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Venues named for England's Tests in Japan in 2020
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Friday, 08 November 2019 03:02
England will go on a two-Test tour of Japan in summer 2020, the first time they have played the 2019 Rugby World Cup hosts in their own country.England will play Japan in Oita on 4 July and in Kobe on 11 July.Japan have risen to eighth in the rankings on the back of their run to the quarter-finals of their…
BBC secures rights to broadcast highlights of Pro14 matches
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Friday, 08 November 2019 02:30
The BBC has secured rights to broadcast highlights of Guinness Pro14 matches from Sunday, 10 November.The deal includes every round of Pro14 action, as well as the play-offs and the finals, for the next two seasons, including the 2020 final in Cardiff.BBC Wales' flagship rugby round-up show Scrum V will show highlights of Pro14 matches each week on BBC Two…
Rugby World Cup in the USA more likely in 2031
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Friday, 08 November 2019 02:28
A ground-breaking first Rugby World Cup in the Americas is now unlikely to take place until 2031, with Australia emerging as a prime contender to host in 2027.France will stage the tournament in four years' time.A southern hemisphere country is then expected to host, with a breakthrough event in the USA now lined up for the following tournament. The formal…
Pollard misses Springboks victory tour with fractured eye socket
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Thursday, 07 November 2019 10:21
World Cup final man of the match Handre Pollard missed the start of South Africa's victory tour because he is in hospital with a fractured eye socket.The fly-half kicked 22 points as the Springboks beat England 32-12 in Yokohama on Saturday to win the World Cup for a record-equalling third time.Pollard, 25, watched on television as the Springboks visited Pretoria,…
Player of year Scarratt named England vice-captain for France Test
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Thursday, 07 November 2019 04:39
World Rugby player of the year Emily Scarratt has been named vice-captain for England's first autumn Test against France in Clermont on Saturday.The team will be led out by number eight Sarah Hunter at the Stade Marcel Michelin.Scarratt plays at centre, while Wasps' Abby Dow, who was on the scoresheet on England's last visit to France in the 2018 Six…
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Thursday, 07 November 2019 04:04
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Thursday, 07 November 2019 04:10
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 10:16
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 07:12
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 07:41
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 06:04
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 04:34
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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 04:12
Saracens won Premiership titles 'unfairly', says Exeter boss Rob Baxter
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 14:59
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Tuesday, 05 November 2019 10:39
Ex-Saracens captain Bracken 'dismayed' by huge fine and points deduction
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 09:58
Why were Sarries punished and what are the consequences?
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 03:01
Rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack to sign cross-code New Zealand star Williams
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 03:09
Champions Saracens docked 35 points for breaching salary cap rules
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 00:57
Samoa rugby: Players bemoan lack of funds and consistency
Monday, 04 November 2019 05:58
World player award-winner Scarratt in England women's squad for France
Monday, 04 November 2019 05:49
Wales coach Wayne Pivac inherits quality and expectation from Warren Gatland
Sunday, 03 November 2019 22:57
High emotions, poignant anthems, haka challenges - the World Cup's unforgettable moments
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