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World Rugby set to lower tackle height in professional game

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World Rugby set to lower tackle height in professional game

NEWS: World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said there are plans in place to reduce the legal tackle height in the elite game.

Sharks give Boks a break as Powell reveals team for Edinburgh clash

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Sharks give Boks a break as Powell reveals team for Edinburgh clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has revealed his team to face Edinburgh in Round 13 of the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship season.

French rugby boss Bernard Laporte quits role after conviction

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French rugby boss Bernard Laporte quits role after conviction

NEWS: Bernard Laporte on Friday resigned from his role as president of France's Rugby Union federation after being convicted of corruption, the sports minister said.

URC, Round 13 - Teams and Predictions

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URC, Round 13 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The URC enters Round 13 on Friday where the teams will have the play-offs in the back of their minds as there are only six rounds of pool matches remaining in the competition including...

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Brawn meets brain as Eben scores incredible try

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VIDEOS & PICTURES: Inside the Six Nations launch

VIDEOS & PICTURES: Inside the Six Nations launch The launch of the Six Nations gives coaches and captains a chance to size each other up before the action commences and this year it was County Hall in London that played host to the curtain-raiser.

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Bench roles for Bok duo as Lions tweak their starting line-up

News Bench roles for Bok duo as Lions tweak their starting line-up

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Sydney Sevens: Big guns off to flying start

News Sydney Sevens: Big guns off to flying start DAY ONE WRAP: The Springbok Sevens team opened their Sydney Sevens tournament with a strong showing on Friday, beating African foes Kenya 31-5 in their opening Pool B clash, leading 21-0 at the break at Allianz Stadium.

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SIX NATIONS: The best flyhalves

News SIX NATIONS: The best flyhalves SPOTLIGHT: There is no shirt number more synonymous with the Six Nations than the iconic No.10 jersey – and with good reason.

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'Personal reasons': France captain Dupont to miss training

France 'Personal reasons': France captain Dupont to miss training NEWS: France captain Antoine Dupont will miss training this weekend for "personal reasons," a Les Bleus coaching staff source said on Thursday.

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Ludlam excited by Borthwick's intelligence, passion

Six Nations Ludlam excited by Borthwick's intelligence, passion NEWS: Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam said new England coach Steve Borthwick's combination of intelligence and passion had already made an impression on the squad.

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Gareth Edwards: 'Please don't let my hamstrings go now!'

Wales Gareth Edwards: 'Please don't let my hamstrings go now!' NEWS: As Gareth Edwards was racing down the left touchline to finish off an unforgettable moments in rugby on his way to scoring the greatest try ever, his fear was that his hamstrings would stop him crowning a stunning move.

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Pressure good for Six Nations favourites says Farrell

Six Nations Pressure good for Six Nations favourites says Farrell NEWS: Ireland coach Andy Farrell feels the tag of being Six Nations title favourites will ultimately aid Ireland in their World Cup quest for glory.

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Champions Cup & Challenge Cup play-offs: Dates and kick-off times confirmed

News Champions Cup & Challenge Cup play-offs: Dates and kick-off times confirmed NEWS: European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced the dates, venues and kick-off times of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Round of 16 matches.

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IN THE NEWS

SA to play host to next two U20 World Championships

Under-20 World Cup SA to play host to next two U20 World Championships NEWS: South Africa is set to host the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in 2023 and 2024.

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'Breaking the cycle': Lions out to avoid another downward spiral in Galway

News 'Breaking the cycle': Lions out to avoid another downward spiral in Galway SPOTLIGHT: Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie knows that his team will need to start putting 80-minute performances together if they are to make the play-offs in the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship season.

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French rugby boss Laporte suffers another big blow

France French rugby boss Laporte suffers another big blow NEWS: French clubs have voted against Bernard Laporte's proposal to appoint Patrick Buisson as interim president of the country's rugby federation (FFR), the governing body announced on Thursday.

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England star wants 'clarity' over RFU's controversial tackle plan

England England star wants 'clarity' over RFU's controversial tackle plan NEWS: England star Ben Youngs has asked for clarity on the change to the tackle rule in the amateur game while there is fear the rule changes will spark a player exodus at club level.

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Players face life imprisonment for murder in Argentina

Argentina Players face life imprisonment for murder in Argentina NEWS: Prosecutors in Argentina on Wednesday asked for life imprisonment for eight rugby players on trial over the killing of a teenager outside a nightclub three years ago, a crime that shocked the nation.

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Bulls shuffle their playmakers for Scarlets clash

News Bulls shuffle their playmakers for Scarlets clash TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have revealed their matchday squad for their Round 13 United Rugby Championship clash against Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday.

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Faf's Eagles primed to challenge Knights' unbeaten run

Japan Faf's Eagles primed to challenge Knights' unbeaten run JAPAN LEAGUE PREVIEW: Springbok Faf de Klerk and his Yokohama Canon Eagles teammates are primed to challenge defending champions Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights’ five-year unbeaten run in round six of Japan Rugby League One on Saturday.

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King confident he can revive Wales' attacking game

Six Nations King confident he can revive Wales' attacking game NEWS: Alex King, new attack coach for Wales, believes the new backroom staff of Warren Gatland can help inspire a Wales revival despite little time with the squad ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff on February 4.

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