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Women's Six Nations 2021: Reduced-format tournament will be played in April
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 06:04
The delayed Women's Six Nations will be played in a reduced format across four weekends in April.Rather than play each of the other teams in a round-robin, countries will be split into two pools and play two group games before a finals weekend."The fact that the tournament is going ahead is a really positive thing," said England captain Sarah Hunter."In…
Six Nations: England coach Ed Robinson admits to first-day nerves
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 09:26
Twenty-eight-year-old stand-in skills coach Ed Robinson admits he was full of nerves before his first day working with the England squad. "I was driving there and thinking 'just turn around and go home, what are you doing?'" Robinson told BBC Sport. "But everyone has been awesome. I've got my head down and worked hard and hopefully I am earning their…
Rory Best column: Time for Ireland to get to grips with Farrell's system
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 00:23
In his first BBC Sport column, former Ireland captain Rory Best looks at how the side can progress in head coach Andy Farrell's system, how the front row can help them navigate a high-pressure opener against Wales and the potential impact of new forwards coach Paul O'Connell.Andy Farrell's first task as Ireland head coach was to get his squad used…
World Rugby: No global calendar until at least 2024
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 04:39
Any move to a global Test calendar and a new competition that brings together the hemispheres will not happen before 2024, says World Rugby.Officials want one annual schedule for Tests to create a more meaningful and profitable competition format.However, a proposal to get rid of July internationals and create an extended autumn window has been dismissed.World Rugby says "strong progress"…
Six Nations 2021: Four key selection areas for British and Irish Lions
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 04:07
An upcoming British and Irish Lions tour always adds a bit of extra spice to the Six Nations.It is the last chance for players to prove their worth to Warren Gatland on the international stage.If the tour goes ahead as planned and is not derailed by the pandemic, about 40 British and Irish players will be heading to South Africa…
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