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Dan Biggar: No fans at Wales’ Six Nations games would be ‘huge step backwards’

Dan Biggar is concerned by the negative impact playing behind closed doors could have on the success of Wales’ Six Nations title defence. The champions’ first home game takes place against Scotland on February 12 but, under Covid restrictions ...

31 Dec 2021 at 18:25

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Steve Borthwick confident Leicester will be galvanised by salary cap probe

Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick insists his Gallagher Premiership leaders will be galvanised by the investigation into a potential salary cap breach at Welford Road. The club are cooperating with Premiership Rugby as it examines ...

28 Dec 2021 at 17:25

Sport

On This Day in 2013 – Scotland great Mike Blair steps down from world stage

Former Scotland captain Mike Blair announced his retirement from international rugby on this day in 2013. The 31-year-old said he would be stepping down from the world stage in order to focus on his new life in France while allowing ...

07 Jan 2022 at 07:25

Sport

Six Nations held in one country would be better than cancelling it – Rob Baxter

Rob Baxter believes that playing this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship in one country has “got to be better than cancelling it”. The tournament is due to kick off in Dublin and Edinburgh on February 5, but currently finds ...

05 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Rugby Union

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones says he ‘wouldn’t do anything differently’

Former England rugby coach Eddie Jones said he “wouldn’t do anything differently” despite being sacked earlier this month. It was England’s form in 2022, their worst in terms of results in 14 years, that saw Jones dismissed ...

21 Dec 2022 at 06:55

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Exeter’s Jack Nowell starting to reap rewards of fitness drive

England international Jack Nowell has cut out alcohol and lost around 10 kilos in weight as part of his drive to help stay injury-free. The Exeter wing last played Test rugby during England’s 2019 World Cup campaign. He ...

02 Jan 2022 at 18:25

Rugby Union

On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement from rugby union

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton announced his retirement from rugby union on this day in 2018 due to injuries at the age of 29. Warburton, whose announcement was released jointly by the ...

18 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Sport

Wales could face Six Nations without home crowds as Covid restrictions continue

Wales still face the prospect of playing their home matches in the Six Nations behind closed doors after First Minister Mark Drakeford announced current restrictions must remain in place. Uncertainty continues to ...

07 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Rugby Union

On this day in 2018 – Sam Warburton forced to call time on rugby career aged 29

18 Jul 2024 at 06:00

Sport

European competition to proceed as travel restrictions exemptions granted

European competition will proceed as planned for the remainder of the pool stage after it was confirmed that clubs and match officials will be granted exemptions from French travel restrictions. The rules ...

07 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Sport

We’re just talking about now – Steve Borthwick ignoring Leicester records talk

Leicester boss Steve Borthwick will not be distracted by talk of records as Tigers’ unbeaten start to the season potentially approaches new territory. Borthwick’s team head to Coventry on Sunday for a ...

06 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Sport

Exeter awarded 28-0 win after Bath unable to fulfil Premiership Rugby Cup tie

Exeter have been awarded a 28-0 Premiership Rugby Cup third-round win after opponents Bath were unable to field a team due to coronavirus and injuries. The sides were scheduled to meet at the ...

03 Jan 2022 at 18:25

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