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Wassell returns as Scotland chase third place

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Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.

12

'Class' Janse van Rensburg a 'coach's dream' - Lam

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Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is a "coach's dream" to work with, says director of rugby Pat Lam.

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Saracens' Hartley out with significant knee injury

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Saracens centre Olly Hartley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Exeter Chiefs duo Wyatt and Hammersley extend contracts

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Exeter Chiefs full-back Tommy Wyatt commits his future to the club by signing a contract extension.

18

Leicester centre Kata handed three-game ban

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Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata is suspended for three matches for his dangerous tackle on Northampton's Fraser Dingwall.

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Wales have taken foot off the gas, says Evans

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Wales forward Georgia Evans says they have taken their foot off the gas to allow the rest of the Women's Six Nations to pass them by.

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Bristol recruit Barker, Doughty and Edwards

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Bristol Bears sign lock Steele Barker, hooker Tom Doughty and scrum-half Sam Edwards for the 2024-25 season.

O'Shea, the first Lions player to be sent off, dies aged 83

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop John O'Shea dies at the age of 83.

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Bath sign ex-St Helens wing Grace for 2024-25

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Bath sign former St Helens rugby league winger Regan Grace for next season after a spell rehabilitating with the club.

12

Scottish teams need to 'get it done' in big games

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Glasgow's George Horne says Scottish teams “are not getting it done” in the biggest games but believes winning a trophy could be key to unlocking more success.

09

England's 1994 world champions: Where are they now?

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What are England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners now?

30 years on - England players reminisce about 1994 World Cup win

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On the 30th anniversary of the final, England's Gill Burns and Giselle Mather reminisce about their Rugby World Cup victory against the USA in 1994.

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England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners

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The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Monaghan set for Ireland return against Scotland

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Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

22

England will 'thrive' off being 'booed' in France

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Alex Matthews says England will "thrive" off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday.

20

McCall wants contract resolution for Saracens stars

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Saracens boss Mark McCall urges a resolution to the contract limbo affecting some of his top players.

19

Reduced three-week ban for Scotland full-back Rollie

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Full-back Chloe Rollie will miss Scotland’s final Six Nations game in Ireland following a three-match ban for her red card in the win over Italy.

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Cup final is 'huge' opportunity for Bristol - Ward

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Bristol Bears have a "huge" opportunity to win a first trophy in Sunday's Allianz Cup final, says head coach Dave Ward.

Kitshoff out for season and knee injury for Hume

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South Africa double World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has played his last game for Ulster while centre James Hume has a serious knee injury.

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Scotland forward Brown to retire at end of season

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Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown is to retire at the end of this season after almost a year out through injury.

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Scotland lock Gray leaves Exeter immediately

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Scotland lock Jonny Gray is leaving Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities".

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Brain-cooling treatment for concussion trialled

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A new brain-cooling treatment for sports-related concussion is being trialled in the professional game.

Monday, Apr 22

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Ireland's autumn Tests details confirmed

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Six Nations champions Ireland will host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in the Autumn Nations Series in November.

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Rugby Union Weekly podcast: The top four and the top nines

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Danny, Ugo and Chris talk about the top four race in the Premiership and English nines.

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Rugby Union Weekly podcast: England's 1994 World Cup win

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Danny, Ugo and Chris talk about the top four race in the Premiership and English nines.

Galligan and Atkin-Davies to miss Grand Slam decider

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England's Rosie Galligan and Lark Atkin-Davies will miss the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France through injury.

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Watch the best moments from Women's Six Nations week four

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Ellie Kildunne & Sophie Ellis-Bexter star in the best moments from week four of the Women's Six Nations.

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Exeter must not let season 'ebb away', says Baxter

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Exeter boss Rob Baxter says it is important that his side do not let their season "ebb away" after losing at home to Bath.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham

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Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales still have their "learner plates" on when it comes to professionalism.

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Grisez goes 'coast to coast' to score 95m try for France

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Watch as Joanna Grisez bolts 95 metresfrom 'coast to coast' to score for France in the Women's Six Nations.