeros in on next month's Rugby World Cup and Saturday's warm-up against Ireland.

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Thomson starts as Scots make 14 changes against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blade Thomson makes his debut and Finn Russell returns as Scotland make 14 changes for Saturday's Test with France at Murrayfield.

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How Wales became world's top ranked side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales charts how Wales have reached number one in World Rugby's rankings for the first time in their history.

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Rugby World Cup: Ireland unable to offer Joey Carbery selection guarantees https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland skills coach Richie Murphy says injured fly-half Joey Carbery can't be offered any guarantees over World Cup selection.

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Kearnan Myall: Wasps offer support to ex-player following mental health problems https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps offer support to former player Kearnan Myall following his struggle with mental health problems.

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England v Ireland: Mako Vunipola may make comeback https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Mako Vunipola could make his return from a hamstring injury in England's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Ireland.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Pick your Scotland XV to play France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland were thrashed by France in Nice on Saturday, but what changes would you make for the return match at Murrayfield if you were Gregor Townsend?

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Callum Sheedy: Bristol Bears fly-half extends contract to 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears fly-half Callum Sheedy extends his deal with the Premiership club until the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

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South Africa's Coetzee ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster forward Marcell Coetzee is out of South Africa's squad for the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury and blow to the head.

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'We've got to be on the money' - Wales cannot let standards drop says Owens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Ken Owens warns new world number one side Wales must maintain the standard of their win against England.

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Highlights: Scotland thrashed by France in World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights as Scotland are thrashed by France in Nice in their first World Cup warm-up Test.

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Ali Price says Scotland players must show more desire for World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's players must question how much they want to go to the World Cup after the "big wake-up call" of defeat by France, says scrum-half Ali Price.

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Scotland need to make 'big improvements' - Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland need "big improvements" after being hammered by France in their opening warm-up for the World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Hapless Scotland crash to heavy loss to clinical France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland were blown away by a French blitz as their World Cup warm-up began with a heavy defeat in Nice.

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South Africa 24-18 Argentina: S'busiso Nkosi stars for Springboks in World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

S'busiso Nkosi scores two superb tries as South Africa continue their preparation for the World Cup by edging out Argentina.

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Wales are favourites for the World Cup - England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking.

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Dan Biggar: Wales man of the match 'motivated' by JJ Williams criticism https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Dan Biggar hits back at criticism from ex-Wales wing JJ Williams following his man-of-the-match display in the 13-6 win against England.

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New Zealand v Australia: All Blacks bounce back to beat Wallabies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand avenge last week's defeat in Perth with a superb win over Australia that underlines their claims to win next month's Rugby World Cup.

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England aim to be 'absolutely brutal' against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones tells England they need to be 'absolutely brutal' if they are to have a good chance of beating Wales.

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Stephen Vaughan: Wasps appoint Vaughan as chief executive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps appoint former Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan as their new chief executive (sports).

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Injuries have made Scotland stronger - McInally https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Stuart McInally believes coming through a savage Six Nations injury crisis now stands Scotland in good stead for next month's Rugby World Cup.

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Wales will not win World Cup with Dan Biggar at fly-half - JJ Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing legend JJ Williams says Wales need Jarrod Evans' "spark" to win the World Cup rather than "solid" Dan Biggar.

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Ruaridh McConnochie: Bath wing a doubt for Wales game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is a doubt for England's second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales on Saturday.

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Jonathan and James Davies: Reluctant roomies, Wales team-mates https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Davies refuses to share a room with his brother James but he will make an exception when the pair line up for Wales against England on Saturday.

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McConnochie warned he faces 'high pressure' debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts says Bath team-mate Ruaridh McConnochie "could not ask for a higher pressure environment" for his England debut than a sold out Principality Stadium.

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England debutant Lewis Ludlam keeps promise to former teacher https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As a schoolboy Lewis Ludlam vowed he would play for England - and that he would give his teacher tickets.

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McConnochie to make England debut against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Ruaridh McConnochie will win his first England cap in Saturday's tournament warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff.

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All Black trio dropped after Wallabies loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Owen Franks and wings Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane are left out of the New Zealand side to play Australia in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup decider.

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World Cup warm-ups: Dan Biggar starts at fly-half against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar will start for Wales in their second World Cup warm-up against England after Gareth Anscombe's injury last week.

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Adam Beard: Wales lock hopes to revive Test winning streak https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Adam Beard says he is not a superstitious man but his international winning streak has been halted at 13.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Consoling Anscombe and bouncing back against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes explains how he consoled team-mate and old friend Gareth Anscombe after his World Cup-ending injury.

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Cooney, Bealham and Haley cut from Ireland squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster scrum-half John Cooney, Connacht prop Finlay Bealham and full-back Mike Haley of Munster are released from Ireland's World Cup squad.

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Jack Nowell: England & Exeter wing 'pushed too hard' during recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jack Nowell admits he pushed himself too hard during his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but hopes to be fit for the start of the Rugby World Cup.

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Steve Booth: Leicester Tigers pay tribute to former player who has died aged 42 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester head coach Geordan Murphy says former team-mate Steve Booth, who has died aged 42, was a "real entertainer".

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Duncan Taylor starts for Scotland against France in first summer Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Duncan Taylor will start for Scotland in Saturday's first Summer Test against France.

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England debutant Lewis Ludlam saw his dad singing the national anthem at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Lewis Ludlam tells Rugby Union Weekly seeing his dad in the Twickenham crowd during his passionate rendition of the national anthem against Wales "got him going".

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Rugby World Cup: Lewis Ludlam and Ruaridh McConnochie's remarkable England rise https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neither Lewis Ludlam nor Ruaridh McConnochie were on the World Cup radar last summer but both have come from nowhere to earn a call-up for Eddie Jones' England squad.

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'It takes focus to win the World Cup' - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says there is "no doubt" in his Rugby World Cup squad's talent, but players need focus to win the tournament.

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Scotland must cut out mistakes before World Cup - Hogg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland have to stop leaking tries if they are to be a force at next month's Rugby World Cup, insists Stuart Hogg.

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Super6: New competition to be shown live on BBC Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland will screen live matches online from the new Super6 season, with each team to feature at least three times.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain says team can address problems after loss to England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' record-breaking captain Alun Wyn Jones admits there are things to work on after losing their first World Cup warm-up against England at Twickenham 33-19.

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Wales' Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with knee ligament injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is ruled out of Rugby World Cup contention after sustaining a knee injury in the defeat against England.

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Ludlam & McConnochie in England World Cup squad as Te'o left out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam and uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie earn shock call-ups to England's World Cup squad, with centre Ben Te'o a glaring omission.

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Why Wales defeat shows they are not yet ready for top world ranking https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Warren Gatland says being ranked number one in the world will only matter after the World Cup final in November in Japan.

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'We'll see where wine spills' - Jones to name World Cup squad on Monday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones jokes he will use "red wine" and "advice from his dog" to pick his World Cup squad, to be announced on Monday.

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England 33-19 Wales: Eddie Jones was confident his side would win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he was confident all along that his side would beat Wales following their 33-19 win in their World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham.

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England 33-19 Wales: Warren Gatland relaxed after defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says there were still some positives to take after his side were beaten 33-19 by England in their World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham.

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England 33-19 Wales: All the tries from Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the tries and an epic drop goal from Elliot Daly as England beat Wales 33-19 at Twickenham to end the visitors' 14-match unbeaten run.

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Wheelchair rugby European Championships: GB win third successive title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team win a third successive European Championship title with a 55-45 win over Denmark.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales worry over Anscombe and Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have injury worries over Gareth Anscombe and Tomos Williams after their 33-19 World Cup warm-up defeat by England.

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England beat Wales to halt visitors' bid to top world rankings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are denied top spot in the world rankings after England withstand a second-half fightback to win their Rugby World Cup warm-up.

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England v Wales: Warren Gatland's side hunt famous win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales travel to Twickenham as favourites to beat an injury-hit England in their World Cup warm-up and move to the top of the world rankings.

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GB wheelchair rugby team book Paralympics spot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team secure a place at the 2020 Paralympic Games by reaching the final of the European Championship.

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Rugby World Cup: Carbery injury 'not a fracture' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says he is hopeful Joey Carbery's ankle injury will not put his Rugby World Cup place in doubt.

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England trio ruled out of World Cup warm-up against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England trio Henry Slade, Sam Underhill and Ruaridh McConnochie are ruled out of the World Cup warm-up game against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.

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'There's only so much training you can do' - Wales captain Jones ready for England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is relishing facing England in their first World Cup warm-up game after training camps.

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Rugby Championship: Australia thrash All Blacks 47-26 in Perth https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia record their highest-ever score against the All Blacks as they beat the world champions 47-26 victory in the Rugby Championship in Perth.

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Australia beating New Zealand means Wales are unofficially top of World Rugby's rankings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are provisionally top of the world rankings for the first time after Australia beat World Cup holders New Zealand.

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Rugby World Cup: Scotland will take 'real swing' at winning in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will be "taking a real swing" at winning the World Cup in Japan, says Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson, with a quarter-final place the minimum target.

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Warren Gatland: Criticism of Wales' World Cup warm-ups 'fair' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Warren Gatland says it is "fair" to criticise Wales' decision to play four World Cup warm-up matches.

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Yorkshire Carnegie: RFU board confirm troubled Leeds side will not be docked points and remain a Championship club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU decide that Leeds-based Yorkshire Carnegie will not be docked points and can remain a Championship club next season.

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Jersey Reds to face Russian national team in World Cup warm-up match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English Championship club Jersey Reds will face the Russian national team in a World Cup warm-up game later this month.

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Rugby World Cup: Four squad decisions facing Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Ireland begin their World Cup warm-up schedule, take a look at some of the decisions the head coach must make before deciding on his final squad.

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Scotland cut Nick Grigg, Kyle Steyn, Henry Pyrgos & Gary Graham from World Cup training squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow centres Nick Grigg and Kyle Steyn are among four players released from Scotland's World Cup training squad.

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Christian Wade: Ex-Wasps player scores sensational 65-yard touchdown on Buffalo Bills debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps and England winger Christian wade scores sensational 65-yard touchdown with his first carry on his Buffalo Bills debut.

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NFL: Christian Wade scores 65-yard touchdown for Buffalo Bills https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade scores a 65-yard touchdown with his first touch on his debut for the Buffalo Bills in a pre-season game.

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England v Wales: Lock Alun Wyn Jones to set caps record against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones will become Wales' most capped rugby player when he captains them in Sunday's World Cup warm-up against England at Twickenham.

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England v Wales: Willi Heinz & Ruaridh McConnochie to make debuts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Willi Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie will make their England debuts against Wales on Sunday as they bid for Rugby World Cup selection.

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Tyrese Johnson-Fisher: Bristol Bears sign teenage former American footballer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears sign teenage former American footballer Tyrese Johnson-Fisher on a one-year contract.

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Waist-height tackling to be trialled in time for 2023 World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Limiting tackles to waist height and introducing a basketball-style team foul rule are among laws being trialled by World Rugby.

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Schmidt names experimental Ireland side for World Cup warm-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt offers many of Ireland's fringe players a chance to impress against Italy before the World Cup squad is decided.

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You're the boss - pick your starting Ireland XV https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland play their first World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, but who do you think will get the nod for their opening game in Japan?

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Ireland captain Best eyes World Cup momentum https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best calls on his side to use their warm-up matches as a way of building momentum before they arrive in Japan.

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James Ryan: Ireland's World Cup pre-season hardest yet, says lock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's James Ryan says the players are eager to get their World Cup bid under way after a tough pre-season.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Fatherhood, England and World Cup preparations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his latest BBC Sport column, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks World Cup preparations, fatherhood and rooming with 'The Lane Train'.

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England's Nowell remains a doubt for the World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter winger Jack Nowell is a doubt for the Rugby World Cup with England staff unable to put a time frame on his return.

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Wales must be 'confident and arrogant' going into World Cup - Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams says Wales' World Cup hopefuls should be more "confident and arrogant" going into the tournament in Japan.

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WRU appoint first woman to academy skills coach role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales forward Rachel Taylor is appointed as the first female Welsh Rugby Union regional academy skills coach.

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Dawson 'baffled' by Jones' scrum-half selections https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson is "utterly baffled" by England head coach Eddie Jones' selections at number nine in the run-up to the World Cup.

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Schmidt returns to NZ after family bereavement - will return before Italy game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has returned to New Zealand after a family bereavement but will return for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game with Italy.

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Brown and Te'o dropped by England for Wales game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Ben Te'o and full-back Mike Brown are not in the 33-man squad to face Wales in the first World Cup warm-up match this weekend.

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Hayley Parsons appointed a non-executive director of Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

GoCompare founder Hayley Parsons becomes the first female member of the Cardiff Blues board.

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Moriarty crucial to Wales hopes after Faletau injury - Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After Taulupe Faletau was ruled out of the World Cup, Martyn Williams says Wales cannot afford any more back-row injuries - especially to Ross Moriarty.

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England v Wales: Hooker Ken Owens keen to play after tough summer training https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Ken Owens looking forward to getting back on the field after two months of hard training.

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Sir Brian Lochore: Former New Zealand captain and World Cup-winning coach dies aged 78 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand captain and World Cup-winning coach Sir Brian Lochore dies aged 78, two months after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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Wales' Taulupe Faletau ruled out of Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a collarbone injury.

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