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

Team news as Exeter host London Irish in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 BST).

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Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 dominate European Players of the Year shortlist https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Champions Cup finalists Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 contribute four of the five-man shortlist for the European Player of the Year award.

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Ulster to trial 600 supporters at first home game of season at Kingspan Stadium https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster will trial admitting 600 supporters to Kingspan Stadium for their first Pro14 game of the season against Benetton on Friday night.

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Finn Russell: 'Everything is better' with Scotland & Gregor Townsend https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell is "loving" life after helping Racing 92 to the Champions Cup final and resolving his differences with Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.

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

Team news as Bristol host Leicester in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (17:30 BST).

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

Team news as Worcester host Saracens in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (17:30 BST).

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Premiership 2020-21: Harlequins host Exeter Chiefs on opening night https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Current Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs will travel to Harlequins on the opening night of the 2020-21 season.

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Rob Kearney: Former Ireland and Leinster full-back joins Western Force https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney joins Australian side Western Force on a one-year contract.

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

Team news as Northampton host Sale in Tuesday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (17:30 BST).

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Coronavirus: Rugby Players' Association calls for financial help from government https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association calls for a government-backed rescue package to save the game during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premiership: Harlequins v Wasps (Mon) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Wasps in Monday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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Saracens coach Mark McCall heralds 'end of an era' after Racing defeat https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' director of rugby Mark McCall says the Champions Cup defeat by Racing 92 marks the "end of an era" as his team prepare to drop into the Championship.

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Exeter Chiefs beat Toulouse to reach Champions Cup final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter grind down free-running, fast-starting Toulouse to make the Champions Cup final for the first time in the club's history.

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Scottish Rugby could face £30m loss if fans are not allowed back soon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby face losses of £30m if fans are not allowed to return to stadiums soon, says Mark Dodson.

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Ulster: Province docked Pro14 point and fined over error in new fly-half's registration https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster are hit with a retrospective one-point Pro14 penalty after failing to properly register new fly-half Ian Madigan for two games.

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Champions Cup: Racing 92 & Toulouse - Joe Worsley's guide to French semi-finalists https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby World Cup winner and two-time Heineken Cup champion turned Top 14 coach Joe Worsley explains how the French powerhouses got their mojo back.

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Rob Howley: Former Wales coach emerges from 'dark tunnel' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales coach Rob Howley charts his "very challenging" past 12 months since his ban for breaching betting rules.

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

Team news as Toulon host Leicester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final (20:00 BST).

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

Scotland international Sam Skinner replaces Jacques Vermeulen in the back row in Exeter's only change to face Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-final.

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Racing 92 v Saracens (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens name an unchanged side for their Champions Cup semi-final meeting with Racing 92

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Michael Cheika takes on Argentina advisor role for Rugby Championship https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia coach Michael Cheika will work with Argentina for the rest of 2020, pitting him against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship.

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RFU says grass roots fixtures must wait until 2021 due to coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fixtures outside of the Premiership, Championship and women's top tier will not be able to take place until at least January 2021.

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Joy Neville: Former Ireland captain to be first female TMO for men's Test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joy Neville will become the first female television match official for a top-level men's rugby union Test when Wales face Georgia.

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Elite sport must find a way to support itself, says minister Nigel Huddleston https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elite sport will be expected to "look at ways in which it can support itself" through financial difficulties, the UK sports minister says.

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Rob Kearney: 'I have lived the dream' - Full-back writes open letter after Leinster and Ireland farewell https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Kearney writes an emotional open letter to supporters after ending his time playing for Leinster and Ireland.

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Jonathan Davies: Wales centre set for Scarlets return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jonathan Davies will make his return for Scarlets in the pre-season friendly against Ospreys.

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Exeter Chiefs Women sign three Wales internationals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's newly formed women's team sign three Wales internationals prior to their inaugural Premier 15s season.

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European Challenge Cup: Bristol v Bordeaux-Begles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Bordeaux-Begles in Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final (19:45 BST).

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Rugby Championship: New Zealand oppose schedule that means Christmas in quarantine https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand Rugby criticises December's Rugby Championship schedule because players will be forced to spend Christmas in quarantine.

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World Rugby issues funding 'red zone' warning, with Six Nations fears https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Many unions will run out of money by early 2021 without government assistance, warns the chief executive of World Rugby, who has Six Nations worries if crowds do not return next year.

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Coronavirus: What do the latest restrictions mean for grassroots sport in England? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A guide to how the new government coronavirus restrictions in England will impact on grassroots sport.

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Pro14: League confirms expansion talks with South Africa https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 organisers confirm they are in talks with South Africa about increasing the amount of sides in the competition.

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Exeter Chiefs: Champions Cup semi-final not as big as promotion - Rob Baxter https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's upcoming European Champions Cup semi-final is not the biggest game in the club's history says boss Rob Baxter.

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Claire Molloy: Ireland return for former captain after sabbatical https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Claire Molloy returns to Adam Griggs' squad for October's rescheduled Women's Six Nations fixtures.

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Robbie Smith: Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards brings in Bedford Blues hooker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards signs former Scotland Under-20 hooker Robbie Smith from Bedford Blues.

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Rob Howley: Former Wales assistant coach takes Canada role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley is named assistant Canada coach following his return to the sport after being banned for a betting breach.

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Qantas ends 30-year partnership with Rugby Australia https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia's finances suffer another blow as Qantas ends a 30-year partnership with the organisation.

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Coronavirus: Plans for fans to return to sport events in October called off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plans for fans to return to watch live sport events in England from 1 October will not go ahead, says cabinet office minister Michael Gove.

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Mike Rhodes: Saracens back-rower cited after Champions Cup win over Leinster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens' Mike Rhodes faces a disciplinary panel to answer a foul play charge from Saturday's win over Leinster.

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Women's Six Nations: Dates finalised for resumption of tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The remaining matches for the Women's Six Nations have been finalised, with the tournament resuming on 25 October.

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Joaquin Diaz Bonilla: Leicester Tigers sign Argentina fly-half for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Argentina international fly-half Joaquin Diaz Bonilla for the 2020-21 Premiership season.

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Stunning Saracens, coronavirus cloud & World Cup plans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport reviews a week of rugby, in which a stunning Saracens v Leinster European Champions Cup clash was the highlight.

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

Sale Sharks have home advantage when they face Harlequins in Monday's re-arranged Premiership Cup final (19:45 BST).

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

Team news as Bath host Gloucester in Tuesday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (17:30 BST).

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Ulster Rugby: Captain Iain Henderson says there is much work still to be done https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Iain Henderson says the province should not forget the positive steps taken this season despite a disappointing finish to the campaign.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster 'didn't look like a quarter-final team' says head coach McFarland https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side looked short of the required standard in their comprehensive Champions Cup quarter-final defeat.

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Luther Burrell: Newcastle Falcons sign ex-England centre for union return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England centre Luther Burrell signs a two-year contract with Newcastle Falcons after leaving rugby league side Warrington.

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Bordeaux 23-14 Edinburgh: We are not ready to win trophies - Richard Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh "are not quite ready" to compete for trophies after European Challenge Cup defeat by Bordeaux.

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European Challenge Cup: Toulon 11-6 Scarlets - Parisse try knocks out visitors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hosts Toulon come from behind to beat Scarlets 11-6 in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Racing 92 beat Clermont 36-27 to set up Saracens semi-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Racing 92 will face Saracens at home in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals after keeping Clermont Auvergne at bay in the last eight.

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Pro14: Southern Kings enter voluntary liquidation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African Pro14 franchise Southern Kings have been put into voluntary liquidation.

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Mark Camburn: Meet the Scot who captains the Bolivian rugby team https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fifteen years ago, Mark Camburn was a Scottish backpacker traipsing around South America. Today, he is the captain of the Bolivian national rugby team.

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Gavin Henson: Rugby league side West Wales Raiders announce signing of ex-Wales star https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby league side West Wales Raiders say they have signed former Wales and British Lions star Gavin Henson.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Saracens' spirit 'shone through' in win over Leinster, says Brad Barritt https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Brad Barritt says the "prospect of another week together" spurs Saracens to a 22-17 win over Leinster in their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.

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European Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers tie off after Castres' positive covid-19 tests https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's European Challenge Cup tie with Castres is off as three of the French side's players test positive for coronavirus.

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European Challenge Cup: Bordeaux 23-14 Edinburgh - French side progress to last four https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's season ended in further disappointment as they were knocked out of the Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage by Bordeaux.

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Maro Itoje: England and Saracens lock would 'love to play abroad' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje says he would "love to play abroad" at some stage in his career.

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IRFU chief Browne says Covid cash hit has particularly affected Ulster and Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

IRFU chief Philip Browne says the financial crisis in Irish rugby by Covid-19 has particularly affected Ulster and Munster.

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European Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears 56-17 Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears reached the last four of the European Challenge Cup after a 56-17 victory over Dragons at Ashton Gate.

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Irish Rugby: IRFU chief warns professional game could disappear by 2021 without fans https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

IRFU chief Philip Browne says the "very existence" of Irish professional rugby is under threat unless fans can return in large numbers.

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European Champions Cup: Clermont v Racing 92 (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell will attempt to guide Racing 92 past Clermont Auvergne and into the Champions Cup last four for the first time since reaching the 2018 final.

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Champions Cup: Exeter v Northampton - Stuart Hogg fit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg is fit to face injury-hit Northampton in Sunday's Champions Cup quarter-final

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Coronavirus: Championship return may be delayed until January 2021 amid further funding cuts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Championship rugby union clubs have had their funding further reduced and may not return to action until January 2021.

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Champions Cup: Leinster v Saracens - Johnny Sexton starts, Mako Vunipola fit https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster make the returning Johnny Sexton captain for Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Saracens.

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Champions Cup: Cooney returns as Ulster make four changes for Toulouse test https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Cooney returns to the starting line-up at scrum-half as Ulster make four changes for their Champions Cup quarter-final with Toulouse.

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Geoff Parling: Australia hire ex-England lock as coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions second row Geoff Parling is appointed Australia forwards coach by new head coach Dave Rennie.

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European Challenge Cup: Can you name Britain and Ireland's champions? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Can you name the British and Irish teams to have won rugby's European Challenge Cup? Try our quiz.

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2021 Women's Rugby World Cup: Amy Turner named England intern https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England scrum-half Amy Turner is the coaching intern for the Women's team at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Leinster v Saracens: Will Owen Farrell absence prove key to Champions Cup result? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

From match-day maestro to training-ground impressionist, Owen Farrell will miss the Leinster match, but still might play a part.

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Welsh Rugby Union agrees £20m loan deal with NatWest bank to fund regions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union interim chief executive Steve Phillips says a £20m loan, which will go to the four regions, has been agreed.

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Alex Seville: Northampton Saints sign prop on loan after rule change approved https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A rule change agreed by European Rugby allows Northampton to avert an injury crisis and sign prop Alex Seville on loan.

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Rugby World Cup 2021: Players may have to isolate https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Teams qualified for the women's 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand may have to isolate before the tournament.

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Freddie Steward: Leicester Tigers 'undroppable' teenage full-back https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Towering full-back Freddie Steward is a regular starter at Leicester Tigers at just 19, and is set to have a big future.

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Crowd pilots: Four Super League games approved and two Premiership games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six matches from across both rugby codes are chosen to host up to 1,000 fans each as part of government crowd pilots.

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Bordeaux-Begles v Edinburgh: Hamish Watson eyes Challenge Cup redemption https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two weeks on from their Pro14 semi-final collapse against Ulster, Hamish Watson and Edinburgh are relishing a chance to put things right.

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Sale Sharks stadium plan sunk by Trafford Council withdrawal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The rugby union side remain committed to returning to Sale, despite Trafford Council's decision.

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Worcester Warriors: GJ Van Velze and Will Butler suffer season-ending injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors forward GJ Van Velze has shoulder surgery, and centre Will Butler is to see a a specialist about his ankle injury.

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Scarlets aim for Brian Clough-esque 'bubble' fun on Euro trip to Toulon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets boss Glenn Delaney explains why he will be taking a leaf out of Brian Clough's book ahead of their European Challenge Cup 'bubble' trip to Toulon on Saturday.

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Louis Schreuder: Newcastle Falcons sign South African scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Newcastle Falcons sign South African scrum-half Louis Schreuder for the 2020-21 season.

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Siwan Lillicrap: Wales women captain 'confident' of paid player contracts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Siwan Lillicrap is "confident" Wales could introduce paid contracts for its leading female players within the next year.

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Body image in sport: Scotland's Rhona Lloyd did not train to avoid big muscles https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

At the age of 16, Rhona Lloyd thought about giving up rugby. Already taunted for being a "man", she avoided training because she did not want big muscles.

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Coronavirus: Fans in stadiums to be discussed by UK government this week https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The UK government will meet senior sporting officials this week as one rugby union club says it fears some teams may not survive the season.

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Northampton Saints hit by injury crisis before Heineken Cup quarter-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's injury crisis - with one fit loose-head prop - could turn Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Exeter into a farce.

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Wasps' Premiership turnaround, Leinster's Pro14 dominance and Owen Farrell's ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones ponders Wasps' Premiership success, Leinster's dominance and whether Owen Farrell's five-match ban was the right decision.

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Leinster win Pro14 final: Ulster's Iain Henderson says they show no signs of plateauing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster boss Dan McFarland and captain Iain Henderson say they remain some way behind Leinster after their Pro14 final defeat.

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Premiership: Gloucester v Harlequins (Mon) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester name a completely new side for the visit of Harlequins, who make eight changes for a game which will host 1,000 fans.

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Luther Burrell: Ex-England centre seeks union return after Warrington departure https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Luther Burrell's contract is terminated by Warrington and the former England centre now wants to return to rugby union.

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 BST).

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England players take 25% pay cut for 12 months to offset coronavirus impact https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England players accept a 25% pay cut for the next 12 months to combat the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Amanda Blanc: PRB chair outlines Welsh rugby vision after 'brutal' period https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Professional Rugby Board (PRB) chair Amanda Blanc outlines her Welsh rugby vision as the organisation copes with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pro14: Ulster and Leinster coaches roll the dice with big calls for final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Leinster have made big selection calls for the league's delayed 2019-20 showpiece as the inter-provincial rivals meet in the Pro14 final.

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

Team news as Saracens host Exeter Chiefs in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (16:30 BST).

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Premiership: Wasps v Bristol Bears (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Bristol in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (12:30 BST).

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

Team news as London Irish face Worcester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

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Pro14 final: Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns as Cooney drops to bench https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will make his first appearance since recovering from a hip injury in Saturday's Pro14 final against Leinster as John Cooney is only named on the bench.

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Premiership: Leicester v Northampton (Sun) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester take on Northampton in Sunday's Premiership East Midlands' derby at Welford Road (14:00 BST)

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Rugby Championship: Australia to host 2020 tournament in November https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australia will host the delayed 2020 Rugby Championship, with the Southern Hemisphere tournament beginning on 7 November.

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Shaun Edwards: France defence coach prepares to welcome Wales to Paris https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is looking forward to another reunion with his old side when Wayne Pivac's team travel to France.

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Autumn Nations Cup: Ireland v Wales to kick-off eight-team tournament https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A Friday night match between Ireland and Wales in Dublin will kick off the eight-team Autumn Nations Cup on 13 November.

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Edinburgh's Richard Cockerill and Duhan van der Merwe win Pro14 awards https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's Richard Cockerill is named Pro14 coach of the year, while winger Duhan van der Merwe is voted players' player of the season.

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Return of fans to Scottish sports stadiums delayed until at least 5 October https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The return of fans to Scottish sports stadiums is delayed until 5 October at the earliest, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

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Gloucester to allow fans for Harlequins game as part of government pilot scheme https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's game against Harlequins will be the second Premiership match to allow fans under the government's pilot scheme.

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Alfie Barbeary: Wasps teenager says scoring hat-trick on debut 'unreal' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' teenage star Alfie Barbeary says his biggest challenge is to consistently perform at the highest level after scoring a hat-trick on debut.

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Siale Piutau: Bristol Bears appeal against three-match suspension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears appeal against Siale Piutau's three-match suspension for punching in the game against Worcester Warriors.

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European Champions Cup: Toulouse-Ulster quarter-final moved due to Covid-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Champions Cup quarter-final between Toulouse and Ulster this month is moved to the Stade Ernest Wallon because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Pro14 final: Ulster must 'manage energy' against Leinster - fly-half Madigan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Ian Madigan says Ulster must channel their enthusiasm in Saturday's Pro14 final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

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Siale Piutau: Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam upset at captain's ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam is upset at the length of captain Siale Piutau's ban, claiming that he only acted in self defence.

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Owen Farrell: England captain given five-game ban for red card against Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Owen Farrell has been given a five-game ban following his red card for a high tackle for Saracens against Wasps.

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

Team news as Wasps host Leicester in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (17:30 BST).

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

Team news as Bath host Worcester in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (19:45 BST).

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

Team news as Exeter host Gloucester in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (17:30 BST).

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

Team news as London Irish face Harlequins in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 BST).

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

Team news as Sale Sharks host Saracens in Wednesday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (18:00 BST).

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Rory Lawson: Ex-Scotland captain says Scottish clubs must be more ruthless https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish teams must become more "streetwise" and develop a "killer instinct" if they are to compete for trophies, says Rory Lawson.

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Georgia to face England, Wales and Ireland, Fiji in Scotland's group in autumn https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England, Wales and Ireland are set to face Georgia instead of Scotland's new opponents Fiji in the autumn's new eight-team tournament.

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Pro14: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland on the province's two-year turnaround https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his biggest task when arriving at the province two years ago was to change the public perception of the club.

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Owen Farrell red card: High tackle was 'probably worst act of his brilliant career' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell's red card against Wasps could be deeply damaging for Saracens but he could still lead England this autumn, says rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

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British & Irish Lions: Sir Ian McGeechan backs Stuart Lancaster for 2021 tour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Ian McGeechan says he would be "very surprised" if British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland does not contact Stuart Lancaster.

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Sale Sharks: Cobus Wiese signs & Rob Webber is back on short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks re-sign ex-England hooker Rob Webber and confirm the arrival of South African flanker Cobus Wiese.

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Worcester v Bristol: Andrew Kitchener and Siale Piutau to face disciplinary panel https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's Andrew Kitchener and Bristol's Siale Piutau will face an independent disciplinary panel on Monday after a melee.

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

Team news as Bristol host Northampton in Tuesday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate Stadium (19:45 BST).

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Wales and Scarlets rugby star Rhys Thomas opens up about alcohol battle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A retired Wales rugby star and a former boxing champion open up about their struggles.

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Edinburgh 19-22 Ulster: Richard Cockerill says hosts 'got what we deserved' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh's senior players must learn to "step up" after defeat by Ulster in the Pro14 semi-final

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Owen Farrell: England captain faces Tuesday disciplinary panel after red card against Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Owen Farrell is to face a disciplinary panel on Tuesday following his red card for a high tackle for Saracens against Wasps.

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Pro14: Ulster pass resilience test with significant semi-final win over Edinburgh https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Pro14 semi-final win over Edinburgh is undoubtedly a breakthrough moment for the team under Dan McFarland, despite tougher tests to come.

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Eddie Jones: England rugby union coach to take on USA consultancy role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones is to act as a consultant for San Diego Legion in USA's Major League Rugby.

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Edinburgh v Ulster: How Richard Cockerill has reinvented capital side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Scotland charts the impact of Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill as the club prepares to play its first ever Pro14 semi-final against Ulster on Saturday.

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Pro14: Ulster's John Cooney considered Scotland switch before Ireland call-up https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's John Cooney says he considered declaring for Scotland before he received his first Ireland cap on their 2017 summer tour to Japan.

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Pro14: Reigning champions Leinster book final place with 13-3 win over Munster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster will defend their Pro14 title in next Saturday's final having dispatched of a wasteful Munster to claim a 13-3 semi-final win.

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

Team news as Gloucester host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (16:30 BST).

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Pro14: Ulster trio return as Edinburgh make eight changes for semi-final https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Burns, Louis Ludik and Alan O'Connor are back in the Ulster team for the Pro14 semi-final against an Edinburgh side that makes eight changes.

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

Team news as Harlequins host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:00 BST).

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

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

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

Team news as Saracens host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (12:30 BST).

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Pro14: Now is the time for Dan McFarland's Ulster to take the next step https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the 2019-20 Pro14 season builds towards its conclusion, Ulster know a semi-final win over Edinburgh would be another step in their evolution.

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Ken Owens: Scarlets appoint captain to regional board https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets appoint Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens as their first players' representative on their board.

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Harlequins: Test event's success is 'in England Rugby's interest' says Quins CEO https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The success of the Harlequins v Bath crowd pilot is in England Rugby's interest, says Quins' chief Laurie Dalrymple.

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

Team news as Worcester host Bristol in Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (18:00 BST).

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

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

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World Rugby: Female coaching internships for 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup announced https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby announces it will fund 12 coaching internships for women before the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Richard Cockerill: Edinburgh coach 'would certainly look at' Scotland job in future https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says he would not rule out coaching Scotland in the future, but insists he is focused on the next three years with Edinburgh.

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TJ Harris: Wasps sign Jersey hooker on short-term loan deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign hooker TJ Harris on a short-term loan deal from Championship side Jersey.

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England v Barbarians: 20,000 fans could attend Twickenham clash https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Up to 20,000 supporters could be allowed inside Twickenham to watch England play Barbarians on 25 October, the Rugby Football Union announces.

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Champions Cup: Exeter boss Rob Baxter says it will be tough for top players to appear https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Player welfare rules could prevent England's best players from featuring in the Champions Cup next season, according to Exeter boss Rob Baxter.

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Heineken Champions Cup: 2020-21 season to feature 24 teams & home and away quarter-finals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2020-21 Heineken Champions Cup season will feature 24 teams and home and away quarter-finals for the first time.

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Yorkshire Carnegie: Club to revert to old name of Leeds Tykes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire Carnegie rugby union side are reverting to their old name of Leeds Tykes and will leave Headingley.

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Pro14: Ulster coach McFarland keen to make up for last season's semi-final disappointment https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster coach Dan McFarland says his side is keen to make up for the disappointment of last year's semi-final defeat when they face Edinburgh on Saturday.

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Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Gloucester prop for 2020-21 season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons re-sign prop Logovi'i Mulipola, currently with Gloucester, for the 2020-21 season.

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Dylan Hartley: Eddie Jones didn't end my career, my knee did https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Dylan Hartley reflects on his rugby union career with BBC Breakfast.

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Premier 15s teams can return to Stage Two training from Tuesday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premier 15s clubs can commence Stage Two training from Tuesday, the RFU has announced.

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World Sevens Series: 2020-21 Further cancellations in Hamilton and Sydney https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Hamilton and Sydney legs of the 2020-21 World Sevens Series in January are cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sale back on track, Northampton's bold selection policy and player welfare concerns https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones on Sale's revival, Northampton's bold selection policy and why midweek training has "gone to zero".

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Josh Adams: Wales wing back in try-scoring groove on Cardiff Blues return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Josh Adams makes a welcome return from injury with two tries in as many games for Cardiff Blues.

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