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Cool captain Russell ready for England blitz
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Friday, 23 February 2024 07:48
Finn Russell says Scotland cannot get caught up in "history and emotion" as they bid to complete a historic four-in-a-row in the Calcutta Cup on Saturday.It would be the first time in more than half a century that Scotland would have won four consecutive Tests against England. That run included a Rugby Football Union centenary game, however. The Scots have…
Lawes leaving Northampton after 17 years to join Brive
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Friday, 23 February 2024 09:00
Ex-England flanker Courtney Lawes will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season to join French club Brive.The 35-year-old has made 274 appearances over 17 seasons at Franklin's Gardens.Lawes said Northampton did "everything they could" for him to stay, but the offer from second-tier Brive was "transformative" to him and his family.Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson said it…
Furbank selection 'very unlike Borthwick' - Monye
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Friday, 23 February 2024 04:43
England's decision to start George Furbank at full-back against Scotland is an "attack-minded selection" but "very unlike Steve Borthwick", says former England wing Ugo Monye.Furbank, 27, has been in superb form for Premiership leaders Northampton."Furbank just raises the potential of the attack in this team," Monye told the BBC Rugby Union Daily podcast."I really rate Steward and when he's played…
Listen: Premiership Women's Rugby - Bristol v Loughborough
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Thursday, 22 February 2024 09:37
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'Cohesive Wales will be a big test for in-form Ireland'
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Thursday, 22 February 2024 23:44
Being injured and missing out is never fun, but seeing Ireland play so well is helping me enjoy the Six Nations as much as possible.After dominant wins over France and Italy, the focus switches to Wales on Saturday and what I can see being another good test for us.For Ireland, the Italy game was all about backing up a great…
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