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Andy Farrell contract: Ireland head coach extends deal until end of 2031 Rugby World Cup
Jun 12, 2026

Andy Farrell contract: Ireland head coach extends deal until end of 2031 Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.Farrell will lead Ireland into...

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Newcastle Red Bulls complete huge Gallagher Prem comeback win over Sale Sharks with last-gasp try
Jun 12, 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls complete huge Gallagher Prem comeback win over Sale Sharks with last-gasp try

Alex Hearle scored a hat-trick as Newcastle staged an incredible second-half comeback to secure a 45-42 triumph over Sale at Kingston Park. Sale took...

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Champions Cup: The greatest finals in the history of Europe's highest level ahead of Leinster vs Bordeaux-Begles meeting
Jun 12, 2026

Champions Cup: The greatest finals in the history of Europe's highest level ahead of Leinster vs Bordeaux-Begles meeting

Ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final between Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, we look back at the greatest European Cup finals in history......

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Nations Championship: England's Alex Mitchell could be in doubt for summer tournament after suffering hamstring injury
Jun 12, 2026

Nations Championship: England's Alex Mitchell could be in doubt for summer tournament after suffering hamstring injury

Alex Mitchell has emerged as a doubt for the Nations Championship in July after sustaining a pulled hamstring during England’s training camp last week...

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Gallagher Prem: Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers progress
Jun 12, 2026

Gallagher Prem: Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers progress

Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.The reigning champions with...

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Maggie Alphonsi 'very disappointed' by punishment for RFU council member Matthew Smith over sexist social media post
Jun 12, 2026

Maggie Alphonsi 'very disappointed' by punishment for RFU council member Matthew Smith over sexist social media post

Former England international Maggie Alphonsi has criticised the punishment given to Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith for posting disc...

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Gallagher Prem: Tom Wills crowned Prem player of the season ahead of Bordeaux switch
Jun 12, 2026

Gallagher Prem: Tom Wills crowned Prem player of the season ahead of Bordeaux switch

Saracens number eight Tom Willis has been crowned Gallagher Prem player of the season for 2025-26 ahead of his move to Bordeaux.Willis came out top in...

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Ellie Kildunne: England star to depart Harlequins at end of season with new club yet to be confirmed
Jun 12, 2026

Ellie Kildunne: England star to depart Harlequins at end of season with new club yet to be confirmed

England international Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins at the end of the season.Kildunne - who has scored 52 tries for Quins and was named World P...

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England rugby: Maro Itoje not included in Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of Nations Championship
Jun 12, 2026

England rugby: Maro Itoje not included in Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of Nations Championship

England captain Maro Itoje has not been included in head coach Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of July's Nations Championship amid "ongoing con...

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England Rugby: Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Charlie Bracken, Archie McParland called up as George Martin returns in Nations Championship training squad
Jun 12, 2026

England Rugby: Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Charlie Bracken, Archie McParland called up as George Martin returns in Nations Championship training squad

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Charlie Bracken and Archie McParland have all been named in England's training camp ahead of the inaugural Nations Champio...

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