Wales line up France fixture in six-match 2020 programme https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales are in line to face France in a warm-up match on 24 October as the beginning of a six-match international campaign in 2020.

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Bristol Bears Women: Welsh players 'drive standards' at club, says head coach Kim Oliver https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eleven Wales internationals in an English rugby squad might seem excessive, but Bristol Bears women head coach Kim Oliver says the players drive standards at the club.

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Premiership: RFU considers ring-fencing top flight https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A plan to ring-fence the English Premiership and create a draft system of young players is being considered by the RFU.

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Rob Simmons: Australia lock to join London Irish after Super Rugby campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia lock Rob Simmons will join London Irish at the end of the current Super Rugby season.

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Six Nations: 2020 tournament to be completed in October https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The men's and women's Six Nations will be completed in October after World Rugby approves a new temporary calendar.

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Ricoh Arena row: West Midlands mayor Andy Street mediated in Coventry City and Wasps talks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

West Midlands mayor Andy Street tried to help mediate in the ongoing row between Coventry City and Ricoh Arena owners Wasps.

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London Irish sign ex-Ealing hooker Matt Cornish https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club London Irish sign former Ealing Trailfinders hooker Matt Cornish.

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Exeter to keep Chiefs name & logo, but retire 'Big Chief' mascot https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs decide to retain their current name and logo following calls to lose their Native American branding.

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Rugby World Cup: Coach Lyn Jones praises Russia bid for 2027 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Russia coach Lyn Jones backs the country's ability to host a successful 2027 Rugby World Cup after a surprise bid announcement.

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Premiership: Four players test positive for Covid-19 in latest round of tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four Premiership players test positive for Covid-19 in the fourth round of testing at all 12 clubs.

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Rugby World Sevens: Dubai and Cape Town cancelled because of Covid-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the 2021 Rugby World Sevens will not be played because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Premier 15s: Clubs cleared to return to training in women's top-flight rugby union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clubs in the Premier 15s, the top flight of women's rugby union in England, have been cleared to return to 'stage one training' by the Rugby Football Union.

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Tom Homer: London Irish re-sign full-back from Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Tom Homer rejoins London Irish after five years with Premiership rivals Bath.

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Premier 15s: Welsh & Scottish clubs may join league https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England’s top-flight Premier 15s league could include sides from Wales and Scotland in the future.

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Mak Wilson: Harlequins sign Scotland U20 prop from Southern Knights https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Scotland Under-20 tight-head prop Mak Wilson from Scottish Super 6 side Southern Knights.

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British and Irish Lions secure £6-7m sponsorship deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions sign what is understood to be a £6-7m sponsorship deal with Vodafone.

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Autumn Tests to be replaced by eight-team tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

This year's Autumn Tests are set to be replaced by an eight-team tournament involving the Six Nations sides plus Japan and Fiji.

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Mike Rhodes: Saracens back row forward extends contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens back-row forward Mike Rhodes signs a new one-year contract with the Championship-bound club.

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Craig Trenier: Harlequins sign Ealing Trailfinders prop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign tighthead prop Craig Trenier from Championship outfit Ealing Trailfinders.

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Negotiations stall over Welsh player pay cuts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Negotiations over continued pay cuts for players at the four Welsh regions stall ahead of the season resumption on 22 August.

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England sevens players may lose contracts because of financial impact of coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England men's and women's sevens players - some of whom are due to compete in next year's Olympics - may not have their contracts renewed because of the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Jackson Wray: Saracens forward signs three-year deal with relegated club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens forward Jackson Wray signs a new three-year deal with the relegated Premiership club.

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Louis Rees-Zammit: Gloucester wing 'riding the wave' towards first Wales cap https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester teenage wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he is enjoying his rapid rise from academy player to Wales squad member.

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British and Irish Lions quiz: can you name the squad for the first Test in 2017? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With one year to go until the first Lions Test against South Africa, can you remember the squad for the first Test in 2017?

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Six Nations: Fiji claim they are 'on the verge' of participation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji claim they are on "the verge of joining the Six Nations" in November, though organisers say they will not join the main competition.

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Saracens hope to host Super Rugby side Stormers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and Super Rugby side Stormers hope to play a "high-profile" fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021.

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Zack Henry: Leicester Tigers fly-half believes young black players can be 'pigeon-holed' into certain positions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Leicester fly-half Zack Henry talks about why he thinks there are fewer black players in "decision-making" positions.

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Mike Ruddock becomes new Ospreys development director https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales coach Mike Ruddock is appointed to the new role of Ospreys development director.

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Nick Easter: Newcastle appoint ex-England number eight as defence coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Harlequins and England number eight Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach.

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Sean Fitzpatrick: Scarlets appoint former New Zealand captain as board member https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets appoint legendary former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick as a new board member.

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Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers sign South African back rower from Pro14 side Cheetahs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign South African back rower Jasper Wiese from Cheetahs following the end of his contract with the club.

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Premiership Rugby: Points penalties among Covid breach punishments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Clubs could be fined or deducted points or have individual players banned for breaches of coronavirus rules when the Premiership season restarts.

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Six Nations: Dates to complete 2020 tournament proposed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The men's and women's Six Nations could be completed this year after World Rugby recommended a new temporary international window.

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Premiership rugby union: Two players test positive for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two players from different Premiership clubs test positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of testing.

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England Women back in training by end of the month https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All of the England Women's squad will be back in 'stage one training' by the end of next week.

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Dom Waldouck: Newcastle player-coach joins Gloucester as defence coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester appoint Newcastle player-coach Dom Waldouck as their new defence coach.

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Pro14 bosses reveal fixtures as 2019-20 season prepares to resume https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 organisers reveal details of the 2019-20 season's restart, with the final due to be held on 12 September.

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Principality Stadium: WRU confirms no more 2020 games as field hospital set to stay https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips says there will be no more international matches at the Principality Stadium this year.

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Mike Slemen: Former England winger dies aged 69 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England and British and Irish Lions winger Mike Slemen has died at the age of 69, the RFU announces.

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Luke Baldwin: Worcester Warrior's scrum-half extends Dragons loan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons extend the loan of Worcester Warriors scrum-half Luke Baldwin for another season.

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Scott Steele: Harlequins sign former London Irish scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Harlequins sign scrum-half Scott Steele following his departure from London Irish.

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Tyrese Johnson-Fisher: How rugby lost its first viral wonderkid https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

His teenage showreel is more popular than Jonny Wilkinson's 2003 drop-goal, but five years later Tyrese Johnson-Fisher has left rugby for good.

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World Rugby could ban transgender women because of safety reasons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby could ban transgender athletes from playing women's rugby because of safety concerns.

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Welsh Rugby Union seeking £20m loan to help coronavirus costs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chairman Gareth Davies says the WRU is looking for a loan of "around £20m" to help them navigate the coronavirus crisis.

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Leicester Tigers: Premiership club sign five new players https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji winger Kini Murimurivalu and Argentina back Matias Morini are among five new players to sign for Leicester Tigers.

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Juan Pablo Socino: Saracens sign ex-Newcastle and Edinburgh and Argentina back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Argentine back Juan Pablo Socino, who played in the Premiership for Newcastle and in the Pro14 for Edinburgh.

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Ben Te'o says no reconciliation with Mike Brown since bust-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o says he has yet to bury the hatchet with Mike Brown months after an altercation allegedly cost them a place in England's World Cup squad.

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Jamie Gibson: Northampton Saints re-sign flanker for rest of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Jamie Gibson signs a deal with Northampton Saints for the remainder of the season.

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Stephen Myler: Ospreys sign veteran ex-Northampton and London Irish fly-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys have sign veteran once-capped England fly-half Stephen Myler on a one-year deal following his release by London Irish.

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British and Irish Lions & South Africa plan joint 2021 tour documentary https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A behind-the-scenes documentary, taking viewers inside both teams' camps, is planned for the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa in 2021.

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Maro Itoje: England lock signs new 'long-term' deal at Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock Maro Itoje signs a new "long-term" contract at Saracens.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster will host Saracens in first quarter-final tie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Reigning champions Saracens will travel to Leinster in the first quarter-final when this season's Heineken Champions Cup resumes on Saturday, 19 September.

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Eddie Jones: England coach says plans to play for 12 months are 'difficult' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's elite players "can't be expected" to play for 12 consecutive months when the season resumes next month, says head coach Eddie Jones.

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Matias Orlando: Argentina centre to join Newcastle Falcons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Argentina centre Matias Orlando will join Premiership-bound Newcastle Falcons in December.

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Owen Farrell: England captain will stay at Championship-bound Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Owen Farrell will remain at Saracens following their relegation from the Premiership after signing a "long-term" deal.

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British and Irish Lions Tour: Saracens players will be 'very fit' after Championship campaign, says McGeechan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Legendary British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan says he would be "delighted" to pick Saracens players for the 2021 South Africa tour.

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Ted Hill: Worcester's England flanker named Warriors club captain aged 21 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ted Hill is named Worcester's club captain aged 21 - their youngest skipper in 16 years of Premiership rugby.

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Coronavirus: Premiership Rugby reports nine positive results in latest round of testing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nine people, including seven players, test positive in round two of Premiership Rugby's coronavirus screening programme.

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Elliot Daly: England back signs new three-year deal with Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and British and Irish Lions back Elliot Daly agrees a new three-year contract with Saracens.

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British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa to go ahead in 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa will go ahead as planned in July and August 2021.

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Taylor Gough: Leicester Tigers player 'unlikely to walk again' after road collision https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taylor Gough faces the hardest battle of his life, after a serious road collision left him with serious spinal injuries.

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Jamie Roberts: Dragons in talks to sign Wales and Lions centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is in talks with the Dragons to return to regional rugby for the first time in more than seven years.

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Dragons: Back-row Ben Fry and prop Harry Fry sign for Welsh region https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons secure back-row forward Ben Fry on a long-term contract and sign his prop brother Harry from Gloucester Academy.

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Jordan Taufua: Leicester Tigers back-row agrees amended deal with Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-row Jordan Taufua agrees to stay with Leicester Tigers after agreeing amended terms with the Premiership club.

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Matias Alemanno: Gloucester sign Argentina lock https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Gloucester sign experienced Argentina lock Matias Alemanno on a "long-term" contract.

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Gareth Steenson: Exeter record points-scorer will retire at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson agrees a new deal to the end of the season, when he will retire to join the coaching staff.

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Mike Forshaw and Paul Deacon: Sale Sharks coaches sign new contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks coaches Mike Forshaw and Paul Deacon sign contract extensions to remain at the Premiership club until 2022.

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Mako Vunipola: Saracens' England prop signs new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Mako Vunipola signs a new contract with Saracens, extending his nine-year spell with the club.

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London Irish to play rest of Premiership season at The Stoop https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish will play the remainder of their 2019-20 home games at The Twickenham Stoop.

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Wasps: England's Launchbury, Shields, Robson and Umaga among 15 with new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps agree new "long-term" contracts with 15 players, including England's Joe Launchbury, Brad Shields and Dan Robson.

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Alex King: Gloucester appoint attack coach to join head coach George Skivington https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England fly-half and ex-Wales attack coach Alex King is added to the coaching staff at Gloucester.

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Taylor Gough: Leicester Tigers offer support to player after car accident https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester will support Taylor Gough "however they can" as he recovers from spinal injuries he sustained in a car crash.

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WRU in negotiations with RFU over Twickenham use https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former wing Adrian Hadley backs Wales potentially playing "home" games at Twickenham because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Calum Clark: Saracens forward signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens back-row forward Calum Clark agrees a new one-year contract at Allianz Park.

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Manu Tuilagi: Sale Sharks sign England centre after Leicester Tigers departure https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign England centre Manu Tuilagi following his departure from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

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Player welfare main concern on rugby resumption - WRU chairman Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies says player welfare has to be the main concern when rugby resumes

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Logovi'i Mulipola: Gloucester sign Samoa prop on short-term contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester sign Samoa international prop Logovi'i Mulipola on a short-term contract.

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Exeter Chiefs: Jack Nowell, Stuart Hogg & Henry Slade among 30 to sign new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs agree new contracts with 30 players, including England backs Jack Nowell and Henry Slade.

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Premiership restart: No penalties for selecting 'weaker' squads when season resumes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs will not be subject to selection penalties from the 14 August resumption, on a player-welfare basis.

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Matt Garvey: Gloucester sign former Bath skipper on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Versatile forward Matt Garvey joins Gloucester on a short-term deal following his exit from rivals Bath this summer.

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Jamie George: England hooker signs new Saracens contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England hooker Jamie George signs a new three-year contract with Premiership side Saracens.

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Facundo Cordero: Exeter Chiefs sign young Argentine wing prior to Premiership restart https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs signed Argentine wing Facundo Cordero prior of the restart of the 2019-20 Premiership rugby season.

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Tom Woolstencroft: Saracens hooker signs new contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens hooker Tom Woolstencroft signs a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Premiership fixtures: Clubs may have to play seven games in 28 days when season resumes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs will be required to play seven games in as few as 28 days when the league resumes in August.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss hints at exciting signing as Jack Walsh joins https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the club will bring in a player who will have "everyone licking their lips" later this month.

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Owen Williams: Wales back not giving up hope of international future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan-bound Owen Williams says he is not giving up hope of playing for Wales again despite joining NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes from Gloucester.

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Edinburgh v Glasgow 'pilot' event with fans proposed by Scottish Rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby is developing a proposal aimed at making Edinburgh v Glasgow on 22 August a "pilot" event with a limited number of fans in attendance.

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Sean Maitland: Scotland winger signs new deal at Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland winger Sean Maitland signs a new two-year contract with Saracens.

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Marseille will not host 2020 Heineken Champions Cup & Challenge Cup finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Marseille will no longer stage the 2020 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals, but will host the events in 2021.

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Coronavirus: 10 players and staff at Premiership clubs test positive https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six players and four non-playing staff test positive after the first round of Premiership Rugby's coronavirus testing.

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Manu Vunipola: Saracens fly-half signs contract to run until 2023 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens fly-half Manu Vunipola, cousin of Mako and Billy, signs a new deal to stay with the club until 2023.

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Leicester Tigers: Ben Youngs, George Ford, Ellis Genge and Jaco Taute sign new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Youngs, George Ford, Ellis Genge and Jaco Taute agree new contracts with Leicester Tigers.

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Exeter Chiefs fans at odds over use of Native American branding https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Supporters of Exeter Chiefs are at odds over the Premiership club's Native American branding.

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County Championship: Rugby Football Union cancels competition until 2022 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union confirms that County Championship will not be played again until 2022.

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Greig Laidlaw: Scotland can win Six Nations 'in next two or three years' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Greig Laidlaw believes Scotland can win the Six Nations "in the next two or three years".

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Dan Biggar: Fly-half targets Northampton title and 100 Wales caps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar targets winning the Premiership with Northampton and moving towards 100 caps for Wales in the next 12 months.

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Leicester Tigers: Telusa Veainu joins Stade Francais as four sign new deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tonga back Telusa Veainu leaves Leicester to join Stade Francais, while four Tigers forwards sign new contracts.

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Gloucester: Coach Rory Teague and lock Gerbrandt Grobler join exodus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester coach Rory Teague leaves Kingsholm and lock forward Gerbrandt Grobler moves to French club Stade Francais.

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Matt Moulds: Worcester Warriors hooker to miss up to eight weeks after foot surgery https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors are to be without hooker Matt Moulds for around two months following surgery on a foot injury.

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors support injured player over unpaid medical fees https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors say that injured Michael Fatialofa has their full support in a disagreement over unpaid medical fees.

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Greig Laidlaw joins Shining Arcs in Japan's Top League https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has joined Shining Arcs in Japan's Top League, having left Clermont Auvergne at the end of last season.

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Coronavirus: RFU could cut workforce by quarter after pandemic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union reveals plans to cut a quarter of its workforce to cope with a potential £100m financial hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sam Aspland-Robinson: Leicester Tigers outside-back agrees new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers outside-back Sam Aspland-Robinson signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the Premiership club.

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Phil Dollman: Exeter Chiefs’ long-serving Welsh back signs short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs’ long-serving Welsh back Phil Dollman signs a short-term deal to see out the 2019-20 season.

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Wales Women role 'too much' for one coach, says ex-wing Caryl James https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales Women wing Caryl James fears the WRU's plan to name one coach for both the national 15-a-side and Sevens teams is misguided.

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Gareth Cooper's ex-wife to pay back £1 after £1m fraud https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gareth Cooper was left bankrupt after Debra Leyshon obtained loans and mortgages in his name.

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Player pay issue: 'Something has to give' - former Ireland centre Darren Cave https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster and Ireland centre Darren Cave says players and governing bodies have to find "common ground" over salary disputes.

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Sir Gareth Edwards' Barbarians try: The rugby score for the ages https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Every major sport has iconic moments of greatness to draw its followers back again and again - Sir Gareth Edwards provided one of rugby's in 1973.

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London Irish: Stephen Myler among nine players released by Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish release nine players at the end of their contracts, including Stephen Myler and Franco van der Merwe.

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Dan Carter: New Zealand great turns out for childhood club Southbridge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand great Dan Carter turns out for his childhood rugby club as he continues preparations for his return to Super Rugby.

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Coronavirus: How rugby union may have to adapt after the pandemic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Patrick Gearey looks at how rugby union may have to adapt the scrum as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premiership clubs allowed to move to close contact training from 6 July https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby still aims to restart the season in mid-August after clubs were allowed to move to close contact training from 6 July.

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Doddie Weir enters Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame as he turns 50 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby has inducted former Scotland lock Doddie Weir into its Hall of Fame to mark his 50th birthday.

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Tim Swinson: Saracens sign former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland second row https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland international Tim Swinson comes out of retirement to join Premiership side Saracens.

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Omar Mouneimne: Worcester Warriors defence coach leaves Sixways https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Omar Mouneimne leaves Worcester Warriors with immediate effect, the Premiership club announces.

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Manu Tuilagi: Overseas move would halt England career, says RFU https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union has no plans to change the rules regarding foreign-based players even if Manu Tuilagi was to move abroad.

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Rugby season should end now for player safety, says ex-Ireland and Ulster star Ferris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Ulster back row Stephen Ferris says player welfare considerations demand that the 2019-20 rugby season should be ended now.

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Leicester Tigers: Steve Borthwick faces challenging times at Welford Road https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Borthwick has walked into a world of chaos on his first day as Leicester head coach. BBC Sport looks at turbulent times for Tigers.

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Beauden Barrett agrees 2021 Japan move but will still be eligible for All Blacks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett will play in Japan in 2021 but will still be available to play for the All Blacks.

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Hoskins Sotutu: Could Super Rugby sensation really play for England? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hoskins Sotutu's superb Super Rugby form has reportedly attracted the attention of Eddie Jones, but could the England-qualified Blue really turn out in Test white?

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Jacob Stockdale: Ireland wing on lockdown, learning curves and James Lowe https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

For the first time since his professional debut in 2016, Jacob Stockdale finds time to reflect on an action-packed career to date.

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Welsh Rugby Union launches search for new women's head coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union wants a new head coach to lead the women's teams into the 2021 World Cup and 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Leicester Tigers: Manu Tuilagi one of six players set to be released https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Manu Tuilagi is one of six players to have been told to look for another club by Leicester, reports BBC Radio Leicester.

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Janco Venter: Saracens sign Namibia back-row ahead of Championship campaign https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Namibia international back-row Janco Venter from Championship side Jersey Reds.

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Northampton: Players and staff agree 10% wage cut for next 12 months https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints players and staff agree to take a 10% wage cut for the next 12 months.

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Joe Maksymiw: Dragons sign Wales-qualified lock from Connacht https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons sign Wales-qualified second-row Joe Maksymiw from Connacht on a long-term contract.

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Mahlatse Ralepelle given an eight-year ban for second doping offence https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa player Mahlatse Ralepelle is banned for eight years after he was found guilty of a doping offence.

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Rhys Carre: Wales prop returns to Cardiff Blues from Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Rhys Carre returns to Cardiff Blues from Saracens after almost one season with the English club.

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Glenn Webbe: Former Wales wing backs rugby players taking the knee https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales wing Glenn Webbe supports rugby players following other sportspeople by taking a knee before games.

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