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SANZAAR issue update on Super Rugby games impacted by Coronavirus

SANZAAR announced on Thursday morning the Japanese government has requested the cancellation of all sporting events for the next t…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 19:49

Six Nations issue update on status of other championship matches following Ireland-Italy postponement

Ireland had men’s, women’s and under-20s fixtures scheduled for the weekend of March 6-8 versus the Azzurri, but the IRFU soug…

Online Editors
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 12:47

Ireland rejig their squad in wake of Italian match postponement

With their March 7 Six Nations match at home to Italy now set to be postponed, Andy Farrell has released two players from the 28-m…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 11:50

Boudjellal wins defamation case against EPCR and its director general - reports

In an EPCR press release published on July 18, 2018, Vincent Gaillard had accused the now ex-Toulon boss of homophobic behaviour, …

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 11:20

Borthwick: Coronavirus threat to Six Nations 'not a distraction'

Eddie Jones’ side are due to visit Rome on the final day of the tournament on March 14, but that game appears in growing danger …

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 10:30

Worcester confirm Joe Taufete'e is quitting the Premiership for a stint in Top 14

RugbyPass reported last month that the American and Connacht's Australian back row Colby Fainga'a had been recruited by Lyon for t…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 8:48

SANZAAR boss reacts to reports that South Africa will soon quit

Rumours of a big trek north were sparked by a newspaper report quoting unconfirmed sources and Andy Marinos has now responded to t…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 7:42

Harry Mallinder among a quartet to extend their Northampton deals

The four players boast just under 400 appearances and 25 seasons at the club between them, and director of rugby Chris Boyd is del…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:58

Ex-Wallaby Lopeti Timani given French court date for nightclub bottle incident

French newspaper Sud Ouest have reported that the back row must answer a case relating to throwing a bottle that left a nightclub …

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:27

Piutau signs new one-year deal at Bristol

Bristol have announced a one-year contract extension for centre Siale Piutau. The 34-year-old former Tonga captain joined Brist…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:14

Two significant omissions as new apprentice called into 25-man England squad

England men's head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for three days of training in Oxford this week ahead of England’s n…

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Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 4:15

'He'll kill it': Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck backs Ardie Savea's possible switch to rugby league

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck believes All Blacks star Ardie Savea would dominate in rugby league should he make the cross-…

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 23:19

Coronavirus threatens to force cancellation of Super Rugby fixtures

Coronavirus is threatening to force the cancellation of Super Rugby matches following an outbreak of the disease in Japan.

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 22:16

Top Wallabies reveal Israel Folau drama split their World Cup squad

The Israel Folau controversy split the Wallabies' World Cup camp and even led to a player boycotting a pre-tournament camp, accord…

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 18:38

Injuries force changes for Highlanders who name three debutants on bench

The Highlanders return to their home stadium on Friday night to play the Melbourne Rebels with a side that has remained largely un…

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 17:17

Fit-again Penaud back in the mix for Grand Slam-chasing France

The Clermont winger was absent from the first three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations championship but he is now in with a shout …

Online Editors
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 12:21

Joey Carbey's cruel injury run has suffered yet another damaging setback

The out-half has been out of the game since the start of January following surgery for a wrist injury, but this latest operation c…

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 11:58

Cian Healy's Six Nations campaign with Ireland is over

The loosehead made way for David Kilcoyne during the first-half at Twickenham and will now miss the March matches at home to Italy…

Online Editors
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 10:54

Josh Adams' Six Nations and possibly his entire season over

The Wales winger will play no further part in his country's championship campaign following an ankle injury sustained in the loss …

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 9:19

Toby Booth is snapped up by the Ospreys

The ex-London Irish boss and Bath assistant joined Quins in November 2019 for the remainder of the season, but he won't be extendi…

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Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 7:18
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