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Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer ready to add to Red Roses' World Cup history with immediate Six Nations Grand Slam
Jun 08, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer ready to add to Red Roses' World Cup history with immediate Six Nations Grand Slam

Marlie Packer remembers when "a hundred fans and a couple of dogs" came to watch England play rugby.Now, the longest-serving member of the Red Roses h...

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Georgia rugby doping scandal: Six players banned after urine-swapping scheme investigation
Jun 08, 2026

Georgia rugby doping scandal: Six players banned after urine-swapping scheme investigation

Six players from Georgia's rugby team have been handed long bans - including one for 11 years - for their involvement in a urine-swapping scheme to ch...

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Champions Cup: Bath edge out Northampton 43-41 in epic clash as Henry Pollock yellow carded
Jun 08, 2026

Champions Cup: Bath edge out Northampton 43-41 in epic clash as Henry Pollock yellow carded

Northampton were denied an Investec Champions Cup semi-final spot for the third successive season after Bath won an all-time tournament classic 43-41...

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Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'
Jun 08, 2026

Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'

This was supposed to be where Courtney Lawes ended his 20-year playing career.We sit in the April sunshine on the balcony of the home he and his famil...

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George Hendy scores four tries as Northampton come close to scoring 100 points against Bristol on record-breaking night
Jun 08, 2026

George Hendy scores four tries as Northampton come close to scoring 100 points against Bristol on record-breaking night

George Hendy ran in four tries as Gallagher PREM leaders Northampton confirmed their place in the play-offs with a 94-33 rout of Bristol.Saints scored...

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Andy Farrell contract: Ireland head coach extends deal until end of 2031 Rugby World Cup
Jun 08, 2026

Andy Farrell contract: Ireland head coach extends deal until end of 2031 Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.Farrell will lead Ireland into...

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Eddie Jones: England would be foolhardy to sack head coach Steve Borthwick after poor Six Nations run
Jun 08, 2026

Eddie Jones: England would be foolhardy to sack head coach Steve Borthwick after poor Six Nations run

Former England head coach Eddie Jones believes sacking Steve Borthwick would be "foolhardy" despite a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign.England finis...

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Women's Six Nations: Injury-stricken England a game away from blockbuster title decider - talking points
Jun 08, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Injury-stricken England a game away from blockbuster title decider - talking points

Three wins from three, an average of nearly 60 points a game, a 36-game unbeaten streak and top of the Six Nations table - as Round Four approaches, t...

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Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Andy Farrell's side secure Triple Crown in Dublin but ultimately miss out on Six Nations championship
Jun 08, 2026

Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Andy Farrell's side secure Triple Crown in Dublin but ultimately miss out on Six Nations championship

Ireland were denied the Six Nations championship despite a 43-21 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, a result which secured the Triple Crown.A...

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Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji
Jun 08, 2026

Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji

England will open their Nations Championship campaign with a 2019 World Cup final rematch against South Africa on July 4 in Johannesburg.Steve Borthwi...

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