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Cunningham-South comes in as Quins make changes

Harlequins make three changes for Bordeaux Begles clash in Champions Cup quarter-final. [ more ]

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Harlequins recover to beat Glasgow in thriller

Harlequins defeated Glasgow Warriors in a thrilling match to secure a spot in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Harlequins' victory marks their first knockout win in Europe's top-tier competition, setting up a quarter-final encounter with Bordeaux Begles or Saracens. [ more ]

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Harlequins survive superb Bath fightback

Harlequins dominated with six tries but survived a scare from Bath's remarkable fightback.

Bath earns two bonus points for an incredible second-half performance, moving up to second place in the Premiership standings. [ more ]

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'Freak athlete' Care can play on - Quins boss

Danny Care might continue playing for Harlequins post-international retirement.

Billy Millard praises Care's athleticism and values as a player. [ more ]

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Saracens thrash Harlequins to go second

Saracens dominant in 52-7 win over Harlequins

Saracens move to second in the Premiership table [ more ]

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Ex-Wasps centre Spink signs for Saracens

Sam Spink will join Saracens from Western Force next season after spending nine years at Wasps.

Saracens has signed young fly-halves Louie Johnson from Newcastle and Fergus Burke from Crusaders for the upcoming season. [ more ]

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Farrell out of Bordeaux game with hamstring injury

Owen Farrell to miss Saracens' tie due to hamstring injury

Saracens face Bordeaux with Jamie George as captain and Itoje back from Six Nations [ more ]

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Saracens re-sign Wales prop Carre from Cardiff

Rhys Carre rejoins Saracens from Cardiff next season.

Carre missed World Cup selection and is not in Wales' Six Nations squad. [ more ]

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Time feels right to leave Saracens - Farrell

Farrell is leaving Saracens on a high note after a long and successful career with the club.

He decided to leave to seek new experiences and prioritize his family, despite feeling a strong connection to Saracens. [ more ]

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England back Daly signs new contract at Saracens

Elliot Daly has signed a new contract with Saracens until 2025-26 season.

Daly's influence on and off the field is valued by Saracens for his experience, attitude, and positive impact. [ more ]

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Clinical Saints see off Sarries to extend lead

Northampton secured a bonus-point win over Saracens

Saracens made a comeback with late tries for a bonus point. [ more ]

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Italy hit post with last kick as 14-man France cling on for draw in thriller

Italy avoided defeat against France for the first time in 15 matches

Italy nearly secured a historic victory against France but missed out by hitting the post with a penalty kick. [ more ]

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Super League: St Helens 40-4 London Broncos - Saints thrash newly promoted side

London Broncos faced a tough return to the Super League against St Helens.

St Helens dominated the match with strong performances by key players like Lewis Dodd and Tommy Makinson. [ more ]

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Dublin set for another title party Ireland v Scotland talking points

Ireland in the lead for Six Nations title

Scotland aims to challenge for the title [ more ]

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Centre Huw Jones: I was tempted' by move to France before committing to Glasgow

Huw Jones resisted move to France for Glasgow

Jones values Glasgow's growth and momentum [ more ]

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New dad Kyle Steyn keen to keep Calcutta Cup in Scotland's hands

Kyle Steyn missed a rugby match to witness the birth of his daughter.

Scotland aims to maintain victory in the Calcutta Cup after a recent defeat against France. [ more ]

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Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England

Scotland hopeful Darcy Graham will return for later Six Nations matches after missing England game due to injury.

Key players like Kyle Steyn and Blair Kinghorn return for Scotland's Calcutta Cup clash against England. [ more ]

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Scotland fall to defeat against France after late Sam Skinner try not awarded

Scotland loses to France in Six Nations match

Scotland missed opportunities to secure victory [ more ]

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France hold off home team Scotland for controversial Six Nations win

France secures a scrappy 20-16 win against Scotland in the Six Nations tournament

Controversial TMO call denies Scotland a try in the last action of the game [ more ]

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Ulster all but out as Quins claim big win

Harlequins secure dominant win over Ulster in Champions Cup.

Ulster likely to be knocked out of Champions Cup. [ more ]

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Bristol's Champions Cup hopes in a spin as Mchunu drives Bulls to storming win

Bulls win comfortably against Bristol, securing a place in the knockouts.

Bristol's chances of advancing in the Champions Cup are slim, likely to end up in the Challenge Cup. [ more ]

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Super League: London Broncos 34-18 Hull FC - Broncos end 10-game winless run

London Broncos and Hull FC team lineups and referee details. [ more ]

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Challenge Cup: Warrington Wolves 42-0 London Broncos - Matty Ashton treble helps Wire advance

Warrington Wolves dominated London Broncos for the second time in eight days.

Matty Ashton stood out with a hat-trick performance. [ more ]

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Super League: London Broncos 4-58 Warrington Wolves: Wire thrash London to go top

Warrington Wolves dominate with a hat-trick of tries from Thewlis and Dufty.

Ratchford sets a Super League record with eight successive kicks. [ more ]

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Welsh Things To Do In London

Tuck into posh Welsh fare at Odette's

Cheer on the London Welsh rugby club

Wet your whistle with something Welsh [ more ]

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England prop Cleall agrees Harlequins departure

Bryony Cleall released from Harlequins by mutual agreement.

Cleall moved to Quins after Wasps administration issue. [ more ]

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London Broncos 0-34 Catalans Dragons - visitors cruise to win as Super League returns to London

Dragons dominated with multiple scorers, Broncos struggled to score.

London Broncos faced tough defeats against top Super League teams. [ more ]

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5 days ago

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Premiership: Bristol Bears 20-41 Saracens - double for Maro Itoje

The article provides a detailed lineup for the Bristol vs. Saracens rugby match, including players, replacements, sin bins, and the referee. [ more ]

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Bath 12-15 Saracens: late Owen Farrell penalty clinches victory

Players lineups for Bath vs. Saracens game. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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Conor Murray completes Munster comeback in bonus-point win at the Bulls

Munster defeated Bulls 27-22 after a red card against Bulls' player changed the game, securing a crucial victory in the match. [ more ]

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Major setback for Munster as Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Frisch has expressed his desire to play for France after being unable to secure a spot in Ireland's team.

Munster may face challenges with Frisch potentially leaving to play for France, impacting their roster. [ more ]

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France open women's Six Nations campaign with victory over Ireland

France won 38-17 against Ireland with five tries

French coach highlights the competitiveness in world rugby [ more ]

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France beats England with dramatic last-minute penalty in Six Nations final

France defeats England in Six Nations with a last-minute 50-meter penalty by Thomas Ramos.

France finished second in the championship after a rough start, securing wins against Wales and England. [ more ]

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Late Taofifenua and Lucu tries seal emphatic win for France against Wales

Wales faced a tough challenge against France, eventually losing in the final quarter.

France secured a convincing win by scoring three tries in the final quarter. [ more ]

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France beats Britain 21-0 to capture world rugby LA Sevens title

France won World Rugby SVNS Series title by beating Great Britain 21-0 in the final match.

Antoine Dupont played a pivotal role in France's victory, switching from 15-a-side rugby to sevens. [ more ]

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Ireland start U-20 Grand Slam hat-trick bid with impressive bonus-point win in France

Ireland had two memorable victories in French soil in one weekend.

The Ireland U-20s began the defense of their Grand Slam title with a successful win over France. [ more ]

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5 stars of the future who lit up this year's Six Nations

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso - Impactful wing

Joe McCarthy - Aggressive second row

Cameron Winnett - Speedy full-back [ more ]

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Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon what we learned from Six Nations

Ireland defended their Six Nations title despite a loss to England.

England showed improved performance under Steve Borthwick. [ more ]

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George North farewell in wooden-spoon decider Wales v Italy talking points

Avoiding the wooden spoon is a priority for Wales and Italy. Wales hasn't finished last in Six Nations since 2003.

George North will retire after Saturday's game, leaving behind an impressive legacy in Welsh rugby. [ more ]

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3 magic George North moments ahead of final Wales appearance

George North announced retirement from international rugby after 121 Wales appearances.

North's memorable moments include scoring two tries on debut, powerful try against Australia, and impactful play against France. [ more ]

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England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of France clash due to concussion symptoms

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of England vs. France due to concussion symptoms

England doesn't take risks with player injuries [ more ]

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Warren Gatland relishing Wales' wooden spoon decider against Italy

Wales faces wooden spoon decider against Italy after France defeat

Gatland emphasizes embracing challenges and performing at home [ more ]

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France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty

France secures a record victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium.

Young French players like Nolann Le Garrec and Nicolas Depoortere show potential for the future. [ more ]

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Italy beat Scotland to claim first Six Nations home win in 11 years

Italy won their first Six Nations home match in 11 years, beating Scotland 31-29.

Ireland has the chance to win the championship if they defeat England, thanks to Italy's historic win. [ more ]

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Blair Kinghorn among quintet joining Scotland squad for England clash

Bradbury, Craig, Kinghorn, Nel, and Watson join Scotland squad for Six Nations.

Darcy Graham sidelined due to groin injury, to be further assessed. [ more ]

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Kenny Logan says Scotland should be full of confidence ahead of France clash

Scotland has a good record against France on home soil, winning five of the last seven meetings at Murrayfield.

Kenny Logan believes that Scotland should be confident going into the match against France because they have beaten them before. [ more ]

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Talking points as Scotland seek to build strong Six Nations start against France

Scotland has the opportunity to build momentum after their Six Nations victory against Wales last weekend.

France will have to find a response without their influential half-back pairing of Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack, who are unavailable for the match. [ more ]

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Wales wing Neumann signs for Harlequins

Harlequins have signed Wales wing Lisa Neumann from Gloucester-Hartpury.

Neumann was the leading try-scorer in the top flight in 2021-22 before joining Harlequins. [ more ]

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Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist returning to reinforce Scotland in France clash

Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist are expected to return for Scotland's Test match against France.

Scotland's victory over Wales was marred by yellow cards and penalties, which coach Gregor Townsend wants to address. [ more ]

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Brian O'Driscoll's comical reason why Joe McCarthy had to shine for Ireland in Marseille

Brian O'Driscoll praises Joe McCarthy's performance in the Six Nations Opener

Ireland took advantage of France's absence of Antonie Dupont [ more ]

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Andy Farrell says Ireland got exactly what we deserved' with win in France

Ireland launched their Six Nations title defense with a record-breaking five-try win against France.

Head coach Andy Farrell praised Ireland's ruthlessness, composure, and ability to stay focused for the full 80 minutes. [ more ]

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Title holders Ireland hammer France in opening Six Nations clash

Ireland started off their bid for back-to-back Grand Slams with a bonus-point victory over France.

France had a player sent off in the 32nd minute, leading to their heaviest defeat since 2019. [ more ]

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Irish fans confident ahead of tonight's Six Nations opener with France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille

Irish fans confident ahead of tonight's Six Nations opener with France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille. [ more ]

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Gregory Alldritt doubts Ireland clash will be Six Nations decider

France captain Gregory Alldritt says Six Nations opener with Ireland is not a tournament decider.

Every weekend in the Six Nations is tough, so it's too early to say the clash will decide the title. [ more ]

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Fabien Galthie insists France must adapt to life without star man Antoine Dupont

France's star player Antoine Dupont will be absent from the Six Nations as he focuses on the Olympics.

Fabien Galthie has challenged Maxime Lucu to fill the void and take charge as the scrum-half for France.

The French national team will have a different dynamic without Dupont, and Galthie sees this as a positive thing. [ more ]

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Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy in line for Six Nations debuts against France

Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy will make their Six Nations debuts for Ireland against France.

Garry Ringrose is ruled out of the match due to a shoulder issue. [ more ]

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Winner of Ireland and France's opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

Ireland and France are the main contenders for the Guinness Six Nations title.

Both teams have strong squad depth despite the absence of key players. [ more ]

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Andy Farrell selects Peter O'Mahony as Ireland captain for Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony has been selected as captain for Ireland in the Guinness Six Nations.

O'Mahony has previously captained Ireland and expressed his pride in being chosen as captain again. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Football brain injuries action reaches High Court

Former footballers are taking legal action against footballing bodies over brain injuries suffered during their careers.

Nobby Stiles, a World Cup winner, is one of the claimants. His brain was found to be affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Similar legal action is being taken by rugby players alleging failure to protect their health and safety. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Farrell should be treasured and celebrated - Youngs

Ben Youngs considers Owen Farrell the best captain he has played under during his 13 years with the England national team.

Youngs praises Farrell's commitment to the team and his ability to help them be the best they can be.

Youngs believes Farrell has been unfairly treated and should be celebrated for his contributions to England. [ more ]

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5 months ago