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The drama, passion and emotion of the Six Nations
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 20:44
The Six Nations tournament is here again.With its roots in the Home Championship first played more than 140 years ago, the teams aim to write the next chapter in this remarkable rugby rivalry.England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales each have their own folklore - their own heroes.Rugby presenter Sarra Elgan speaks to key figures from each team who will…
New Zealand confirm Tests with England and Ireland
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 15:33
World Cup runners-up New Zealand will face England and Ireland as part of their tour to the northern hemisphere in 2024.The All Blacks will play England at Twickenham on Saturday, 2 November, with a match against Ireland to follow on 9 November.The tourists will also take on Japan, France and Italy in the autumn.England also face New Zealand in Dunedin…
Everything goes back to power as Scots visit Welsh - Beattie column
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 08:58
In the epic tale of woe that is Scotland in Cardiff, I played a bit part along the way.Looking back, my one game at the Millennium, as it was then, makes me feel embarrassed about what happened on the field and makes me giggle about what happened off it.It was 14 years ago, which is incredible in itself. Thom Evans…
Legal action taken from World Cup online abuse
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 10:07
Legal action is being taken after match officials and players suffered online abuse during the Rugby World Cup.One person in Australia has been charged for online abuse and a court hearing planned for this week.There are also multiple pending prosecutions in Australia, South Africa, France, New Zealand and the UK.World Rugby partnered with an online monitoring agency for the tournament…
'Freeing moment' - ex-England fly-half Cipriani retires
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 14:20
Former England fly-half Danny Cipriani has retired from professional rugby, saying it is a "sobering but also freeing moment".Cipriani, 36, has not played since 2022 and although he had been "semi-retired" he said "in my mind I left it open".He won 16 England caps and had stints at Wasps, Melbourne Rebels, Sale Sharks, Gloucester and Bath."Messaging my agent as I…
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