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The short side: Games to watch and Kolbe’s comeback
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend’s third round of pool games in Europe.
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Key players return from injury for Edinburgh and Wasps
Round Three of the Challenge Cup kicks off on Friday with three games taking place, beginning with Enisei-STM hosting Castres in Krasnodar.
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Bath recall Jonathan Joseph for Clermont fixture
The third round of the Champions Cup gets underway with Bath facing Clermont in their Pool Three game at the Recreation Ground on Friday.
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2019/20 Sevens Series set for thrilling start in Dubai
World Rugby’s 2019/20 Sevens Series starts in Dubai on Thursday and New Zealand will be keen to defend the title which they won in 2018.
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Podcast: Lewis Moody speaks with Rav Wilding
This week former England captain Lewis Moody’s guest is Rav Wilding.
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Lions ‘working around’ 2021 Premiership Final date
The British and Irish Lions are still hopeful that the date of the 2021 Premiership Final can be changed ahead of their tour to South Africa.
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‘Reduce Giteau Law to 40 caps’ – Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones says Rugby Australia should cut the Giteau Law threshold from 60-caps to 40-caps to deal better with global player movement.
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‘We did not back down’ – Raelene Castle
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has labelled media reports of her organisation paying Israel Folau AUS$8 million as “wildly inaccurate”.
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Rugby Union Today: Folau news and B&I tour schedule
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Israel Folau and Rugby Australia confirmed they’ve come to an agreement over their dispute.
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Six Nations match official appointments confirmed
World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest.
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Kyle Cooper makes loan switch to Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have moved to strengthen their options at hooker by agreeing to sign Newcastle front-row Kyle Cooper on a loan deal.
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Kyle Steyn signs new Glasgow deal
Glasgow and Scotland 7s star Kyle Steyn has signed a new two-year contract at the club, tying him to Scotstoun until at least June 2022.
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John Barclay calls time on Test career
Former Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from the international game, bringing to an end a 76-cap Test career.
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Loose Pass: Eligibility system is deeply flawed
This week we will mostly be talking about the eligibility problem…
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British & Irish Lions confirm 2021 tour schedule
The British & Irish Lions are set to make history on their tour of South Africa in 2021 after the itinerary was jointly announced on Wednesday.
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Charles Piutau extends Bristol Bears stay
Bristol Bears have announced that utility back Charles Piutau has signed a two-year deal which extends his stay at the club until 2022.
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Nick Schonert pens Worcester contract extension
Worcester Warriors have announced that Nick Schonert has put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay at the Premiership outfit.
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Israel Folau and Rugby Australia reach settlement
Former Wallaby back Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have reached a settlement following Folau’s sacking for anti-gay posts on social media.
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Rugby Union Today: England refresh and a code switch
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look at seven options England could add to their XV to freshen things up after the World Cup.