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Gregor Townsend: Keeping coach 'would be great for Scotland' - Johnnie Beattie
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023 09:25
Gregor Townsend has done a "phenomenal" job as Scotland head coach and it's in the national team's interest to keep him, according to former Scotland international Johnnie Beattie.Townsend's contract expires later this year after the Rugby World Cup.Before Scotland won their opening two Six Nations games, he said no contract extension had yet been offered to him."I think it would…
Six Nations 2023: Tom Curry replaced by brother Ben in England squad
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023 10:37
Flanker Tom Curry will not make his England return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday having once again withdrawn from the squad with injury.Curry - who missed England's first two Six Nations games - has a leg issue and is replaced in a trimmed-down 26-man group by twin brother Ben.Fly-half George Ford is left out of the squad having only…
Six Nations 2023: Jack Willis says England players joining foreign clubs could help Premiership
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023 05:42
Allowing England players to join foreign clubs could be one solution to Premiership sides' financial struggles, says Toulouse's Jack Willis.The England flanker had to leave Wasps when the club went into administration.Rugby Football Union rules do not allow players based abroad to be selected for England, but an exception was made for former Wasps and Worcester players.Willis believes other Premiership…
Six Nations 2023: Warren Gatland delays naming Wales side to face England
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023 04:07
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has delayed naming his side to face England for the under-threat Six Nations match on Saturday in Cardiff.Gatland was due to name his side on Tuesday, but that has been postponed.The match remains in doubt with Wales' players threatening to strike in a dispute with Welsh rugby bosses over contracts.The Wales players have set a…
Johnny Sexton: Italy match 'an opportunity' to rest Ireland captain - Eddie O'Sullivan
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Monday, 20 February 2023 23:47
Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell is leaning towards resting captain Johnny Sexton against Italy on Saturday.Sexton is recovering from a groin injury after leading Ireland to wins over Wales and France.Munster's Joey Carbery has been called into the squad and joins Sexton, Ross Byrne and Jack Crowley as Ireland's fly-half options."Certainly, there is an opportunity there…
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 10:21
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 02:24
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Welsh rugby: Former players criticise WRU over contract 'shambles'
Sunday, 19 February 2023 09:34
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 24-18 Saracens - Tigers hold on to beat leaders
Saturday, 18 February 2023 11:41
Premiership: Bath 10-25 London Irish - Visitors move fourth with victory at the Rec
Saturday, 18 February 2023 09:56
United Rugby Championship: Connacht hold off Zebre in high-scoring thriller
Saturday, 18 February 2023 14:42
United Rugby Championship: Leinster extend lead at top with victory over Dragons
Saturday, 18 February 2023 11:42
Premiership: Northampton Saints 38-34 Sale Sharks - Saints rescue impressive comeback win
Saturday, 18 February 2023 14:02
Six Nations 2023: Wales head coach Warren Gatland confident England game will go ahead
Friday, 17 February 2023 14:04
United Rugby Championship: Munster overpower Ospreys with impressive win
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Premiership: Bristol 30-12 Newcastle: Randall brace helps lift Bears off bottom
Friday, 17 February 2023 14:07
Glasgow 17-11 Ulster: Warriors battle to United Rugby Championship win in tricky conditions
Friday, 17 February 2023 14:43
Premiership: Gloucester 28-26 Harlequins: Hosts condemn Quins to fifth straight loss
Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:26