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World Rugby finally confirms 2020 Test window, but regulation 9 player release vote could yet scupper plan

World Rugby have confirmed the length of the revised 2020 Test window, but it still needs a player release vote to ensure all star…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 11:54

2 more Premiership players test positive for coronavirus

The latest Premiership Rugby coronavirus testing results bring the number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the …

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 11:32

Gloucester complete coaching set-up revamp with recruitment of Dom Waldouck

The arrival of Dom Waldouck leaves Gloucester with a group of young, ambitious English coaches working under new boss George Skivi…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 11:07

It's now official: no more rugby will be played at Principality Stadium in 2020

The WRU have clarified the situation surrounding the availability of the Principality Stadium for any Wales matches later this yea…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 10:46

PRO14 confirms restart fixtures but there continues to be a South African delay

Officials at the Guinness-sponsored league have finalised the restart fixtures but the PRO14 won't feature any South African teams…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 8:29

Paul O'Connell has suggested next month's closed doors Irish rugby restart could hand Munster crucial advantage

Defeat is usually the outcome for Munster in PRO14 games away to Leinster, but Paul O'Connell believes next month's restart match-…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 6:10

SA Rugby reacts to recent accusations of being silent on racism and inequality in their game

Jurie Roux has spoken about the BLM movement, suggesting SA Rugby have been "very good in acknowledging the sins and the wrongs of…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 5:13

South Africa Rugby issue warning to New Zealand Rugby over new Super Rugby competition snub

South Africa Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has joined his Australian counterparts in warning New Zealand Rugby over any plans t…

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Online Editors
22 Jul 2020, 1:00

One of Waikato's favourite sons is returning home for the Mitre 10 Cup

Waikato have announced the signing of former All Blacks and Waikato fan favourite, Liam Messam, for the upcoming 2020 Mitre 10 Cup…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 18:03

Jake White: Lost coaching IP is costing South African rugby

Many South African coaches are earning a living outside of their country, something that Jake White believes must be tackled as th…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 13:25

A 4th Welsh player has been banned by UK Anti-Doping in the space of a month

This past month has not been the best look for Welsh grassroots rugby as a fourth player has been banned by UK Anti-Doping for usi…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 12:22

Springboks set to choose Rugby Championship over Europe

The Springboks - winners of the 2019 Championship - haven't been in action since lifting the World Cup last year and face an uncer…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 11:58

Local politician voices doubts over viability of Hawaii MLR start-up backed by former All Blacks

Kanaloa Hawaii, the new MLR club backed by a group of ex-All Blacks, were unveiled to much fanfare, but some scepticism has now em…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 10:46

England Grand Slam winner Mike Slemen has passed away aged 69

Tribute has been paid by the RFU to Mike Slemen, the 1980 England Grand Slam winner and Lions tourist, following his death at the …

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 9:45

Nigel Short steps down as Scarlets chairman after 9 years, successor already appointed

Scarlets were crowned Guinness PRO12 champions in 2017 but long-serving chairman Nigel Short believes the time is right to step do…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 9:19

Rees-Zammit's English rugby nursery has joined forces with Welsh PRO14 sides

With a rise in players committing to Welsh regions, a new partnership will enable players to undertake A-levels and diploma qualif…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 8:07

Harlequins fill Saunders retirement gap by adding Steele

Scott Steele, who twice helped London Irish win promotion to the Premiership, has been snapped up by Harlequins for the season res…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 7:04

'Gravely unwell': Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden critically unwell

All Blacks great and former captain Andy Haden, who played 117 matches and 41 tests over 13 years, is battling a cancer relapse an…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 2:01

'The ideal scenario is that the next coach is Australian': Dave Rennie drops hint at Wallabies coaching future

Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has hinted that he may not stick around with the Australian national side beyond the 2023 World C…

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 1:45

Melbourne Rebels respond to ex-Wallaby's claim that they 'don't deserve' to feature in trans-Tasman competition

Rebels chief executive Baden Stephenson has hit back at claims made by a former Wallabies loose forward that his franchise "don't …

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Online Editors
21 Jul 2020, 0:17
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