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'Four months of lying in the dark' - concussion and the gender gap
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Thursday, 15 February 2024 23:55
When the whistle blew at the end of the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup final, Kat Merchant was overcome with emotion for more reasons than one.Not only had she and her England team-mates just beaten Canada to lift the trophy for a second time, but Merchant knew this would be her last outing in an England shirt.Wing Merchant was struggling…
Ireland 'hopeful' Keenan will be fit to face Wales
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Thursday, 15 February 2024 08:54
Ireland are hopeful that full-back Hugo Keenan will be available for their Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin despite his knee injury. Keenan went off injured in the second half of Ireland's 36-0 win over Italy on Sunday, with head coach Andy Farrell saying he had a "bang on his knee". The Leinster player, 27, did not train on…
England cannot be 'blind' to weaknesses
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Thursday, 15 February 2024 05:06
England cannot "blind" themselves to their weaknesses despite winning their first two Six Nations games, says defence coach Felix Jones.Jones has implemented a 'blitz' defence since joining England from a similar role with world champions South Africa.England, who have conceded more tries than they have scored in narrow victories over Italy and Wales, face Scotland at Murrayfield on 24 February."I…
England need time to build 'connections' - Dingwall
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024 13:14
Centre Fraser Dingwall says England need time to build "connections" as they look to sharpen their attack against Scotland in the Six Nations.England have won their opening two games for the first time in five years but their attack has lacked fluency.Steve Borthwick's side scored fewer tries than Italy in their win in Rome, while Dingwall added a late second…
Northampton back Ramm signs new two-year deal
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024 04:35
Northampton Saints back James Ramm has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the Premiership leaders.But he has been restricted to just seven appearances so far this season because of a knee injury."This year is a bit of a setback but results are definitely going in the right direction, so why wouldn't we want to stay," the…
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024 09:31
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 23:55
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024 09:21
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 09:12
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 12:18
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 14:11
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Monday, 12 February 2024 22:13
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 04:01
Wales release Griffin and Rogers from Six Nations squad
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 03:11
'New faces offer glimpse into Ireland's future'
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 04:47
Scotland seek admission of error from World Rugby
Monday, 12 February 2024 06:40
England have to 'right some wrongs' in Scotland
Monday, 12 February 2024 00:01
Ireland 'in a great place' after Italy win - Lowe
Monday, 12 February 2024 02:07
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Sunday, 11 February 2024 21:39
Ireland is 'monumental task' for Wales - Adams
Sunday, 11 February 2024 22:48
Six Nations round two: TMO drama & kicking woes
Sunday, 11 February 2024 09:47
Ireland too strong for Italy in bonus-point win
Sunday, 11 February 2024 14:33
'Ireland remain on course but tougher tests await'
Saturday, 10 February 2024 14:57
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From 'panic' to 'one of best debuts ever' for Paterson
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