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Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth
Jun 17, 2026

Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth

Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.Exeter members...

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RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year
Jun 17, 2026

RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has set out plans to increase the number of non-sport events at the Allianz Stadium from three to 15 per year.The RFU w...

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Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut
Jun 17, 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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Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia
Jun 17, 2026

Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a six-week ban and had his salary docked for directing "verbal abuse" towards officials during an U23s' t...

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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 17, 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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England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage
Jun 17, 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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Women's Six Nations LIVE! Italy vs England's Red Roses updates, latest scores, team news, commentary from Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma
Jun 17, 2026

Women's Six Nations LIVE! Italy vs England's Red Roses updates, latest scores, team news, commentary from Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma

Rangers appoint Hearts boss McInnesRangers have appointed Derek McInnes as their new manager on a three-year deal.McInnes, who spent five years at Ibr...

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Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'
Jun 17, 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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Gallagher Premiership: Exeter beat reigning champions Bath to enhance play-off bid as Harlequins crush Newcastle
Jun 17, 2026

Gallagher Premiership: Exeter beat reigning champions Bath to enhance play-off bid as Harlequins crush Newcastle

Reigning champions Bath missed the opportunity to go to the top of the Gallagher Prem table as Exeter took a huge step towards an end of season play-o...

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Women's Six Nations: Injury-stricken England a game away from blockbuster title decider - talking points
Jun 17, 2026

Women's Six Nations: Injury-stricken England a game away from blockbuster title decider - talking points

Three wins from three, an average of nearly 60 points a game, a 36-game unbeaten streak and top of the Six Nations table - as Round Four approaches, t...

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