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RT @BBCSport: Pro14 organisers confirm they are in talks about increasing the number of South African teams in the competition. Details: h…
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RT @BBCSport: Can you name all of the British and Irish winners of the European Challenge Cup? There are eight to get. Quiz: https://t.co…
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Former England and British and Irish Lions second row Geoff Parling has been hired as Australia's forwards coach. In full:
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From match-day maestro to training-ground impressionist, Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell will miss the Champions Cup match against Leinster, but has still played a part in their build-up. ➡️ #bbcrugby
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"I want to help to get them into that psyche and understand our strengths." Former England scrum-half Amy Turner has been named England's coaching intern for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. 👉
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Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has accused Northampton Saints of "mind games" ahead of Sunday's European Champions Cup quarter-final. In full:
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Is towering Tiger rugby's next 'big' star? Full-back Freddie Steward is a regular starter at Leicester Tigers at just 19, and is set to have a big future. Read more 👉 🏉#bbcrugby
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Teams taking part in the women's 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand may have to isolate before the tournament. Full story:
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A rule change agreed by European Rugby has allowed Northampton Saints to avert an injury crisis and sign prop Alex Seville on loan from Gloucester. Details ➡️ #bbcrugby
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RT @BBCSportScot: Two weeks on from their Pro14 semi-final collapse against Ulster, Hamish Watson and Edinburgh are relishing a chance to p…
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Sale Sharks' plans to build a new stadium in their hometown have been rejected by Trafford Council. More than 4,000 people signed a petition opposing the proposals.
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RT @BBCSportScot: Prop Rory Sutherland says Edinburgh's Pro14 semi-final defeat by Ulster should not "define" them after a positive campaig…
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New signing for Newcastle Falcons. ✍️ South African scrum-half Louis Schreuder joins for the 2020-21 season.
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RT @BBCSportScot: At the age of 16, Rhona Lloyd thought about giving up rugby. Already taunted for being a "man", she avoided training beca…
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This week's #RugbyUnionWeekly podcast is here. 🗣️🎙️ @dannycare, @ChrisAshton1 and @chjones9 look ahead to a big week in the Champions Cup. 🏆 They also discuss late night coach journeys back from a match, plus more. Listen on @BBCSounds 🏉📲 #bbcrugby
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Australia will host the delayed 2020 Rugby Championship, with the southern hemisphere tournament beginning on 7 November. In full ➡️ #bbcrugby
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Bristol Bears have lost their appeal against captain Siale Piutau's three-match ban. Piutau and Worcester's Andrew Kitchener were both suspended after accepting charges of striking an opponent during their Premiership match last Friday. Details:
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A Friday night match between Ireland and Wales in Dublin will kick off the Autumn Nations Cup, an eight-team tournament involving the Six Nations sides, plus Fiji and Georgia. In full: #bbcrugby
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