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Scottish Rugby to look 'very closely' at Six Nations plans
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 03:19
Scottish Rugby will look "very, very closely" at any proposals for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations. World Rugby will meet in Dublin on Wednesday to discuss the revolutionary Nations Championship concept.It would involve a top division of 12 teams from both hemispheres playing each other once in a calendar year. "We have an outstanding tournament and we wouldn't…
Geordan Murphy: Leicester head coach charged with verbally abusing match officials
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:05
Leicester Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy has been accused of two counts of verbally abusing match officials.The incidents occurred as his side lost 32-31 to Bath on Saturday.He faces one charge of verbally abusing a match official with an alternative charge of failing to respect the authority of a match official. The Irishman faces another charge of failing to respect…
Pat Lam: Bristol Bears head coach extends contract to become director of rugby
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 00:13
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has signed a new long-term contract to become director of rugby at the club.Former Newcastle, Northampton and Samoa back row Lam, 50, will remain at Ashton Gate on a deal until 2023. Bears finished in an impressive ninth place in the Premiership this season, just five points off the top four and a place…
World Rugby launches campaign to increase participation in women's game
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 08:02
World Rugby has launched a new global campaign 'Try and Stop Us' to increase participation in the women's game.More girls have started playing rugby than boys in the past two years.The number of registered female players has risen by 28% to 2.7 million since 2017. "We firmly believe that the development of women in rugby is the single greatest opportunity…
Nations Championship: World Rugby to decide on new concept in Dublin
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:10
World Rugby's revolutionary Nations Championship concept faces a crucial 24 hours as the powerbrokers of the world game meet in Dublin on Wednesday. The Six Nations unions last month agreed to a period of due diligence while also weighing up offers from private equity. Sources say there has been "real engagement" over the world league plan, and remain optimistic. The…
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:58
Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:17
Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop retires aged 34
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:28
Simon Hammersley: Newcastle Falcons full-back joins Sale Sharks to stay in Premiership
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:36
George Smith: Ex-Australia captain retires after ending career at Bristol
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 00:13
Australia players' union to hold religious expression review
Monday, 20 May 2019 06:38
Santiago Socino: Newcastle hooker signs for Argentina Super Rugby side Jaguares
Monday, 20 May 2019 10:15
Rugby X: England and Ireland among nations to sign up for event
Monday, 20 May 2019 03:53
Ruan Botha: London Irish sign South African forward on six-month contract
Sunday, 19 May 2019 23:43
Folau opts against appeal over sacking but 'considering all options'
Sunday, 19 May 2019 05:34
Kyle Traynor: Gloucester and ex-Scotland prop to retire from rugby union
Sunday, 19 May 2019 04:47
Naufahu's journey from Glasgow to Game of Thrones
Sunday, 19 May 2019 02:44
Ospreys overcome sleepless nights to take place among European elite
Saturday, 18 May 2019 23:34
Hartley could return for Saints' semi-final at Exeter
Saturday, 18 May 2019 11:10
Premiership: Sale 46-41 Gloucester
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Last-gasp Bath snatch final Champions Cup spot
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Quins miss out on play-offs after Lang's late penalty falls short
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Exeter beat Saints to finish top of Premiership
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Friday, 17 May 2019 03:08
Tim Visser: Harlequins & former Scotland wing to retire at end of season
Friday, 17 May 2019 04:16
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