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Quarter of World Rugby’s test group of ex-players ‘at risk’ of cognitive problems

One quarter of a group of former elite rugby union players who have participated in World Rugby’s new brain health service programme have been identified as being ‘at risk’

The Guardian - UK

Next Wallabies coach Les Kiss: a mongrel mix of league and union, coach and strategist

An extended transition from the Joe Schmidt era should be smooth before Kiss sets about solving one of the great brain strainers in sport: how to return Australian rugby to greatness

The Guardian - AU

Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against France

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I was 19 and on the trip of a lifetime – then I drank a cocktail laced with methanol

In a bar in Bali, Ashley King was given a lethal drink. A day later, she realised she was going blind. She thought all her dreams were over – but the reality proved very different

The Guardian - UK

Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after heavy Gloucester defeat

The 79-17 loss was the latest low in a miserable campaign for the Chiefs, who have promoted Rob Baxter into a frontline role until the end of the season

The Guardian - UK

RFU opens door to hosting Chelsea if they need temporary home

The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said Twickenham could host Chelsea matches if the Premier League club is seeking a temporary home

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell puts pressure on New Zealand and maintains England’s World Cup focus

A familiar adversary lies in wait but Red Roses’ head coach demands his team first concentrate on reaching the final

The Guardian - UK

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Gloucester dismantle Exeter in record-breaking West Country derby victory

Gloucester delivered a record-breaking thrashing of Exeter as they scored 13 tries in their 79-17 West Country derby triumph

The Guardian - UK

Narrow win ‘ideal’ for England’s World Cup preparations, says Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said the one-point win over France that clinched the Women’s Six Nations would help in the buildup to the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Aldcroft holds nerve but England will need to raise level to go all the way at World Cup

Red Roses were one more mistake away from missing out on the grand slam to France but it should not have been so close

The Guardian - UK

England hold on to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam with one-point win over France

England claimed the grand slam despite a late comeback from France that cut their lead to 43-42

The Guardian - UK

An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

The Independent UK

England seek seventh heaven in Six Nations slam decider with France

Red Roses face toughest test against side determined to avenge years of being runners-up in Twickenham clash

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher mania helps US women’s rugby set attendance records

The Eagles face Japan in LA without their star but expect bumper crowds for Canada in Kansas City and a DC doubleheader with England’s men

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‘You give everything in that first scrum’: meet Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Sale and England’s killer baby Shark

The 20-year-old prop is making a name for himself with eye-catching displays but visit of Saracens is a serious test, he tells Robert Kitson

The Guardian - UK

England play down World Cup fears as Kildunne ruled out of France decider

England remain confident Ellie Kildunne will be fit for this summer’s Rugby World Cup buildup after she was ruled out of Saturday’s grand slam decider due to a hamstring injury

The Guardian - UK

Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped male player, to retire from rugby in June

Ben Youngs will retire from professional rugby in June after more than 500 senior games for Leicester, England and the British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

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Steward steers Leicester to victory at Bristol to boost title push

Leicester scored five tries to defeat Bristol 36-19 to leapfrog their opponents and climb up to second in the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Gloucester fans ruffle feathers in boisterous start for experiment

The controversial Premiership trial of away supporter zones provoked a mixed reaction at Saracens

The Guardian - UK

Abuse I received for TikTok video after Women’s Six Nations defeat was crazy

Dance live on the BBC with a club teammate, after Wales had lost to England, provoked a torrent of hate online

The Guardian - UK

England squad depth is ‘giving me a headache’, says head coach Mitchell

After the Red Roses made nine changes for their 59-7 win against Scotland, John Mitchell said: ‘There is plenty of competition in the England side’

The Guardian - UK

Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England ran in nine tries on their way to a 59-7 victory over Scotland, meaning the Women’s Six Nations will be decided at Twickenham next week

The Guardian - UK

England continue pursuit of perfection in Women’s Six Nations

After three dominant wins, critics of the Red Roses have been reduced to nitpicking – inside and outside the camp

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate

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