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Women's Six Nations: Meg Jones to captain new-look England with Haineala Lutui in line to make debut against Ireland at Twickenham
Jun 17, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Meg Jones to captain new-look England with Haineala Lutui in line to make debut against Ireland at Twickenham

Meg Jones leads an England team featuring seven survivors from September’s World Cup final victory over Canada for the launch of their Guinness Six Na...

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Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'
Jun 17, 2026

Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'

This was supposed to be where Courtney Lawes ended his 20-year playing career.We sit in the April sunshine on the balcony of the home he and his famil...

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Women's Six Nations: Red Roses 'super mums' set example by taking part in training camp while pregnant, say team-mates
Jun 17, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Red Roses 'super mums' set example by taking part in training camp while pregnant, say team-mates

The Red Roses inspired a generation when they won their first Women's Rugby World Cup in 11 years home soil - and they are now continuing to set an ex...

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Georgia rugby doping scandal: Six players banned after urine-swapping scheme investigation
Jun 17, 2026

Georgia rugby doping scandal: Six players banned after urine-swapping scheme investigation

Six players from Georgia's rugby team have been handed long bans - including one for 11 years - for their involvement in a urine-swapping scheme to ch...

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England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review
Jun 17, 2026

England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review

England head coach Steve Borthwick has been backed to remain in charge by the RFU following a 'challenging' Six Nations review, the union has revealed...

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Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?
Jun 17, 2026

Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare condition, but it can affect any adult of any age, although typically it's likely to affect people over 50. Up t...

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Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth
Jun 17, 2026

Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth

Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.Exeter members...

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Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji
Jun 17, 2026

Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji

England will open their Nations Championship campaign with a 2019 World Cup final rematch against South Africa on July 4 in Johannesburg.Steve Borthwi...

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RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year
Jun 17, 2026

RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has set out plans to increase the number of non-sport events at the Allianz Stadium from three to 15 per year.The RFU w...

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Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut
Jun 17, 2026

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 a...

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