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Monday, Apr 13

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WRU plans delay will see Wales fall behind - Tierney

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WRU chief executive Abi Tierney warns further delays to controversial proposals for the professional game means Wales will fall further behind.

20

Wales are setting up to be a winning team - Jones

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Kelsey Jones says Wales' Six Nations campaign is setting them up to be a winning team in the future.

19

Rugby Union Weekly

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Danny & Ashy talk Champions Cup quarter-finals and share their best Rory McIlroy stories.

17

Talling and Hunt out of Six Nations as England lock shortage deepens

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England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.

13

Should Wales v Scotland have been at Principality Stadium?

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Despite only 10,569 fans in a venue that can hold 74,000, both captains said playing Wales v Scotland at Principality Stadium was the right decision.

07

What is at stake at Welsh rugby's latest EGM?

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Welsh rugby faces another crisis meeting as the latest extraordinary general meeting (EGM) is staged at the Principality Stadium on Monday evening.

06

Belcher fighting for Cardiff spot before Wales bid

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Hooker Liam Belcher insists he has a fight for his place at Cardiff before he can think about pushing for a first Wales start.

Sunday, Apr 12

19

Holders Bordeaux beat Toulouse to set up Bath semi-final

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Reigning champions Bordeaux beat French rivals Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final against Prem holders Bath.

18

Wales face uphill task after opening round defeat

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After being edged out by Scotland, Wales' wait for a Six Nations goes on and it does not get any easier with France up next.

16

Slade holds nerve to kick Exeter into semi-finals

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Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th minute penalty against Benetton to book Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final.

Saturday, Apr 11

00

Scotland hold out to claim hard-fought win over Wales

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Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

Dragons beat Zebre to set up Montpellier semi-final

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Dragons reach a European Challenge Cup semi-final for the first time in 10 years by defeating Zebre 35-32 in the quarter-final in Parma.

23

Lynn hails much improved Wales performance

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Despite an opening Six Nations defeat to Scotland, head coach Sean Lynn says Wales' improvements from last summer's winless World Cup campaign are "clear to see".

22

Ireland didn't fire enough shots against England - Peat

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Former Ireland international Lindsay Peat says she is "frustrated" that Ireland "didn't fire enough shots" in their 33-12 Women's Six Nations defeat by England.

Watch: Match of the Day

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Highlights from five Premier League games as the season enters the final stretch.

21

Leinster book home semi-final with big win over Sale

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Leinster shook off a lacklustre first half to comfortably beat Sale Sharks and book a home Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.

'Bring on next weekend' - Kildunne reflects on England's win over Ireland

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England's Ellie Kildunne reflects on the Red Roses' 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening match of the Women's Six Nations.

England begin Six Nations title defence with victory over Ireland

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England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory over Ireland in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium.

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

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England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".

20

Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

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Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

The Moloney-MacDonald's face each other for the first time

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The Moloney-MacDonald's face each other for the first time

Rugby Union Weekly: Red Roses start title defence in front of record crowd

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Sara Orchard is joined by Kat Merchant and Anna Caplice as England beat Ireland 33-12

19

France begin Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy

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France score five second-half tries as they beat Italy 40-7 in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations.

'Winning teams find ways' - Jones on England beating Ireland

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England captain Megan Jones reacts to the Red Roses' 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening game of the Women's Six Nations at Allianz Stadium.

France begin Six Nations with victory over Italy

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France begin Six Nations with victory over Italy

'She kicked me in the head' - Moloney-MacDonalds face each other for first time

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Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women's Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium.

'Winning teams find ways' - Jones reacts to England victory over Ireland

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'Winning teams find ways' - Jones reacts to England victory over Ireland

18

England beat Ireland in front of record Women's Six Nations crowd

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England open title defence with comfortable win over Ireland in front of a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.

17

Montpellier dump Connacht out of Challenge Cup

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Montpellier end Connacht's six-game winning run as they pick up a 45-22 victory at the Septeo Stadium to progress to the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

12

Why win is essential for Wales in Six Nations against Scotland

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Head coach Sean Lynn is under pressure to deliver a win in his second campaign in charge of Wales.