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NZ say bird flipping Wagner wasn't forced to retire

The 100-Test milestones of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee have been overshadowed by talk Neil Wagner was forced into retirement.

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Marcus Smith’s ‘bounce’ in England training excites Kevin Sinfield

Marcus Smith has been praised for bringing his trademark “bounce” back to England Six Nations training by the defensive coach Kevin Sinfield

The Guardian - UK

Picking an England XV that can trouble Ireland in Six Nations clash

There is an England team capable of competing at Twickenham but Steve Borthwick needs to put it together

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In-form Edmed dreams of wearing the Wallaby gold

NSW Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed admits it would be a dream come true if he won the race to the Wallabies No.10 jumper under new coach Joe Schmidt.

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Danny Care’s England contribution praised as century of caps looms

Richard Wigglesworth saluted a player he said is ‘great to coach’ with scrum-half Danny Care potentially becoming the sixth England man to reach 100 caps on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw

NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.

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Manu wants rugby challenge but will return to Roosters

Joey Manu has confirmed he plans on finishing his career at the Sydney Roosters, but only after leaving for a stint in rugby union at the end of 2024.

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Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell return to England squad for Ireland challenge

Smith has not featured in this season’s Six Nations following a calf injury, while Mitchell suffered a knee problem before defeat by Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Cunningham-South’s England journey guided by father’s WhatsApp critiques

The Harlequins flanker is shining for England in the Six Nations but still has a harsh judge on the other side of the world to impress

The Guardian - UK

Irrepressible Ireland: five reasons why they are dominating the Six Nations

Andy Farrell’s fearsome side visit England next Saturday in pursuit of the first back-to-back grand slams in the tournament’s six-team era

The Guardian - UK

Ranked! The 10 best Welsh players ever

The best Welsh players ever, from the heroes of '58 right up to the present day – and everyone in between

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‘Seismic shifts will happen’: US pro rugby league MLR loses teams but looks to future

Alex Magleby, CEO of champion New England Free Jacks, says Toronto and New York will be missed as the show goes on

The Guardian - US

Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW

Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.

AAP

Super Rugby In Temporary Mouthguard Climbdown

Super Rugby announced temporary changes to its "smart" mouthguard technology Friday, with players no longer required to immediately leave the field for a concussion test if an alert is triggered.

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New Zealand v Australia: first Test, day two – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Cameron Green’s 174 and Nathan Lyon’s four wickets put Australia in control before Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne fell late on day two

The Guardian - UK

‘No wholesale changes’ for England before Ireland Six Nations showdown

The England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth says continuity in selection will help make Steve Borthwick’s side more fluent in attack

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell says ‘the time feels right’ to leave Saracens for Racing 92

Owen Farrell said it was a difficult decision but he was excited to swap England for France after breaking his silence on his move at the end of the season

The Guardian - UK

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England training week to study and take exam

The Exeter winger is in the first year of a medicine degree at Exeter University while Tom Pearson has joined the squad after impressing with England A

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Pacific Rugby Teams Launching Their Own 'Six Nations'

Canada and the United States will rejoin the Pacific Nations Cup this year in a rejigged two-stage six-team competition that will end with finals in Japan.

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What is rugby’s ‘Calcutta Cup’ and why is it played in the UK?

The trophy, steeped in colonial history, is at the heart of a bitter rugby rivalry between Scotland and England.

The Guardian - UK

Duhan van der Merwe leads emerging trend of rugby’s wonder wings

Thrilling long-range efforts unquestionably enhance the sport’s appeal – there is no better sight in rugby union

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Chooks axe Crichton, Souths blood 28yo rookie in Vegas

Angus Crichton has been dropped by the Sydney Roosters after a summer plagued by speculation over his long-term future at the club.

The Guardian - UK

England upbeat on Smith and Mitchell fitness before Ireland Six Nations date

The England head coach Steve Borthwick has said fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday week

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s eyes on title but Farrell wants to see Twickenham improvement

Ireland can seal the Six Nations title with a match to spare with a bonus-point win over England at Twickenham

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Townsend angry at being denied players for Scotland Six Nations training camps

Scotland head coach, Gregor Townsend voiced his frustration at being denied English-based players for international training camps

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