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‘It was stressful’: inside Scotland women’s Rugby World Cup contract wrangle

Scotland’s tournament was overshadowed by off-field uncertainty but, says former international Beth Blacklock, the future is looking brighter

The Guardian - UK

Andy Simpson, the unluckiest England rugby player in history, finally gets his Test cap

Andy Simpson, the long-suffering hooker who was on England’s bench for 21 Tests and lost part of his thumb, has received RFU recognition at last

The Guardian - UK

Will Bath or anyone else stop the Bordeaux Bègles juggernaut in Europe?

The French holders may have more style but Bath showed in their arm wrestle with Northampton they can go the distance with anybody

The Guardian - UK

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Cardiff stages thriller while Women’s Six Nations favourites show strength

Wales and Scotland produced drama at the Principality Stadium while England and Ireland drew a record crowd as the tournament began at major venues

The Guardian - UK

Leinster blow away Sale to set up Champions Cup semi-final with Toulon

Leinster ran six tries past Sale to win 43-13 and book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Amy Cokayne powers England to opening Six Nations win against Ireland

England began their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory against Ireland at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Bath hit back to reach semi-final after stunning Northampton in 11-try epic

Bath, who trailed in the first half by 21 points, reached the Champions Cup semi-finals after a thrilling 43-41 win against Northampton

The Guardian - UK

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Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Six Nations: will anyone stop England’s conveyor belt of talent?

Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

The Guardian - UK

Meet JJ van der Mescht, the 6ft 7in, 23st Saint: ‘A fly-half trapped in a second-row’s body’

As Northampton prepare for Friday’s Champions Cup clash at Bath, their South African lock reflects on how bigger forwards ‘can do things other people can’t’

The Guardian - UK

Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.

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England full-back George Furbank heads for Harlequins in lucrative switch

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of England’s full-back George Furbank as they seek to rebuild their squad for next season

The Guardian - UK

‘We are almost incomparable’: England’s Emma Sing on challenging Kildunne and Six Nations hopes

Sing believes her ‘farm strength’ can help her compete with Red Roses star to become England’s starting full-back, she tells Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK

Sale believe Courtney Lawes can regain England place after veteran signs one-year deal

Courtney Lawes has been backed to regain his England place following confirmation he will be joining Sale Sharks this summer on a one-year deal

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Mitchell’s Six Nations conundrum: who will be Red Roses’ next Abby Dow?

World champions have a large try-scoring hole to fill and a rejigged side searching for eighth title win in a row

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes ‘officially un-retiring’ for England after announcing Sale move

Veteran Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem with Sale, making him eligible for England international duty once more

The Guardian - UK

Henry Arundell inspires Bath to come-from-behind win over Saracens

A second-half turnaround sent Bath through to the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 31-22 win over Saracens

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‘It’s not a revolution, it’s evolution’: Les Kiss army takes shape with Wallabies reign in sight

Australia’s incoming coach is out to build on the foundations set by Joe Schmidt after having to earn his shot while coming from a rugby league background

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The Guardian - UK

‘You need enemies’: joy for Super League as Bradford and Leeds finally resume rivalry

Heavyweight fixture that featured icons such as Kevin Sinfield and Lesley Vainikolo returns after 12-year hiatus

The Independent UK

Shane Christie died with brain disease linked with repeated head blows

The former New Zealand rugby star believed he was suffering from CTE

The Guardian - UK

Joyce ‘shocked’ to receive Wales call-up for Women’s Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to the rugby pitch in March just 123 days after giving birth and a week later was named in Wales’s squad for the Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Mako Vunipola to join Leicester and link up with former England teammate Parling

The former England prop Mako Vunipola has confirmed he is joining Leicester this summer as the Tigers look to beef up their pack for next season

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'I can’t see how Ben White can be ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold - I think that it’s really insulting to a seriously top full-back, whether it’s his attitude, or he’s not brilliant defensively' Gary Lineker discusses 'personal' issue in England setup

Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has not appeared for the Three Lions since June 2025

The Guardian - UK

Alfie Barbeary’s late try earns Bath thrilling comeback victory against Sale

Bath closed to a point behind the Prem leaders Northampton after a 31-26 win against Sale

The Guardian - UK

Defeat not an option for Saracens’ McCall in crunch Northampton clash

Saracens need to bounce back from Bath hammering to stay in touch with the top when they face Phil Dowson’s Prem leaders

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