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/ 4 years agoJoey Carbery to return from long injury lay-off for Munster
The Ireland fly-half is back to start for the first time since January 2020 after an ankle injury nightmare
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/ 4 years agoFrance centre Virimi Vakatawa back to fitness in time for ‘Le Crunch’
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his squad to face England in the Six Nations
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/ 4 years agoEngland head coach Eddie Jones drops three for France clash
Jamie George, Elliot Daly and Jonny Hill are all dropped from England's starting line-up for the visit of France this weekend...
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/ 4 years agoCVC formalises £365m deal to buy into Six Nations
CVC significantly extends its influence in northern hemisphere rugby with a deal agreed to acquire a 14.5 per cent stake
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/ 4 years agoAll Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams announces retirement from rugby in both codes
One of few players to hit superstardom in both union and league has hung up his boots to resurrect his boxing...
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/ 4 years agoJamie Roberts signs on for another season at the Dragons
The former Harlequins and Bath centre has signed a new deal to stay at Dean Ryan's Dragons
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoNottingham launch fundraising campaign with £400,000 target
Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow urges supporters and local business to get behind the club with new fundraiser launch
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/ 4 years agoScotland No.9 Scott Steele signs extension at Harlequins
Steele has scored three tries in seven appearances for Quins since arriving from London Irish last summer
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoExiles centre Terrence Hepetema and Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley receive bans
Ollie Thorley contested his charge but will receive a ban longer than London Irish centre Hepetema
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/ 4 years agoGrand Slam-hunting Wales rest Adam Beard for trip to Italy
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed who is the preferred No.9 now Kieran Hardy will miss the rest of the...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoRound of 16 stages drawn for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
The Round of 16 draw for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stages has taken place in Lausanne, Switzerland
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/ 4 years agoSuper Rugby AU: Ryan Lonergan missile torpedoes Rebels
And yet more trouble for the Waratahs...
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/ 4 years agoToyota’s star imports Michael Hooper and Kieran Read back Japan to be world leader
MICHAEL Hooper and Kieran Read have backed Japan to become the next major player in world rugby, as the Top League...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoLouis Lynagh signs professional terms at Harlequins
The Quins academy product has signed a long-term deal after a breakthrough year
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/ 4 years agoWales hit by Kieran Hardy Six Nations injury blow
Hardy will return to the Scarlets to receive treatment on the hamstring injury which forced him to be replaced late on...
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/ 4 years agoUncapped Northampton lock David Ribbans drafted in by England
Courtney Lawes was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations for England, requiring a new call-up for David Ribbans
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/ 4 years agoWomen’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand set to be pushed back to 2022
The New Zealand government points to its awareness of recent Covid-19 cases behind suggesting the tournament's postponement to World Rugby
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/ 4 years agoScarlets plan to hijack Cardiff Blues deal with Dwayne Peel
Cardiff Blues issue hands-off warning to Welsh rivals planning to make room for Peel in their coaching structure with Glenn Delaney
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/ 4 years agoEx-England centre Kyle Eastmond makes code switch to Leeds Rhinos
Eastmond left Leicester Tigers last summer and is set for a reunion with Sean Long at Rhinos
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/ 4 years agoReferee Pascal Gauzere ‘recognises’ errors in Wales-England Six Nations match
World Rugby referees' manager Joel Jutge has spoken to Pascal Gauzere about his two decisions which aided Welsh tries against England
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/ 4 years agoMarcus Smith says No to Tokyo Olympics tilt with GB Sevens
The Harlequins fly-half was offered the chance to be included in the GB Sevens set-up announced earlier this week, but turned...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoHead coach Warren Gatland explores British & Irish Lions base on Jersey
The state of the art facility Gatland has surveyed this week that could suggest the Lions tour will be held in...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 4 years agoJack Nowell on the comeback trail for Exeter after ninth operation
The Chiefs wing is set to return to action for Exeter next month and is not short of achievements he wants...
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/ 4 years agoGeorge Martin in line for England debut against Wales in the Six Nations
A surprise selection by England head coach Eddie Jones for the clash in Cardiff
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/ 4 years agoFrance clash with Scotland now cancelled – reports
Two outlets in France say Sunday's Six Nations fixture is off after France had one more player test positive for Covid-19
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English Championship
/ 4 years ago‘I’ve been playing rubbish’ says England No.8 Billy Vunipola
The Saracens star opens up on how fatigue has led to his slump in form in an England shirt this Six...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoNew deal for flanker Jordy Reid at Gloucester
Ex-Ealing back row Reid formalises new terms after moving to Kingsholm last summer
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoEx-Saracens flanker Kelly Brown to leave Glasgow Warriors this month
The specialist ruck coach will return to London after moving to Glasgow last summer with his family
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/ 4 years agoConfirmed: Willi Heinz signs for Worcester
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neil Fissler
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...
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/ 4 years agoOptimism for France-Scotland as FFR announce all-clear
France have recorded no new positive cases on Covid-19 screening results published on Tuesday
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/ 4 years agoBigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind
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/ 4 years agoAll Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38
The three-time World Rugby Men's Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeams – Round 10: Joe Marchant to make 100th appearance for Quins
All line-ups for this weekend's Premiership fixtures, with Bath and Gloucester kicking things off on Friday night
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/ 4 years agoReds 41-7 Waratahs: Brad Thorn’s boys come out all guns blazing
Video highlights from a convincing round 1 win for the Super Rugby AU contenders
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/ 4 years agoVeteran prop WP Nel re-signs with Edinburgh
Scotland international tighthead prop WP Nel has signed a new two-year contract at PRO14 outfit Edinburgh, the club has announced. The...
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/ 4 years agoSANZAAR say no Super Rugby competition will be broadcast in the UK
Super Rugby AU nor Super Rugby Aotearoa will be shown on UK television
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/ 4 years agoProgressive Rugby: James Haskell and Jamie Cudmore launch new lobby group
Newly-formed player welfare group sends letter to World Rugby urging action to gain deeper understanding and minimising of neurological health risks
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/ 4 years agoFrance add three to squad ready for Scotland
Covid-hit France have named their squad for the visit of Scotland to the Stade de France next Sunday
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/ 4 years agoElliott Stooke issues apology ahead of court date for drink-driving
Stooke was involved in a 'minor car accident' last month and was subsequently breathalysed by police
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoConfirmed: Rhys Priestland to depart Bath for Cardiff Blues
As revealed by TRP last month, Cardiff Blues have snapped up Rhys Priestland who will leave Bath at the end of...
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/ 4 years agoFly-half Sam Davies agrees extension to stay with Dragons
The competition at fly-half for Wales will remain high with Davies' committment to the Dragons leaving Wayne Pivac with Biggar, Anscombe,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoWinger Josh Bassett extends his contract at Wasps
Josh Bassett commits to Wasps on the eve of his 100th Premiership appearance for the club this weekend
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/ 4 years agoSpringboks captain Siya Kolisi makes switch to Sharks
Siya Kolisi will remain in South African rugby, but switch from the Stormers to the Sharks
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoNewcastle have second-straight match cancelled due to positive tests
This weekend's Worcester versus Newcastle clash becomes the seventh match of the Premiership season to be cancelled
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years ago“I will be back” – England flanker Jack Willis on knee injury
England and Wasp flanker Jack Willis has sent a message to those who were watching on as he suffered what appeared...
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/ 4 years agoCleall and Harrison back for Sarries’ title tilt
Saracens welcome back England duo for Sunday's clash with Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoConfirmed: RFU Council votes to scrap relegation from Premiership
As revealed by TRP last month, the RFU has voted to scrap relegation from the Premiership this season
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/ 4 years agoNeck issue raises concerns over Cameron Redpath so early into Scotland career
Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland side that beat England in the Six Nations
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/ 4 years agoInjury-hit Wales make five changes for Murrayfield trip
The injuries are stacking up for Wales head coach Wayne Pivac
United Rugby Championship
Vaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions Watch: Caelan Doris confirmed to miss the tour with injury
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Dewi Lake still dreaming of becoming a British and Irish Lion
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