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Fraser Brown ‘hugely proud’ of Scotland career as he announces rugby retirement
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Fraser Brown ‘hugely proud’ of Scotland career as he announces rugby retirement

April 23, 2024
Fraser Brown declared himself “hugely proud” of his Scotland career as he announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 34-year-old Glasgow hooker has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate…
England tap into knowledge of Brian Ashton to play entertaining brand of rugby
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England tap into knowledge of Brian Ashton to play entertaining brand of rugby

April 21, 2024
England have been tapping into the knowledge of veteran attack guru Brian Ashton to achieve their aim of filling Twickenham. The Red Roses ran in 14 tries in an 88-10…
John Mitchell: England motivated to fill Twickenham with captivating displays
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John Mitchell: England motivated to fill Twickenham with captivating displays

April 20, 2024
England ran riot against Ireland with head coach John Mitchell revealing their pivot to an all-action attack is designed to fill Twickenham. A crowd of 48,778 watched the Red Roses…
England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track
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England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track

April 20, 2024
England thrilled a bumper crowd at Twickenham by overwhelming Ireland 88-10 to set up a likely Grand Slam decider against France next weekend. The Red Roses amassed 14 tries in…
John Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards
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John Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards

April 18, 2024
John Mitchell has instructed England to continue playing on the edge despite the disciplinary issues that have marred their Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The Red Roses have been shown two…
Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury
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Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury

April 17, 2024
Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem. The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British…
£3million set to be shared among Lions nations for women’s rugby
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£3million set to be shared among Lions nations for women’s rugby

April 16, 2024
A new £3million funding initiative will aim to help develop more players and coaches from across the British Isles ahead of the first British and Irish Lions Women’s tour in…
England wing Jess Breach wary of rapidly improving Scotland in Six Nations clash
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England wing Jess Breach wary of rapidly improving Scotland in Six Nations clash

April 12, 2024
Jess Breach insists England enter unknown territory when they meet a rapidly improving Scotland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations on Saturday. The Red Roses have not lost in the…
Rob Baxter urges Exeter to have ‘belief’ against Toulouse in Champions Cup
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Rob Baxter urges Exeter to have ‘belief’ against Toulouse in Champions Cup

April 11, 2024
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants his team to take the experience of winning in France into their tough Champions Cup meeting with Toulouse on Sunday. The Chiefs fought…
On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal over discriminatory posts
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On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal over discriminatory posts

April 11, 2024
Rugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs terminated Israel Folau’s contract over discriminatory social media posts on this day in 2019. The then 30-year-old was warned about his behaviour the…
Smaller balls may be key development tool for women’s game – John Mitchell
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Smaller balls may be key development tool for women’s game – John Mitchell

April 10, 2024
England head coach John Mitchell believes smaller balls could be an important development tool for the women’s game. World Rugby is to analyse data collected from a trial in the…
A woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cups ‘inevitable’ – Joy Neville
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A woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cups ‘inevitable’ – Joy Neville

April 10, 2024
Joy Neville believes it is “inevitable” that the historic feat of a woman refereeing men’s Six Nations and World Cup Test matches will be accomplished. Neville, a trailblazer for aspiring…
Sir Bill Beaumont ‘flattered’ by approach for new role helping injured players
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Sir Bill Beaumont ‘flattered’ by approach for new role helping injured players

April 08, 2024
Sir Bill Beaumont admitted he “did not give it a second thought” when he was approached to fill the latest role in his long and illustrious rugby union career. Beaumont…
Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield
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Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield

April 06, 2024
Edinburgh have moved their European Challenge Cup tie against Bayonne on Saturday evening to Murrayfield due to Storm Kathleen. The round-of-16 tie was to be played at the Hive Stadium…
Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer
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Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer

April 02, 2024
England’s Vickii Cornborough has announced her retirement from international rugby, saying she does not feel mentally ready to return after giving birth to twins last summer. The 34-year-old Harlequins prop…
Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell
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Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell

March 30, 2024
England head coach John Mitchell believes there is “massive growth” left in the Red Roses after they completed a second successive Guinness Six Nations bonus-point victory. A 46-10 triumph over…
England brush aside Wales to continue perfect start to Six Nations
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England brush aside Wales to continue perfect start to Six Nations

March 30, 2024
England recorded a second successive bonus-point victory in this season’s Guinness Six Nations as they brushed aside Wales 46-10 at Ashton Gate. The Red Roses’ pursuit of a sixth title…
What next for Louis Rees-Zammit after NFL hopeful lands Kansas City Chiefs deal?
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What next for Louis Rees-Zammit after NFL hopeful lands Kansas City Chiefs deal?

March 30, 2024
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has taken a step closer to realising his long-standing ambition of competing in the NFL by signing a three-year deal with Super Bowl champions the…
On this day in 2012: England appoint Stuart Lancaster as head coach
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On this day in 2012: England appoint Stuart Lancaster as head coach

March 29, 2024
Stuart Lancaster was appointed head coach of England’s men’s rugby union team on this day in 2012. The then 42-year-old was permanently appointed following a spell in interim charge during…
Jamie George assists with England training during Guinness Women’s Six Nations
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Jamie George assists with England training during Guinness Women’s Six Nations

March 28, 2024
Jamie George has been enlisted to help preparations for England’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales after volunteering his services to head coach John Mitchell. Fresh from leading the…
An unfortunate occurrence – Refereeing chiefs say sorry after TMO incident
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An unfortunate occurrence – Refereeing chiefs say sorry after TMO incident

March 26, 2024
Refereeing chiefs have apologised for an “unfortunate occurrence” where the television match official dismissed an incident of foul play during Saracens’ victory over Harlequins. Former England international Austin Healey, who…
Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall
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Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall

March 26, 2024
Owen Farrell’s perfect balance of keeping a cool head alongside an intense physical performance can help drive Saracens on through the business end of the season, according to director of…
England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37
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England scrum-half Danny Care retires from international rugby at age of 37

March 25, 2024
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has retired from international rugby after winning 101 caps in a 15-year England career. The Leeds-born 37-year-old, who has a record 369 Quins appearances, played in…
England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling despite early red
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England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling despite early red

March 24, 2024
England kicked off their Women’s Six Nations title defence with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma despite having Sarah Beckett sent off after just 11 minutes. The hosts,…
On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell switches codes with Saracens
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On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell switches codes with Saracens

March 23, 2024
Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day 19 years ago. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract…
Natasha Hunt and England ready for ‘most competitive’ Women’s Six Nations
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Natasha Hunt and England ready for ‘most competitive’ Women’s Six Nations

March 22, 2024
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt believes this season’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations could be the most competitive in its 22-year history. The tournament kicks off on Saturday when France host Ireland…
Saracens boss Mark McCall lauds ‘remarkable’ Jamie George ahead of club return
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Saracens boss Mark McCall lauds ‘remarkable’ Jamie George ahead of club return

March 22, 2024
England captain Jamie George has been hailed as “incredible” ahead of his return to club rugby after resolutely leading his country through a Guinness Six Nations campaign during which his…
George North set for lengthy spell on sidelines after rupturing Achilles
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George North set for lengthy spell on sidelines after rupturing Achilles

March 21, 2024
George North will miss the rest of this season after suffering a ruptured Achilles during Wales’ Guinness Six Nations defeat against Italy. North, 31, went off two minutes from the…
Marlie Packer set for landmark England appearance against Italy
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Marlie Packer set for landmark England appearance against Italy

March 21, 2024
Marlie Packer will make her 100th England appearance on Sunday when she captains the side in their Six Nations opener against Italy in Parma. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell…
Owen Farrell tipped to go into coaching once playing career comes to an end
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Owen Farrell tipped to go into coaching once playing career comes to an end

March 21, 2024
Owen Farrell possesses the drive to one day resume his England career and could remain in rugby for the rest of his life, according to Saracens boss Mark McCall. Long-serving…
Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place
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Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place

March 20, 2024
Owen Farrell expressed a desire to play rugby for as long as possible as he left the door open to a potential England return and featuring in the 2025 British…
England’s Manu Tuilagi to join French side Bayonne
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England’s Manu Tuilagi to join French side Bayonne

March 19, 2024
Bayonne have announced the signing of England centre Manu Tuilagi from Sale on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old will join the French club at the end of the season in…
Manu Tuilagi calls time on England career with move to French club Bayonne
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Manu Tuilagi calls time on England career with move to French club Bayonne

March 18, 2024
Manu Tuilagi has played his final game for England after agreeing to join French club Bayonne next season in a two-year-deal. Tuilagi will depart Sale in June with the outcome…
England’s Danny Care to take stock before deciding on his international future
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England’s Danny Care to take stock before deciding on his international future

March 18, 2024
Danny Care will take stock before deciding on his international future after contributing to an encouraging Guinness Six Nations for England. Care won his 101st cap as a replacement in…
Ryan Baird savours Ireland Six Nations win after motivational words from mother
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Ryan Baird savours Ireland Six Nations win after motivational words from mother

March 18, 2024
Ryan Baird was determined to savour Ireland’s latest Guinness Six Nations title success following inspiration from a framed Maro Itoje jersey and the motivational words of his mother. The Leinster…
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
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Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa

March 17, 2024
Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their attention…
Retiring George North confident Wales can recover from difficult Six Nations
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Retiring George North confident Wales can recover from difficult Six Nations

March 17, 2024
George North delivered a message of hope for Welsh rugby as he departed international rugby on crutches after Wales’ wooden spoon nightmare became reality. There was no fairytale finish for…
Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon – what we learned from Six Nations
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Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon – what we learned from Six Nations

March 17, 2024
The 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship was ultimately decided by events on the opening night when Ireland beat France in Marseille. Although the Irish subsequently lost to England at Twickenham,…
Warren Gatland won’t shy away from Wales rebuild after Six Nations wooden spoon
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Warren Gatland won’t shy away from Wales rebuild after Six Nations wooden spoon

March 17, 2024
Warren Gatland faces the biggest challenge of his coaching career after Wales’ alarming demise was confirmed by a first Six Nations wooden spoon for 21 years. Wales finished seven points…
5 stars of the future who lit up this year’s Six Nations
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5 stars of the future who lit up this year’s Six Nations

March 17, 2024
An eventful Guinness Six Nations has seen a crop of emerging talent announce their arrival on the Test stage. Here the PA news agency picks five players who enjoyed a…
Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders
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Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders

March 17, 2024
Gregor Townsend insisted Scotland have proved they are capable of being genuine Guinness Six Nations title contenders as he reflected on what might have been following a frustrating bottom half…
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