Six Nations: Ireland v Scotland - How can Scots end desolate decade in Dublin? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It has been 10 years since Scotland's men last triumphed on Irish soil. One of the men who scored that day gives his tactical blueprint for how to seize a long-awaited Six Nations victory.

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Scotland boss Doyle confident of 'closing the gap' in Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland can improve on their dismal 2019 Women's Six Nations this time around, says head coach Philip Doyle.

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'Enjoy Ireland debut', Stander tells Doris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CJ Stander tells Ireland debutant Caelan Doris to enjoy his international bow against Scotland and show the form that got him selected.

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Munster sign Springbok World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster announce World Cup winning pair Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will join the province from the start of next season, along with Saracens back Matt Gallagher.

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Six Nations: George Furbank deserves England debut - Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones explains why Northampton full-back George Furbank will make his international debut against France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain more excited than ever for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ahead of his 14th Six Nations, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is more excited for the tournament than ever.

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Six Nations 2020: Ireland v Scotland preview, team news and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Ireland host Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium (16:45 GMT).

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'Townsend must stay regardless of results' - Nicol https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wins could be few and far between in 2020 for Scotland, but regardless Scottish Rugby must stick with Gregor Townsend as head coach, writes former national captain Andy Nicol.

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Ireland women targeting home dominance https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With vital World Cup qualifiers to come in autumn, Ireland's women are out to gain some all-important momentum in the Six Nations.

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Injuries left Wales number eight Faletau fearing for future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau returns from the international sidelines and admits he wondered if he could "still play rugby".

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Uncapped Furbank starts for England against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's uncapped full-back George Furbank starts for England in their Six Nations opener away to France on Sunday.

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Experienced England Women side to France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Simon Middleton names an experienced starting XV as their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam defence starts in France.

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New faces, old rivalries - all you need to know about Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations is back - with four new head coaches and a raft of uncapped potential. Here's a rundown of the key men and curveballs that lie in store for each team.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales v Italy preview, team news and key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wayne Pivac's Wales host Italy in Saturday's opening Six Nations fixture at the Principality Stadium (14:15 GMT).

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Ruan Ackermann: Gloucester forward unharmed after gunpoint robbery in South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester forward Ruan Ackermann says he is unharmed after being robbed at gunpoint in his native South Africa.

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Premier 15s: Sale Sharks launch bid to enter league next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks launch a bid to enter the Premier 15s, England's top women's rugby union league, next season

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Watson out of England's Six Nations opener as England name 25-man squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Anthony Watson is ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against France in Paris with a calf injury.

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Sam Skinner: Scotland lock still has Six Nations hopes as he continues his return from injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter lock Sam Skinner hopes he can still feature for Scotland during this year's Six Nations, as he recovers from injury.

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Catt backs Stockdale to 'bounce back' from difficult World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt backs wing Jacob Stockdale to return to form in the Six Nations following a poor World Cup.

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Galthie names two uncapped players in first Six Nations team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New France coach Fabien Galthie names two uncapped players in his starting XV to face England in their Six Nations opener in Paris on Sunday.

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Women's Six Nations: Aoife Doyle back for Ireland's opener against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland sevens star will Aoife Doyle will make her return to the 15-a-side game against Scotland at Donnybrook on Sunday.

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Six Nations: Do you know new Ireland head coach Andy Farrell? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Andy Farrell's will take charge of Ireland for the first time on Saturday, how much do you know about his career so far?

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Salary cap: Premiership launches public consultation after Saracens scandal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby opens a public consultation into its salary cap regulations in the wake of Saracens' relegation.

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North at centre for Wales against Italy with debutant McNicholl on wing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North starts at centre in Wales' Six Nations opener against Italy, with uncapped Johnny McNicholl taking his place on the wing.

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Haining makes debut for much-changed Scotland against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh number eight Nick Haining will make his Scotland debut against Ireland in the Six Nations as Adam Hastings replaces Finn Russell at fly-half.

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Learn to speak rugby for the Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gain-line, blind side, open side, overlap... take our quiz, learn some key rugby union phrases to impress your mates when the Six Nations starts

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Joe Gray: Harlequins re-sign Saracens hooker on loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins re-sign hooker Joe Gray on loan from Saracens until the end of the Premiership season.

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'You can't have different rules for different people' - why Townsend had no option after Russell breach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend had little option but to omit star player Finn Russell, writes former captain John Barclay.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Fatherhood, Wales coach Wayne Pivac and Six Nations hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes reflects on fatherhood following the World Cup, his past experiences with Wayne Pivac and how Wales are preparing for 2020 Six Nations.

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Do you remember these Wales coaches' Six Nations debuts? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Wayne Pivac prepares for his Six Nations debut, test your knowledge of how his predecessors as Wales coach got on in their first outings.

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Cowan-Dickie a doubt for France opener after leaving England camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has left the England camp in Portugal for family reasons, with Bath's Tom Dunn in line to make his debut against France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

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Stuart McInally: Scotland hooker signs long-term Edinburgh deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's squad is the strongest it has been in a decade, says captain Stuart McInally, after signing a new long-term contract.

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Keelan Giles: Wing agrees new two-year deal with Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Keelan Giles agrees a new two-year contract extension with Ospreys.

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Northampton's Ratuniyarawa handed four-game ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints lock Api Ratuniyarawa is suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play against London Irish.

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Mitch Eadie: Bristol forward to return from Northampton on two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol re-sign back-row forward Mitch Eadie from Northampton Saints on a two-year contract from next season.

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Wales' new coach Pivac - by the men who know him best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Hansen, Eddie Jones, John Barclay, Nicky Little and Xavier Rush recall their experiences with new Wales coach Wayne Pivac - and analyse his challenges ahead.

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Women's Six Nations: What to expect from the tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England defend their Grand Slam title, while Ireland and Scotland build towards World Cup qualifiers. Here is everything you need to know about the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations: The young stars to watch out for at the 2020 tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As another Rugby World Cup cycle begins, which young stars are set to take the stage in the 2020 Six Nations

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'Why Sexton's importance to Ireland is greater than ever' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Now 34 and 11 years on from his international debut, new captain Johnny Sexton is only becoming more important to the fortunes of Ireland.

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Six Nations 2020: Pick your Wales XV to play Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pick your Wales XV to start against Italy in new coach Wayne Pivac's first match in the Six Nations.

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Scotland centre Jones had 'given up hope' on Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones had "given up hope" on selection for the Six Nations after a poor 2019, but the Glasgow back says he is now a "more rounded player".

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This England team deserves a trophy - Marler https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler says that he has prolonged his international career to try and help deliver silverware.

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Tom Howe: Worcester Warriors winger signs new contract extension until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors wing Tom Howe signs a new contract extension tying him to Sixways until 2022.

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Edward Griffiths: Saracens' interim chief executive resigns after less than a month https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens interim chief executive Edward Griffiths has resigned less than a month after taking on the role.

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Six Nations Championship: Pick your Scotland XV to play Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price or George Horne? Who should Gregor Townsend select for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Ireland?

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Matt Kvesic: Exeter back-row cited for striking an opponent with his knee https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Matt Kvesic will face a disciplinary panel after being accused of kneeing an opponent in their loss to Sale.

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Six Nations: Can you name the Scotland XV that won in Ireland in 2010? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can you name the last Scotland XV to beat Ireland in Dublin in the 2010 Six Nations? You have five minutes...

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'Lose in Paris and England's run to the World Cup final will be forgotten' - Johnson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England legend Martin Johnson says his former side need to exceed the form that took them to the Rugby World Cup final

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Six Nations 2020: Wales hooker Elliott Dee a doubt ahead of Italy game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Elliot Dee is an injury concern for new coach Wayne Pivac ahead of the Six Nations opener against Italy.

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Leinster forward Doris to make Ireland debut against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster number eight Caelan Doris will make his Ireland debut in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland in Dublin.

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Sacked Australia back Folau joins rugby league side Catalans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sacked Australia rugby union international Israel Folau makes a cross-code switch back to rugby league with a move to Catalans Dragons.

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Quiz: Can you name Jones' first England selection in 2016? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can you remember the matchday 23 that Eddie Jones picked to face Scotland in his first match in charge in February 2016?

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The concrete bunker, Uncle Fester & goatskins of wine - Neilly on 41 years behind the mic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

On the eve of the 2020 Six Nations, BBC Sport NI commentator Jim Neilly reflects on 41 years describing the action.

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Bristol Bears: Yann Thomas, John Hawkins, Max Lahiff and Tiff Eden agree new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol quartet Yann Thomas, John Hawkins, Max Lahiff and Tiff Eden agree new contracts with the Premiership club.

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Rhodri Jones: Wales prop re-signs for Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Rhodri Jones signs a new two-year deal with Ospreys.

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Chris Ashton on the house he bought with Nigel Wray https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton sits down with Danny Care to give his side of the story on buying a house with Saracens owner Nigel Wray.

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'It was completely separate to rugby' - Ashton did not understand Sarries were breaching salary cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Saracens wing Chris Ashton says he did not understand the club was breaching the salary cap when owner Nigel Wray invested in a property with him

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Sam Moore: Cardiff Blues sign ex-England Under-20s number eight from Sale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues sign Wales qualified ex-England Under-20s number eight Sam Moore from Sale Sharks with immediate effect.

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Team is what matters, says Townsend after Russell exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says no player will be allowed to drop below the standards set by Scotland after Finn Russell left the squad last week.

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Six Nations 2020: Eddie Jones warns England of curse of World Cup finalists https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones warns his England players of the curse of the World Cup finalists as they prepare for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

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Worcester Warriors: Caleb Montgomery signs two-year contract extension at Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester back-row forward Caleb Montgomery signs a new two-year contract extension tying him to Sixways until 2022.

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Rob Howley: Ex-Wales coach linked with Wasps role following suspension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales backs coach Rob Howley, suspended for breaking betting rules, is linked with a possible return to rugby at Wasps.

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Women's Six Nations: England without Marlie Packer for tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defending Grand Slam champions England will be without Marlie Packer for the Women's Six Nations after the flanker underwent ankle surgery.

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Hogg, Russell & Cowan-Dickie nominated for award https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland duo Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell are on a list of 15 nominees for the European Professional Club Rugby player of the year award.

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Six Nations: Which opposition player would coaches like in their team? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport ask Six Nations head coaches Gregor Townsend, Andy Farrell, Wayne Pivac and Eddie Jones if they could steal an opposition player, who would it be?

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Former fly-half Ward questions Sexton's captaincy credentials https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tony Ward says new Ireland captain Johnny Sexton must be better at adapting during games and improve his demeanour on the field.

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Pick Ireland's team against Scotland in the Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It's time for Andy Farrell to begin his reign as Ireland head coach, but let's pretend that you are the boss. Who are you going to pick to start?

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England prop Sinckler to join Bristol from Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears agree a deal to sign England prop Kyle Sinckler from fellow Premiership side Harlequins in the summer.

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Mark McCall: Saracens' loss to Harlequins ended 'toughest week' for scandal-hit club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says Sunday's heavy defeat by Harlequins capped "the toughest week" in the club's history.

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France deal beat Wales' offer, says Edwards https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards says he opted to become France's defence coach because they offered him a longer contract than Wales.

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Police career will help me in Wales role, says Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Wayne Pivac says his past career as a policeman will help him in his new role with Wales.

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Six Nations 2020: Joe Launchbury out of England opener in France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Launchbury will miss England's opening Six Nations match against France next weekend because of a knee injury.

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Premiership: Bristol Bears blow away Gloucester to end winless Premiership run https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears' brilliant second-half sees off rivals Gloucester and secures a first Premiership win since November.

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Scarlets announce rare professional rugby union profit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets believe they are one of only two leading European teams to have made a profit in their last financial year.

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Atmosphere in England Six Nations camp 'good' despite Saracens situation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Ollie Thorley says there is "no difference" in the camp following Saracens' salary cap breaches.

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Scotland's Graham to miss Ireland game as Weir called up in place of Russell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Darcy Graham will miss Scotland's Six Nations opener against Ireland next Saturday due to a knee injury, while Duncan Weir is called up in place of absent Finn Russell.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales wing Owen Lane suffers hamstring injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Owen Lane is released from Wales' Six Nations squad following a "significant hamstring injury" sustained in training.

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Saracens relegation: Cornish Pirates relish challenge of champions in Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates coach Alan Paver says Saracens' relegation to the Championship could benefit his side in the long run.

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Jacques Nienaber: South Africa becomes head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacques Nienaber is confirmed as South Africa's head coach as World Cup-winning boss Rassie Erasmus returns to the role of director of rugby.

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as Bath host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Harlequins host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 GMT).

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Andre Esterhuizen: Harlequins sign South Africa centre for 2020-21 campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen from Super Rugby's Sharks for next season.

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Report into Saracens breaching salary cap released - what are the key points? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport guides you through the reasons why Saracens were fined £5.4m and docked 35 points for breaking the Premiership salary cap.

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Michael Fatialofa: Injured Worcester Warriors forward moved out of intensive care https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors forward Michael Fatialofa is moved out of intensive care following his serious neck injury.

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'We should have been far better' - Wray sorry for Saracens approach to salary cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens owner Nigel Wray apologises for the "ill-considered approach" to salary cap compliance which led to Saracens' relegation

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half says World Cup exit 'still keeps him awake at night' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says his side's disappointing performance at the World Cup in Japan keeps him awake at night.

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

Team news as Northampton host London Irish in Friday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (19:45 GMT).

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Scotland fly-half Russell could miss Six Nations through injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Six Nations hopes suffer a savage setback after it emerges that influential Finn Russell is expected to miss the whole campaign.

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Six Nations 2020: BBC coverage details for TV, radio and BBC Sport website https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC coverage details for this year's men's and women's Six Nations broadcast live across BBC TV, radio and online.

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Chiefs' Simmonds 'can force England recall' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Sam Simmonds can force an England recall by continuing his good recent form.

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London Irish: Saracens' relegation will not change Exiles' focus - Brad Davis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish will keep focusing on improving performances despite Premiership relegation no longer being a threat.

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Matt Symons: Harlequins lock signs new contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins lock Matt Symons signs a new contract to keep him at the Stoop until beyond the end of this season.

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Wales captain Jones expects 'bumpy road' as Pivac era begins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones warns it will be a "bumpy road" as Wales embark on a new era under Wayne Pivac.

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Rey Lee-Lo: Cardiff Blues' Samoan centre signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samoa international Rey Lee-Lo signs a new contract with Cardiff Blues.

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Saracens: Owen Farrell says club will 'come back stronger' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell says Saracens' relegation for salary cap breaches is "disappointing for everyone involved" but he backs the club to "come back stronger".

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Geordan Murphy: Leicester expect Premiership-wide salary cap inquiry after Saracens scandal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester boss Geordan Murphy says the club would welcome a league-wide salary cap inquiry after the Saracens scandal .

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Premiership to release report into Saracens breaking salary cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby begin preparations to release the report into Saracens' breaches of the salary cap.

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Ireland fly-half Sexton's recovery 'ahead of schedule' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton says he expects to be available for selection for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland on 1 February.

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Scotland 'beat ourselves' in recent games - new captain Hogg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg reveals he asked Gregor Townsend to name him Scotland captain after the failed 2019 World Cup campaign.

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Jack Nowell: Exeter & England winger could be out for 'weeks rather than months' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter hope England winger Jack Nowell will out of action for 'weeks rather than months' after more ankle surgery.

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Six Nations build-up 'different' after Saracens punishment - Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell is hoping the Six Nations will provide an escape after a "different" build-up to the annual tournament.

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Pivac 'will feel Wales expectation' - England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones warns new Wales boss Wayne Pivac about the weight of expectation he faces as Warren Gatland's successor.

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Luke Northmore: Harlequins centre extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Luke Northmore extends his contract at The Stoop following his move to the Premiership club last summer.

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Steve Borthwick: How can Leicester's new head coach change their fortunes? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks at the challenges facing Steve Borthwick as he prepares to take on the head coach role at Welford Road.

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Six Nations: Wales without Liam Williams against Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will be without Liam Williams for their 2020 Six Nations opener against Italy in Cardiff, coach Wayne Pivac says.

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Nigel Owens believes rugby could be made safer with fewer substitutions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

International rugby referee Nigel Owens suggests the modern game could be made safer if there were fewer substitutions.

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Saracens urged to be more transparent over relegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens have been urged to be more transparent with fans over how they came to be relegated to the Championship, says Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs.

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From Welsh rugby's Galacticos to regional strugglers - can Ospreys lift the gloom? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The once mighty Ospreys failed to win a single game in this year's Heineken Champions Cup, but can they recover their season?

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Saracens: RFU says players who move abroad may still be able to represent England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union will not rule out England selection for Saracens players who move abroad after the club's relegation to the Championship.

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Will Skelton: Saracens forward suspended after Racing 92 red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens second-row Will Skelton is banned for four weeks for a dangerous tackle on Racing 92 full-back Brice Dulin.

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Joe Simmonds: Exeter fly-half cited for dangerous tackle in Champions Cup win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter fly-half Joe Simmonds will face a disciplinary panel over an alleged dangerous tackle in their Champions Cup win over La Rochelle.

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Ali Price: Glasgow Warriors scrum-half signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Extending his Glasgow Warriors contract by two years was an "easy" decision to make, says scrum-half Ali Price.

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Nick Auterac: Northampton Saints agree deal to sign Harlequins prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints agree a deal to sign Harlequins loose-head prop Nick Auterac at the end of the Premiership season.

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Impressing a new Wales boss and becoming a dad - why 2020 is a big year for North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fresh challenges await Wales and Ospreys star George North during and after the 2020 Six Nations.

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England's Borthwick to join Leicester as head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will join Leicester Tigers as head coach after the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey called up to Ireland squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will link up with Ireland's Six Nations squad ahead of their training camp in Portugal this week.

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'We'll get it all on the table and sort it out' - Jones encourages players to talk about Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will hold talks during their training camp to resolve any anger among Eddie Jones' squad resulting from Saracens' salary cap scandal.

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Eddie Jones: Saracens have made mistakes but now it's time to fix it https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says it has "been a difficult time" for rugby union but that Saracens have made "mistakes" and now "it's time to fix it".

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Six Nations 'a sanctuary' - Jones expects Saracens players to shine for England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says his Saracens players will thrive in adversity during the Six Nations, despite the salary cap crisis at the club.

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Tom Curry column: Being trolled by Faf de Klerk & failing Man City trials https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Curry talks to BBC Sport about being trolled by Faf de Klerk, visiting cat cafes in Japan - and a disastrous trial at Manchester City.

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England call up eight uncapped players for Six Mations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones names eight uncapped players in his 34-man squad for the Six Nations.

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Luke Cowan-Dickie: Exeter hooker deserves England Six Nations starts, says Chiefs boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Luke Cowan-Dickie deserves to be England's first-choice hooker in this year's Six Nations.

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Some Wales selection criticism was racist - Halaholo https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Willis Halaholo believes some tweets criticising his inclusion in Wales' rugby squad in November 2019 were racially motivated.

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Rugby has 'lost moral high ground' after Sarries' 'financial doping' - Monye https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England wing Ugo Monye says rugby has lost its "moral high ground" after "financial doping" led to Saracens' Premiership relegation.

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Saracens players and staff 'shocked and stunned' by relegation - McCall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says players and staff were "shocked and stunned" after their relegation from the Premiership was confirmed.

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Champions Cup quarter-finals: Leinster to host Saracens and Exeter to face Northampton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster will play Saracens in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals while Premiership leaders Exeter host Northampton.

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Munster overpower Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster inflicted more misery on Ospreys as they triumphed in the Champions Cup Pool Four dead rubber in Limerick.

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Wales winger Rees-Zammit limps off in Champions Cup defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit gives Wales an injury scare ahead of the Six Nations after limping off in the first half of Gloucester's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse.

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Spain Women 12-36 Scotland Women: Visitors run in six tries for warm-up win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hannah Smith touches down twice, while Leah Bartlett and Molly Wright enjoy scoring debuts as Scotland Women win 36-12 in Spain.

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Billy Vunipola: England number eight set to miss Six Nations with arm injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola looks set to miss the Six Nations with a suspected broken forearm sustained during Saracens' win over Racing 92.

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Bordeaux rematch for Edinburgh in Challenge Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh will play pool opponents Bordeaux for a third time this season in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

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South African rugby: Meet the female players changing the game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Meet the young female rugby players changing the game and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

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Premier 15s: Harlequins remain top with Saracens close behind https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women remain top of the Premier 15s table following a 12-try demolition of Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, while Saracens are second with a game in hand.

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Saracens to be relegated from Premiership at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby confirm Saracens will be relegated to the Championship this season after salary cap breaches.

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All the European team news previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All this weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup team news.

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

Team news as Pau host Leicester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade du Hameau (13:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Wasps host Bordeaux Begles in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool 3 fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).

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

Team news as Zebre host Bristol in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (14:00 GMT).

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

Leone Nakarawa starts for Glasgow as the visitors chase a victory away to Sale to have any chance of progress in the Champions Cup.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Benetton v Leinster (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster welcome back James Ryan from injury for the trip to Benetton as they aim to make it six wins out of six in the Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh v Agen (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh make nine changes as they seek a win over Agen that would seal a place in the last eight of the Challenge Cup.

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

Team news as London Irish host Scarlets in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Madejski Stadium (20:00 GMT).

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Heineken Champions Cup: Montpellier v Connacht (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kieran Marmion returns from a back injury for Connacht's final Champions Cup pool game against Montpellier.

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

Team news as Toulouse host Gloucester in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Ernest Wallon (15:15 GMT).

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Saracens Q&A: What is going on and what would relegation mean? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Already the recipients of a huge fine and points reduction, English champions Saracens now look set to be relegated. BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explains why.

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

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host La Rochelle in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 GMT).

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Champions Cup: Harlequins v Clermont Auvergne https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Clermont Auvergne in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:15 GMT).

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

Team news as Lyon host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Champions Cup fixture at Matmut Stadium de Gerland (13:00 GMT).

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Ulster v Bath (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Marty Moore is ruled out by injury for Ulster's vital European Champions Cup game against Bath but Will Addison is passed fit.

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Champions Cup: Saracens v Racing 92 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Racing 92 in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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Champions Cup: Munster v Ospreys (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Munster host Ospreys in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

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European Challenge Cup: Cardiff Blues v Calvisano (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Calvisano in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture.

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Saracens players could still represent England if club is relegated https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' star players would still be able to play for England even if they are relegated from the Premiership to the Championship.

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Harlequins: Prop Will Collier signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins prop Will Collier renews his contract with the Premiership club.

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Jamie Roberts: Wales centre not giving up on Test career after Stormers move https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts says he has told Wales coach Wayne Pivac he is still available despite moving to South Africa.

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Saracens face Premiership relegation threat over salary cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are facing relegation from the Premiership if they are found to have breached the salary cap again this season.

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Fraser Balmain: Gloucester prop signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester prop Fraser Balmain signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the Premiership side.

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The race for the last eight - who needs what in the Champions Cup? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens, Northampton, Gloucester, Glasgow and Ulster are set to duel it out for three quarter-final spots in the final round of pool matches in the Champions Cup.

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Richie Gray: Scotland lock agrees deal to rejoin Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richie Gray targets silverware success with Glasgow Warriors after agreeing a two-year deal to return to the club from Toulouse for the start of next season.

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Challenge Cup: Wales back-rower Wainwright back for Dragons v Enisei-STM https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Match preview and team news as Dragons seek a bonus point victory over Enisei-STM to advance in the European Challenge Cup

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Ex-Wales centre Roberts leaves Bath to join South Africa's Stormers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts leaves Bath with immediate effect to join Super Rugby side Stormers in South Africa.

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Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Castres https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Castres in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT).

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Pivac targets players based in England to boost Wales talent pool https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New head coach Wayne Pivac is aiming to expand Wales' talent pool selecting more players based in England.

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Adam Beard: Wales lock signs new Ospreys deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Adam Beard commits to Ospreys until the end of the 2021-22 season as he signs a new deal.

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Jacques Vermeulen: Exeter Chiefs forward had to use Google to find Sandy Park https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From searching Exeter on Google to starring for Chiefs, BBC Sport looks at how Jacques Vermeulen has impressed in the Premiership.

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Alex Dombrandt: Harlequins back row extends contract with club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins back row Alex Dombrandt extends his contract with the Premiership club after 16 tries in 37 games.

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Bath: Back row Tom Ellis signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath back row Tom Ellis signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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'Ridiculous' Saracens schedule annoys Scotland boss Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend describes Saracens' schedule as "ridiculous" and says it has affected his Six Nations squad selection.

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Rhys Webb: Wales coach Wayne Pivac says returning scrum-half must prove himself https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb is warned he faces a battle to regain his Wales jersey after being recalled to the Six Nations squad.

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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester lose England stand-off for up to eight weeks with calf injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester lose England stand-off Danny Cipriani for "probably six to eight weeks" with a torn calf muscle.

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Sexton to captain Ireland as Farrell names first squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton will succeed Rory Best as Ireland captain after being chosen to lead Andy Farrell's first squad.

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Michele Campagnaro: Harlequins and Italy centre out for rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and Italy centre Michele Campagnaro will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery.

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Ben Carlile: Sale sign prop from Championship side Yorkshire Carnegie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale sign prop Ben Carlile from Championship side Yorkshire Carnegie on a deal until the end of next season.

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Wales call up Rees-Zammit and Tompkins for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teenage wing Louis Rees-Zammit and Saracens centre Nick Tompkins are among five uncapped players in Wayne Pivac's first Six Nations Wales squad.

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Stuart Hogg: Exeter Chiefs full-back to captain Scotland in Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is named Scotland captain as head coach Gregor Townsend includes six uncapped players in his 38-man squad for this year's Six Nations.

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Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth unsure on future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth says nothing is resolved on his future after reports that the club are keen to offload him.

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Stuart Lancaster: Leinster redemption for former England coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How former England coach Stuart Lancaster rebuilt his reputation in Dublin and helped develop one of Europe's most dominant teams.

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Villa life & aiming for 2020 Olympics - Love Island winner O'Shea on his 'bizarre' year https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From winning Love Island to helping make Irish rugby history, 2019 was a whirlwind year for Greg O'Shea, who now has his sights set on the Olympic Games.

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'He is ready' - Davies backs Wales call-up for 18-year-old Rees-Zammit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies believes Gloucester teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit is ready for international rugby.

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European exit would be unacceptable, says Ulster's Herring https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Herring says that "everything is on the line" before Ulster's final European Champions Cup Pool match against Bath.

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Scottish Rugby's highest-paid director doubles pay to £933,000 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby's annual accounts show the highest paid director more than doubled their earnings compared to the previous 12 months.

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Max Green: Bath scrum-half to have surgery after fracturing leg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath scrum-half Max Green will have surgery after fracturing his leg in the European Champions Cup defeat by Harlequins.

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Italy great Parisse plans Six Nations farewell - despite not making squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sergio Parisse, Italy's talismanic captain and 142-cap veteran, plans to mark his retirement from international rugby with a final appearance for the Azzurri.

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Henry Purdy: Bristol Bears sign former Gloucester back on short-term loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears sign former Gloucester utility back Henry Purdy on a short-term loan from Championship club Coventry.

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Cobus Reinach: Northampton scrum-half to leave at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton confirm South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Sevens boss Amor & former South African coach Proudfoot join England staff for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones fills the vacancies in his backroom team for the Six Nations with England Sevens boss Simon Amor and former South African coach Matt Proudfoot.

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I'm not ready for Ireland captaincy - Henderson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson admits that he is not among the top candidates for the vacant Ireland captaincy.

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Wales women's coach Phillips remains absent for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rowland Phillips and daughter Carys are not part of Wales Women's programme for Rugby's Six Nations

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Louis Rees-Zammit: Gloucester give contract to Wales Under-18 wing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Under-18 winger Louis Rees-Zammit signs his first professional contract with English Premiership side Gloucester.

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Kolisi wants change for South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The rugby team's first black captain on his work off the pitch since their World Cup win.

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Former Wales & Lions back Hook to retire at end of season - and write children's books https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back James Hook reveals he will retire from rugby at the end of the season as he eyes coaching and becoming a children's author.

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Mark Jones: Former Wales wing to coach Super Rugby's Crusaders https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales wing Mark Jones will join the coaching staff of Super Rugby champions Crusaders on a two-year deal.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Munster all but out of Europe after Racing defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster's slim hopes of progressing in the European Champions Cup suffer a blow after a 39-22 defeat by Racing 92.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Six-try Leinster ease past Lyon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster maintain their perfect European Champions Cup record with a 42-14 victory over Lyon in Pool One at the RDS Arena.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Northampton Saints 33-20 Benetton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints recover to earn a bonus-point win over Benetton and keep alive hopes of reaching the Champions Cup knockout stages.

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George Furbank: Northampton full-back revisits start of rugby union journey https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton full-back George Furbank returns to his childhood club as a potential first England call-up awaits.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Munster in must-win game with Racing 92 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

JJ Hanrahan is passed fit to start at fly-half for Munster in Sunday's vital European Champions Cup away game against Racing 92.

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Premier 15s: Quins beat Gloucester to stay top as Saracens also win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Table-toppers Harlequins Women earn a comeback win over Gloucester-Hartpury while defending champions Saracens edge Loughborough.

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Wales prop Carre a doubt for Six Nations opener after red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Carre could be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations start after the Saracens prop was sent off against Ospreys in the Champions Cup.

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Clermont overpower Ulster to take control of Champions Cup pool https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A dominant second half display sees Clermont Auvergne take control of European Champions Cup Pool Three with a 22-13 win over Ulster.

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Saturday's Challenge Cup team news https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news for Saturday's European Challenge Cup matches involving British and Irish sides.

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Glasgow Warriors v Exeter Chiefs: Dave Rennie's side face 'mighty task' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors "require something truly special" if they are to secure the bonus-point Champions Cup win against Exeter Chiefs they need, writes Tom English.

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

Cory Hill returns to captain Dragons as they look to advance in European Challenge Cup

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Premiership to toughen punishments in wake of Saracens scandal, says new chief https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby's new boss says automatic relegation and withdrawal of titles are "absolutely a possibility" for future salary cap breaches.

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Johnny Williams: Newcastle Falcons centre back after cancer treatment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Williams will turn out for a Newcastle Falcons XV, four months after his last round of chemotherapy for testicular cancer.

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Heineken European Champions Cup: Leinster select big names v Lyon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Already-qualified Leinster pick a strong line-up for Sunday's European Champions Cup game against Lyon at the RDS Arena.

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

Connacht are close to full strength for their must-win European Champions Cup home game against four-time winners Toulouse.

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Champions Cup: Ospreys v Saracens (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Ospreys host Saracens in the European Champions Cup.

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European Challenge Cup: Bordeaux Begles v Edinburgh (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh make eight changes for Saturday's European Challenge Cup visit to Bordeaux, with both sides well-placed to progress.

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Northampton v Benetton: Harry Mallinder to make Saints comeback https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harry Mallinder will make his first Northampton appearance in over a year, following a knee injury, in Sunday's Champions Cup meeting with Benetton.

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

Glasgow make 11 changes as they seek a Champions Cup upset against in-form Exeter and the returning Stuart Hogg.

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

Team news as Bayonne host London Irish in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Jean Dauger (16:00 GMT).

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Six Nations 2020: Wales wings Josh Adams and George North handed centre roles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wings Josh Adams and George North will play centre for their regions as Wales search for someone to wear the 13 jersey in the Six Nations.

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Gloucester v Montpellier: Ben Morgan & Louis Rees-Zammit back for hosts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced back row Ben Morgan and teenage wing sensation Louis Rees-Zammit return for Gloucester's must-win Champions Cup meeting with Montpellier.

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

Team news as Agen host Wasps in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool 3 fixture at Stade Armandie (14:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester host Cardiff Blues in Sunday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Welford Road (15:15 GMT).

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Sam Underhill: Bath's England flanker signs new three-year contract at The Rec https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Sam Underhill, hooker Jack Walker and centre Max Wright all sign new three-year contracts with Bath.

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European Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears v Brive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Brive in Saturday's European Challenge Cup pool four fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

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European Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Enisei-STM https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Enisei-STM in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool One fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors lock remains in intensive care https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa remains in a serious condition in intensive care, six days after suffering a neck injury.

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Summer Tour 2020: Wales to face Japan and New Zealand https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are to return to Japan as well as facing New Zealand in two Tests on their 2020 Tour.

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European Champions Cup: Exeter can 'achieve something extra special' - Stuart Hogg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg believes the Premiership leaders are capable of European success as they aim to top their Champions Cup pool.

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Cardiff Blues: Flanker Olly Robinson signs new Cardiff Blues deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues flanker Olly Robinson signs a new long-term deal at the Arms Park to follow the likes of Josh Navidi, Josh Turnbull and Dillon Lewis.

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Mikey Haywood: Northampton Saints hooker extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints hooker Mikey Haywood signs a "multi-year" contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Saracens: Neil Golding replaces Nigel Wray as chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens name Freshfields lawyer Neil Golding as their new chairman as they look to avoid a repeat of the salary cap scandal.

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Bath v Harlequins: Anthony Watson at full-back for Champions Cup clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Anthony Watson is the only survivor from the weekend defeat by Gloucester as Bath make sweeping changes for the Champions Cup visit of Harlequins.

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La Rochelle v Sale: AJ MacGinty returns for Champions Cup clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale recalls fly-half AJ MacGinty as one of nine players to come into the starting XV to take on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.

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Webb omitted from Toulon squad to face Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Scarlets host Toulon in the European Challenge Cup.

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Sam Warburton: Ex-Wales captain charts Six Nations journey from player to coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After making 34 appearances in eight tournaments between 2010 and 2017, Sam Warburton thought his Six Nations days were over. He was wrong.

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Jonny Gray's got a fantastic work-rate - Exeter boss Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes Scotland lock Jonny Gray can only improve when he joins this summer.

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Halfpenny rekindles rugby love affair after concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny says he is loving rugby again after recovering from one of the most difficult seasons of his career.

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Ospreys should emulate Leinster model - new coach Ruddock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New performance director Mike Ruddock wants to transform struggling Ospreys into Wales' version of Leinster.

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Jonny Gray: Exeter move can turn forward into Lions player, says Chiefs boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Gray could become a British and Irish Lion after his move to Exeter, according to Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.

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Tom Collins: Northampton wing gets two-week ban for aerial challenge on Jacob Umaga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints winger Tom Collins receives a two-week ban for his aerial challenge on Wasps' Jacob Umaga.

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Brok Harris: Dragons prop handed two-week ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Brok Harris will miss the final two Dragons pool games in the European Challenge Cup after being suspended for two weeks.

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Dillon Lewis: Wales international signs new Cardiff Blues deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues' Wales prop Dillon Lewis signs a new three-year deal ahead of his return to action in their European tie at Leicester.

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Billy Searle: Worcester Warriors sign Wasps fly-half on two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Wasps fly-half Billy Searle on a two-year deal - their first new signing for the 2020-21 season.

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Sam Skinner: Exeter's Scotland second-row fit for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Skinner is set to be fit for Scotland's Six Nations campaign after missing the past five months with a hamstring injury.

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Joey Carbery: Ireland fly-half to miss Six Nations because of wrist injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery is ruled out of the Six Nations after sustaining a wrist ligament ligament injury while playing for Munster.

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Six Nations: France coach Fabien Galthie unveils squad with 19 uncapped players https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fabien Galthie marks the start of his reign as France coach with a new-look squad for the Six Nations, featuring 19 uncapped players.

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Bristol Bears: Injured Charles Piutau and John Afoa out until February https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears will be without injured full-back Charles Piutau and prop John Afoa until next month.

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Henry Taylor: Northampton Saints scrum-half signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints scrum-half Henry Taylor signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the Premiership side.

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Ruddock takes on Ospreys performance director role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys will appoint former Wales coach Mike Ruddock as their new performance director until the end of the season.

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Liam Williams: Wales back set to be fit for Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says he expects Liam Williams to be fit for the start of the Six Nations.

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Leone Nakarawa: Glasgow Warriors is 'home from home' for Fijian https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leone Nakarawa says he has returned to his "home away from home" after re-joining Glasgow Warriors until the end of the season.

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Johnnie Beattie: Bayonne's former Scotland number eight retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland number eight Johnnie Beattie has retired from rugby after being allowed to "live out my dreams".

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Players walk off after racism allegation during Welsh rugby match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Welsh rugby club suspends one of its players following an allegation of racism which prompted opposition players to walk off.

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Player dies 25 years after being paralysed during a game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Moore, 55, was injured when a scrum collapsed during a game in 1995.

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Max Malins: Saracens full-back out for three months after breaking foot against Exeter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens full-back Max Malins is ruled out for three months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken foot.

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'I would love to get 100' - Ashton aims for a century of Premiership tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Chris Ashton says he is aiming for a record 100 Premiership tries before his club career is over.

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Northampton Saints: Ian Vass leaves Montpellier to take up defence coach role at Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ian Vass returns to Northampton Saints as defence coach, replacing Alan Dickens who left the club last year.

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Champions Cup the only focus for Ulster's Addison https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Will Addison has dismissed talk of international selection as pointless until the Champions Cup group stage is complete.

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester lock to have surgery on neck injury sustained at Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa to undergo surgery on the neck injury he sustained in the Premiership loss at Saracens on Saturday.

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Saracens might have to dismantle squad, admits new chief executive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' squad could be dismantled in order for the club to comply with salary cap rules, says interim chief executive Edward Griffiths.

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Pro14 highlights: Cardiff Blues 14-16 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the highlights of Scarlets' hard-fought Pro14 Welsh derby win at Cardiff Blues which moved them top of Conference B.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 25-18 Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Dragons score two late tries to beat Ospreys in the final Welsh seasonal derby.

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Fit-again Jones questions Ospreys' recruitment and accountability https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones set to play for Ospreys for the first time this season and raises questions over recruitment and accountability.

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Jonny May: Winger says Leicester Tigers 'need to get serious about being better' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny May says Leicester Tigers' win against Bristol is a moment that can help revive the former Premiership giants.

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half making 'good progress' from knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster say Johnny Sexton will increase his training load this week as his chances of featuring in Ireland's Six Nations opener improve.

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Saracens salary cap fine: Exeter donate portion of money to charity https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter donate their share of Saracens' £5.36m fine for breaching salary cap regulations to charity.

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Sam Hill: 'Under-estimated' Exeter centre praised after double in London Irish win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Ali Hepher hails the impact of centre Sam Hill after his two tries against London Irish.

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Glasgow Warriors: Peter Wright questions Leone Nakarawa attitude https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leone Nakarawa will need to have an improved attitude to be a success again with Glasgow Warriors, believes former Scotland prop Peter Wright.

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Webb unlikely to play again for Toulon because of 'dishonest attitude' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb may have made his final Toulon appearance after the club's majority owner claimed a "dishonest attitude" regarding his move back to Wales.

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Fatialofa to spend second night in hospital after neck injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa is to spend a second night in hospital following the neck injury he suffered in Saturday's defeat at Saracens.

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Ospreys await injury news on Wales duo Tipuric and North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys hope injuries suffered by Wales duo Justin Tipuric and George North in the derby loss to Dragons are not significant.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Scarlets aim to keep 'champion' Wales full-back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Brad Mooar says the region are keen to keep Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny at the region.

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North starts for Ospreys, Moriarty fit for Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Dragons host Ospreys in a Welsh Pro14 derby.

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Leinster ring changes for Connacht interpro https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen makes 14 changes to his side for the final inter-provincial derby of the festive period against Connacht on Saturday.

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Pro14: Horne brothers start for Glasgow against Benetton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brothers George and Peter Horne start at half-back as Glasgow ring the changes for an important Pro14 match against Benetton.

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

Team news as Leicester host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (13:00 GMT).

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Pro14: Barclay returns for Edinburgh clash with Kings https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Barclay returns from injury as Edinburgh make 11 changes for Saturday's Pro14 meeting with Southern Kings.

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Premiership: Gloucester v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 GMT).

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

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

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

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

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

Team news as London Irish host Exeter in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (14:30 GMT).

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Wales scrum-half Webb eligible for 2020 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Rhys Webb is eligible to play for Wales in the 2020 Six Nations after announcing he will return to Ospreys from Toulon.

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Navidi signs four-year Cardiff Blues deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back row Josh Navidi signs a four-year contract extension which will keep him at Cardiff Blues until at least 2024.

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Harry Williams: Exeter Chiefs prop handed two-week ban following red card v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs prop Harry Williams is given a two-week ban following his red card in their win against Saracens on Sunday.

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Justin Clegg: Worcester Warriors lock signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors lock Justin Clegg signs a contract to remain with the Premiership side for a further two years.

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Rory Hughes: Leicester sign Glasgow Warriors back on loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Scotland international Rory Hughes on loan from Pro14 side Glasgow Warriors until the end of the season.

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Pro14: Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale start for Ulster against Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland internationals Jacob Stockdale and Iain Henderson return to the Ulster starting line-up for Friday's Pro14 interpro against Munster.

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Williams returns for Cardiff Blues against Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Scarlets in a Welsh Pro14 derby at the Arms Park.

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

Team news as Sale host Harlequins in Friday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Nigel Wray: Saracens owner retires as club chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owner Nigel Wray retires as chairman of Premiership and European champions Saracens with immediate effect.

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Leone Nakarawa: Fiji lock rejoins Glasgow Warriors after Racing 92 exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji lock Leone Nakarawa rejoins Glasgow Warriors until the end of the season after being sacked by Racing 92.

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Jonny Gray: Scotland lock nears Exeter Chiefs move https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow lock Jonny Gray is expected to join Scotland team-mate Stuart Hogg at Exeter Chiefs next season.

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Worcester Warriors prop Richard Palframan signs new one-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors tight-head prop Richard Palframan signs a new one-year contract extension with the Premiership side.

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Leicester Tigers: George Ford, Ellis Genge, George Worth & Sam Aspland-Robinson extend contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half George Ford is one of four players to sign new contracts with Leicester Tigers.

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'2020 could see Premiership ring-fenced'- Ugo Monye https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relegation from the Premiership could be scrapped with some of the game's domestic superpowers in danger of the drop, believes Ugo Monye.

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