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• Wales: Liam Williams and Jake Ball not ruled out of Australia Test match

  25-10-2016 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales injury worries Liam Williams and Jake Ball are not ruled out of their Test match against Australia, says forwards coach Robin McBryde.
  
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• The Breakdown | Beleaguered World Rugby attempts to tackle conflict at heart of the game

  16-04-2024 11:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Of all the myriad campaigns to save the sport we love, not one has come up with a solution to the inherent risk of brain injuryGoverning bodies the world over can be certain of one thing only – they will be the subject of endless criticism. No half-serious journalist will write for long without taking the authorities to task over something, and journalists are the sensible ones. The public do the same but – how to put this – with extra feeling. All the time.World Rugby is as as
  
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• Leinster sign Barrett for 2024/25 season

  16-04-2024 00:25 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Leinster have confirmed the signing of experienced All Black utility back Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal from December to the end of next season. […]
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• Super Rugby Americas Review: Week Eight

  15-04-2024 19:33 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By JOE SANTAMARIA Round Eight of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a historic 25-19 victory for Cobras against Peñarol on Friday night, meaning […]
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• Wales forward Turnbull ends 17-year career

  15-04-2024 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff and Wales forward Josh Turnbull has made the second most appearances in the United Rugby Championship.
  
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• Champions Cup overhaul planned after damaging defeat of weakened Bulls

  15-04-2024 19:00 via theguardian.com
  
  European rugby chiefs frustrated with current scheduleBulls left 11 internationals at home before rout at NorthamptonEuropean rugby chiefs want to overhaul the Champions Cup schedule to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s damaging scenes in which the Bulls sent a weakened team for their quarter-final against Northampton and are lobbying participating leagues to agree.The Bulls came in for widespread criticism and faced accusations of disrespecting the integrity of the competition after leavin
  
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• Hull FC appoint retired Myler as director of rugby

  15-04-2024 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC appoint newly retired Richie Myler, the former England and Ireland half-back, as director of rugby on a three-year deal.
  
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• Warrington defence in cup win delights Williams

  15-04-2024 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington's defence in Sunday's Challenge Cup win over St Helens was a satisfying aspect, says captain George Williams.
  
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• Northampton 'have intensity to fight on two fronts'

  15-04-2024 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints' Fraser Dingwall says they have the intensity to keep their challenge for honours on two fronts going.
  
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• Castleford prop Namo faces long ban for Isa tackle

  15-04-2024 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers prop Sylvester Namo is given a Grade F charge for dangerous contact in their 60-6 Challenge Cup defeat by Wigan.
  
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• The Thrill of the Game: Comparing the Strategies of Rugby and Casino Gaming

  15-04-2024 13:41 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Both rugby and casino gaming demand a combination of skill, strategy, and a competitive mindset. Despite their apparent differences, players in both pursuits rely on […]
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• Holders Exeter 'let themselves down' in Allianz Cup defeat

  15-04-2024 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter boss Susie Appleby says some of her players "let themselves down" as the holders were beaten 36-29 by Saracens in the Allianz Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Watch the best moments from Women's Six Nations week three

  15-04-2024 11:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Soggy anthems, speedy cameramen and super soaking - watch the best moments from Week Three of the Women's Six Nations.
  
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• Exeter's Baxter 'experienced far worse' than Toulouse defeat

  15-04-2024 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter manager Rob Baxter says his side will learn from their heavy Investec Champions Cup quarter-final defeat at Toulouse.
  
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• Cornwall fall to another big defeat at leaders Oldham

  15-04-2024 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cornwall suffer a third consecutive heavy defeat as they go down 46-10 at League One leaders Oldham.
  
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• All Black Barrett wants 'positive challenge' at Leinster

  15-04-2024 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  Leinster announce the signing of All Black Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal.
  
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• Warrington stun St Helens to reach cup semi-finals

  14-04-2024 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matty Ashton's incredible finish is the best of Warrington's five tries as they stun St Helens to book a Challenge Cup semi with Huddersfield.
  
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• Warrington stun St Helens to reach Challenge Cup semis

  14-04-2024 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Warrington scores five tries to stun St Helens on home soil and book a Challenge Cup semi-final against Huddersfield Giants.
  
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• Wigan cruise past Cas into Challenge Cup semis

  14-04-2024 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Marshall scores four of Wigan's 12 tries as they saunter to a Challenge Cup quarter-final destruction of Castleford.
  
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• Toulouse thrash Exeter to seal semi-final with Harlequins

  14-04-2024 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's Blair Kinghorn scores 23 points as five-time Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse sweep aside Exeter to reach the semi-finals.
  
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• Exeter blown out of Champions Cup by Toulouse’s second-half blitz

  14-04-2024 19:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Quarter-final: Toulouse 64-26 ExeterFrench side meet Harlequins in last four after nine-try routWinning big knockout games in France takes a lot of doing and two English triumphs in successive days really would have been something special. Even when Exeter led 19-17 early in the second half there was still a sense a star-studded Toulouse side would prove too strong and so it proved as the hosts booked their place in the Champions Cup semi-finals for the sixth straight year.When they really put t
  
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• Toulouse hammer Exeter to set up semi-final against Quins

  14-04-2024 19:09 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By NICK POWELL Toulouse……………64 Tries: Ntamack 8, Willis 32, Kinghorn 48, 56; Ahki 51, 75; Dupont 58, Malia 67, 79 Conversions: Kinghorn 9, 33, 49, […]
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• Wigan face Hull KR in Challenge Cup semis

  14-04-2024 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Record 20-time Challenge Cup winners Wigan are paired with Hull KR in the semi-finals, while Huddersfield play Warrington.
  
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• Women's Six Nations needs 'closer games' - Alphonsi

  14-04-2024 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's crushing 46-0 away win over Scotland is frustrating for the "integrity" of the Women's Six Nations, says Maggie Alphonsi.
  
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• France remain unbeaten after six-try win against Italy

  14-04-2024 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France remain unbeaten in this year's Women's Six Nations after a six-try win against Italy.
  
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• France cruise past Italy to remain unbeaten

  14-04-2024 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France cruise past Italy with a bonus-point victory to maintain their Women's Six Nations title charge and keep up pressure on England.
  
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• England's dominance 'frustrating' for Six Nations

  14-04-2024 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's crushing 46-0 away win over Scotland is frustrating for the "integrity" of the Women's Six Nations, says Maggie Alphonsi.
  
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• Wales need to look 'deeper' after sobering defeat

  14-04-2024 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Wales bullied Ireland off the park in Cardiff 12 months ago, so Ireland repaid the favour in Cork with a five-try victory in the Women's Six Nations.
  
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• Ireland 'will keep feet on the ground' after win

  14-04-2024 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side will remain grounded after securing their first win of the 2024 Six Nations by beating Wales in Cork.
  
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• Minnows in line for a World Cup boost

  14-04-2024 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By JON NEWCOMBE WORLD RUGBY aims to streamline the Rugby World Cup qualification process to give nonhigh performance nations even more time to prepare for […]
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