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Match Preview – Italy vs Ireland

Ireland face Italy on Saturday seeking to recover from their worst start to a Six Nations campaign. Andy Farrell’s team have suffered successive defeats to Wales and France, while the hosts are also searching for a first win of the tournament. Here, we take a look at some of the main talking points ahead of the game in Rome. Must-win […]

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Match Preview – Wales vs England

We look at some of the talking points ahead of Wales tackling fierce rivals England in the Six Nations at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday… Wales can take pole position in title race Unbeaten Wales, Grand Slam champions two years ago, will take a firm grip on this season’s tournament if they topple England. That would represent a surprising revival following […]

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‘Bitter and twisted’: Outgoing RA boss slams ‘vitriolic’ Alan Jones

Outgoing Rugby Australia chief executive Rob Clarke has launched an blistering attack on broadcaster Alan Jones, labelling the former Wallabies coach “vitriolic” and “bitter and twisted” for his continuing criticism of rugby and the game’s leadership. After stepping into the role of interim CEO at Rugby Australia following Raelene Castle’s ugly departure in April last year, Clarke finished up on […]

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Leicester Tigers duo Jasper Wiese and Hanro Liebenberg banned following disciplinary hearing

Leicester’s Jasper Wiese has been banned for four weeks and teammate Hanro Liebenberg for two weeks following an online disciplinary hearing. Wiese was suspended for dangerous play after catching the head of an opposition player and Liebenberg for tackling the jumper, Josh Bassett, against Wasps on Saturday. Wasps’ Kieran Brookes has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle […]

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France vs Scotland postponed due to positive coronavirus test

Antoine Dupont tested positive for a coronavirus France vs Scotland has been postponed due to a positive coronavirus test in the French camp with the Six Nations match now set to be rescheduled. The decision comes after a new positive case forced Fabien Galthié’s side to cancel training on Thursday. Five new French players, including captain Charles Ollivon, tested positive […]

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Mark Dodson says Scottish Rugby Union in ‘strong’ financial position despite Covid-19 pandemic

Mark Dodson says the Scottish Rugby Union remains in a “strong” financial position despite seeing hopes of welcoming fans back to Murrayfield for the Six Nations dashed. The SRU was forced to concede it would not be able to host fans at next month’s final two homes games against Ireland and Italy following the announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon […]

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