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British and Irish Lions: Who makes BBC Sport readers' XV to face South Africa?
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Friday, 26 March 2021 10:02
In 1906, a statistician called Francis Galton went to a country fair in Plymouth. There he saw a competition. Visitors paid six pence at time to guess the weight of a cow.When Galton analysed their guesses afterwards he found the average estimate was almost exactly right - just a pound short of the 85-stone animal's true weight. The average was…
France v Scotland: Scots' 1999 Five Nations glory relived
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Friday, 26 March 2021 04:19
The finale of the 1999 Five Nations championship - the last of its kind - remains one of the most momentous weekends in Scottish sport.Five Scottish tries in 27 breathless first-half minutes against France on the championship's final weekend - and the honour, the following day, of being crowned the last ever kings of the Five Nations.On Friday, Scotland will…
Six Nations: What do France need to win title - and how to watch on the BBC
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 13:19
The Grand Slam maybe gone but Wales can still win the Six Nations title. Their destiny is out of their hands, however.The final game of this year's Championship will be played on Friday - and you can follow it live on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website and app. Scotland's trip to France - originally…
Women's Six Nations: Fit-again Sarah Hunter to captain England in Six Nations
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Friday, 26 March 2021 03:52
Sarah Hunter will return from a long-term injury lay-off to captain England in the Women's Six Nations.Hunter's Loughborough team-mate Helena Rowland is among four Great Britain Sevens internationals, including Meg Jones, Ellie Kildunne and Alex Matthews, named in the squad of 38.Simon Middleton's Red Roses squad will come together in Doncaster on Monday.England's defence of their Six Nations title starts…
Six Nations 2021: Was this year's the best ever? Watch the unforgettable moments
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Thursday, 25 March 2021 23:20
Watch the unforgettable moments from this year's Six Nations that made it one of the most compelling and exciting tournaments in its history. Relive moments such as Scotland beating England for the first time in 38 years at Twickenham, Wales' dramatic showdown against France and Jonny May's stunning try against Italy.Available to UK users only.
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Thursday, 25 March 2021 10:24
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Thursday, 25 March 2021 11:01
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Thursday, 25 March 2021 04:42
Mateo Carreas: Newcastle Falcons wing gets nine-game eye ban for intentional eye contact
Thursday, 25 March 2021 04:44
Women's Six Nations: Musgrove & Maxwell back for Scotland
Thursday, 25 March 2021 03:02
Danny Cipriani: Bath sign former England, Wasps and Gloucester fly-half
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 11:21
Six Nations: Gregor Townsend targets Scotland's first win in Paris since 1999 for second place
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 04:52
Matt Banahan and Kobus van Wyk given three and four-week bans
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 05:38
Six Nations: Scotland make four changes, Romain Ntamack starts for France
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 01:50
Joe Cokanasiga: England winger signs new Bath deal
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 02:00
WRU sets out seven steps to rugby's post-pandemic return
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 15:30
Concussion in sport: Saliva test is 94% accurate in rugby union trial
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 09:27
Rob Baxter: Eddie Jones criticism 'unfair' says Exeter boss
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 13:22
Six Nations: Bundee Aki handed four-match ban after England red card
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 11:00
British and Irish Lions plan for tour to go ahead in South Africa
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 10:42
Eddie Jones: England coach's future hinges on 'brutally honest' RFU review
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 06:25
Rory Best column: 'Ireland must ride the wave of England win into the autumn'
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 05:24
Chris Robshaw: Ex-England captains says US move was for a 'new life experience'
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 07:50
Six Nations: England Women announce extra France fixture
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 03:59
England are at 'end of an era' - Ugo Monye
Monday, 22 March 2021 16:00