Premiership: Saracens win 27-21 at Northampton after surviving early scare at Franklin's Gardens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens recover from a slow start to earn maximum points over Northampton, who lose Wales' Dan Biggar to a knee injury.

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Premiership: Harlequins beat Exeter 34-30 with injury-time penalty try at The Stoop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins are awarded a penalty try deep into added time at The Stoop to stun Premiership leaders Exeter.

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Six Nations: Hallam Amos gives Wales fresh injury worry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have a new back-three injury worry as they prepare to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, 7 March.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Six Nations uncertainty, Liam Williams and Brad Mooar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses France defeat, Six Nations uncertainty, the return of Liam Williams and his Scarlets boss Brad Mooar.

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

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

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Pro14: Dragons v Cheetahs (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Dragons host Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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

Team details and match preview as Muster host Scarlets in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Shiel makes first home start for Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Edinburgh host Cardiff Blues in Friday's Pro14 at Murrayfield (19:35 GMT).

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Leinster's Ireland internationals return against Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen makes eight changes for Glasgow Warriors' visit to the RDS in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Scott Baldwin: Wales and Harlequins hooker reveals gambling problem https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin reveals he has been battling with a gambling problem during his life.

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'I'm ashamed' - Wales and Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin reveals gambling regrets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin tells Scrum V's Gareth Rhys Owen about the gambling problem he has overcome.

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Liam Williams: Wales full-back kept in Six Nations camp https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will not release Liam Williams to Scarlets this weekend ahead of the Six Nations trip to Twickenham.

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Justin Tipuric: Wales flanker signs new Ospreys three-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker and Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric signs a new three-year deal with the region to end speculation over his future.

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Dan Biggar: Wales fly-half 'is driven and a winner’ - Stephen Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales assistant coach Stephen Jones says fly-half Dan Biggar is "highly competitive" and "wants to be successful".

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Six Nations - Italy v England: Federation still planning for Rome finale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Italian Rugby Federation has not yet received any indication from its government that the men's Six Nations match with England in Rome should be called off because of the coronavirus.

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World Rugby considers 'rugby-specific' transgender rules https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby says it considering "rugby-specific" rules over the eligibility of transgender players, differing from the International Olympic Committee policy.

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

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

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Jaco Taute: Leicester Tigers back suffers arm injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers back Jaco Taute could miss the rest of the season as he requires exploratory surgery on a torn bicep.

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What next for coronavirus, sport & Six Nations? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From Euro 2020 to the Olympics - we look at the prospects for other events after the Six Nations and F1 were hit by fears over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Tevita Cavubati: Harlequins and Fiji second-row signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' Fiji international second-row Tevita Cavubati signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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Meningitis and a shattered ankle - one rugby player's nightmare five months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A year ago, Rosie Galligan won her first cap for England. After contracting meningitis and shattering her ankle, she is yet to earn her second.

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England to play Tonga at Twickenham in autumn https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup finalists England will play Tonga at Twickenham in a November Test series that includes fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Argentina.

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Ireland v Italy Six Nations games off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Ireland v Italy men's and women's Six Nations games scheduled for 7 and 8 March are postponed because of the coronavirus.

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Joe Taufete'e: Worcester Warriors hooker to join Lyon next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester hooker Joe Taufete'e will leave the Premiership club at the end of the season to join French side Lyon.

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Mat Protheroe: Ospreys sign versatile back from Bristol Bears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England age-grade star Mat Protheroe is returning to the city of his birth to play for Ospreys and is focusing on playing for Wales.

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Northampton Saints: Mallinder, Collins, Hill and Tuala agree new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harry Mallinder, Tom Collins, Paul Hill and Ahsee Tuala all sign new deals with Northampton Saints.

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Six Nations 2020: Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson called up for England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby World Cup stars Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson are called up to a 25-man England training squad ahead of the Six Nations match against Wales.

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Siale Piutau: Bristol Bears centre signs one-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Tonga centre Siale Piutau signs a one-year contract extension with Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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'Ireland v Italy should be postponed over coronavirus' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy in Dublin on March 7 should be postponed due to the coronavirus situation, says Irish Health Minister Simon Harris.

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Who is your player of the Six Nations so far? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dupont? Itoje? Stander? Someone completely different? With three rounds gone, vote for who has been the best player of the tournament so far.

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Teen sensation Parsons put exams before Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Beibhinn Parsons did not hesitate in withdrawing from the Six Nations to focus on her studies despite her impressive start to the tournament.

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Six Nations 'monitoring' Coronavirus with England & Ireland games under threat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations organisers say they are "monitoring very closely" the coronavirus situation, with Italy's final two games potentially under threat.

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Ireland prop Healy out of final two games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland prop Cian Healy will miss the rest of the Six Nations because of a hip injury sustained in the weekend defeat by England.

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Wales winger Adams ruled out of Six Nations by knee injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams, the 2019 World Cup's top try scorer, is ruled out of the Six Nations by an ankle injury he picked up against France.

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Toby Booth: Harlequins assistant coach to take over at Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys name former London Irish director of rugby Toby Booth as head coach on a three-year deal from the summer of 2020.

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'They say, 'I hope you die'' - Ashton, Care and Monye on social media abuse https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton, Danny Care and Ugo Monye open up about their own experiences of social media abuse after Danny Cipriani's emotional video tribute to Caroline Flack

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Six Scots in initial GB Sevens squad for Tokyo Olympics https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Scots are included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020 after none made the final cut for the Rio 2016 squad.

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Wales full-back Williams to make early return to Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets confirm Wales full-back Liam Williams will be available for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

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Zack Henry: Leicester Tigers boss Geordan Murphy signs fly-half for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Leicester Tigers confirm the signing of fly-half Zack Henry for the 2020-21 season.

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Farrell needs to shake things up to spark Ireland - Ferris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions back row Stephen Ferris says Ireland coach Andy Farrell should put pressure on players to deliver by making changes against Italy.

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Rhys Webb: Bath sign Wales scrum-half on short-term deal prior to Ospreys move https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Bath sign Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb on a deal until the end of the season.

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Ian Whitten: Exeter's unsung hero celebrates 150 Premiership appearances https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport meets Ian Whitten, the unsung Ulsterman at the centre of Exeter's remarkable Premiership success.

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England prop Vunipola likely to miss Wales match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are set to still be without prop Mako Vunipola for their next Six Nations match against Wales on 7 March but back Anthony Watson could return.

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'England deserved to beat Ireland by 25-30 points' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's victory over Ireland showed passion and defiance but also tactical street smarts, says former England scrum-half Matt Dawson.

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Ben Franks: Northampton Saints and former New Zealand prop to retire https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton and New Zealand's two-time World Cup winner Ben Franks is to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

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Cameron Redpath: Sale Sharks centre to join Bath on three-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks centre Cameron Redpath signs a three-year contract with Premiership rivals Bath.

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Ospreys and Ulster games in Italy postponed because of Coronavirus fears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys and Ulster's Pro14 trips to play in Italy at the weekend are postponed as sporting bodies react to the spread of coronavirus.

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No-one should doubt Hogg as captain - Sutherland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop Rory Sutherland says Stuart Hogg has done a "fantastic" job as Scotland captain and proved it with his wonder try against Italy.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales reflect as captain Alun Wyn Jones demands winning return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was never going to be an easy job for Wayne Pivac following Warren Gatland, but Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is demanding his side return to winning ways.

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'I need to look at myself' - Farrell candid after Ireland defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he "needs to look at himself" after Ireland lose 24-12 to England in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

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Were England more up for it? - Farrell ponders what went wrong for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Andy Farrell says he has to "look at myself first and foremost" following the team's comprehensive defeat by England on Sunday.

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'We could have declared at half-time', says Jones after England cruise to win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones says England could have "declared at half-time" when 17-0 in front in the Six Nations against Ireland.

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Six Nations 2020: Bad tempers, brilliant interceptions & a clingy Owen Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best bits from the third round of the Six Nations including some great tries and unbelievable misses.

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Six Nations 2020: England 24-12 Ireland highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England score a dominant 24-12 Six Nations victory against Ireland at Twickenham.

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Commanding England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes as they rediscover some of their World Cup form to reignite their own title hopes with a 24-12 win.

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Women's Six Nations: Sarah McKenna scores for England in five-try thrashing of Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Sarah McKenna's well-worked try as England score five to beat Ireland 27-0 in front of a sell-out crowd at Castle Park in Doncaster.

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Women's Six Nations: England beat Ireland 27-0 to extend unbeaten run https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's charge to a second successive Grand Slam continues with an emphatic win over Ireland in Doncaster.

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Women's Six Nations: France's Cyrielle Banet and Marine Menager with two amazing tries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as France's Cyrielle Banet and Marine Menager score two brilliant tries against Wales - one a superb solo effort and the other an example of fine team play.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales women suffer heavy defeat against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France run riot in the second half to put 50 points past Wales and condemn them to a third defeat in the Six Nations.

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Win in Cardiff took 'something special' - Edwards giving French defence a Welsh look https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards' influence is clear as France "do something special" to triumph in Cardiff.

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Italy v Scotland Women off because of coronavirus outbreak https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland Women's Six Nations game against Italy in Legnano is postponed because of an increased number of coronavirus cases.

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Ulster see off returning hero Pienaar's Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster return to winning ways in the Pro14 with a 20-10 victory over Ruan Pienaar's Cheetahs at Kingspan Stadium.

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Six Nations 2020: Referee got Wales key decision wrong - Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac believes referee Matt Carley made a wrong decision to not award his side a second-half penalty in the 27-23 defeat by France.

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Six Nations highlights: France overcome Wales in thrilling clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as France win a thrilling encounter against Wales in Cardiff 27-23.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales 'will not panic' after second defeat - Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said there will be no panic after they suffered Six Nations defeat by France at the Principality Stadium.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales v France penalty try - pundits analysis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport pundits discuss whether France's Paul Willemse should have been adjudged to have deliberately knocked-on to give Wales a penalty try.

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Six Nations: Romain Ntamack intercepts to score third try for France against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as Romain Ntamack pounces on an interception just as Wales were building pressure to score France's third try and increase their advantage.

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Win over Italy lifts pressure, says Scotland boss Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend hopes they can go into their final two Six Nations with the "pressure lifted" after a gritty first win against Italy.

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Late Ireland call-up 'means the world' - Toner https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Devin Toner says being back in Ireland's starting line-up for Sunday's game against England at Twickenham "means the world".

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Six Nations 2020: Scotland ease past Italy in Rome https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights from Scotland's 17-0 win over Italy in Rome in the third round of the Six Nations.

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Watch: Hogg's solo run gives Scotland first try of Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as Stuart Hogg scores a brilliant solo try - Scotland's first of the 2020 Six Nations - during a 17-0 victory against Italy.

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Care encourages young players to open up in new suicide prevention scheme https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Boys told "open up" don't "man up" by top rugby players, in a suicide prevention scheme.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between England v Ireland at the Twickenham

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Six Nations 2020: The story of France scrum-half Antoine Dupont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andrew Cotter speaks to family and friends of French scrum-half Antoine Dupont about his life growing up and what makes him such an 'exceptional' player.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales wing Josh Adams backs George North for more Test success https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Adams says fellow wing George North has a lot left achieve as the pair prepare for the Six Nations clash with France.

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England Women v Ireland Women: Abby Dow on World Cup hopes and engineering alternatives https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

When Abby Dow is not scoring eye-catching tries for England, she is working on a complicated battery experiment at university.

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Weekend Premiership & Pro 14 previews https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news for the weekend's matches in the English Premiership and the Pro 14.

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'Defeat would send Scotland to depths of despair' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The credibility of Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend rests on the "must-win" Six Nations game in Italy, says former scrum-half Andy Nicol.

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Pro14: Zebre v Munster (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster make six changes for Friday night's Pro14 encounter against Zebre at the Stadio Giovanni Mari in Milan..

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Dragons (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Glasgow Warriors host Dragons in Saturday's Pro14 fixture at Scotstoun Stadium (19:35 GMT).

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

James Hume and Michael Lowry are back in the Ulster side after injury and among five changes for the Pro14 game against the Cheetahs.

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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Benetton (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Six Nations squad players Hallam Amos and Seb Davies start for Cardiff Blues against Benetton on Sunday.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Southern Kings (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African international Werner Kruger takes over the captaincy as Scarlets host Southern Kings at Parc y Scarlets.

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Intimidating, intense, inspirational - how Edwards is changing France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former internationals Tom Shanklin, Shane Horgan and Matt Dawson discuss Shaun Edwards' impact on France as he returns to Wales on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2020: The Farrell family are unique - Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says the Farrell family are "unique" as captain Owen prepares to lead England out for Sunday's Six Nations game against Ireland - coached by his father Andy.

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Smith and Gaffney return for Scotland Women https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Philip Doyle has recalled centre Hannah Smith and wing Megan Gaffney for Sunday's trip to Italy this Sunday.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics as Wales host France in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at Principality Stadium (16:45 GMT).

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Ireland Women bring in Doyle and Fitzhenry https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland women's coach Adam Griggs makes two changes for the top-of-the table Six Nations match against England in Doncaster.

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Bristol's Hurrell had 'probable stroke' after recent Premiership match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol centre Will Hurrell says he is enduring "severe headaches and memory loss" after suffering a "probable stroke".

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'It's OK to be vulnerable' - Cipriani pays emotional tribute to Flack https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani releases an emotional video tribute to ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack, saying "it's OK to be vulnerable".

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Six Nations 2020: Ireland's Henderson out of England game for family reasons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland lock Iain Henderson pulls out of the Six Nations match against England for family reasons with Devon Toner drafted in.

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Scotland must 'learn quickly' to be contenders - Hogg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg says Scotland "can't be sitting in a couple of years' time saying exactly the same things" if they are to become contenders.

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'I remember screaming the house down' - Williams recalls first Wales try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams recalls scoring his first try for Wales, 20-years ago.

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

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

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World Rugby to review transgender policy after research on reduced testosterone https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby is preparing for a "comprehensive review" of the sport's policies on transgender players after viewing research on the effects of reduced testosterone.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Captain denies Wales lack respect for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones denies Wales have shown a lack of respect towards France after a frank exchange of views about the scrum.

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

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

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Centre Joseph starts on wing for England against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph is on the wing as head coach Eddie Jones shuffles his backline for Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland at Twickenham.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico.

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Riley and Daley-McLean start for England Women https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Leanne Riley and fly-half Katy Daley-McLean start for England as their Grand Slam defence continues against Ireland in Doncaster.

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Scotland v England: Squidge Rugby - Six Nations analysis with a difference https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Squidge Rugby looks at what we learned from England v Scotland ahead of the third round of the Six Nations this weekend.

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Pivac counts on experience as Wales field most capped side in Six Nations history https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac hopes experience will hold the key for his Wales side - the most capped in Six Nations history - when they face France.

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Six Nations 2020: France accuse Wales of 'lack of respect' over scrum comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France head coach Fabien Galthie accuses Wales of a "lack of respect" ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.

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Jones sorry for joking reporter was thinking of 'another half-Asian person' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones apologises for joking a reporter must be thinking of "another half-Asian person".

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Former England flanker Haskell to make MMA debut in May https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England rugby union international James Haskell will make his professional mixed martial arts debut in London in May.

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Obano recalled by England to cover Marler or Genge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath prop Beno Obano could be in line for a first England cap after being recalled to Eddie Jones' training squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Ireland

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Filling in for Vunipola: How is Curry adapting to number eight? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ball-carrying? Base-of-the-scrum smarts? Breakdown dominance? How is England's Tom Curry coping with his changed back-row role?

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Tuohy laments loss of rugby 'values' as he retires through injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland lock Dan Tuohy says "the values that made me fall for rugby have nearly disappeared" as he retires because of injury.

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

Team news as Wasps host Saracens in Friday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (19:45 GMT).

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

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

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Wales recall Davies and Moriarty to face France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales recall scrum-half Gareth Davies and flanker Ross Moriarty to face France in the Six Nations as coach Wayne Pivac makes two changes.

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Quiz: Test yourself on Scotland's matches v Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shock defeats, hat-tricks and bonkers tries - what can you remember about Scotland's Six Nations clashes with Italy? Try our quiz.

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England Women fly-half Harrison 'wants more' despite sell-out https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England sell out Doncaster's Castle Park for the first time for Sunday's Women's Six Nations game against Ireland, but Red Roses back Zoe Harrison says the side "want more".

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Ben Glynn: Northampton sign Ospreys lock on short-term loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton sign Ospreys lock Ben Glynn on a short-term loan deal with four second-rows unavailable.

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Reece Marshall: Northampton hooker joins Jersey Reds on short-term loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton hooker Reece Marshall joins Championship side Jersey Reds on a short-term loan deal.

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Andy Farrell denies Six Nations game with son Owen is most challenging week of his career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andy Farrell denies he is in the midst of the most challenging week of his career as he aims to guide his Ireland team to victory over an England side captained by his son Owen.

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I'm playing better than in record-breaking 2018 - Stockdale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale says his form is better than during his record-setting 2018 Six Nations despite failing to score a try in his six games.

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RFU Championship cuts could be phased in, says Sweeney https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is looking to phase in cuts to funding for Championship clubs over two seasons.

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Ball hopes Wales' home form is decisive against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jake Ball hopes Wales' Six Nations home record will continue when they face unbeaten France on Saturday.

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'England match is a step up for Ireland' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport NI rugby pundit Stephen Ferris says England will fancy their chances of ending Ireland's Grand Slam hopes on Sunday.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Fast starts, tackling Edwards and fond farewells https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses fast starts against France, tackling familiar friend and now foe Shaun Edwards and saying goodbye to his parents.

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Bryan Byrne: Bristol Bears sign Leinster hooker on loan; Harry Thacker injured https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears add Leinster hooker Bryan Byrne on a short-term loan deal to provide injury cover for Harry Thacker.

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Ireland hoping for 'beautiful day' against England after visit from U2 singer Bono https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

U2 singer Bono visits the Ireland rugby camp ahead of Sunday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

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Six Nations 2020: Unbeaten Ireland unchanged to face England at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Andy Farrell sticks with the same starting team as Ireland attempt to win the Triple Crown by beating England at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Scotland replace Jones with Harris in midfield for Italy match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Huw Jones has been replaced by Chris Harris in one of three changes to the side for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy.

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Quiz: Farrell v Farrell and other sporting family rivalries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen and Andy Farrell face each other in the Six Nations on Sunday, but how well do you know other family sporting rivalries?

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Henry Purdy: Bristol Bears back signs new two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears utility back Henry Purdy signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership side.

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Andy Hancock: Memorable England try-scorer dies aged 80 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England wing Andy Hancock - scorer of one of the greatest individual tries in Test history - dies at the age of 80.

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Wales can 'get some change out of' France's scrum, says ex-Lions prop Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales prop Adam Jones says France's scrum during this Six Nations has not matched their packs of the past.

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Six Nations 2020: Ireland's Henshaw ready for Twickenham 'cauldron' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw expects a "hostile environment" in London for the Six Nations meeting with England on Sunday,

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Joe Simpson: Gloucester scrum-half out for at least eight weeks with ankle injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's England-capped scrum-half Joe Simpson is sidelined for eight to 12 weeks by an ankle injury.

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Six Nations 2020: We expect France to 'cheat' at the scrum - Wyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Wyn Jones expects France's pack to "cheat" in their bid to gain scrum supremacy when the teams meet in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Hallam Amos: Wales add Cardiff Blues back to Six Nations squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales add Cardiff Blues player Hallam Amos to their Six Nations squad following injuries to their outside backs.

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England prop Vunipola to miss Ireland game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola will miss Sunday's Six Nations game against Ireland after returning to Tonga for family reasons.

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Young leaves Wasps after nine years as director of rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps confirm the departure of Dai Young after nine years as director of rugby at the Premiership club.

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Toby Flood: Newcastle fly-half extends contract until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England international Toby Flood signs a two-year contract extension with Championship leaders Newcastle Falcons.

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Wales call for Rhys Priestland unlikely with Dan Biggar set to face France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are increasingly confident Dan Biggar will be fit to face France in the Six Nations, making a return for Rhys Priestland less likely.

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Matt Faddes: Ulster back to miss rest of season because of injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A shoulder injury rules versatile back Matt Faddes out of the Ulster team for the remainder of the season.

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Saracens: Barnet Council considered ending £22.9m stadium redevelopment loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Barnet Council "considered" terminating its £22.9m loan to redevelop Saracens' stadium after the club's relegation but instead have frozen further payments.

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Gloucester 'supporting' Cipriani after Twitter abuse over Flack https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester say they are "looking after" Danny Cipriani after he was abused on Twitter grieving for ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack.

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Six Nations Championships: Scotland not worried about 'must win' Italy tie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland will not worry about the pressure of the "must win" Six Nations tie in Italy on Saturday, says assistant coach Mike Blair.

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Injury doubt Addison in Ireland squad to face England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster back Will Addison makes the Ireland squad to take on England after a doubt over his fitness for Sunday's Six Nations game.

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'Too many good players not to be successful' - Best backs Ireland's Grand Slam bid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best believes Ireland can succeed in this year's Six Nations with the depth of talent at head coach Andy Farrell's disposal.

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Leicester's Youngs cited over punching allegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester hooker Tom Youngs is cited for allegedly punching Wasps forward Will Rowlands in Saturday's Premiership win.

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Six Nations: Stuart McCloskey 'knows where he stands' with Irish coach Andy Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey says Andy Farrell is a "brilliant coach" as he pushes for place against England in Sunday's Six Nations encounter.

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Tom Marshall: Gloucester utility back signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester utility back Tom Marshall signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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'The doctors say not to play impact sports' - risking hearing loss to reach the Olympics https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Doctors say Jodie Ounsley risks losing her hearing completely by playing rugby. The teenager is battling for an Olympics sevens spot anyway.

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Sam Hidalgo-Clyne: Exeter Chiefs sign Scotland scrum-half from Lyon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne agrees a move to Premiership leaders Exeter from French side Lyon.

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Watch: Tries, Tackles and Title Dreams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

We follow Harlequins as they try and win the league during a season of rugby scandal. Newsbeat follows the highs and lows of the sport as England make the Rugby World Cup final.

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First England caps were ‘baptism of fire’ - Furbank https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England full-back George Furbank describes Six Nations appearances against France and Scotland as a "baptism of fire".

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Which team has a 'strong feel-good factor' but which side has 'more pain to come' - Six Nations report card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who is top of the class? Who must try harder? As the Six Nations enjoys its rest week, former England fly-half Paul Grayson hands out the grades.

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Six Nations 2020: Leigh Halfpenny says Wales can still win title https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny believes the class of 2020 can emulate the 2013 side by winning the Six Nations despite losing an early game.

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Six Nations 2020: France ‘not the finished article’ - Thierry Dusautoir https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Thierry Dusautoir says France are far from the finished article despite winning their opening two games of the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: Scotland add Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson to squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson are both added to Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the remainder of the Six Nations.

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Elliot Daly: Saracens back indicates he will stay despite relegation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elliot Daly says he is likely to join England team-mate Jamie George in staying with Saracens in the Championship next season.

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A bumpy flight and having my collar felt by my captain - Parkes' Six Nations dramas https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses dodgy Dublin flight, Six Nations titles hopes and having his collar tidied up by captain Alun Wyn Jones.

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

Gloucester forward Ruan Ackermann says he is having "flashbacks" after being robbed at gunpoint in South Africa last month.

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Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Zebre (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Matt Fagerson returns from injury as Glasgow Warriors host Zebre in the Pro14 on Friday.

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Pro14: Munster v Kings (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster hand a first start to Academy back-row forward John Hodnett for their Pro14 match against Southern Kings on Friday.

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

Team news as Harlequins host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop.

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

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road.

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

Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park.

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

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways.

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

Team news and match preview for Saturday's Pro 14 game between Ospreys and Ulster at Liberty Stadium.

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Pro14: Scarlets v Edinburgh (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and match preview for Saturday's Pro 14 game between Scarlets and Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets.

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

Leinster number eight Max Deegan is one of five returning Ireland internationals who will start against the Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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

Team news as Northampton Saints host Bristol Bears in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens.

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Hoyland hoping injury hell is behind him as he targets Scotland recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh wing Damien Hoyland hopes to have put a catalogue of injuries behind him as he targets a return to the Scotland squad.

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Homophobic slurs common in rugby union, says Harlequins-backed study https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

More than two-thirds of male rugby union players have heard team-mates use homophobic slurs in the past two weeks, says research backed by Harlequins.

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Dragons v Benetton called off because of Storm Dennis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons' home game against Benetton, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed because of the approaching Storm Dennis.

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Corby Rugby Club 'hopeful' of surviving Storm Ciara damage https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The storm tore off the roof of the clubhouse, wrecking a bar area, floors and electrics.

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Should there be a smaller ball? Who is professional? - Women's rugby Q&A https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Should women play with a different ball? Why is there no Women's Six Nations prize money? BBC Women's Rugby Union Weekly answer listeners' questions.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales confident of Dan Biggar recovery for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are confident fly-half Dan Biggar is in line to be fit to start against France in the Six Nations match in Cardiff.

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All four Welsh regions want Saracens' Tompkins, say Scarlets and Cardiff Blues bosses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All four Welsh regions want to sign Wales centre Nick Tompkins from Saracens, according to Scarlets and Cardiff Blues coaches.

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Hallam Amos: Wales back set for Blues return at Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile Wales back Hallam Amos will return from injury when Cardiff Blues face Connacht in the Pro14 on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2020: Neil Jenkins defends George North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Neil Jenkins defends George North after the wing was criticised in the wake of Six Nations defeat by Ireland.

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Saracens: England hooker Jamie George set to stay with relegated side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Jamie George says he is "pretty sure" he will stay at Saracens next season despite the club's relegation.

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Saracens: Allianz to end sponsorship of relegated Premiership side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Allianz confirm they will end their sponsorship of Saracens at the end of the season in the wake of the salary cap scandal.

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England's Tuilagi available for Ireland game after injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Manu Tuilagi is available for England's Six Nations match against Ireland after recovering from a groin injury.

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

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

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong and Singapore sevens rescheduled https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Hong Kong and Singapore legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series are rescheduled from April to October because of the coronavirus outbreak

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Wilco Louw: Harlequins sign South Africa international prop ahead of next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign South Africa international prop Wilco Louw ahead of the 2020-21 Premiership season.

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'I'll celebrate properly if Wales win Six Nations again' - quiet Faletau back to take centre stage https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau used to be shy but, back in the Wales side after several injuries, the Bath player has found his voice.

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Grigg agrees contract extension with Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland centre Nick Grigg agrees a two-year contract extension at Glasgow Warriors, saying "it was an easy enough decision to stay".

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Michael Fatialofa: Saracens to donate to Worcester forward's spinal injury recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are to give money towards Worcester's Michael Fatialofa spinal injury recovery for every try they score on Saturday.

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Paul Lasike: Harlequins centre signs contract extension with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and United States centre Paul Lasike extends deal with the Premiership side.

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RFU Championship: Future of second-tier competition in doubt after funding cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The future of the second-tier Championship is thrown into doubt after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) slashed funding to its clubs.

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From macho to mindfulness: How rugby has changed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newsbeat goes behind the scenes with Harlequins as they use meditation and mindfulness to help the mental health of their players.

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Saracens: Mark McCall grateful club remain in European Champions Cup after panel decision https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark McCall is thankful Saracens' European Champions Cup title defence was not ended by a disciplinary panel.

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Gregor Townsend had no choice over Finn Russell - Richard Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says he would have dealt with the Finn Russell situation in "exactly the same" way Gregor Townsend has.

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No betrayal but no backing down - Townsend tells BBC Sport his side of Russell saga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In an extensive and exclusive Q&A session with Tom English, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend gives his side of the story over Finn Russell's ongoing exile.

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'It's not about you' - Erasmus' pre-final pep talk to Springboks revealed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rassie Erasmus releases footage of his Rugby World Cup final team talk, in which tells his Springboks their performance can change South Africa

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Townsend 'cannot' pick Russell in this Six Nations - Care https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend "cannot possibly pick" fly-half Finn Russell, says England scrum-half Danny Care.

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Wasps: Dai Young steps down for an interim period, replaced by Lee Blackett https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young is to step down for an interim period, to be replaced by Lee Blackett.

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Six Nations 2020: France wing Vincent Rattez out of tournament with broken leg https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France will be without wing Vincent Rattez for their Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, 22 February.

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Rob Webber: Sale Sharks and England hooker to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks and England hooker Rob Webber confirms he will retire at the end of the season.

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Six Nations: Much-improved Ireland must keep riding the Six Nations wave - Stephen Ferris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport NI columnist Stephen Ferris says taking club form onto the international stage was crucial after Ireland ended Wales' winning Six Nations run.

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Charlie Capps: Leicester Tigers sign prop from Glasgow on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign prop Charlie Capps from Glasgow on a short-term deal with Gaston Cortes moving the other way.

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Watch: Highlights of England women defeating Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Abby Dow scores two great tries in England's 53-0 thumping of Scotland in terrible conditions at Murraryfield.

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Townsend disappointed by Russell comments but remains open to return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says Finn Russell's media comments show the fly-half is not yet willing to "align himself" to Scotland's standards.

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England beat Scotland in snowy rearranged Women's Six Nations match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions England beat Scotland in freezing conditions at Murrayfield to go top of the Women's Six Nations standings.

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Jonny Gray: Scotland lock out of rest of Six Nations campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Gray has been ruled out of the remainder of Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

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Ireland release Ulster quartet from training camp for Pro14 return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Burns, Stuart McCloskey, Tom O'Toole and Jack McGrath return to Ulster as John Cooney is retained for Ireland's training camp in Cork.

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'Ford was excellent - you would have said he was captain the way he stepped up’ https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half George Ford stepped up as a leader in tough conditions at Murrayfield, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson.

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Six Nations 2020: Wayne Pivac says Wales must not panic after Irish loss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Wayne Pivac says Wales need only minor tweaks following defeat by Ireland as he refuses to give up on winning the Six Nations.

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Rugby concussion: Swansea University study into protecting women https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Research has found women are at a greater risk than men and the effects are more severe.

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Mistake to add teams to Six Nations - England coach Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The addition of more teams to the Six Nations would be a mistake, says England coach Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations 2020: all the best bits from the second week https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the best bits from the second week of the 2020 Six Nations including sausages, underpants and a few missed kicks.

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Scrum V: 'There's so much good about Shaun Edwards' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V get the views of James Hook, Ian Gough and Dan Lydiate on France's former Wales defence coach 'scary' Shaun Edwards.

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After playing in ice and hail storms, Wales women's side have to take cold showers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales were left shivering and frustrated as they slipped to a second Six Nations defeat, losing 31-12 to Ireland at storm-hit Donnybrook.

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Six Nations 2020 highlights: France 35-22 Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France score five tries to beat Italy at the Stade de France in Paris and remain unbeaten in the Six Nations.

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France top Six Nations table after beating Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France are top of the Six Nations table after a bonus-point win despite a lacklustre second half against Italy.

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Six Nations 2020: Romain Ntamack scores bonus point try for France against Italy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Romain Ntamack glides through to score a bonus point try for France against Italy in the Six Nations game at the Stade De France in Paris.

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Six Nations 2020: Gregory Alldritt scores for France after a brilliant pass from Antoine Dupont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregory Alldritt scores for France after a brilliant pass from Antoine Dupont in their Six Nations game against Italy at the Stade De France in Paris.

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland secure bonus-point win against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's women battled through difficult conditions as captain Ciara Griffin led her team to a comfortable 31-12 win over Wales.

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Women's Six Nations 2020: Wales 31-12 Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Beibhinn Parsons scores the opening try of her side's 31-12 victory over Wales with her first touch of the match.

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Six Nations 2020: Reality check for Wayne Pivac's new Wales era https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac suffers his first loss as Wales coach and has some puzzles to solve following defeat to Ireland.

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Women's Six Nations: French sub Annaelle Deshayes injured against Italy two seconds of coming on https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

French sub Annaelle Deshayes is injured within just two seconds of coming on against Italy in the women's Rugby Six Nations.

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Irish drawing a line under last two years - Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says his side are aiming to build on their achievements under Joe Schmidt by 'doing things slightly differently' under new coach Andy Farrell.

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'We have clashed quite a lot' - Russell speaks out after Scotland exile https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exiled Scotland fly-half Finn Russell says he "doesn't have a personal relationship" with head coach Gregor Townsend and that "it's not really possible" for him to be in the squad.

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Scotland v England in Women's Six Nations postponed because of Storm Ciara https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Football, rugby union and horse racing fixtures on Sunday are all called off because of Storm Ciara.

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Women's Six Nations: Cyrielle Banet scores length-of-the-field try for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Cyrielle Banet score a length-of-the-field try as France hammer Italy 45-10 in the Women's Six Nations.

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Scotland: Gregor Townsend backs Stuart Hogg after another mistake https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg was "an inch or two away from a brilliant decision" despite a costly error in the loss to England, says Gregor Townsend.

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Six Nations: Scotland 'have to remedy five-minute period' - Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is proud of his players at rain-lashed Murrayfield, but laments a five-minute period when England punished the hosts to win the Calcutta Cup.

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Six Nations 2020 highlights: Scotland 6-13 England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England win back the Calcutta Cup and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 13-6 victory over Scotland in awful weather conditions.

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Six Nations 2020: Ellis Genge says England shut up the critics with win over Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Try-scorer Ellis Genge refers to England's critics as 'sausages' and says Eddie Jones's team have have shut them up after their 13-6 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Ellis Genge: England prop describes critics as 'sausages' after Six Nations win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Prop forward Ellis Genge describes his side's critics as "sausages" after scoring the winning try in England's victory over Scotland.

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Eddie Jones says England will get stronger throughout the Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says England will get stronger through the Six Nations after grinding out victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations: New head coach Farrell has given Ireland 'licence to thrill' - Stockdale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale says new head coach Andy Farrell has given them "licence" to be more creative in their attacking play.

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Referee not to blame for Wales defeat - Wyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says Ireland could have potentially received a yellow card earlier in their 24-14 defeat in Dublin, but he says he does not blame referee Romain Poite.

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Iain Henderson pleased with Ireland's bonus-point win over Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Iain Henderson says "hard work" helped Ireland overcome Six Nations holders Wales and that the win is a "building block" towards their next game against England at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: England's Ellis Genge scores crucial try in win against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Replacement prop Ellis Genge powers over for England's only try of the game in their 13-6 Six Nations win against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Ireland 24-14 Scotland: Conor Murray answered critics says Johnny Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton says under-pressure Conor Murray's display "won us the game" as Ireland beat Six Nations holders Wales 24-14 in Dublin.

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Six Nations: 'Unacceptable' handling errors cost Wales against Ireland - Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac admits unacceptable handling errors cost his side during their 24-14 defeat against Ireland.

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Rugby star Maro Itoje: Who would he support in Nigeria v England? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Rugby World Cup finalist, whose parents were born in Nigeria, talks about his identity.

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Six Nations highlights: Ireland 24-14 Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland send out a statement of intent as they run in four tries to end Wales' hopes of consecutive Grand Slams with a deserved 24-14 win in Dublin.

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Eddie Jones gives awkward BBC Sport interview with Sonja McLaughlan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones "plays a straight bat" in his "easiest interview yet" with BBC Sport's Sonja McLaughlan ahead of his side's Six Nations Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland.

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Garin Jenkins helps preview Ireland v Wales in the Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales pundit Garin Jenkins joins Simon Davies to preview Ireland hosting Wales in Dublin in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales aim to make life 'uncomfortable' for Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar says Wales aim to make life "uncomfortable" for his Ireland fly-half opponent Jonathan Sexton in Dublin.

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Wales prop Leon Brown gives an insight to himself and his team-mates https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown reveals what he thinks of his team mates - and what they think of him.

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Six things to look out for in the Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Amber Reed's return, the fixture logjam and Irish redemption - six things to look out for in the second round of the Women's Six Nations.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2020: Ireland ready for Wales and Storm Ciara, says John Fogarty https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty insists Andy Farrell's side are prepared for the double onslaught of Wales and Storm Ciara.

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Scotland v England: Sam Underhill was 'naive' before first trip to Murrayfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Sam Underhill says he was "naive" to the intensity of the Calcutta Cup on his first trip to Murrayfield two years ago.

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Ashton's Six Nations predictions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Union Weekly's Chris Ashton makes his score predictions for round two of the Six Nations.

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Vincent replaces injured Vakatawa for France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Montpellier's 20-year-old centre Arthur Vincent replaces the injured Virimi Vakatawa in France coach Fabien Galthie's only change to his starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy

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'It's like someone else scored it' - the most famous Scottish try & most momentous win remembered by those involved https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Those who were involved recall a remarkable Calcutta Cup meeting when a seemingly invincible England were undone by a Tony Stanger try that will live forever in the memory.

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Calcutta Cup: Scotland team-mates Rory Hutchinson & Magnus Bradbury take our quiz https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland team-mates Rory Hutchinson and Magnus Bradbury face off as they take on Rugby Union Weekly's Calcutta Cup quiz.

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'We will not make it easy for them at our home ground' - Law and Tonkin start for Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sarah Law and Evie Tonkin start as Scotland make injury-enforced changes for the Women's Six Nations meeting with England at Scotstoun.

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Saracens face Champions Cup misconduct complaint for using an ineligible player https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are subject to a misconduct complaint after playing prop Titi Lamositele when he may have been ineligible.

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Worcester Warriors: Melani Nanai to miss rest of season with shoulder injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's Melani Nanai is ruled out for the season after shoulder surgery - and fellow winger Tom Howe could be out for eight weeks.

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

Team news and match preview as Ireland host Wales in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium (14:15 GMT).

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Scotland Women v England Women: Simon Middleton names new front row for the Red Roses' trip to Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Simon Middleton names a new front row in his starting XV as the Red Roses continue their Grand Slam defence in Scotland.

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Scotland v England: Gregor Townsend focuses on England over Finn Russell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A return to the Scotland squad remains possible for fly-half Finn Russell, but Gregor Townsend hints at remaining tension.

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Women's Six Nations: From tournament debut to doctor's exams https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Claire Keohane says making her Six Nations debut against Scotland "was a fantastic day" after making the switch from sevens rugby.

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Ireland will be biggest test of my career - Wales boss Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac says the Six Nations trip to Ireland in Dublin will be the biggest test of his career.

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Moriarty and Tompkins - ex-England Under-20 team-mates reunited with Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross Moriarty on his reunion with former England age-grade team-mate Nick Tompkins for Wales in the Six Nations.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Sale Sharks v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Saracens in Friday's Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final at AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).

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Herring out to show he's best option for Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Herring has replaced his ex-Ulster team-mate Rory Best in the Ireland side but must ward off Leinster youngster Ronan Kelleher.

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Bradbury sole change for Scotland against England in Calcutta Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Magnus Bradbury replaces Nick Haining in the only change to the Scotland line-up for Saturday's Six Nations visit of England.

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Six Nations 2020: Centre Nick Tompkins will make his first Wales start against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens centre Nick Tompkins will make his first Wales start against Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin.

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Callum Braley: Gloucester scrum-half to join Benetton at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's Italy scrum-half Callum Braley is to join Pro14 side Benetton at the end of the season.

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Jacob Stockdale: Ireland and Ulster wing signs new three-year IRFU contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale agrees a new IRFU deal which will keep him at Ulster until the end of the 2022-23 season.

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Youngs out as England make sweeping changes for Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones benches scrum-half Ben Youngs as part of sweeping changes to his starting XV to face Scotland.

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'It's going to be a war' - England's Ludlam throws down gauntlet to Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Lewis Ludlam says England's "hate" is just as great as Scotland's and promises the hosts a "war" at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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England 38-38 Scotland - last year's astonishing draw, blow by blow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland sits down with Scotland prop Gordon Reid to rewatch last year's astonishing Calcutta Cup draw at Twickenham.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: Josh Adams tries, Dan Biggar brilliance and Dublin hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses Wales try-scoring machine Josh Adams, new caps' success against Italy and attempting to beat Ireland in Dublin.

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Scotland v England: Charlie Ewels out & Ben Earl in for Six Nations clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath second row Charlie Ewels has been dropped for England's Calcutta Cup meeting with Scotland on Saturday.

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Senior England players must step up in adversity - Lawes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Courtney Lawes says the squad's experienced players need to help the team win "when the opposition has got your number".

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Six Nations: Can you name the Scotland and England XVs from the 2000 Calcutta Cup? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Scotland prepare to host England, can you name the teams from the Scots' famous triumph of 20 years ago over their grand slam-chasing rivals?

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Six Nations 2020: Wales call up Dewi Lake and Taine Basham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales call up Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake and Dragons back-rower Taine Basham to their Six Nations squad.

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England winger Watson ruled out of Scotland match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Anthony Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury and is out of Saturday's Six Nations game at Murrayfield.

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'Eddie will be hyping them up' - Dell braced for England backlash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Allan Dell indulges in some Eddie Jones-esque mind games as England attempt to end a two-year wait for Calcutta Cup victory.

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Six Nations: 'Fear' gone from Ireland pre-match preparation, says Henderson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Second row Iain Henderson explains that there is a new spirit of openness about Ireland's pre-match preparations under new head coach Andy Farrell.

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Scottish Rugby bids to host Lions match before 2021 tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has made a bid for Murrayfield to host a British and Irish Lions match for the first time before the South Africa tour in 2021.

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Six Nations 2020: Did France defeat reveal England's leadership issue? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain. Leader. Decision-maker-in-chief. But does Owen Farrell need more help from his senior team-mates on the pitch?

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Ex-England captain Robshaw to hold talks with New York MLR team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England skipper Chris Robshaw will hold talks with US-based Rugby United New York this week as he considers his future after Harlequins.

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Ireland 'know what is coming' against Wales - head coach Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side are brimming with confidence ahead of Wales' visit to Dublin in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Six Nations: Ireland's Robbie Henshaw and Peter O'Mahony to start against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw return to Ireland's starting team as Andy Farrell makes two changes for Saturday's game against Wales.

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Wales full-back Williams out of next two matches but could face England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales do not expect Liam Williams to be fit until they face England on the penultimate weekend of the Six Nations.

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Injured England centre Tuilagi to miss Scotland game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Manu Tuilagi will miss England's Six Nations match with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday with a groin strain.

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Iconic Eden Park to host 2021 women's Rugby World Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eden Park, Auckland's fabled Test venue, will host the final of the women's Rugby World Cup 2021

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Rohan Janse van Rensburg: Sale centre faces disciplinary panel over tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale's Rohan Janse van Rensburg will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday over a dangerous tackle against Exeter.

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester forward leaves hospital to continue spinal injury recovery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester forward Michael Fatialofa leaves hospital for a rehab unit a month after suffering a serious spinal injury.

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Scotland set 'minimum standard' against Ireland - Lawson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland set "a minimum standard" of performance against Ireland that needs to be improved upon throughout the Six Nations, says former captain Rory Lawson.

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Quiz: Test yourself on 20 years of the Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations is 20 years old so we have picked out some of the tournament's best and strangest moments to test you.

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Cooney rivalry adds motivation - Ireland scrum-half Murray https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Conor Murray says competition from John Cooney at scrum-half is a positive ahead of Saturday's game against Wales.

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Stan South: Edinburgh take Exeter Chiefs lock on loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock forward Stan South joins Edinburgh on a short-term loan from Exeter Chiefs.

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Manu Tuilagi: Centre to stay with England squad after groin injury sustained in Paris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England centre Manu Tuilagi, who sustained a groin injury in England's defeat to France, will remain with the squad as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland

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Four teams at risk of losing Premier 15s place https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Darlington, Firwood Waterloo, Richmond and Worcester are at risk of losing their place in the Premier 15s, England's top women's rugby union league, next season.

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Russell left out of Scotland squad to face England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell is omitted from Scotland's squad for Saturday's Calcutta Cup meeting with England after missing the Ireland game for breaching team protocol.

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Less talk, more action needed from England - Dawson https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones needs to change his pre-match rhetoric to avoid giving England's opposition more motivation, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson.

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Ex-England skipper Robshaw to leave Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Chris Robshaw is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season after 16 years at the club.

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Jaco Kriel: Gloucester release South African flanker to return home https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester release flanker Jaco Kriel from his contract so he can return to South Africa and rejoin Super Rugby side, the Lions.

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Six Nations: Wayne Pivac's Wales face first real test in Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wayne Pivac's Wales face the first major test of the new regime against Ireland as the coach considers changing a winning side.

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Dan Biggar: Wales fly-half says pass skill sums up current confidence https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar believes his brilliant between the legs try-scoring pass in the 42-0 win over Italy is a sign of his current confidence.

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Ireland's Ringrose may miss Wales game with finger injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose suffered a suspected broken finger in Saturday's Six Nations win over Scotland.

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'We felt sorry for ourselves' - Jones blames England defeat on slow start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones blames a slow start for England's 24-17 defeat by France in their opening Six Nations game.

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Six Nations 2020: Ludlum's shiner, the Statue of Liberty & sneaky offloads https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch all the best bits from the opening weekend of the 2020 Six Nations including some great tries, epic fails and Nigel Owens laying down the law.

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Six Nations: France 24-England 17 highlightsp00fqck https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France hang on for victory against England on the opening weekend of the Six Nations despite a Jonny May-led second-half fightback.

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Six Nations 2020: 'What a try!' May scores superb running try https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jonny May surges through the French defences to score a superb solo try during their opening game of the 2020 Six Nations.

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France 24-17 England: England lose Six Nations opener in France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup finalists England fall to a chastening defeat to a resurgent France as their Six Nations hopes wilt in the Parisian rain.

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Six Nations 2020: France dominate early on against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France take an early lead against England thanks to a well-worked try from Vincent Rattez at the Stade de France in the Six Nations.

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Women's Six Nations 2020: 'What a score!' Parsons interception seals Ireland win https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Beibhinn Parsons's incredible try as she runs the whole length of the field to seal an 18-14 win for Ireland over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.

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Women's Six Nations: Maria Magatti try helps Italy edge Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy's Maria Magatti goes over to help her side beat Wales 19-15 in their opening Women's Six Nations fixture.

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Ireland women edge out Scotland in opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland hold off a relentless Scotland in a nailbiting finish at Donnybrook to open their Six Nations campaign with a vital win.

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Italy edge out Wales in Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales were narrowly beaten 19-15 by Italy in their opening Six Nations match at Cardiff Arms Park.

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Women's Six Nations 2020: Emily Scarratt scores decisive try as England beat France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Emily Scarratt slices through the French defence to score the decisive try as England start the Women's Six Nations with victory.

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England edge out France in Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England start the defence of their Women's Six Nations title with a gutsy win over France in a gripping encounter in Pau.

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Hastings hopes to have 'earned trust' in Russell's absence https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings hopes his display against Ireland "earned a bit of trust" after revealing Finn Russell FaceTimed him pre-match.

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Emotional Tompkins pays tribute to grandmother after try-scoring debut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An emotional Nick Tompkins paid tribute to his grandmother after marking his Wales debut with a try in Saturday's Six Nations thrashing of Italy.

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Six Nations: Ireland showed 'incredible bravery' in Scotland win - Sexton https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton promises there is more to come from his side after their unconvincing win over Scotland on Saturday.

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Jones wants England to play with Liverpool 'ferocity' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Eddie Jones calls on England to perform with a "ferocity" akin to that of Premier League leaders Liverpool in their Six Nations opener against France on Sunday.

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Six Nations: Farrell insists he is 'happy' after laboured Ireland win over Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ireland coach Andy Farrell refuses to be downhearted despite Ireland's unconvincing opening Six Nations win over Scotland.

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Six Nations: Ireland 19-12 Scotland highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton scores all 19 points as Ireland edge out Scotland 19-12 in a physical contest in Dublin.

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Six Nations: Scotland's Stuart Hogg drops ball on try line against Ireland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg drops the ball on the try line in their opening game of the Six Nations against Ireland in Dublin.

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'Outstanding' Hogg must forget try-scoring blunder - Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

"Outstanding" Scotland captain Stuart Hogg should "flush" the error that cost his team a try against Ireland, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Adams one of world's best wingers - Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has labelled Josh Adams as one of the best wingers in the world after his hat-trick against Italy in the 42-0 opening Six Nations win

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Scotland in 'great place' for Women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A big win over Spain has given Scotland 'huge confidence' going into the Women's Six Nations, says centre Helen Nelson.

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Six Nations 2020: France v England preview & key stats https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between France and England at the Stade de France.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final at Sandy Park (13:00 GMT).

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Wales coach Wayne Pivac delighted with winning start https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac 'very pleased' with first performance and win in Six Nations

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Six Nations: Wales 42-0 Italy highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Josh Adams scores a hat-trick as Wales start their Six Nations title defence with a dominant 42-0 victory Italy in Cardiff.

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Six Nations: Wales' Josh Adams scores try against Italy after 'beautiful' Dan Biggar pass https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales winger Josh Adams scores his second try of the game after a "beautiful" through-the-legs pass by fly-half Dan Biggar against Italy.

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Six Nations: Wales' Josh Adams scores first try against Italy in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales winger Josh Adams goes over in the corner to score the first try of the 2020 Six Nations and extend their early advantage against Italy in Cardiff.

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Debutant McNicholl says goal was always to play for Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New cap Johnny McNicholl says his goal has been to play for Wales ever since he arrived at Scarlets in 2016.

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'We will put France backs in a box' - Jones' plan to win England's Six Nations opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says England want to make France's backs experience pressure "they have never felt before" in the Six Nations on Sunday.

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