Rugby Union
Nowell expected to be fit for World Cup following ankle surgery
All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and '100 per cent' fit
Bastareaud and Parra axed from youthful France World Cup squad
Toulouse's 'incredible generation' delights Mola
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Huget double leads Toulouse to Top 14 glory
Yoann Huget scored a double as Toulouse overcame Clermont Auvergne 24-18 in the Top 14 final at the Stade de France on Saturday.Toulouse posted a
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Sharks pip Stormers to Super Rugby play-offs with last-gasp turnaround
The Sharks secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs with a last-gasp turnaround in Saturday's 12-9 win away to the Stormers, who missed
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Williams & Nonu could leave the Blues, says MacDonald
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has hinted that Sonny Bill Williams and Ma'a Nonu will not return to the team next season.The Auckland franchise
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Brumbies extend streak ahead of play-offs, Hurricanes flatten poor Blues
The Brumbies stretched their winning streak to six matches while the Hurricanes rallied to stun the Blues ahead of the Super Rugby play-offs.Already
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Jaguares seal second spot with final-round rout of Sunwolves
The Jaguares thrashed the Sunwolves 52-10 in the final round of Super Rugby to secure second spot ahead of the quarter-finals.Japanese visitors the
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Knights chief hits out over 'inappropriate' Ponga approach
Newcastle Knights chief executive Philip Gardner has hit out over an "inappropriate" approach for Kalyn Ponga after Michael Cheika
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Larkham lands Munster role
Stephen Larkham has been appointed as senior coach of Pro14 side Munster on a three-year deal.Larkham was axed as Australia attack coach in February
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Chiefs charge into play-offs as Highlanders stay in contention
The Chiefs secured their place in the Super Rugby play-offs in style on Friday, while the Highlanders kept their hopes alive with a landslide win of
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South Africa star Marx secures Lions release to make short-term Japan move
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will take a six-month "sabbatical" in Japan after the Rugby World Cup, the Lions announced on Friday.The
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Kuridrani extends RA, Brumbies deal
Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani re-signed with Rugby Australia (RA) and the Brumbies, extending his deal until the end of 2020.Kuridrani, a
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Mitchell and Jones committed to England until 2021
England defence coach John Mitchell has extended his contract until 2021 and Eddie Jones intends to stay on as head coach for another two
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O'Gara leaving Crusaders for La Rochelle job
Ireland great Ronan O'Gara has been appointed head coach of French club La Rochelle.O'Gara has been serving as backs coach with the
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Gatland hungry to settle 'unfinished business' for Lions in South Africa
Warren Gatland said he could not turn down a third stint as British and Irish Lions head coach as he has "unfinished business" to settle
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BREAKING NEWS: Gatland to lead Lions for third time in South Africa
Warren Gatland has been confirmed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2021 tour of South Africa.The departing Wales boss had
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All Blacks and Chiefs star Retallick re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks and Chiefs lock Brodie Retallick has signed a new three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR).Retallick's extension runs through to
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Milner-Skudder World Cup hopes slim after shoulder surgery
Nehe Milner-Skudder's hopes of playing in the Rugby World Cup appear to be over after the New Zealand utility-back underwent another shoulder
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Sean Long to switch codes for Quins role
St Helens assistant coach Sean Long will switch to rugby union with Harlequins from next season.The former England rugby league international will
