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Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut
Jun 17, 2026

Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut

England's Red Roses have made seven changes to their side ahead of facing Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations round three clash, with wing Millie...

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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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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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England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate
Jun 17, 2026

England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate

Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.Maddie Fea...

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Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia
Jun 17, 2026

Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a six-week ban and had his salary docked for directing "verbal abuse" towards officials during an U23s' t...

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England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage
Jun 17, 2026

England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage

England have been dealt another forward injury blow after No 8 Alex Matthews was ruled out of the final two matches of the Women's Six Nations.The dou...

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