Six Nations Rugby News
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State of the Nation: Italy’s awakening as Six Nations brings plenty of hope
We look over Italy’s recent Six Nations campaign and how Kieran Crowley’s men are looking ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Dan Leavy: Ireland and Leinster flanker forced to hang up his boots due to a persistent knee injury
Ireland and Leinster back-row forward Dan Leavy has been forced into an early retirement after medical advice on a long-term knee injury.
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England: Ronan O’Gara backs Eddie Jones but would be open to taking over his job
Ronan O’Gara has thrown his support behind Eddie Jones but says he is open to coaching England as the race for Jones’s successor heats up.
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Sunday Social: April Fools, Antoine Dupont’s world and heated coaches
It’s our round-up of this week’s best social media posts in rugby union.
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Women’s Six Nations: England cruise to 12-try victory over Italy
England scored 12 tries as they dominated Italy in their second game of the Women’s Six Nations, running out 74-0 winners in Parma on Sunday.
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Women’s Six Nations: France thrash Ireland, Wales secure comeback win over Scotland
Round Two of the Women’s Six Nations began on Saturday with France thrashing Ireland and Wales sealing a bonus-point win over Scotland.
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James Davies: Scarlets and Wales flanker forced to retire due to concussion
James Davies has been forced into retirement by concussion as it poses too much of a risk for Wales and Scarlets flanker to continue playing.
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Opinion: England’s coaching options for life after Eddie Jones
Planet Rugby features writer James While has looked over the options available to the RFU once Eddie Jones leaves as England head coach.
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Antoine Dupont: France captain hails ‘precise’ Shaun Edwards and his influence on their Six Nations success
France captain Antoine Dupont outlines defence coach Shaun Edwards’ influence on the side after they claimed a first Grand Slam in 12 years.
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England: Rob Baxter hopes for more clarity from the RFU
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants the RFU to provide a good job description before he’ll entertain the notion of becoming England boss.
