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Vunipola brothers to leave Saracens this summer
England props Mako and Billy Vunipola leave Saracens at the end of this season, the Premiership club announced on Tuesday.
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Rugby
What Sam Cane's exit means for Scott Robertson and the All Blacks
Sam Cane has stepped down as All Blacks captain. Who could replace him and what does it mean for the back-row?
Rugby
Potential All Blacks squad: Imbalance an issue for Robertson
Some positions are overflowing with talent while others lack depth, Liam Napier writes.
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Scotland's Hogg 'resets' in rehab following arrest
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg said spending time at a rehabilitation centre has helped him "reset" after he was arrested and charged following an incident in his hometown of Hawick last month.
Rugby
Kildunne to join GB Sevens Olympic squad
England's star fullback Ellie Kildunne said on Saturday that she will join up with Team GB's Sevens squad ahead of the Paris Olympics this summer.
Rugby
England dominate France to win 6th straight W6N
England ran in six tries to claim a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title with a 42-21 victory over hosts France in their championship decider.
Rugby
Owen Farrell to play for World XV against France
England fly-half Owen Farrell will play for a World XV against France on June 22 in Spain, it was announced on Friday.
Women's Six Nations Championships
Climbing Everest: France await England in Six Nations decider
Finally, 11 months after John Mitchell's appointment as head coach in May 2023, we are about to learn something about this new-look England team.
Rugby
England coach dismisses lack of 6N competition
England coach John Mitchell dismissed claims that their ongoing dominance in the Six Nations is a problem for women's rugby after his side's 88-10 thrashing of Ireland on Saturday.
Six Nations
England put 88 past Ireland in Women's Six Nations
England kept their quest for a sixth consecutive Six Nations title alive in ruthless fashion on Saturday as they scored 14 tries in an 88-10 bonus point win over Ireland in front of 48,778 fans at Twickenham.
Olympic Rugby
Friday Five: Foster bemoans 'unacceptable' RWC Final length
It's been another busy week across the rugby world, with Ian Foster, in particular, right in the spotlight.
Rugby
Wales rugby great Owens retires after 18 years
Wales rugby great Ken Owens announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday, ending an 18-year professional career.
Rugby
Beast: USA rugby could emulate Japan's success
Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, the World Cup-winning former South Africa prop, has backed the USA's potential as a rugby nation, but said they will need a structural overhaul before they can match emerging superpower Japan.
Rugby
Finn Russell suffers 'significant' injury with Bath
Scotland and Bath Rugby are sweating on the fitness of fly-half Finn Russell as he recovers from a "significant groin injury."
Rugby
Women's Lions Tour unions get £3m injection
British insurance firm Royal London has given the rugby unions of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland £3 million ($3.7 million) to invest in female coaches and players ahead of the British and Irish Lions women's inaugural tour.
Rugby
Wallabies to play afternoon Tests in Rugby Champ
It's back to the future for Australian rugby this season, with the Wallabies confirmed to play two afternoon fixtures during the Rugby Championship later this year.
Rugby
All Black Jordie Barrett to join Leinster in Dec.
New Zealand rugby star Jordie Barrett is set to play for Irish club Leinster for six months from December 2024.
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Rees-Zammit hails Mahomes, Kelce welcome texts
Louis Rees-Zammit has opened up on signing for the Kansas City Chiefs, text messages he's received from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, and the daunting task ahead of him.
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