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England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review
Jun 23, 2026

England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review

England head coach Steve Borthwick has been backed to remain in charge by the RFU following a 'challenging' Six Nations review, the union has revealed...

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Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?
Jun 23, 2026

Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare condition, but it can affect any adult of any age, although typically it's likely to affect people over 50. Up t...

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Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer: England's World Cup winners expecting baby together
Jun 23, 2026

Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer: England's World Cup winners expecting baby together

World Cup-winning Red Roses Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer are expecting a baby together.In a joint Instagram post, Galligan and Packer wrote: "Baby...

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England vs Wales: John Mitchell raises bar of expectation for Red Roses after flawless Women's Six Nations start
Jun 23, 2026

England vs Wales: John Mitchell raises bar of expectation for Red Roses after flawless Women's Six Nations start

England head coach John Mitchell says the Red Roses' clash with Wales is all about raising their game, as his side look to build on a dominant start t...

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Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut
Jun 23, 2026

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 a...

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England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate
Jun 23, 2026

England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate

Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.Maddie Fea...

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Nathan Jibulu: Sale hooker handed six-week ban for biting Harlequins' Will Hobson
Jun 23, 2026

Nathan Jibulu: Sale hooker handed six-week ban for biting Harlequins' Will Hobson

Sale hooker Nathan Jibulu has received a six-week ban for biting Harlequins prop Will Hobson.The incident occurred on Saturday in the 69th minute of t...

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Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut
Jun 23, 2026

Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut

England's Red Roses have made seven changes to their side ahead of facing Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations round three clash, with wing Millie...

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England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage
Jun 23, 2026

England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage

England have been dealt another forward injury blow after No 8 Alex Matthews was ruled out of the final two matches of the Women's Six Nations.The dou...

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Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'
Jun 23, 2026

Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'

Will the British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje admits there is "scope" to play games against Les Bleus in the future.The Britis...

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