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Champions Cup: Northampton Saints edge Castres in high-scoring thriller to reach European quarter-finals
Jun 12, 2026

Champions Cup: Northampton Saints edge Castres in high-scoring thriller to reach European quarter-finals

Northampton reached the Champions Cup quarter-finals after a battling 49-41 win over Castres.French side Castres raced into a 12-0 lead after only 10...

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Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'
Jun 12, 2026

Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'

This was supposed to be where Courtney Lawes ended his 20-year playing career.We sit in the April sunshine on the balcony of the home he and his famil...

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Lewis Moody: Former England captain to cycle 500 miles from Newcastle to Twickenham to raise funds for Motor Neuron Disease foundation
Jun 12, 2026

Lewis Moody: Former England captain to cycle 500 miles from Newcastle to Twickenham to raise funds for Motor Neuron Disease foundation

"I'm good at the moment," says Lewis Moody with a smile.In response to how he is now after revealing his MND (Motor Neuron Disease) diagnosis last Oct...

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Women's Six Nations: Meg Jones to captain new-look England with Haineala Lutui in line to make debut against Ireland at Twickenham
Jun 12, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Meg Jones to captain new-look England with Haineala Lutui in line to make debut against Ireland at Twickenham

Meg Jones leads an England team featuring seven survivors from September’s World Cup final victory over Canada for the launch of their Guinness Six Na...

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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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Women's Six Nations: Red Roses 'super mums' set example by taking part in training camp while pregnant, say team-mates
Jun 12, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Red Roses 'super mums' set example by taking part in training camp while pregnant, say team-mates

The Red Roses inspired a generation when they won their first Women's Rugby World Cup in 11 years home soil - and they are now continuing to set an ex...

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Women's Six Nations 2026: England vs Wales updates, scores, commentary from Ashton Gate
Jun 12, 2026

Women's Six Nations 2026: England vs Wales updates, scores, commentary from Ashton Gate

Trippier could cancel Wolves move after Edwards sackingLatest from Your Site News' Keith Downie:Kieran Trippier is considering ripping up his contract...

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England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review
Jun 12, 2026

England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review

England head coach Steve Borthwick has been backed to remain in charge by the RFU following a 'challenging' Six Nations review, the union has revealed...

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Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?
Jun 12, 2026

Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare condition, but it can affect any adult of any age, although typically it's likely to affect people over 50. Up t...

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Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth
Jun 12, 2026

Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth

Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.Exeter members...

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