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Six Nations: Scotland do England big favour - Matt Dawson column
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 23:33 Now that England v Italy is a title-deciding game, the match's postponement because of coronavirus has taken on a different dynamic.Scotland ended France's Grand Slam hopes on Sunday, and even a bonus-point victory for Les Bleus against Ireland in the final round might not be enough to secure the title.All of a sudden England, who beat Wales on Saturday, are…
Jones to discuss future with RFU boss after Six Nations
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 16:48 England head coach Eddie Jones is set to discuss his future with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney in the coming weeks.Jones is out of contract in the summer of 2021, but when asked if he will be in the post beyond that date he replied: "I don't know."He did, however, reveal plans for potentially pivotal talks with Sweeney.…
Bristol beat Harlequins for fifth straight win
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 08:20 Bristol Bears recorded their fifth Premiership win in a row to move into third with victory over an off-key Harlequins at Ashton Gate.The hosts dominated the first half, with two Luke Morahan tries and 10 points off the tee from Callum Sheedy helping them to a 25-8 half-time lead.Sheedy added another penalty for the Bears, before Gabriel Ibitoye reduced arrears…
Scotland end 14-man France's Grand Slam bid
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 10:03 France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam are over after a revitalised Scotland inflicted their fourth consecutive Murrayfield defeat.Fabien Galthie's side had won their first three games but a first-half red card for Mohamed Haouas allowed Scotland to seize control.Sean Maitland crossed either side of the break after Damian Penaud's score, before Stuart McInally added a third. And Charles…
Six Nations: Romain Ntamack looks to 'be better' for France against Scotland
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Saturday, 07 March 2020 03:34 Romain Ntamack will look to continue France's Grand Slam charge against Scotland with a note from his father urging him to "be better than me".It has become a routine for the 20-year-old, who has helped his side win their first three Six Nations games.Ntamack's father, Emile, made 46 appearances for France between 1994-2000, winning a Grand Slam as a player…
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