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Botham out as Wales call up Lewis and Davies

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:13
Flanker James Botham is ruled out of Wales contention because of a knee injury as prop Dillon Lewis and lock Seb Davies are called up.
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Scotland lose Gray & Crosbie for rest of Six Nations

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:57
Lock Richie Gray and back row Luke Crosbie will miss the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after sustaining injuries in the opening win over Wales.
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'After dominating France, Ireland need to avoid Italy upset'

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 08:57
In his second column for BBC Sport NI, Rob Herring discusses Ireland's big win, France's problems and the need to be wary of Italy.
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'Rugby an escape when nursing gets hard'

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 08:49
Why Leicester Tigers' US international Tess Feury has looked at rugby as way to escape from her daily dealings with life and death.
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Why Cunningham-South could be ‘real deal’ for England

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:50
Ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton says forward Chandler Cunningham-South, who made his England debut against Italy, could be the "real deal".
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How Scotland-Wales thriller looked from the touchline

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 06:20
BBC Sport takes a unique look at Scotland's thrilling victory against Wales in the Six Nations.
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Wales in talks to face South Africa at Twickenham

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 15:20
Wales are in talks to face world champions South Africa at Twickenham in the final week of June.
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'Chalk and cheese' - How Wales staged fightback against Scotland

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:49
Six Nations Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton look at how Wales and Scotland's performances differed greatly between the first and second halves of their thrilling Six Nations encounter.
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Nail-biting game in Wales felt like my debut again - Rowe

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:50
Kyle Rowe says he felt like he was making his international debut all over again in Scotland's "nail-biting" Six Nations victory over Wales.
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England flanker Ludlam to leave Northampton

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 10:02
England flanker Lewis Ludlam will leave Premiership leaders Northampton Saints at the end of the season.
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John 'the King, a magician, my friend' - Edwards

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:50
Sir Gareth Edwards leads tributes to the man alongside whom they became the most revered half-back duo in world rugby.
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Pick your Wales Six Nations XV to face England

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:00
After their first-half flop and second-half fightback against Scotland, who would you pick for Wales' second Six Nations game on Saturday?
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Farrell keen to build on 'special' France victory

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 07:52
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side must build on their "special" 38-17 victory against France in their Six Nations opener.
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Six Nations talking points from opening weekend

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:35
Are Ireland going to win back-to-back Grand Slams? Will England adjust to their new defensive system? Will Wales change their style of play?
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Six Nations: Watch top five moments of round one

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:28
Watch the top five moments from round one of the Six Nations as the Welsh players get emotional and England's Tommy Freeman gets "cheeky".
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Wales comeback offers 'confidence' against England

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 05:14
Wales forward Aaron Wainwright says the comeback against Scotland can provide a blueprint to winning at Twickenham on Saturday.
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England to support Feyi-Waboso before Wales match

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 23:53
England head coach Steve Borthwick says England will support wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week before a potential first appearance against his native Wales.
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McCarthy & Beirne can take Ireland to 'another level'

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 19:25
Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Sam Warburton and John Barclay believe locks Joe McCarthy and Tadhg Beirne can take Ireland to "another level".
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John was a 'god' of Welsh rugby - Warburton

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 18:26
Six Nations Rugby special pundit Sam Warburton says Barry John was a "god" of Welsh rugby, following the sad news of his passing.
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The rugby genius they simply called 'The King'

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 17:06
Barry John is recognised as the first rugby union superstar and regarded by many as one of the sport's greatest players.
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