الثلاثاء، 31 مارس 2020

Scottish domestic rugby season 'null and void' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2019-20 season in Scottish club rugby "has been classified as null and void" because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Matthew J Watkins: Tributes paid during ex-Wales centre's funeral https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Friends and family pay tribute to former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins at his funeral, which was also shown online.

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Wales coach Pivac takes 25% pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac and WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips are among the leading figures taking a 25% pay cut.

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How Wales & Scarlets centre is adapting to a 'new normal' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes reflects on the last couple of weeks as the coronavirus crisis continues to affect every aspect of life.

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Scotland coach Townsend takes 25% wage deferral https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is taking a 25% wage deferral as part of a series of measures from Scottish Rugby during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Try our lockdown 'lock-off' legends rugby quiz https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eales, Johnson, Jones, O'Connell, Whitelock, Matfield and Murray. Take our test to see how well you know your legendary locks.

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الاثنين، 30 مارس 2020

'No direct clashes' with Olympics for Lions Test series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions say there will be no "direct clashes" with the Tokyo Olympic Games next summer.

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Australia-Ireland July Test series looking 'increasingly unlikely' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The scheduled summer Test matches between Australia and Ireland appear unlikely to take place because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Saracens: Forward Jackson Wray to remain at relegated club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens back-row forward Jackson Wray will remain with the club following their relegation from the Premiership.

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Prop Thiede to leave Bristol Bears at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears prop Lewis Thiede is to leave the Premiership club at the end of the season.

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الأحد، 29 مارس 2020

الجمعة، 27 مارس 2020

England captain Hunter offers to take pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women captain Sarah Hunter says she would be prepared to take a pay cut to save jobs as the RFU comes under financial pressure.

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'How do I start a family? Own a house? - Olympics delay causes dilemma for rugby star https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

GB and England Sevens player Heather Fisher admits she has many concerns after the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.

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Bath Rugby: Club latest to confirm salary reductions for players and staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath are the latest Premiership club to confirm wage reductions for players and staff because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wales' Roberts leaves South Africa before coronavirus lockdown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is on his way home from South Africa, flying out hours before the country went into coronavirus lockdown.

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الخميس، 26 مارس 2020

England coach Jones agrees to 25% pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones will take a pay cut of more than 25% as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Newcastle Falcons: Coronavirus forces club to place all staff on unpaid leave https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons place all players and staff on unpaid leave for an unspecified period because of the coronavirus pandemic

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الأربعاء، 25 مارس 2020

RFU estimating loss of up to £50m over next 18 months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union estimates losses of £45-50m in the next 18 months because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Billy Vunipola ‘definitely staying’ at Sarries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England number eight Billy Vunipola says he is "definitely staying" at Saracens despite their relegation from the Premiership.

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Coronavirus: Welsh regions in player pay cut talks with WRU and WRPA https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' four rugby regions are having to discuss the prospect of pay cuts to players and staff because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: London Irish players and staff to take 25% pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish become the latest Premiership club to announce they are cutting salaries because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Health more important than pay cut - Biggar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says the extent of the coronavirus health crisis is far more important than a pay cut by Northampton Saints.

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Ratu Tagive: Glasgow Warriors wing signs new deal until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ratu Tagive says he could not "have imagined going anywhere else" after agreeing a new two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors.

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Jack Carty welcomes Ian Madigan's return to Irish rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Jack Carty says he does not regard Ian Madigan's return to Irish rugby as a threat.

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Steve Diamond: Sale director of rugby takes on interim chief executive role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond takes up the role of interim chief executive of the Premiership club.

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Coronavirus: England rugby stars join head shave challenge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie joined the "Covhead challenge" to raise cash for charity.

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Ben Moon: England prop signs long-term Exeter Chiefs deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs and England prop Ben Moon signs a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.

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الثلاثاء، 24 مارس 2020

Coronavirus: Principality Stadium offered to authorities https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Principality Stadium, the national stadium of Wales, could be used to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Northampton Saints cut player and staff salaries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints are the eighth Premiership club to say they will reduce player and staff salaries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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'I wouldn't wish this on anyone' - ex-Scotland captain Lawson 'floored' by coronavirus symptoms https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain Rory Lawson says he's "been through the mill" dealing with coronavirus symptoms over the past eight days.

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Champions and Challenge Cups postponed due to coronavirus outbreak https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals and finals have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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الاثنين، 23 مارس 2020

Stuart Hogg: 'I was Six Nations player of the year in 2016 & 2017 and in horrendous shape' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg on Finngate, giving up social media, losing weight, the honour of leading Scotland and his DIY struggles during the sporting shutdown.

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We want to get Premiership season finished - chief executive Childs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership rugby could play multiple matches at one venue in a bid to restart the season.

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WRU chief Phillips to stay on 'for foreseeable future' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union [WRU] chief executive Martyn Phillips will stay on in his role "for the foreseeable future."

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Cornish Pirates director of rugby Stirling to take sabbatical https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Chris Stirling is to take a sabbatical from Championship club Cornish Pirates.

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Osprey's Hook fears he may have played his last game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British Lion James Hook concedes he may have already played his last game of rugby due to the coronavirus outbreak

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Coronavirus: Newcastle boss criticises Ealing over possible legal action https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle boss Dean Richards says the possibility of Ealing pursuing legal action over promotion from the Championship is “distasteful”.

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الأحد، 22 مارس 2020

After surviving heart attack, Griffiths not taking coronavirus lightly https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As he self-isolates because of the coronavirus outbreak, former Wales defence coach Clive Griffiths tells of the mistakes he made while having a heart attack in 2018.

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England prop Williams signs new Exeter deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Harry Williams signs a new "long-term" deal with Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs.

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السبت، 21 مارس 2020

Jamie Roberts: Wales star lets medic use flat amid pandemic battle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales rugby star Jamie Roberts allows a front-line medic to live in his Cardiff flat to help the fight against coronavirus.

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Cancelled Premiership would be 'frustrating' - Umaga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga says cancelling the Premiership season would be "frustrating", but admits the coronavirus pandemic is "a lot bigger than us".

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Leicester Tigers: Coronavirus sees 25% pay cut for players and staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers join five other Premiership clubs in saying that they will start reducing salaries during coronavirus.

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'Miracle' as Fatialofa walks less than 11 weeks after a serious neck injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa has walked unaided less than 11 weeks after a serious neck injury left him in intensive care.

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الجمعة، 20 مارس 2020

Irish players agree to pay cuts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby players in Ireland accept IRFU proposals to take short-term pay cuts from next month because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Six Nations could go behind TV paywall from 2022 after government decision https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The government rejects the chance to ensure the Six Nations remains on free-to-air TV by turning down a call to make it a category A-listed sporting event.

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Coronavirus: Welsh Rugby Union cancel all league and cup games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union has cancelled all cup and league competitions for the rest of the season due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Wasps leading #makethatcall movement to help vulnerable https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps and England flanker Brad Shields tells the BBC about how he is helping vulnerable fans by phoning them up.

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Coronavirus: Wasps and Worcester Warriors to take 25% pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership sides Wasps and Worcester Warriors both announce 25% pay cuts because of the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: RFU ends rugby season below Premiership level https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union confirms the end of the 2019-20 season for all levels below the Premiership because of coronavirus.

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الخميس، 19 مارس 2020

Premiership clubs to ask players to take pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Several English Premiership clubs will ask players to take considerable pay cuts to help cope with the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: The funeral of Wales centre Matthew J Watkins will be streamed online https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The funeral of former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins who died at the age of 41 will be streamed online because of coronavirus.

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الأربعاء، 18 مارس 2020

Coronavirus: Welsh Rugby Union offers financial support to clubs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union is offering financial support to its clubs as they aim to fight the impact of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Wales centre Jamie Roberts to remain in South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts, who plays for Super Rugby side Stormers, decides to stay in South Africa amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Jake Armstrong: Bristol Bears prop signs one-year extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-plagued prop forward Jake Armstrong agrees a one-year contract extension with Bristol Bears.

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Rob Webber: Ex-England hooker to leave Sale for Jersey Reds coaching role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale’s ex-England hooker Rob Webber is to become forwards coach at Championship side Jersey Reds at the end of the season.

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Leicester Tigers: Premiership club 'no longer up for sale' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers are no longer up for sale because of a lack of suitable investors and uncertainty caused by Brexit and coronavirus.

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الثلاثاء، 17 مارس 2020

Scotland v England: The 1990 Calcutta Cup recalled by those who played in it 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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الاثنين، 16 مارس 2020

Premiership suspended as European rugby union ties postponed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Premiership is suspended for five weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, while the quarter-finals of European competitions are postponed.

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Coronavirus: Scotland women rugby player released from hospital https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has announced that the Scotland Women player who had contracted coronavirus has now been released from hospital.

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الأحد، 15 مارس 2020

'A lot of positives' for Townsend from Scotland's Six Nations campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend takes a "lot of positives" from Scotland's Six Nations campaign, praising team spirit and greater consistency.

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Coronavirus: Scottish Rugby opens club hardship fund https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby opens a £500,000 hardship fund to assist clubs facing financial problems as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Premiership Rugby set for 12-week suspension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby will consider a 12-week suspension of top-flight rugby at a special meeting about the coronavirus outbreak tomorrow.

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Has the 2020 Six Nations been the strangest ever? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fondles, fumbles, sausages, star player stand-offs and a fixture list in limbo - has this been the strangest Six Nations in the tournament's 136-year history?

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السبت، 14 مارس 2020

الجمعة، 13 مارس 2020

'You expect some abuse, but it drains you' - North on social media trolls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

George North reveals the level of social media abuse Wales players receive after representing their country.

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Chamberlain scores 32 points as Scotland thrash Wales in Under-20 Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Chamberlain scores 32 points - including a hat-trick of tries - as Scotland end their Under-20 Six Nations campaign with a seven-try win over Wales behind closed doors.

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'I don't think we could have dealt with it any better' - WRU boss defends Wales-Scotland postponement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies defends decision to postpone the Wales and Scotland Six Nations game 24 hours before kick-off.

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Alun Wyn Jones could go to the next World Cup - Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Head Coach Wayne Pivac says he thinks captain Alun Wyn Jones could play at the next Rugby World Cup in 2023.

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James Davies: Scarlets flanker to miss rest of season through hip injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets flanker James Davies is ruled out until the 2020-21 season as he prepares for hip surgery.

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Six Nations: Wales v Scotland off because of coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Six Nations match against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday is postponed amid attempts to slow down the spread of coronavirus.

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Premiership Rugby Cup final: Sale Sharks v Harlequins goes ahead https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sunday's Premiership Rugby Cup final between Sale and Harlequins will go ahead despite the widespread cancellation of sporting events.

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Women's Six Nations: Wales' campaign 'not all about results' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport Wales looks at the highs and lows of Wales Women's winless Six Nations campaign after the tournament ended prematurely.

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The Six Nations final weekend: Get ready for Wales v Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Get ready as Wales take on Scotland in the final weekend of the Six Nations on Saturday 14 March.

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Coronavirus: French rugby's suspension means Toulouse v Ulster looks certain to be postponed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's European Champions Cup quarter-final away to Toulouse looks certain to be postponed after all French rugby is suspended.

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Sale Sharks: Exeter Chiefs centre Sam Hill to join on two-year deal from next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs centre Sam Hill will join fellow Premiership club Sale Sharks on a two-year deal from next season.

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الخميس، 12 مارس 2020

Francois Louw: Bath's South African flanker to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath flanker Francois Louw will retire at the end of the season following nine years with the club.

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England's Marler banned for 10 weeks for genital grab https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler is given a 10-week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals during Saturday's Six Nations win over Wales.

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Six Nations: 'Work as normal' for Wales, says Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Wayne Pivac says Wales are preparing "as normal"' for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Cardiff.

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Coronavirus: UK government considering banning sporting fixtures https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The UK government is considering banning sporting fixtures amid the coronavirus outbreak - but it will not happen immediately.

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Pro14 suspended indefinitely over coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 has been suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Exeter Chiefs owner chased sword-wielding burglar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brad McGauley wore a Guy Fawkes mask as he tried to break into Tony Rowe's home on New Year's Day.

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RFU 'does not condone' Jones' referee comments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union says it "does not condone" Eddie Jones' comments about referee Ben O'Keeffe after England's Six Nations win over Wales.

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Scotland make three changes to pack against Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to Scotland's forward pack for Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff.

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Women's Six Nations: All teams can fill stadiums, says Philippa Tuttiett https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Every Women's Six Nations team has the potential to fill stadiums if there is more investment in the game, says ex-Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett.

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Wales v Scotland: Rhys Webb starts for hosts in Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb starts for Wales and prop WillGriff John will make his debut when they face Scotland in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday.

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الأربعاء، 11 مارس 2020

Leicester's Jonny May, Sione Kalamafoni & Johnny McPhillips out for 'extended period' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester winger Jonny May faces an "extended period" out after fracturing a cheekbone in England's Six Nations win over Wales.

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Cardiff Blues full-back Williams forced to retire aged 22 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues full-back Rhun Williams is forced to retire aged just 22 because of a neck injury.

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Gordon Reid: Northampton Saints sign Glasgow Warriors and Ayrshire Bulls prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign Scotland prop Gordon Reid until the end of the season to cover Alex Waller's injury.

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Quiz: Merlin, red cards & late tries - test your knowledge of Wales v Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How much do you know about the rivalry between Wales and Scotland, two famous rugby nations? Test yourself with our quiz...

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors to dedicate Harlequins game to injured forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors are to dedicate their home game with Harlequins on 11 April to their injured forward Michael Fatialofa.

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'Our biggest step forward has been defence' - Scotland's McInally https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Stuart McInally says the squad "now being on the same page" has led to Scotland having the best defensive record in the Six Nations.

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Ospreys sign lock Davies from Bath for next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Under-20 lock Rhys Davies signs a two-year deal to join Ospreys from Bath for the start of the 2020-21 season.

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Jack Singleton: Saracens' England hooker to join Gloucester on season-long loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester agree a season-long loan deal for Saracens and England hooker Jack Singleton from next season.

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A strange 'Super Saturday' & what Wales need to do against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes reflects on a scaled-back Six Nations "Super Saturday" and trying to finish a disappointing tournament on a high against Scotland.

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الثلاثاء، 10 مارس 2020

Cyle Brink: Leicester Tigers sign Lions back-row for 2020-21 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign South African back-rower Cyle Brink from Super Rugby side the Lions, on a deal starting next season

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Blaine Scully: United States captain confirms retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

United States captain Blaine Scully, who played for Leicester Tigers and Cardiff Blues, announces his retirement.

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Ireland women's and Under-20 Six Nations games against France postponed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations confirms Ireland women's and under-20 games against France scheduled for this weekend have also been postponed.

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Chris Ashton: Harlequins and England wing 'shocked' by Sale departure https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Harlequins winger Chris Ashton says the manner of his departure from Sale last week came as "a shock".

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Wales Under-20 fly-half Costelow to join Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pencoed-born Leicester Tigers fly-half Sam Costelow will return to Wales next season when the 19-year-old joins Scarlets.

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الاثنين، 9 مارس 2020

Welfare rules may force Youngs to wait for 100th England cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Ben Youngs may have to wait until the autumn to win his 100th cap because of player welfare regulations.

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Who can win Six Nations after matches postponed because of coronavirus? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the Six Nations announces more postponements, BBC Sport looks at the key questions surrounding this year's championship.

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Ireland 'gutted' by France postponement - Farrell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Andy Farrell says his players were left "deflated" by the postponement of Saturday's Six Nations game against France.

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'We are not a charity' - Exeter chairman defends decision to turn away ex-Flybe staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs says "there isn't a lot of compassion in business" after airline staff were turned away.

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England's Joe Marler and Courtney Lawes cited after Wales game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Joe Marler and Courtney Lawes are cited following Saturday's Six Nations win over Wales at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: France v Ireland postponed because of coronavirus concerns https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saturday's match between France and Ireland becomes the latest Six Nations fixture to be postponed because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Six Nations: Scotland do England big favour - Matt Dawson column https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lead the Six Nations going into the final round - but because of coronavirus, when exactly will their game against Italy take place, asks Matt Dawson.

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Six Nations 2020: Amazing tries, Tuliagi 'the pirate' & huge hits in weekend's best bits https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best bits, that you may have missed, from this weekend's Six Nations action, including some firey hits and cringey parents.

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الأحد، 8 مارس 2020

Jones to discuss future with RFU boss after Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones will discuss his future with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney once the Six Nations is over.

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'If they could ban him for being an idiot, they should' - Marler condemned by ex-Wales stars https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V guests Jonathan Davies, Gwyn Jones and Philippa Tuttiett condemn Joe Marler for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals at Twickenham.

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'Don't panic, make easy fixes' - Tipuric urges Wales response https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric says Wales must not panic and can make "easy fixes" after their "frustrating" Six Nations defeat by England.

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Former Flybe staff turned away from Exeter game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tanya Lloyd was refused entry by Exeter Chiefs at the end of "one of the worst weeks of my career".

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'Haouas has to learn a few lessons' - France manager Ibanez on red-carded prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France team manager Raphael Ibanez will "have a long talk" with Mohamed Haouas after the prop's red card against Scotland in the Six Nations.

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Pressure on me was 'irrelevant', says Townsend after Scotland shock France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says he has not felt under pressure during the Six Nations after his side earn a 28-17 win over France.

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Six Nations 2020: Scotland 28-17 France - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland beat 14-man France 28-17 to end Les Bleus' Six Nations Grand Slam hopes.

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Six Nations 2020: France's Mohamed Haouas sent off for throwing a punch against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France's Mohamed Haouas is sent off for throwing a punch at Scotland's Jamie Ritchie in their Six Nations game at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2020: Sean Maitland scores Scotland's first try against France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Adam Hastings breaks through the French defence for Scotland before Sean Maitland scores in the corner in their Six Nations match at Murrayfield.

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Six nations 2020: Adam Hastings not impressed as parents Gavin and Diane share kiss at Murrayfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Adam Hastings is unimpressed as his parents share a kiss in the stands after he converts a penalty in the Six Nations against France at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations: How Gregor Townsend Toonie Flip helped Scotland beat France in 1995 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back at the 'Toonie' Flip, which helped Scotland win in France for the first time in 26 years back in February 1995.

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Eddie Jones: England coach says Wales should 'be kind' to Wayne Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have lost three Six Nations games for the first time since 2007 but Eddie Jones says the fans should "be kind" to Wayne Pivac.

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السبت، 7 مارس 2020

'We had 13 players against 16' - England boss Jones criticises 'ridiculous' Tuilagi red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi's red card in England's Six Nations win over Wales was "ridiculous", says coach Eddie Jones.

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Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain calls for World Rugby action against Joe Marler https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby look at the first-half incident which saw England prop Joe Marler grab the Wales captain's genitals.

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Six Nations: Manu Tuilagi red card meant it was '13 against 16' - England boss Eddie Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says referee Ben O'Keeffe's decision to send Manu Tuilagi off in the closing stages of his side's win over Wales meant it was "13 against 16".

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'Scots must revel in role as bad guys to spoil French Six Nations party' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Are Grand Slam contenders France the real deal, or can Scotland uncover some vulnerabilities when the sides meet at Murrayfield, asks Tom English.

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Six Nations 2020: England 33-30 Wales - highlights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as England beat Wales 33-30 in a thrilling Six Nations encounter at Twickenham to clinch the Triple Crown.

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England beat Wales in pulsating encounter despite late Tuilagi red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England survive a late red card for Manu Tuilagi to secure a first Triple Crown in four years and inflict a third successive defeat on Wales.

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

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield.

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Women's Six Nations: Poppy Cleall scores hat-trick as England thrash Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Poppy Cleall's hat-trick of tries as England thrash Wales 66-7 to continue their journey towards a Grand Slam title in the Women's Six Nations.

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Cleall scores hat-trick as England thrash Wales in front of record crowd https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women are one win away from a second successive Six Nations Grand Slam after a Poppy Cleall hat-trick helps them beat Wales.

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Six Nations: Romain Ntamack looks to 'be better' for France against Scotland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Romain Ntamack will face Scotland for France on Sunday armed with a note from his grand slam-winning father urging him to "be better than me".

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Six Nations: Scotland's Jamie Ritchie on off-field trauma and growing up fast https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row Jamie Ritchie tells Tom English about embracing challenges on and off the pitch as he bids to end France's Grand Slam quest.

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

Team news as Wasps host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (14:30 GMT).

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Ex-Wales centre Watkins dies aged 41 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41 after a long illness.

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England rugby: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 'mystery solved' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It was sung at Twickenham a year earlier than previously thought - as a tribute to Martin "Chariots" Offiah.

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الجمعة، 6 مارس 2020

'Dad has to wear the red jersey or else he can't come' - Tompkins on lining up for Wales against England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Nick Tompkins admits it will feel "surreal" when he lines up for Wales against the country of his birth at Twickenham.

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Women's Six Nations match off after Scotland player contracts coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Women's Six Nations match with France in Glasgow on Saturday is postponed after one of the home players tests positive for coronavirus.

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Ford v Biggar and more England v Wales key battles at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England host Wales at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday and BBC pundits Paul Grayson and James Hook look at four key battles.

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Preview, team news & key stats: England v Wales (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham.

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'The break put the brakes on' - Dawson & Horgan recall 2001's delayed Six Nations finale https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After England's final-round meeting with Italy was postponed, former England scrum-half Matt Dawson and ex Ireland wing Shane Horgan remember when foot and mouth disease delayed their Six Nations clash.

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

Team news as Bristol host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (13:00 GMT).

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Vunipola exclusion criticised by Public Health England https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Public Health England say England's decision to exclude prop Mako Vunipola from their Six Nations match with Wales as a precautionary measure against coronavirus was "unnecessary".

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Biggar is fit to face England, insists captain Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says Dan Biggar is fit to play against England after being named in Wayne Pivac's side for Six Nations match at Twickenham.

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MPs ask Six Nations organisers to explain rights bidding process https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The government asks Six Nations bosses to explain the rights bidding process for the tournament after reports it may no longer be on free-to-air television from 2022.

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Six Nations: Duncan Weir poised for first Scotland cap under Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' Duncan Weir returns to Scotland's bench after a three-year absence as Gregor Townsend makes three changes to face France.

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

Team news as Exeter host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (14:30 GMT).

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England v Wales: Wayne Pivac's 'no holds barred' side head to Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac says a rise in intensity in training has convinced him his side will produce a big performance against England.

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Vunipola to start for Saracens against Leicester after England omission https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

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Ma'afu Fia: Tonga prop signs new contract with Ospreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga international tight-head prop Ma'afu Fia signs a new two-year contract with Ospreys.

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Why Aldcroft went on a journey to find a rugby future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

When Zoe Aldcroft was 12 she could not even play at her local club, but now she is closing in on a Grand Slam with England.

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Coronavirus: Will I get a refund on my ticket if events are cancelled? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Music, sports and other events could be called off because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Quiz: What do you know about Scotland's French connections? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Before the sides meet in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday, test your knowledge of Scotland's French connections.

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الخميس، 5 مارس 2020

Six Nations: The stats superbrains fine-tuning England's tactics https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

How two 20-somethings and their statistical modelling have become part of England's pre-match plotting.

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Jordy Reid: Gloucester sign Ealing Trailfinders flanker for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester announce they are to sign Australian flanker Jordy Reid from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders for next season.

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland eager to take on France after Italy called off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland stick with the side selected for the postponed match with Italy as France visit Glasgow in the Women's Six Nations.

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Munster and Connacht Italy games postponed due to coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 confirm that Munster's trip to Benetton and Connacht's away game against Zebre have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.

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

Team news as Sale host London Irish in Friday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (20:00 GMT).

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Pro14: Dragons v Benetton (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Dragons host Benetton in a rearranged Pro14 game on Friday.

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England v Wales: Visitors drop Faletau, but Liam Williams and Dan Biggar fit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau is dropped to the bench as Josh Navidi comes in at number eight to to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

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

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

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Ireland could benefit from postponement of Italy match - Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Rory Best says the team could benefit after the Six Nations game against Italy was put back because of coronavirus concerns.

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'Survival of the fittest' - how France coach Galthie has transformed team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fat pigs, verbal humiliation and stomach cramps - what is it like to work under tyrannical France coach Fabien Galthie?

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Wilson and Watson return as England name team to face Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Mark Wilson and wing Anthony Watson will make their first England appearances since the Rugby World Cup when they face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Ollie Devoto: Exeter Chiefs' England centre banned for four weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs' England international centre Ollie Devoto receives a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle.

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England's Six Nations games against Italy set to be postponed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Six Nations games against Italy in Rome on 14 and 15 March are set to postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Injured Breach out of women's Six Nations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Harlequins wing Jess Breach is out for the rest of the women's 6 Nations after picking up an ankle injury in training this week.

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Six Nations: Italy v Scotland analysed by YouTuber Squidge Rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

YouTube rugby analyst Squidge Rugby looks at the most innovative team in the Six Nations so far, and it is not who you think it is.

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England v Wales: Ross Moriarty vows to get 'stuck in' physically at Twickenham https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty is not known for taking a backward step and there will be no exception on Saturday against England at Twickenham.

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الأربعاء، 4 مارس 2020

Italy v England in Six Nations behind closed doors because of coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All sport in Italy, including England's Six Nations match in Rome and all Serie A games, to be played behind closed doors until 3 April.

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Freddie Clarke: Gloucester forward signs new contract at Kingsholm https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester forward Freddie Clarke signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

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England prop Vunipola stood down because of '24/7 camp environment' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's "24/7 camp environment" contributed to Mako Vunipola being stood down as a coronavirus precaution, says assistant coach Steve Borthwick.

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Ryan Mills: Wasps sign Worcester centre for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester release Ryan Mills to allow the former Gloucester centre to join Wasps for the 2020-21 season.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: 'Brutal' England clash and Warburton WhatsApp tips https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes on the "brutal" Six Nations clash against England and Sam Warburton's breakdown tutorials on WhatsApp.

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Chris Ashton: Harlequins sign former England winger after Sale exit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England winger Chris Ashton joins Harlequins two days after leaving Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.

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Concussion in rugby: Incidences were reduced at 2019 Rugby World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Concussions were reduced by 28% at the 2019 Rugby World Cup compared with the 2018 elite competition average, according to World Rugby.

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Jake Heenan: Bristol Bears forward agrees two-year contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears back-rower Jake Heenan signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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الثلاثاء، 3 مارس 2020

'I love it' - Warburton on new role as a coach with Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fans are used to seeing Sam Warburton leading his nation to victories against England at Twickenham but this year he is there in a coaching capacity.

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Jack Stanley: Gloucester sign former England Under-20 prop from Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign former England Under-20 and Exeter Chiefs prop Jack Stanley from Edinburgh.

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England's Vunipola self-isolating as coronavirus precaution https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola has gone into self-isolation as a coronavirus precaution and will not face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Chris Ashton: Former England winger left Sale over 'disagreement' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England winger Chris Ashton left Sale after a difference of opinion with director of rugby Steve Diamond.

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Knee surgery to end season for Wales wing Amos https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Cardiff Blues wing Hallam Amos will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that requires surgery.

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England Women v Wales Women: Mia Venner and Ellie Underwood join Red Roses squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncapped Gloucester-Hartpury backs Mia Venner and Ellie Underwood called up to the England Women squad before Saturday's game against Wales.

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Ireland's Carbery ruled out for rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster and Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery is ruled out for the remainder of the season as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery.

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Emile Ntamack: 'Rugby is in Romain's blood' - France fly-half's father https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former France wing Emile Ntamack says he cannot share his son Romain's on-pitch composure while watching him in the Six Nations.

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الاثنين، 2 مارس 2020

'I couldn't cut my food '- Tuohy on injury that led to retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland lock Dan Tuohy says the arm fracture which forced his retirement left him struggling to do basic tasks such as cutting his food.

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Six Nations 2020: Ireland v Italy is only postponed fixture amid coronavirus worries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations organisers say Ireland v Italy remains the only postponed fixture this weekend after a meeting to address the coronavirus outbreak.

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

Which players should Gregor Townsend select as Scotland aim to derail France's grand slam bid? Pick and share your XV.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales women make two changes for England game https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Women have made two changes from the side heavily beaten by France as they travel to England for their next game in 2020 Six Nations.

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Six Nations 'not ruling out' move behind paywall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations organisers say they "would not rule anything out" after reports it would no longer be on free-to-air television from 2022.

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Shalva Mamukashvili: Leicester Tigers sign Georgia hooker for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Georgia hooker Shalva Mamukashvili for the 2020-21 season.

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Aaron Hinkley: Exeter Chiefs sign Gloucester flanker on two-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Exeter Chiefs sign Gloucester's England U20 flanker Aaron Hinkley on a two-year deal, starting next season.

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England prop Vunipola available for Wales match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola is available for Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales after missing the Ireland game for personal reasons.

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Six Nations: Call to keep games on free-to-air television https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A call is made to protect matches on free-to-air television amid talk they could go behind a paywall.

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Chris Ashton: Sale Sharks agree termination of ex-England wing's contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England winger Chris Ashton leaves Sale Sharks after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract early.

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الأحد، 1 مارس 2020

Ben and Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers brothers both set to sign new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England scrum-half Ben Youngs and elder brother Tom are both set to sign new deals, reports BBC Radio Leicester.

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England v Wales: Pivac-Gatland comparison unfair - Alun Wyn Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says it will be harsh to judge new coach Wayne Pivac on a possible unwanted Six Nations statistic.

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Premiership: Bath 13-19 Bristol - Bears win at Bath for first time in 14 years https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol produce an excellent defensive display to beat neighbours Bath 19-13 for their first win at The Rec since November 2006.

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Premiership: Second-half try blitz leads Wasps to 36-26 victory over London Irish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps run in four tries in a dominant second-half performance to secure a bonus-point win over London Irish.

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Pro14: Connacht see off Southern Kings with 29-19 win despite Peter Robb red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht claim a bonus point win over Southern Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium despite Peter Robb's 15th minute red card.

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England v Wales: Recalling Ringer's infamous red card in 1980 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sports journalist Peter Jackson looks back at one of the most controversial incidents in international rugby history, when Wales' Paul Ringer was sent off at Twickenham.

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Exiled Russell may return for Scotland tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell could return for Scotland's summer tour after holding positive talks with head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Pro14 highlights: Dragons 13-10 Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Dragons secure victory over Cheetahs.

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Pro14 highlights: Edinburgh 14-6 Cardiff Blues https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Pro14 highlights as Edinburgh beat Cardiff Blues.

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Pro14 highlights: Munster 29-10 Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Munster beat 14-man Scarlets in the Pro14.

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