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France pick second-tier centre Nene as Wales opener looms

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Noah Nene, who plays for second-tier side Dax, is a surprise inclusion in France's 42-strong squad for the Six Nations.

Uncapped Boyle named in Ireland's Six Nations squad

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Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle is included in Ireland's Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O'Toole.

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Saracens' Burke in Scotland's Six Nations squad

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Saracens' New Zealand-born stand-off Fergus Burke is named in Scotland's squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Ugo, Ashy and Chris dissect England's Six Nations squad as Maro Itoje is named captain.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Saints centre Hutchinson extends deal with club

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Northampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson signs a new contract to remain with the Premiership club.

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George 'disappointed' to lose England captaincy to Itoje after a year

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Jamie George is "clearly disappointed" to be replaced as England captain by Maro Itoje after one season in the job admits England coach Steve Borthwick.

Moore appointed head of women's rugby in Wales

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The former chief executive of Premiership Women's Rugby, Belinda Moore, has been tasked with helping to transform the game in Wales.

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Ireland duo Sheehan and Lowe closing in on returns

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Ireland players Dan Sheehan and James Lowe are nearing a return to action, with the start of the Six Nations looming.

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Ulster's McIlroy out with 'significant' knee injury

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Ulster announce full-back Ethan McIlroy sustained a "significant" knee injury in Saturday's defeat to Leicester Tigers.

Exeter Chiefs sign Wallabies back row Hooper

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Exeter Chiefs have recruited Wallabies back row Tom Hooper for the 2025-26 Premiership season.

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Itoje to captain England in Six Nations as Murley and Beard called up

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Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.

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Wales can win the 2025 Six Nations - Gatland

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Despite losing a record 12 successive internationals and finishing bottom in 2024, head coach Warren Gatland says Wales can defy the odds and win the 2025 Six Nations.

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What could Ireland's Six Nations squad look like?

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As interim head coach Simon Easterby prepares to announce his Ireland squad on Wednesday, BBC Sport NI looks at his options ahead of the Six Nations.

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Warren Gatland names his Six Nations squad and we review round three of the Champions Cup

Monday, Jan 13

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Gatland says Anscombe still has Wales future

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland says fly-half Gareth Anscombe still has an international future despite being dropped for the 2025 Six Nations.

Gatland expects coach change if losing streak goes on

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he expects change to be made after the Six Nations if his side continue their record losing streak.

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Wales hope Parry dispute is 'water under bridge'

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he hopes a summer dispute with recalled Ospreys hooker Sam Parry can be water under the bridge for the 2025 Six Nations.

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Wales captain Morgan signs new Ospreys deal

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Jac Morgan says he is 'excited to continue my journey' after signing a new deal with the Ospreys.

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Former Scotland captain Brown dies aged 83

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Legendary Scotland captain Peter Brown dies aged 83 as Gregor Townsend pays tribute.

Bears pair may miss must-win Clermont clash - Lam

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Bristol Bears may be without Joe Batley and James Williams for their must-win trip to Clermont on Saturday.

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O'Mahony could return for Munster at Northampton

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Flanker Peter O'Mahony will be monitored for selection ahead of Munster's final European Pool match as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

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Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns

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Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

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Wales fly-half Costelow ruled out of Six Nations

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Wales and Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelow will miss the Six Nations after suffering a broken collarbone in the Challenge Cup defeat against Gloucester.

Six possible selections to shake up England squad

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England's Six Nations squad is announced on Tuesday. Which left-field selections could Steve Borthwick turn to to revitalise his squad?

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Baxter searches for improvement as Exeter lose again

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Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says it is up to him and his coaches to get the side out of its current poor run of form.

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Steven Spielberg's award-winning war epic

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A troop of Americans is sent to find and rescue a single soldier after D-Day

Sunday, Jan 12

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Gatland's key Wales issues for Six Nations squad

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Warren Gatland has concerns over his front-row, fly-half and preparation time but could recall plenty of experience in Monday's announcement.

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Maher scores first Bristol try in win at Exeter

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Ilona Maher's first try for Bristol Bears helps them to a dramatic 41-31 Premiership Women's Rugby win at Exeter Chiefs.

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Dragons' Euro hopes hit in home defeat by Pau

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Dragons must win next week in South Africa, but Ospreys qualify from Pool 3 in the European Challenge Cup.

Bristol hold off Benetton to retain last-16 hopes

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Bristol Bears hold off a Benetton fightback to secure a bonus-point win in the Investec Champions Cup and keep their last-16 hopes alive.