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Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener

France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

England full-back George Furbank heads for Harlequins in lucrative switch

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of England’s full-back George Furbank as they seek to rebuild their squad for next season

The Guardian - UK

‘We are almost incomparable’: England’s Emma Sing on challenging Kildunne and Six Nations hopes

Sing believes her ‘farm strength’ can help her compete with Red Roses star to become England’s starting full-back, she tells Sarah Rendell

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Sale believe Courtney Lawes can regain England place after veteran signs one-year deal

Courtney Lawes has been backed to regain his England place following confirmation he will be joining Sale Sharks this summer on a one-year deal

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell’s Six Nations conundrum: who will be Red Roses’ next Abby Dow?

World champions have a large try-scoring hole to fill and a rejigged side searching for eighth title win in a row

The Guardian - UK

Courtney Lawes ‘officially un-retiring’ for England after announcing Sale move

Veteran Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem with Sale, making him eligible for England international duty once more

The Guardian - UK

Henry Arundell inspires Bath to come-from-behind win over Saracens

A second-half turnaround sent Bath through to the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 31-22 win over Saracens

The Guardian - UK

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‘It’s not a revolution, it’s evolution’: Les Kiss army takes shape with Wallabies reign in sight

Australia’s incoming coach is out to build on the foundations set by Joe Schmidt after having to earn his shot while coming from a rugby league background

The Guardian - AU

‘You need enemies’: joy for Super League as Bradford and Leeds finally resume rivalry

Heavyweight fixture that featured icons such as Kevin Sinfield and Lesley Vainikolo returns after 12-year hiatus

The Guardian - UK

Shane Christie died with brain disease linked with repeated head blows

The former New Zealand rugby star believed he was suffering from CTE

The Independent UK

Joyce ‘shocked’ to receive Wales call-up for Women’s Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to the rugby pitch in March just 123 days after giving birth and a week later was named in Wales’s squad for the Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Mako Vunipola to join Leicester and link up with former England teammate Parling

The former England prop Mako Vunipola has confirmed he is joining Leicester this summer as the Tigers look to beef up their pack for next season

The Guardian - UK

'I can’t see how Ben White can be ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold - I think that it’s really insulting to a seriously top full-back, whether it’s his attitude, or he’s not brilliant defensively' Gary Lineker discusses 'personal' issue in England setup

Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has not appeared for the Three Lions since June 2025

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Alfie Barbeary’s late try earns Bath thrilling comeback victory against Sale

Bath closed to a point behind the Prem leaders Northampton after a 31-26 win against Sale

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Defeat not an option for Saracens’ McCall in crunch Northampton clash

Saracens need to bounce back from Bath hammering to stay in touch with the top when they face Phil Dowson’s Prem leaders

The Guardian - UK

RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

Radio France Internationale

French former police officer arrested in Portugal over suspected double homicide

Police in Portugal have arrested a French former police officer suspected of killing his partner and his former partner after kidnapping them and their children. The 42-year-old is also a fathers' rights activist, who had been involved in a bitter custody battle with his former partner.

The Guardian - US

Can Adam Freier’s California Legion solve America’s rugby problem?

CEO of a merged team in a US men’s competition shrunk to just six, the ex-Wallaby hooker is still at the sharp end – right where he likes to be

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Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final

Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup-winning captain Johnson urges England to think about summer break for players

The former England captain and head coach argues that elite stars need a proper training block to peak at 2027 World Cup – but warns even best-laid plans get ripped up

The Guardian - UK

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key ‘very lucky’ to keep their jobs, insists ex-England captain Michael Vaughan

McCullum will stay as head coach and Key as managing director, with Ben Stokes also remaining as skipper

AAP

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

The Independent UK

New venue confirmed for Community Shield with Wembley unavailable due to concert

The Community Shield is traditionally held at Wembley but concert clashes have forced a change in venue

The Independent UK

‘It’s not like football’ – ECB defends sticking with Ashes leadership team

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key kept their jobs after a chastening series defeat in Australia.

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