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Australia v England: What should England fans look out for in three-Test series?
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Wednesday, 29 June 2022 00:54
When England last toured Australia in 2016, head coach Eddie Jones had just steered his side to a first Grand Slam in 13 years, re-energising a group of players who had crashed out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stages a few months earlier.On the pitch, Jones was decisive. Off it, he was full of mischief, running rings…
Champions Cup: Exeter, Harlequins & London Irish set for South Africa
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022 08:46
Exeter, Harlequins and London Irish all face trips to South African sides, included in the competition for the first time, in the pool stages of the 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup. In Pool A Exeter face Pretoria-based Bulls and French side Castres, while Harlequins face Durban-based Sharks and Racing 92 of Paris. In Pool B London Irish take on United Rugby…
Luther Burrell hopes speaking out helps eradicate racism in rugby union
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022 11:09
Luther Burrell says he shared his experiences of racism in rugby union so it can be "eradicated" from the sport. The former England centre, 32, says he has been "overwhelmed" by the support he has received. "This is not about shining the light on people who have said what they have said," he told BBC Sport. "This is about creating…
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: Farrell names team as Henderson ruled out of tour
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022 00:27
Second row Iain Henderson has sustained a knee injury and has been ruled out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand.Ulster's captain is set to return home after picking up the injury in training on Saturday.Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental team to face the Maori All Blacks on Wednesday which includes five uncapped players.Leinster's Ciaran Frawley will start…
South Africa v Wales: Prop Tomas Francis back in full training ahead of opening Test
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Monday, 27 June 2022 07:07
Wales say all their players, including prop Tomas Francis, are in contention for selection for the first Test against South Africa in Pretoria.Francis has been nursing a back injury but attack coach Stephen Jones says the Ospreys tight-head is recovering."He's good, he's back to full training, which is great," said Jones."We're all fit and healthy, which is great for us…
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Monday, 27 June 2022 12:31
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Monday, 27 June 2022 07:22
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Joe Schmidt: Ex-Ireland head coach to prepare All Blacks for first Test
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Saturday, 25 June 2022 14:22
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Friday, 24 June 2022 06:41
Phil Bennett: Wales and Lions great remembered at memorial service in Llanelli
Friday, 24 June 2022 03:15
Jonny May: England wing tests positive for Covid after arriving in Australia
Thursday, 23 June 2022 07:07
Chile v Scotland A: Luke Crosbie captains tourists as three uncapped players start
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South Africa v Wales: Springboks await for Wayne Pivac's side
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 14:02
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Wednesday, 22 June 2022 03:20
Matias Moroni: Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina international from Leicester Tigers
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Aled Davies: Saracens scrum-half cited for Premiership final yellow card
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 06:13
Wales v South Africa: Scarlets prop Harri O'Connor called up for Springboks tour
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England Women to play United States and Wales in two matches in September
Monday, 20 June 2022 16:00
World Rugby says concussed players will face 12 days on sidelines
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