Rugby Union

Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload
England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
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Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit
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Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory
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7 hours ago
Injured duo back for Tigers as Saints stars return
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How brutal pre-season sent Exeter back to play-offs
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Exeter
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9 hours ago
Willis wins Prem player of year before France move
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Saracens
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2 hours ago
Rest? Play? All options open for Itoje this summer say England
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England
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23 hours ago

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Kildunne will be a big miss for Quins - Wafer
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Rugby boss banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech
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Can Sale recover after season of strife?
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From fan to fulcrum - the family story of Dingwall's Prem title quest
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Slade playing at world class level - Baxter
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Bath attitude pleases Van Graan going into play-offs
Johann van Graan says the attitude of his Bath side pleases him the most, as they prepare for a third consecutive Prem Rugby play-off campaign.
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Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
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Gloucester full of leaders, says stand-in captain Beckett
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Uncapped duo Hiddleston & Stephen in Scotland squad
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Worcester in no rush to return to Prem - Vaughan
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RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post
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2 days ago
No 'fairytale ending' for Lowe as he confirms exit
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Leinster
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Lions will pick best players - Yapp. Video, 00:01:32
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2 days ago
URC highlights: Stormers 44-21 Cardiff - hosts reach semi-finals. Video, 00:14:45
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Cardiff
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31 May
Defiant England beat France to win fifth consecutive Grand Slam. Video, 00:06:33
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England
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17 May
'What a finish!' Breach scores 'brilliant' try as England close on title. Video, 00:00:42
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England
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17 May
Kildunne races through for try as England take control against France. Video, 00:00:59
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17 May

Rugby Union Weekly: Slade, semi-finals & send-offs. Audio, 55 minutes
Ugo, Ashy and Danny chat to Henry Slade and preview the Prem play-offs.
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Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England
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2 days ago
Ospreys sign former Australia captain Wright
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2 days ago
Murphy hoping to count on experience in play-offs
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Gloucester
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Worcester sign ex-Gloucester lock Savage
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Bielle-Biarrey considering sevens switch for LA 2028
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3 days ago
Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points
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3 days ago

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Was this the season that got away for Glasgow Warriors?
After defeat by the Bulls in the URC semi-finals - was this the season that got away for Glasgow Warriors?
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4 days ago
After coaching merry-go-round have Leicester finally found long-term boss?
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'McIlroy and mentality' - Bordeaux leading French rugby's golden era
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23 May
Balogun's journey to England debut after cancer diagnosis
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21 May
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18 May
What next for Wales after another winless Six Nations?
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18 May
How 'force of energy' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby
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17 May

Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?

England's most-capped men's player re-examines the game that has defined his life.

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Rugby Union Weekly. Women’s Six Nations: Red Roses continue ‘systematic dominance’ Audio, 28 minutes
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Watch: Ireland crush Scotland with fine first-half display. Video, 00:06:30
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17 May
Wales take wooden spoon as Italy cruise to victory. Video, 00:06:34
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17 May
England dominate Italy to set up Six Nations title decider. Video, 00:06:51
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9 May
Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales. Video, 00:06:25
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9 May
France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown. Video, 00:07:21
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9 May

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