Six Nations Rugby News
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South Africa: Junior Boks and Georgia face Six Nations sides in Under-20 Summer Series
An Under-20 Summer Series has been announced where the South African and Georgian age-grade sides take on the Six Nations outfits.
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Exclusive: Northampton Saints legend Tom Wood speaks to Planet Rugby following his retirement
After announcing his retirement from playing, the superb Northampton Saints back-row Tom Wood talked to Planet Rugby writer James While.
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Ronan O’Gara: Legends back La Rochelle boss for future top jobs with Ireland or France
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been backed for Ireland’s top job by Rob Kearney while Stephen Ferris feels France may also be keen.
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Keith Earls: Munster and Ireland stalwart re-signs until end of Rugby World Cup
Ireland wing Keith Earls has put pen to paper on a contract extension at Munster which expires following the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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England: Maro Itoje confirms he will no longer sing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’
England forward Maro Itoje has confirmed that he will no longer sing along to ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” due to the origins of the anthem.
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Wales: George North shocked but ‘chuffed’ by call-up after injury struggles
Ospreys centre George North has revealed his surprise after being included in Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad for their tour to South Africa.
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World Rugby: Global trial limiting non-playing personnel’s access to the field begins July 1
World Rugby has confirmed a global trial restricting non-playing personnel from the field will be applied in all competitions on July 1.
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Maro Itoje: Saracens and England lock challenges rugby’s status quo
Rugby’s status quo needs to be challenged according to England lock Maro Itoje, who insists that rugby is more exciting than Formula One.
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United Rugby Championship: Edinburgh extends Pierre Schoeman contract
Edinburgh have announced that Scotland international loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman has committed his long-term future to the URC club.
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Mack Hansen: Ireland wing inks new deal with United Rugby Championship side Connacht
United Rugby Championship outfit Connacht have announced the re-signing of Ireland wing Mack Hansen, who inks an extension until 2025.
