Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks boss fined for insulting Champions Cup match officials https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is fined for insulting match officials but escapes a touchline ban.

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Ashley Beck: Wales centre signs new Worcester Warriors deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Ashley Beck signs a new contract with Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Munster medic handed suspended ban after Saracens brawl https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster doctor Jamie Kearns is given a suspended three-week ban for his role in a brawl involving almost 30 players at Saracens.

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Scotland's Cornell du Preez extends Worcester Warriors contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row forward Cornell du Preez signs a new contract with Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Rhys Webb: Scrum-half to return to Wales from Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb will return to Wales at the end of the season after Toulon agree to release him from the final year of his contract.

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Motu Matu'u: London Irish hooker banned for five weeks after red card at Worcester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u is banned for five weeks after being sent off in the loss to Worcester on Saturday.

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George North: Wales wing set for Ospreys derby return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North set to return for Ospreys, but Alun Wyn Jones will not play in derby at Rodney Parade.

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Exeter can 'move on' from salary cap row after Saracens win - Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his team can "move on'" from the salary cap row after beating Saracens.

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Henry Slade: Exeter and England centre set to miss Six Nations start with fractured ankle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter and England centre Henry Slade is likely to miss the start of the Six Nations after fracturing his ankle.

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Quins Women beat Leinster to make history at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women overcame Leinster Women 47-26 in the first female club match at Twickenham Stadium.

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Ospreys' Wales centre Williams set to miss derby with Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys injury crisis is set to grow with Wales centre Scott Williams set to miss the Pro14 match against Dragons on 4 January with a facial injury.

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Pro14: Edinburgh 29-19 Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh move top of Pro14 Conference B and keep hopes of a third-straight 1872 Cup alive with a bonus-point win over 14-man Glasgow at Murrayfield.

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Pro14: Superb Ulster hammer Connacht in bonus-point display https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster score five tries to secure a comfortable 35-3 bonus-point win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.

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Pro14: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price starts for Glasgow Warriors while three Scotland internationals return to the Edinburgh line-up for Saturday's second 1872 Cup fixture.

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

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Recreation Ground (19:45 GMT).

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Tom Penny: Harlequins sign Newcastle Falcons centre on deal until the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign centre Tom Penny from Newcastle Falcons on a deal until the end of the season.

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Premiership: Harlequins v Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins play Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham (16:30 GMT).

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Munster v Leinster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster welcome back Ross Byrne from injury for a derby with Munster which sees both teams ring the changes.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow: Warriors learning to 'win ugly' - Scott Cummings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second-row Scott Cummings says winning is not always about "scoring four and five tries" as Glasgow Warriors prepare to face Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

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Premiership: Northampton Saints v Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (14:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Worcester host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Pro14: Slick Scarlets hammer sorry Ospreys 44-0 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Conbeer and Steff Evans claim try braces as Scarlets outclass Ospreys 44-0 in the evening Welsh Pro14 Boxing Day derby.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues edge Dragons 16-12 in Boxing Day derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues beat Dragons 16-12 in Thursday's fiercely contested Pro14 Welsh derby.

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Salary row cannot distract Exeter - Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter does not want the salary cap row to detract from his side's preparation for their Premiership meeting with Saracens.

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Pro14 highlights: Scarlets 44-0 Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 highlights as Scarlets thrash Ospreys 44-0 in the Boxing Day Welsh derby.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 16-12 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Dragons 16-12 in the Boxing Day Welsh derby.

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Scotland: Matt Taylor joins Australia as Steve Tandy becomes national assistant https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Taylor leaves his post as Scotland assistant to join Australia, with Steve Tandy named as his replacement, moving from Waratahs.

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Addison returns from suspension against Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Will Addison will make his return from suspension in Ulster's Pro14 game against Connacht on Friday.

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From searching 'what is rugby?' on YouTube to playing at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four years ago, Linda Djougang typed the words 'what is rugby?' into YouTube. Now, she is preparing to play at one of the sport's biggest stadiums.

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Bristol v Wasps (Fri) - team news & preview https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

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Henry Slade: Exeter and England centre sidelined by ankle injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and England centre Henry Slade is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring both of his ankles.

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'Cooney playing magnificently' - Ireland boss Farrell faces tough scrum-half call https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's new head coach Andy Farrell says he faces "a tough call" selecting a scrum-half for the Six Nations - with John Cooney "playing some magnificent football".

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Rugby Union Weekly team of the decade https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In Rugby Union Weekly's Christmas special, Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care choose their global team of the decade.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales centre unsure if he will play again this season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies may not play again this season but does not regret playing on at Rugby's World Cup after injuring a knee.

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Belgium Tuatagaloa: London Irish sign Samoa wing until the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish sign winger Belgium Tuatagaloa on a deal until the end of the current Premiership season.

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Dragons: 'We want to control our own destiny' - chairman Buttress https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chairman David Buttress wants Dragons to return to private ownership and says talks are "ongoing" to achieve that aim.

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Pro14: Coaches and players talk - and sing - all things Christmas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V puts Pro14 players and coaches through their festive paces - who is on Santa's naughty list?

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Gareth Anscombe: Wales coach Wayne Pivac rules fly-half out of New Zealand tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Gareth Anscombe will miss the 2020 summer tour of New Zealand after problems with his recovery from a knee injury, head coach Wayne Pivac says.

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From wedding to derby win for Williams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues reveal Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams played a crucial role in derby win against Ospreys in between his older brother's wedding.

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Wales flanker Jenkins' comeback delayed until March https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins' comeback from a serious knee injury has been delayed until around March 2020.

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Highlights: Cardiff Blues beat Ospreys in Welsh derby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ospreys win 19-16 at Cardiff Blues in a Pro14 Welsh derby.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 22-20 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights of Dragons beating Scarlets in their Welsh Pro14 derby.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins Women return to top of Premier 15s table https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women move back to the top of the Premier 15s table with a 38-10 victory over Worcester Warriors.

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Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh: Hamish Watson says 'wrongs to be righted' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson expects a backlash from Glasgow in Saturday's 1872 Cup meeting, but vows his side are out to avenge last season's Scotstoun hiding.

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Liam Williams: Wales full-back to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Liam Williams is set to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens at the end of the season.

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Pro14: Ospreys v Blues (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Ospreys host Blues in a Welsh Pro14 Derby on Saturday

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Pro14: Connacht v Munster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht welcome back Tiernan O'Halloran from injury for the Pro14 Conference B top-two derby tussle at the Sportsground.

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Dragons v Scarlets (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Dragons host Welsh rivals Scarlets in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Exeter in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors name 17 internationals in their squad as Edinburgh make 10 changes for Saturday's Pro14 game at Scotstoun Stadium (17:45 GMT).

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Premiership: London Irish v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Saracens v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 GMT).

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James Stokes: London Irish sign full-back from Coventry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side London Irish sign versatile back James Stokes from Championship club Coventry.

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

Team news as Sale host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Wasps v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

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

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Rugby union world team of the decade: Who will you pick in your XV? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three World Cups and 10 Six Nations have passed, but does any of it mean a thing if you're not selected in a team of the decade?

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Hadleigh Parkes: Scarlets players backing Mooar over New Zealand interest https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes says Scarlets players would understand if Brad Mooar joins New Zealand's coaching staff.

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Edinburgh Rugby: Visually-impaired rugby fans experience game using Braille https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Visually-impaired rugby fans get a new experience of following the game at Murrayfield.

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Premiership Rugby to 'comprehensively review' salary cap regulations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby announce a "comprehensive review" of their salary cap regulations after champions Saracens were docked 35 points.

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Pro14: Ulster and Leinster make sweeping changes for Friday's derby in Dublin https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Matt Faddes is the only Ulster player retained from the European Champions Cup win at Harlequins for Friday's Pro14 derby against Leinster.

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

Team news as Gloucester host Worcester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

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Scotland captain Laidlaw announces international retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces his retirement from international rugby after 76 caps.

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I can't remember anything about World Cup final - Sinckler https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kyle Sinckler says he has no recollection of England's World Cup final defeat after being knocked unconscious early in the match.

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Stuart McInally: Edinburgh captain recovered from tough' World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh captain Stuart McInally says he is ready to move on from a "pretty tough" World Cup after admitting he struggled for form in Japan.

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RFU hopes for record Premier 15s final attendance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is hoping for a record attendance when the 2020 Premier 15s final takes place at Premiership ground Kingsholm.

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Stephen Hihetah: Hull RUFC and Romania player given four-year doping ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hull RUFC and Romania Sevens winger Stephen Hihetah is banned for four years for breaching anti-doping regulations.

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Kingsholm: Women's Premier 15s 2019-20 final to be staged in Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2019-20 Women's Premier 15s final is to be staged at Kingsholm, the home of men's Premiership club Gloucester.

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Isaac Miller: Worcester Warriors hooker signs new contract until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors hooker Isaac Miller signs a new contract running until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Michael Le Bourgeois: Wasps centre signs new contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Michael Le Bourgeois signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership side.

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Ben Morgan: Gloucester Rugby and England back-row extends deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England back-rower Ben Morgan signs a new "long-term" contract with Gloucester Rugby, although terms are undisclosed.

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Tennis, cricket, squash or rugby? Ulster's Cunningham on turning down Bollettieri and finding success https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster operations director Bryn Cunningham looks back on a tough decision he had to make as a teenager and discusses the buzz he gets from his current role.

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No rush to extend Jones' England deal, says RFU boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union will not rush to hand England boss Eddie Jones a contract extension through to the 2023 World Cup in France.

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Niall Annett: Worcester Warriors hooker signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Irish hooker Niall Annett signs a new two-year contract at Sixways.

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Howley apologises for betting breaches while 'battling demons' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Suspended former Wales backs coach Rob Howley has apologised for breaching betting rules as he "battled my demons" following his sister's death.

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Exeter could host Champions Cup quarter-final despite ground not having 15,000 capacity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter are set to be allowed to host a home Champions Cup quarter-final, even though their ground is below 15,000 capacity.

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Ireland's Beirne a Six Nations doubt with broken ankle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne is an injury concern for the Six Nations after Munster confirm he will require surgery on a broken ankle.

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Rob Kearney: Leinster full-back left out of Andy Farrell's 45-man Ireland squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Rob Kearney is omitted from a 45-man squad for Andy Farrell's first training session as Ireland coach in Dublin next week.

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Justin Tipuric set to return for Ospreys against Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric is set to make his first Ospreys appearance of 2019-20 when they host Cardiff Blues on Saturday in the Pro14.

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Pro14: Ross Moriarty is set to return for Dragons v Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty is expected to feature for the first time since the World Cup when Dragons face Scarlets in the Pro14.

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Joe Batley: Leicester Tigers sign utility forward on loan from Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign utility forward Joe Batley on loan from fellow Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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Wales' Howley handed 18-month ban for betting breach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales backs coach Rob Howley is banned for 18 months, with nine months suspended, after breaking the sport's betting rules.

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Baxter rules out England job after signing new Exeter deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says "the grass isn't always greener" after ruling himself out of an England role until at least 2023.

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Exeter 'motivated and focused' to secure home Champions Cup tie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his team are focusing on securing a home quarter-final in the Heineken Champions Cup.

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Princess Royal presents Doddie Weir with Helen Rollason Award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir is honoured with the Helen Rollason Award at the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.

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Tadhg Beirne: Ireland forward carried off in Munster's defeat by Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tadhg Beirne is carried off in Munster's defeat by Saracens with an injury that coach Johann van Graan says "looks pretty serious.

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Munster medic's comment to Saracen's George caused 30-man brawl, says McCall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens head coach Mark McCall says a comment to hooker Jamie George by one of Munster's medics caused a brawl involving almost 30 players.

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Saracens fight back to beat Harlequins - Premier 15s round-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions Saracens Women pull off an incredible comeback, coming from 24 points down to beat Harlequins Women 33-27 and top the Premier 15s table.

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All Blacks: New Zealand approach Scarlets for head coach Mooar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets confirm New Zealand want head coach Brad Mooar to become part of the All Blacks backroom staff under Ian Foster.

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Doddie Weir wins Helen Rollason Award at Sports Personality 2019 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir, who has motor neurone disease, is honoured with the Helen Rollason Award.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Ospreys (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Ospreys travel to Paris to face Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup on Friday.

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Challenge Cup: Pau P-P Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bad weather forces the postponement of Cardiff Blues' game at Pau in the European Challenge Cup, which was scheduled for Friday.

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Challenge Cup: Stade Francais v Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Stade Francais host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Jean-Bouin (20:00 GMT).

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Ireland fly-half Sexton a doubt for Six Nations opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton is in a race to be fit for the start of Ireland's Six Nations campaign in February after injuring his knee.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Bath (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath travel to Clermont in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Marcel-Michelin (15:15 GMT).

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Sale Sharks in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Calvisano v Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Calvisano host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Pata Stadium (13:30 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: London Irish v Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as London Irish host Toulon in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Farrell returns for Saracens against Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Munster in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 GMT).

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Fardy to lead Leinster against Northampton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Fardy will captain Leinster in Johnny Sexton's absence in Saturday's European Champions Cup game against Northampton at the RDS.

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Champions Cup: Jack Carty starts at full-back for Connacht against Gloucester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Jack Carty shifts to full-back to accommodate in-form fly-half Conor Fitzgerald as Connacht make seven changes for the visit of Gloucester.

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Glasgow make Nakarawa bid, says boss Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors have made an offer to bring Fijian star Leone Nakarawa back to Scotstoun, but nothing has been agreed, says head coach Dave Rennie.

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Aly Muldowney: Bristol Bears lock to retire at the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears forward Aly Muldowney is to retire at the end of the season, ending a 12-year professional career.

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Challenge Cup: Glasgow Warriors make five changes to face La Rochelle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones and Ali Price start as Glasgow Warriors make five changes for their Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle at Scotstoun.

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Challenge Cup: Wasps v Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Edinburgh in Saturday's Challenge Cup fixture at Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Scarlets welcome back World Cup trio for Bayonne game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets give Wales trio Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones and Jake Ball their first games of the season at home to Bayonne on Saturday in Europe.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter boss and coaches sign new contracts through to 2023 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team agree new three-year contracts with the club.

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Rugby Union Weekly: Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Sale Sharks scrum-half Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants to discuss winning the World Cup.

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Alex Rieder: Wasps back-row forward forced to retire through injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps back-row forward Alex Rieder is forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds at the age of 28.

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Wales centre Watkin faces Six Nations fitness battle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness ahead of the Six Nations with the prospect of a month out with a knee injury.

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Hill to make Dragons return after 10 months out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview as Dragons host Worcester Warriors in the European Challenge Cup on Friday.

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Champions Cup: Harlequins v Ulster (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview before the Champions Cup pool game at The Stoop.

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Gareth Cooper: Ex-Lions rugby player's wife admits £1m fraud https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper said his wife Debra Leyshon "deceived" him.

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Scotland's Tommy Seymour retires from international duty https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors back Tommy Seymour announces he is retiring from Scotland duty at the age of 31 after earning 55 caps.

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Matt Sherratt: Ospreys backs coach to rejoin Worcester Warriors backroom team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys backs coach Matt Sherratt is to rejoin Worcester Warriors for the 2020-21 season as successor to Neil Doak.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half has 'removed ego' after 'looking within' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester star Danny Cipriani tells BBC Radio Gloucestershire he has "looked within" and is now controlling his ego.

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Ian Foster promoted to All Blacks head coach role as successor to Steve Hansen https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand appoint Ian Foster to coach the All Blacks in the wake of Steve Hansen's departure.

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Varsity matches: James Horwill leads Cambridge bid to reclaim men's crown against Oxford https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview as Oxford and Cambridge Universities meet in the men's and women's Varsity matches at Twickenham on Thursday.

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Gareth Simpson: Worcester Warriors' versatile back signs two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile South African back Gareth Simpson signs a two-year contract at Worcester Warriors.

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Mark Bakewell: Leicester Tigers forwards coach leaves Welford Road https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark Bakewell has left his role as forwards coach at Leicester, paving the way for Steve Borthwick to join the Premiership side.

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Alex Dombrandt: Could England pick Harlequins number eight for Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins number eight Alex Dombrandt "would excel" for England, scrum-half Danny Care tells the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

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Refreshed North eyes 100 Wales caps and try-scoring record https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says he has his "bounce back" as he targets 100 caps and Shane Williams' national try-scoring record.

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Amy Evans: Wales prop calls time on international career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After winning 36 caps since her debut in 2015, Wales prop Amy Evans calls time on her international career.

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Ethan Waller: Worcester Warriors prop signs contract extension to 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors loose-head prop Ethan Waller signs a new two-year extension to his contract with the club until 2022.

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Dan Evans: Is Ospreys player's red card fastest in rugby? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys full-back Dan Evans could face suspension having being sent off after 37 seconds against Racing 92.

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Johnny Sexton: Injured fly-half to miss Champions Cup game with knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster captain Johnny Sexton is out of Saturday's Champions Cup game against Northampton Saints with a knee injury.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Alex Cuthbert extends Wales lead as they win 2013 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Day nine of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade features Wales' Six Nations winning team of 2013 and an emphatic win over England.

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Exeter not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted after win at Sale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted despite being six points clear in their pool.

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Cornish Pirates plan to expand Mennaye capacity for temporary Premiership home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates director Dicky Evans says they plan to make their home ground capable of being a temporary Premiership venue.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins and Saracens both win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women maintain their perfect record to remain top of the Premier 15s table with a bonus-point victory against Wasps FC Ladies.

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La Rochelle v Glasgow Warriors: Can you name Warriors to have played in France? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Glasgow prepare to tackle La Rochelle, can you name 10 former Warriors to have plied their trade in France? Try our quiz.

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Doddie Weir: The rugby legend who won't give in to MND https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three years after being told he has a terminal illness, rugby legend Doddie Weir refuses to give it an inch.

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Clermont fight back to defeat spirited Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clermont Auvergne come from behind to go top of Pool Three and extend Bath's European Champions Cup misery.

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Weekend's European team news previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for the weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup matches.

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Champions Cup: Sale v Exeter Chiefs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Exeter in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:15 BST).

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Champions Cup: Gloucester v Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Connacht in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (13:00 BST).

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Champions Cup: Northampton Saints v Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Franklin's Gardens (13:00 BST).

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Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears v Stade Francais https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Stade Francais in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Four match at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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European Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Glasgow Warriors (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop D'arcy Rae could be sidelined for four months as Glasgow Warriors pack their much-changed squad with 18 internationals to face La Rochelle.

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Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Rugby Calvisano https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Calvisano in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Five match at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Challenge Cup: Toulon v London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Toulon host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Two match at Stade Mayol (13:00 GMT).

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Saracens rest number of England stars for Euro trip to Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens will be without much of their current England contingent while Munster make 14 changes for their European meeting at Thomond Park

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Stockdale at full-back for Ulster as Quins' Sinckler plays first game since final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacob Stockdale will play at full-back as Ulster seek their third win in this season's Heineken Champions Cup against Harlequins on Saturday.

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Johnstone & Dean agree new contracts at Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Johnstone commits to a new Edinburgh contract the day after fellow centre Chris Dean signs extended terms.

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No return date in sight for Wales' Faletau https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau and flanker Ellis Jenkins are still without firm comeback dates from long-term injury.

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Ospreys v Racing 92 (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand U20 fly-half Ospreys Marty McKenzie will make his Ospreys debut in Saturday's Champions Cup game at home to Racing 92.

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Cardiff Blues v Pau (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues to give World Cup top try-scorer Josh Adams his debut against Pau in the European Challenge Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Halfpenny back for Scarlets in Bayonne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets recall Leigh Halfpenny for their European Challenge Cup trip to Bayonne but again rest Hadleigh Parkes, Ken Owens and Jake Ball.

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Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Dragons (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Bower will captain Worcester Warriors in Saturday's European Challenge Cup against Dragons, who recall Wales World Cup forwards Aaron Wainwright and Elliot Dee.

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Rugby network 'supportive' of gay ref Maxwell-Keys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys says the rugby network has been supportive after he came out as gay via WhatsApp.

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Anton Bresler: Worcester Warriors lock agrees contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Anton Bresler becomes the latest Worcester Warriors player to extend their contract with the Premiership club.

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England centre Joseph returns for Bath v Clermont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Jonathan Joseph returns from injury as Bath host Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup on Friday.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Wasps (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland wing Darcy Graham returns from long-term injury for Edinburgh as Wales back-row Thomas Young is back for Wasps in the European Challenge Cup.

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Ireland's style of play not developed enough for World Cup, says IRFU review https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland should have developed their style of play further ahead of the World Cup, an official IRFU review has said.

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Rugby Australia denies 'backing down' over Folau settlement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CEO Raelene Castle defends a decision to settle with the Wallabies star sacked for homophobic remarks.

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Ireland underestimated humidity at World Cup - Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's failure to prepare effectively for the humidity in Japan negatively affected their performance at the Rugby World Cup, Rory Best says.

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Harry Wells: Leicester Tigers forward banned for two weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers forward Harry Wells is banned for two weeks after accepting a charge of dangerous play.

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Sam Lewis: Worcester Warriors flanker signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Welsh loose forward Sam Lewis signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

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Jean-Luc du Preez: Sale Sharks back row accepts three-game ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale lock Jean-Luc du Preez is banned for three games after he accepts a charge of "striking an opponent with the shoulder".

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Exeter Chiefs: Kyle Cooper joins on loan from Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs bolster their options at hooker by agreeing a loan deal for Newcastle's Kyle Cooper.

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John Barclay: Former captain retires from Scotland duty after 76 caps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain John Barclay says he is "unbelievably proud" to have "lived his boyhood dream" after retiring from international rugby.

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Leicester Tigers: Geordan Murphy 'hopeful' of keeping in-demand Ben Youngs and George Ford https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Geordan Murphy us "hopeful" about keeping Leicester Tigers' in-demand England stars together as interest in them intensifies.

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British and Irish Lions: Fixtures announced for 2021 tour of South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd of almost 90,000 when they meet world champions South Africa in the first Test of the 2021 tour.

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Charles Piutau: Bristol Bears full-back signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears full-back Charles Piutau signs a new two-year contract to keep him with the Premiership club.

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Folau and Rugby Australia agree settlement over sacking https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.

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London Irish prop Hoskins given one-week ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins is given a one-week ban after accepting a charge of dangerous play in their draw with Bristol.

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Bath: Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer out for around three months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer are set to miss two to three months with knee injuries, though neither will need surgery.

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Nick Schonert: Worcester Warriors prop signs new deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the high-flying Premiership club.

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Love Island winner O'Shea named in Ireland Sevens squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Love Island winner Greg O'Shea has been named in Ireland's squad for their maiden World Sevens Series appearance in Dubai.

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Jonah Holmes: Leicester and Wales back out for six weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester back Jonah Holmes will be out for about six weeks with a partially-torn medial collateral ligament.

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Sam Matavesi: Northampton Saints sign Fiji international from Cornish Pirates https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Fiji international hooker Sam Matavesi from Championship side Cornish Pirates.

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Mike Ruddock: Ex-Wales coach joins Ospreys in temporary role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales coach Mike Ruddock joins Ospreys on a short-term basis as a consultant to review rugby operations at the struggling region.

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Ulster's Stockdale happy to prove critics wrong https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale says he's "excited to prove people wrong" over his defensive game before the Champions Cup match against Harlequins.

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Francois Venter: Worcester's South Africa centre signs two-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester centre Francois Venter agrees a contract extension to stay at Sixways until the summer of 2022.

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Alex Cuthbert & Tom O'Flaherty: Exeter face double injury blow on wings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hamstring injuries rule out Exeter winger Alex Cuthbert for an extended period and may affect teammate Tom O'Flaherty.

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Joe Simpson: Former England international signs new Gloucester deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Joe Simpson extends his Gloucester contract after scoring eight tries in nine appearances.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Jonny Sexton snatches last-gasp victory for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Day two of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade stars Ireland's Jonny Sexton in the rain in Paris.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 12-39 Zebre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Dragons lose 12-39 at home to Zebre in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Ospreys 13-18 Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Cheetahs win 18-13 at the Gnoll against Ospreys in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Ulster 29-5 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Ulster beat Scarlets 29-5 in the Pro14.

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Pro14 highlights: Benetton 28-31 Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Cardiff Blues beat Benetton 31-28 in the Pro14.

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