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Chiefs abandon co-captain set-up

Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has announced today loose forward Sam Cane will captain the Gallagher Chiefs for the up…

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15 Jan 2020, 15:06

Ban rules Carre out of Wales' Six Nations opener

The Saracens front row had an enjoyable Wednesday morning with selection in Wayne Pivac's Test squad, but his day was to eventuall…

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15 Jan 2020, 12:38

'Not at all' - England had no bearing on Rees-Zammit selection

The 18-year-old, who has scored nine tries in ten games this season for Gloucester, had been sounded out by Eddie Jones' camp abou…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 12:11

Ireland name 35-man squad for the Six Nations

New Ireland boss Andy Farrell has it all to do after succeeding Joe Schmidt and he has included five uncapped players in his squad…

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15 Jan 2020, 11:25

Townsend: Hogg won't repeat McInally's failure as Scotland skipper

Captaining his country at the World Cup was too much of a burden for the hooker, leaving Gregor Townsend turning to his star full-…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 9:43

Ford: Don't expect an England World Cup hangover

George Ford insists England will not suffer from a World Cup hangover when the Six Nations kicks off next month.

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15 Jan 2020, 9:22

Nakarawa among 8 players registered for final round of European action

Leone Nakarawa is among eight players that have been added for the next round of European action. Nakarawa replaces Kiran McDo…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 8:30

Wales name 38-man squad for the Six Nations

After twelve years of Warren Gatland at the helm, new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his first Guinness Six Nations squad which…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 6:11

Scotland name 38-man squad for the Six Nations

Gregor Townsend is hoping to bounce back to 2019's World Cup disappointment in Japan with a revamped squad containing six uncapped…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 5:52

French club poised to sign Japanese RWC star Kotaro Matsushima - reports

The 26-year-old-shot to prominence at the recent World Cup, scoring five tries and finishing joint second on tournament’s overal…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 4:55

Prop banned for 4 weeks for hand-off on ex-Scottish international

Isuzu Southern Kings prop Pieter Scholtz has been given a four week ban after receiving a red card in his side’s PRO14 Rugby fix…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 4:44

Former England boss Sir Clive Woodward calls for return of special All Blacks-style trial

England's World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has called for incumbent English boss Eddie Jones to take a leaf out of New Z…

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Online Editors
15 Jan 2020, 1:23

Trans-Tasman rivals paired up for U20 World Championship

The future stars of rugby will converge on Italy for the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship from 28 June to 18 July,…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 17:54

Wallaby departure opens the door for former Northampton Saint to shine

While sad to see Jack Maddocks leave Melbourne, new recruit Andrew Kellaway knows it could also help him break into the Rebels Sup…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 17:20

Chiefs to kick off their season with at least two All Blacks missing

The Chiefs will be without 20-test All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris and loose forward Luke Jacobson for at least the start of the S…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 16:41

New coach Warren Gatland knows exactly where a fit-again Damian McKenzie fits in at the Chiefs

Damian McKenzie has been earmarked for fullback at the Chiefs with new coach Warren Gatland hoping the little playmaker will line …

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 16:22

Akira Ioane's mental health battle after All Blacks RWC snub

After a roller-coaster season with the Blues in 2019, former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen left Ioane out of the squad for Japan.

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 9:28

Saracens' Brad Barritt one of many well-wishers to show support for Michael Fatialofa

With Worcester's New Zealander continuing to recover from a serious neck injury, an email account set-up for people to show suppor…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 8:21

Northampton fans are having their say on Reinach's Saints exit

The South African's decision to leave will bring to an end a three-season stint in which the recent World Cup winner was named Sai…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 8:05

Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland call-up has just become one step closer

The 24-year-old South African age-grade international made his Edinburgh debut against Cheetahs in November 2017 and will soon qua…

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Online Editors
14 Jan 2020, 6:46
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