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• England v Scotland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – live

  19-04-2025 17:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Women’s Six Nations news from the 4.45pm BST kick-offYou can email Luke | And sign up to get The BreakdownThe teams are out on the pitch in Leicester. And now for the anthems. Time for a welcome blast of “Flower of Scotland” … and now Mitchell joins in with a rendition of “God Save the King”. Oliver Packer, Marlie’s son, is one of the mascots.“I’ve heard parts of the written media say this is an experimental side,” says the man himself
  
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• In-form George Ford guides Sale to emphatic win over playoff rivals Bristol

  16-05-2025 23:11 via theguardian.com
  Premiership: Sale 41-27 BristolSharks leapfrog Bristol into third, close on top-four finishThis match was billed as a shootout for a playoff place, which was only a slight exaggeration, and Sale won emphatically to leapfrog Bristol and take a huge stride towards confirming a top-four finish.Alex Sanderson’s men are formidable on home soil and a bonus-point success, orchestrated by another masterly display from George Ford, gave them a 26th win from 29 Premiership games in Salford dating ba
  
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• Saracens sign prop Nairau from Coventry

  16-05-2025 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  Saracens sign Fijian prop Vilikesa Nairau from Championship club Coventry.
  
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• Premiership Round 17: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend 

  16-05-2025 17:12 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Every player in the Premiership will need to be at the top of their game this weekend, with so much riding on all of the fixtures.  Whether it be a must-win or a chance to spoil the party, each team and player has their own motivations in the penultimate weekend of the Prem.  The top four […]
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• Hepher leaves Exeter by mutual consent after 16 years

  16-05-2025 16:29 via bbc.com
  
  Long-serving Exeter coach Ali Hepher leaves the club by mutual consent - a month after being suspended.
  
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• What the new Championship format could mean for English rugby 

  16-05-2025 15:28 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Charlie Elliott The Championship announced a rebrand and a new system this week in a promotional video, marking a new beginning for the second tier of English rugby.  It will be called Champ Rugby under its new branding.  The league has been criticised in the past regarding promotion and relegation to/from it, and having too much of a […]
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• Premiership Rugby Round 17 Talking Points: Danny Care set for Stoop farewell

  16-05-2025 15:03 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. With this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever.  Every game has something riding on it, and at least […]
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• Sale prop Harrison to leave club after 14 years

  16-05-2025 14:52 via bbc.com
  Sale Sharks prop Ross Harrison will leave the Premiership club after fourteen years at the end of the season.
  
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• Saints display shows backing for Wellens - Sailor

  16-05-2025 14:42 via bbc.com
  St Helens' comprehensive victory over Catalans shows the players are behind head coach Paul Wellens, says Tristan Sailor.
  
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• Care to wear nine shirt off the bench in final game

  16-05-2025 14:28 via bbc.com
  Retiring scrum-half Danny Care is given special dispensation to wear the nine shirt off the bench in his final game on Saturday.
  
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• Irish international Burns among Munster departures

  16-05-2025 14:03 via bbc.com
  Irish international Billy Burns will leave Munster at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
  
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• Teenager Whitby scores hat-trick for St Helens

  16-05-2025 13:05 via bbc.com
  Watch teenager George Whitby score a hat-trick of tries for St Helens against Catalans Dragons, days before his 19th birthday.
  
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• Leeds prop Holroyd extends contract

  16-05-2025 12:40 via bbc.com
  Leeds Rhinos prop Tom Holroyd extends his contract until the end of the 2028 season.
  
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• Sports quiz of the week: Giro d’Italia, Virat Kohli and two FA Cup finals

  16-05-2025 11:17 via theguardian.com
  Have you been following the big and small stories in football, cricket, cycling, golf, F1 and beach soccer? Continue reading...
  
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• Super Rugby Americas Round 11 Review: Play-off race blown wide open

  16-05-2025 11:14 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  By Joe Santamaria Tarucas 41-21 Selknam Tarucas kicked off a seismic round of Super Rugby Americas action with a stunning 41-21 victory over Selknam that ensures the race for the playoffs remains wide open. The Argentine hosts took control early when fly half Nicolas Roger danced through the Selknam defence to set up his teammate Stefano Ferro to […]
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• Jackson signs new contract with Saracens

  16-05-2025 10:59 via bbc.com
  Saracens back Brandon Jackson signs a new deal to stay with the Premiership club for the 2025-26 season.
  
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• Henderson says Ulster paid for slow start to URC

  15-05-2025 23:30 via bbc.com
  Iain Henderson says the damage was done in the early part of Ulster's season as they missed out on the URC play-offs and a Champions Cup Spot.
  
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• Whitby hat-trick as Saints hammer Catalans

  15-05-2025 23:09 via bbc.com
  George Whitby scores 24 points as St Helens hammer Catalans Dragons to go fourth in Super League.
  
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• Ireland men's sevens cut 'nothing short of a disgrace' - Kennedy

  15-05-2025 21:38 via bbc.com
  Former World Rugby sevens player of the year Terry Kennedy says the decision to cut the Ireland men's sevens team at the end of the season is "a disgrace".
  
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• Williams says 'more left in the tank' after Saracens exit

  15-05-2025 20:29 via bbc.com
  Wales full-back Liam Williams feels he has lot to offer as he looks for a new club for next season.
  
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• Council rejects Salford's attempts to buy stadium

  15-05-2025 19:56 via bbc.com
  Salford City Council pull out of negotiations with the rugby league club over buying Salford Community Stadium.
  
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• English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

  15-05-2025 18:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Operating standards and promotion still to be agreedPlan for top six to enter playoff with bottom Premiership sideEnglish rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs. Beneath the glitzy launch, however, many questions still remain.Simon Gillham, the Tier 2 chair, said that the new-look expanded league of 14 clubs would bring a “gripping ­conclusion to the season
  
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• Wales prop Jones joins Dragons from Harlequins

  15-05-2025 18:00 via bbc.com
  Wales prop Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins for the 2025-26 season.
  
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• Championship becomes Champ Rugby in overhaul

  15-05-2025 18:00 via bbc.com
  England's second tier will be called Champ Rugby, rather than the Championship, from the start of next season as part of an expansion and rebrand.
  
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• Edinburgh season on line against Ulster - Everitt

  15-05-2025 17:26 via bbc.com
  Sean Everett says Edinburgh's season is on the line against Ulster on Friday night - as well as their ambitions for next season.
  
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• How Rugby Fans Can Maximize Their Winnings with Sports Betting

  15-05-2025 17:06 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  When it comes to pure intensity and heart-pounding excitement, few sports can rival rugby. The thunderous tackles, fast-paced plays, and unpredictable nature of the game make it not just a thrill to watch—but also a goldmine for those who enjoy sports betting. Whether you’re a die-hard Six Nations supporter or follow every play in the […]
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• ‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close | Angus Fontaine

  15-05-2025 17:00 via theguardian.com
  One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on SaturdayAsked to describe Ilona Maher, some may remember Sports Illustrated’s 2024 coverline: “Beast. Beauty. Brains.” Yet the American rugby star’s influence extends far beyond. With almost five million followers on Instagram, the 28-year-old has become not only rugby’s most followed player but one of the most import
  
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• Tigers pull 'wildcard' with 'very sharp' Parling

  15-05-2025 15:54 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport talks to some of Geoff Parling's ex-Leicester team-mates about his surprise "wildcard" appointment as Tigers' next head coach.
  
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• Saints' Munga aims to become role model like Itoje

  15-05-2025 14:13 via bbc.com
  Northampton lock Chunya Munga wants to emulate England captain Maro Itoje by becoming a role model for youngsters of West African heritage.
  
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• Wigan's Miski out for two months

  15-05-2025 13:22 via bbc.com
  Wigan Warriors winger Abbas Miski is set to miss the next two months of the season after surgery on a his knee.
  
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