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Harlequins wing Lynagh makes Italy training squad

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 17:31
Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh is called up to Italy's latest Six Nations training squad, two days after announcing he is to join Treviso-based club Benetton.
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Baxter driven to replicate Exeter's double success

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:54
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is determined to replicate the success of their double-winning season.
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Ex-England player Russo on coaching men's side

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:34
Sally Russo used to play for England - now she is forging ahead in her coaching career as boss of Burnham-on-Crouch's men's team.
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Tuilagi included in England squad to face Scotland

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:26
Centre Manu Tuilagi has been included in England's initial 36-man squad preparing to face Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on 24 February.
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Northampton back Ramm signs new two-year deal

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:35
Northampton Saints back James Ramm becomes the latest player to sign a new contract with the Premiership leaders.
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Baloucoune 'raring' for Olympic chance with Ireland

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:16
Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune says he is "raring" for the opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics with the Ireland men's sevens team.
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Is Ireland's Lowe the best winger in the Six Nations?

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:55
After a superb display against Italy, is Ireland's James Lowe the best winger in the Six Nations? BBC Sport takes a look at the contenders.
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Scarlets battling to keep Fifita and Lousi, says Peel

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 06:13
Head coach Dwayne Peel says Scarlets have been fighting hard to keep forwards Vaea Fifita and Sam Lousi.
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Roses & gym dates - Which BBC pundit is most romantic?

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 06:10
Sam Warburton, Ugo Monye, John Barclay, Martin Johnson, Hamish Watson and Chris Paterson reveal who is the most romantic and what they would cook each other on Valentine's Day.
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Smart mouthguards 'huge step forward' for rugby

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 22:11
Smart mouthguards are "a huge step forward" in rugby's efforts to reduce the risk of brain injury, according to former Scotland captain Rory Lawson.
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Saracens hooker Woolstencroft retires at 29

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 20:18
Saracens hooker Tom Woolstencroft is forced to retire from rugby on medical advice at the age of 29.
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England flanker Tom Curry's hip surgery a 'success'

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:12
Sale and England flanker Tom Curry says he cannot yet set a comeback date after a successful major hip operation.
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Scotland seek admission of error from World Rugby

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:47
Scottish Rugby calls on the sport's governing body to publicly acknowledge that a game-defining mistake was made in the last seconds of Scotland's Six Nations loss to France.
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Wales release Griffin and Rogers from Six Nations squad

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:01
Bath prop Archie Griffin and Scarlets wing Tom Rogers are released from the Six Nations squad because of injury.
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'New faces offer glimpse into Ireland's future'

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:11
Eye-catching performances from Joe McCarthy, Jack Crowley and Calvin Nash offer a glimpse into Ireland's exciting future.
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Does rugby need goal-line technology?

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 09:27
After Scotland's TMO drama, is goal-line technology the answer for 'conclusive evidence'?
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'A rollercoaster season so far' - Ulster's half-term report

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 08:25
As Ulster prepare to return to action after a four-week break, BBC Sport NI examines the highs and lows of their season to date and their prospects for the remainder of the campaign.
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England 'not there yet' despite opening two wins - Ashton

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:13
Six Nations Rugby Special's Chris Ashton says this England side are "not there yet" despite their opening two victories over Italy and Wales in the 2024 Six Nations.
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WRU seeks club to enter new 'elite' competition

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 17:42
Nine clubs are named for the WRU's new Elite Domestic Competition, leaving space for one more.
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Harlequins wing Lynagh to join Benetton

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:00
Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh will join Italian side Benetton of the URC ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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