Petrus du Plessis on NHS return: Glasgow Warriors prop 'didn't want to sit at home' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Petrus du Plessis says he "wouldn't have been happy to just sit at home" after returning to the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rob Howley: Former Wales backs coach aims for return after betting ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales backs coach Rob Howley says he wants to return to rugby when his ban for breaching betting rules ends on 16 June.

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British and Irish Lions: Murrayfield favourite to host home Test before South Africa tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Murrayfield is the front-runner to stage a 'home' British and Irish Lions Test against Japan before next year's tour of South Africa.

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Dave Rennie: Glasgow Warriors coach says reign has been 'special' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dave Rennie's Glasgow Warriors tenure has come to a low key end but he will leave Scotland with fond memories of winning, laughing and sampling the finest seafood.

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Ospreys scrum-half Reuben Morgan-Williams agrees new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum-half Reuben Morgan-Williams signs a new two-year deal with Ospreys.

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Wales can be the best rugby team in the world, says Bristol Bears' Pat Lam https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears boss and former Samoa captain Pat Lam believes Wales should aim to be the best rugby team in the world.

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World Rugby approve law trials to reduce coronavirus risk https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby approve optional law trials to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission in the sport.

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Nick Isiekwe: Northampton sign Saracens lock on year-long loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Nick Isiekwe will join Northampton on loan for the 2020-21 season after signing a new deal with Saracens until 2024.

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Will Addison: Ulster back does not regret fitness gamble despite Six Nations blow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Will Addison is happy he risked his fitness in Ulster's match against Bath in January even though it led to him missing Ireland's three Six Nations games.

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Aled Davies: Wales scrum-half to leave Ospreys for Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Ospreys scrum-half Aled Davies for next season, a move which will make him ineligible for Wales selection.

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World Rugby to consider anti-coronavirus measures https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby will consider recommendations this week that could help significantly reduce the risk of coronavirus in the sport.

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Women's Premier 15s: League searching for new title sponsor https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Top flight women's rugby in England is without a title sponsor after Tyrrells decides not to renew its sponsorship of the Premier 15s.

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Exeter Chiefs: A decade on from club's promotion to Premiership https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Baxter, Gareth Steenson and Matt Jess reflect on Exeter Chiefs' promotion to the Premiership exactly 10 years ago.

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Hadleigh Parkes column: My love for Wales and the future in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Hadleigh Parkes reflects on his career with Wales and Scarlets and explains why now is the right time to leave for Japan.

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George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season.

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Championship rugby union sides facing huge losses https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clubs in English rugby union's second tier say they are facing losses running into millions of pounds amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Rugby Australia release Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas after pay dispute https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby Union release Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings, and Isaac Lucas after they refused to take Covid-19-related pay cuts.

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Cardiff Blues: Players remember Welsh region's European win 10 years ago https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues duo Martyn Williams and Richie Rees remember the day they made Welsh history in Europe, a decade ago.

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'It was Roy of the Rovers stuff' - McWhirter and Humphreys on '99 European triumph https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tony McWhirter and David Humphreys reflect on Ulster's magical journey to Heineken Cup glory over two decades ago.

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Quiz: How much do you know about coaching legend Warren Gatland? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Test your knowledge about British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland in our latest quiz.

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IRFU: Lack of international fixtures in 2020 would see union lose up to 20m euros https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne warns that rugby in Ireland will suffer deeply if there are no more international fixtures this year.

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Pro14: League plans for 22 August return with games between teams from same nation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 is aiming to resume on 22 August with teams from the same nation playing against each other in a series of behind closed doors games.

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Tim Swinson: Scotland and Glasgow second row retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors second row Tim Swinson says "it's hard to say goodbye" to rugby after announcing his retirement.

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Jimmy Gopperth: Veteran Wasps back signs new deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps centre Jimmy Gopperth signs a new undisclosed deal with the Premiership club – at the age of nearly 37.

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Rugby Union Weekly: Hookers quiz with Jamie George https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RUW team are joined by hooker Jamie George as they test their front-row knowledge!

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Pro14: League agrees CVC investment deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Pro14 agrees a deal to sell a 28% stake in the league to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.

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Chris Czekaj: Former Wales wing announces retirement https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales wing Chris Czekaj announces his retirement aged 34, after 15 year professional career in Wales, France and England.

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Sanzaar & Six Nations teams in talks to plan out global rugby union calendar https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sanzaar and the Six Nations - which represent the biggest 10 international teams in world rugby - are working together to align the global calendar.

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Alex Cuthbert: Wales wing opens up on highs, lows and internet trolls https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert tells the BBC Scrum V podcast about his career highs and lows, and how social media abuse affected his game.

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Premiership: Two more weeks needed before safe to return to training https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs will not return to training for at least two weeks, making it unlikely the season will resume before August.

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Jack Willlis: Wasps flanker extends deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps back-row forward Jack Willis signs an undinclosed-length contract extension with the Premiership club.

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to finish campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to complete the 2020 Women's Six Nations after her side only played two matches before the coronavirus pandemic halted the tournament.

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Pro14: New Dragons deal for centre Tom Griffiths https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons agree a new deal with former Saracens centre Tom Griffiths, who is a Wales-qualified former England Under-20s international.

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European Champions Cup: Five classic finals - which was best? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The finale of this season's European Champions Cup was meant to take place this weekend - in its absence BBC Sport looks back at five classic finals.

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Premiership: Leicester and Bristol bosses want carefully planned Premiership return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Geordan Murphy and Pat Lam say rugby union's return needs careful planning with Murphy warning against rushing a restart.

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Martyn Phillips: WRU chief executive hopes for late summer rugby return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips believes a return of rugby in late summer would be a good outcome amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nathan Earle: Harlequins wing signs contract extension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Nathan Earle signs an undisclosed-length contract extension at Premiership side Harlequins.

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Tyler Bleyendaal: Munster fly-half retires following medical advice https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish-qualified fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal retires from rugby with immediate effect following medical advice on longstanding neck injury.

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Premiership Rugby: Mental wellbeing the main priority for clubs before return - David Humphreys https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys says a lack of routine may have a detrimental impact on a player's mental health.

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Glasgow Warriors: Callum Gibbins to leave at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Co-captain Callum Gibbins has been called the "perfect Warrior" after it is confirmed he will leave Glasgow when the season ends.

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Thomas Young: Wales international flanker extends contract with Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales flanker Thomas Young – son of former Wasps boss Dai Young - extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Rugby in Colombia: Murder in Medellin & the bet that changed a life https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The murder of a close friend helped Isabel chose a different path for her life - one that has seen her represent her nation around the world.

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Premiership: Bristol Bears say Ashton Gate 'meets criteria' for behind-closed-doors games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears believe Ashton Gate "meets all the criteria" to stage multiple rounds of Premiership fixtures behind closed doors.

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Premiership salary cap: Danny Care backs changes to avoid game being 'completely abused' again https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care says he would share his bank details with the Premiership salary cap manager to avoid the game being "completely abused" again.

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Stuart Cain: Warwickshire appoint Wasps chief executive to succeed Neil Snowball https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Warwickshire appoint Wasps’ Stuart Cain to succeed Neil Snowball as chief executive.

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Marcus Watson: Wasps wing signs extended contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Marcus Watson signs an extended contract with Premiership club Wasps.

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Ratu Naulago: Hull FC winger to switch codes to rugby union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ratu Naulago will leave Hull FC at the end of the Super League season after agreeing a deal with a Premiership rugby union club.

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Rugby stadium quiz: Guess the capacity of stadiums in rugby union and rugby league https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Try listing the stadiums from both codes of rugby in capacity order - good luck!

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Steve Lansdown: Bristol Bears owner believes current Premiership salary cap should stay https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol owner Steve Lansdown says the Premiership should "foster and encourage ambition" by keeping the existing salary cap.

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Ruaridh Jackson: Glasgow Warriors' Scotland international retires https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland international Ruaridh Jackson retires at the age of 32 after living out his "childhood dream".

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Myles Edwards: Wasps sign lock from French side Oyonnax https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign Birmingham-born lock-forward Myles Edwards from French Pro D2 club Oyonnax.

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Francis Saili: Harlequins centre to join French second-tier side Biarritz https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins centre Francis Saili will leave the club at the end of the season to join French second-tier side Biarritz.

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Gwyn Jones: GP and ex-Wales captain says it will 'take months' for players to be fit for Tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales flanker and captain Gwyn Jones says rugby's top-level return "will have to be slow".

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Tyler Morgan: Scarlets target Morgan leaves Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Tyler Morgan's departure from Dragons is confirmed after he becomes a target for west Wales region Scarlets.

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Women's game among World Rugby's 'top priorities' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's rugby remains one of the "top three priorities" for World Rugby, says its general manager for the women's game.

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Joe Gray: Harlequins to sign Saracens hooker on permanent deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Joe Gray agrees a deal to remain at Harlequins once his loan spell from Saracens comes to an end.

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Arwel Robson: Fly-half signs new Dragons contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Arwel Robson commits his future to Dragons by agreeing to stay with the Welsh region for 2020-21.

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Johan Ackermann: Gloucester head coach leaves to join Red Hurricanes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann is leaving the club to take charge of Japanese side NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.

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Wales look to reschedule postponed summer games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are looking into rescheduling their summer tour after the Test matches against Japan and New Zealand were postponed.

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Global summer rugby tours postponed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby confirms that the summer's scheduled tours are off because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Scotland boss Townsend hopes tour can be rescheduled https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend hopes Scotland's tour to South Africa and New Zealand in July can be rescheduled for later this year.

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European Champions and Challenge Cup finals in October, EPCR hopes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

European rugby organisers hope to stage this season's finals on 16 and 17 October - if public health regulations allow.

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Tom West: Wasps loose-head prop extends contract with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps loose-head prop Tom West extends his contract with the Premiership club.

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Tom Curry: Sale & England flanker’s running, jumping, quizzing & piano-playing in lockdown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England flanker Tom Curry tells how one of his varied pursuits in lockdown is helping promote a children's book raising money for the NHS.

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Titles could be stripped in future for salary-cap breaches, according to review https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs who breach the salary cap in future could be stripped of titles and face suspensions, according to a damning review of the rules.

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Premiership Rugby auditing suitable grounds for restart https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby is auditing its clubs' grounds to look for suitable venues to host rugby union's restart.

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Ospreys: Sports marketing group takes 75.1% stake in 'multi-million pound' takeover deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys have been taken over by an Asian-based sports marketing group which has bought a 75.1% stake in the region.

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Hadleigh Parkes: Scarlets confirm departure of Wales centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets have confirmed Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes and forwards coach Ioan Cunningham are leaving the region.

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Joe Batley: Worcester Warriors sign Bristol Bears forward for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors recruit forward Joe Batley from Bristol, their third signing for the 2020-21 season.

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Pichot resigns from World Rugby after election defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Agustin Pichot resigns from his role on the World Rugby Council after his defeat by Sir Bill Beaumont in the election for World Rugby chairman.

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World Rugby outlaws tries scored against posts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tries can no longer be scored by grounding the ball against the posts, World Rugby announces.

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Biyi Alo: Wasps prop signs contract extension with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps tight-head prop Biyi Alo signs a contract extension with the Premiership side.

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Matt Kvesic: Exeter and England back-row to rejoin Worcester Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England back-row Matt Kvesic is to rejoin Worcester Warriors from Exeter ahead of the 2020-21 season.

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Rugby Union Weekly Quiz: 2013 and 2017 British and Irish Lions tours https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Jones, Ugo Monye and Danny Care are joined by Jamie George as their knowledge is put to the test.

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Tom James: Cardiff Blues, Scarlets and Wales wing retires from rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and Cardiff Blues wing Tom James retires aged 33 after finishing his career with Scarlets.

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Jordi Murphy and Will Addison commit to Ulster as Dan McFarland names squad https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Will Addison and back row Jordi Murphy commit to Ulster Rugby for a further two years as head coach Dan McFarland names his squad for 2020-21 season.

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Scotland's Rugby Classics: 1989 Five Nations over Ireland next up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's 1989 Five Nations win against Ireland will be showcased on Saturday's Scotland Rugby Classics.

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Marchant preparing for rugby restart in New Zealand https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins' on-loan centre Joe Marchant on getting ready for rugby's imminent restart in New Zealand with the Auckland Blues and getting to grips with a very different game.

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World Rugby: English & French clubs want say over new schedule https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The English and French clubs write to World Rugby in a bid to be formally involved in the establishment of a new schedule post-coronavirus.

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Leicester Tigers: Andrea Pinchen replaces Simon Cohen as chief executive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Simon Cohen's eight-year spell as Leicester Tigers chief executive comes to an end, with Andrea Pinchen replacing him.

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Super Rugby: New Zealand teams to play domestic series from 13 June https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand’s Super Rugby mini-series will begin on 13 June after the government confirmed it would lower its coronavirus alert level from Thursday.

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Chris Cook: Bristol Bears sign scrum-half from Bath ahead of 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears sign scrum half Chris Cook from Bath ahead of the 2020-21 Premiership campaign.

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Sean Lonsdale: Exeter Chiefs forward agrees new deal with club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forward Sean Lonsdale becomes the eight Exeter player to agree a new deal since coronavirus interrupted the season.

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Itoje & Vunipola 'will make good decisions' over Saracens future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens forwards Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola will consider their international future when deciding whether to stay at the relegated club, says England defence coach John Mitchell.

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Pro14 season resumption planned for late August https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed Pro14 season on 22 August following the coronavirus crisis.

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Gary Street: Harlequins Women seek new coach after switch to academy role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins Women's co-head coach Gary Street takes on a new role with the club to lead the Quins Academy.

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Saracens: Five players apologise following lockdown breach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens say they are disappointed with a group of players spotted breaking government rules on social distancing.

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Marco Mama: Worcester Warriors back row signs new one-year deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors back row Marco Mama signs a one-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

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'Mum couldn't stand watching me play' - Dawson on concussion and its consequences https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson enjoyed plenty of success in his rugby career but suffered a number of concussions that have repercussions today.

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Ospreys hooker Parry signs new deal to 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys hooker Sam Parry signs a contract extension for another season, keeping him at the region until 2021.

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Super Rugby mini-series planned in NZ as sport resumption nears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand Rugby announces plans for a Super Rugby mini-series, with the country potentially lowering its Covid-19 alert level on Monday.

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Cancelled matches could cost WRU £50m, says chief exec Phillips https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union could lose £50m of revenue if it does not host autumn internationals and Six Nations games in the next year, chief executive Martyn Phillips says.

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Pro14 decision needed within a month, says WRU chief exec Phillips https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A decision on completing the Pro14 season is needed within the next month, says WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales could revert temporarily to club system https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dual-code great Jonathan Davies thinks Wales should consider going back to a club system temporarily when the coronavirus lockdown eases.

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England assistant coach Proudfoot wants to be part of 'solution' to crisis https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says he will do whatever it takes to help the RFU cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Leicester Tigers: Aled Walters & Rob Taylor join backroom team at Welford Road https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers appoint World Cup winner Aled Walters as head of physical performance and Rob Taylor as attack coach.

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RPA: Restart asks Premiership players to donate to avoid 'funding crisis' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership players are being asked to help the arm of the Rugby Players Association providing support in times of hardship.

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Dragons: New two-year deal for Huw Taylor https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons announce a new two-year deal for back-rower Huw Taylor, who has made 25 appearances for the region.

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Martyn Williams: Wales games behind closed doors would be 'surreal' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales team manager Martyn Williams says it would be 'surreal' to stage home internationals behind closed doors.

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Christian Day: My MasterChef experience and cooking during lockdown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-rugby union player and MasterChef contestant Christian Day shares some top tips for cooking during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: The key questions answered about sport's £700m 'hole' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The coronavirus pandemic could cost cricket, football and rugby union almost £700m combined in the UK, leading figures have said.

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New pay cap good for competition in Premier 15s - Daley-Mclean https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England’s World Cup-winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean hopes a new £60,000 remuneration cap will help stop the same two teams dominating the Premier 15s.

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Cancelled autumn Tests would cost RFU £107m https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The RFU will be hit with revenue losses of £107m if the 2020 autumn internationals are cancelled, chief executive Bill Sweeney says.

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Dorian Jones: Ex-Dragon Jones signs on for more in France https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Dragons and Worcester fly-half Dorian Jones is to continue his stint in France with second-tier Soyaux-Angouleme.

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All Blacks: Flanker Sam Cane named New Zealand captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Sam Cane is the new captain of the All Blacks, following Kieran Read’s retirement after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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How Peter Mata'utia and Owen Farrell's new haircuts are raising funds https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell’s close shave and a pink rat-tail for Peter Mata’utia - how stars of both rugby codes have united in fundraising.

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British and Irish Lions open to moving 2021 South Africa tour to autumn https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are open to moving the 2021 tour of South Africa to the autumn to fit in with the new global calendar.

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South Africa 'explore various scenarios' in case 2021 Lions tour delayed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa Rugby says it will "explore various scenarios" but has no changes planned to the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour.

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Worcester Warriors: Bristol Bears scrum coach Mark Irish to move to Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark Irish is to leave his role at Bristol Bears scrum coach to take a similar position at Worcester Warriors next season.

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Watch 1999 Five Nations on Scotland's Rugby Classics on Saturday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's 1999 Five Nations title win, the last time they won a major trophy, is to be shown on Scotland's Rugby Classics.

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Leicester Tigers: Adam Thompstone among eight more to leave Welford Road https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Adam Thompstone is one of eight more players who will be leaving Leicester Tigers as they look to rebuild for next season.

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Ireland and Leinster back McFadden to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland and Leinster back Fergus McFadden will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

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Sir Bill Beaumont: Re-elected World Rugby chair puts legacy on the line https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Bill Beaumont's re-election as the chairman of World Rugby has split opinion in the rugby union world - and the hard work starts now.

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Beaumont beats Pichot and is re-elected World Rugby chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Sir Bill Beaumont is re-elected as World Rugby chairman for another four years as he beats Agustin Pichot.

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Archive: Wales v Scotland 1982 Five Nations classic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relive Scotland's 1982 Five Nations win in Cardiff, which ended Wales' run of 27 consecutive home championship matches without defeat.

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Decision on next World Rugby boss imminent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The next boss of World Rugby could be announced as early as Saturday, rather than on the original date of 12 May.

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Freddie Burns: Former England fly-half to leave Bath for Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath's former England fly-half Freddie Burns agrees a move to Japanese Top League side Shokki Shuttles.

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Flanker Cracknell signs new Ospreys deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Olly Cracknell commits his future to Ospreys by signing a new two-year deal.

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Jono Lance: Edinburgh sign Worcester Warriors fly-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian fly-half Jono Lance says he is joining one of the strongest sides in the Pro14 after agreeing a move from Worcester Warriors to Edinburgh.

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DTH van der Merwe: Canadian international to leave Glasgow Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' record try-scorer DTH van der Merwe is to leave the club at the conclusion of the current season.

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