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What was missing from Gregor Townsend's big announcement? Well, the man himself for a start...

What was missing from Gregor Townsend's big announcement? Well, the man himself for a start...

Gregor Townsend was curiously missing from his own (re)unveiling.

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Smith had job talks with England, Wales, Leicester and the Bulls before committing future to Glasgow... and is open to Scotland post down the line

Smith had job talks with England, Wales, Leicester and the Bulls before committing future to Glasgow... and is open to Scotland post down the line

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'Superhuman' Alex Matthews ready to lead England into Women's World Cup battle as Red Roses coach John Mitchell sends warning to rivals

'Superhuman' Alex Matthews ready to lead England into Women's World Cup battle as Red Roses coach John Mitchell sends warning to rivals

about 13 hours ago

The pitch is our playground: how Chiswick youngsters are being inspired by rugby

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The pitch is our playground: how Chiswick youngsters are being inspired by rugby

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Red Roses face familiar foe as former England captain Jo Yapp plots World Cup upset with Australia

Red Roses face familiar foe as former England captain Jo Yapp plots World Cup upset with Australia

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England vs Australia: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

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England vs Australia: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach wants England to show predatory side and maintain her remarkable run

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach wants England to show predatory side and maintain her remarkable run

Welsh Rugby told it 'must change course' after proposing to cut number of men's teams in HALF - as 'extremely disappointed' club blasts plans in bombshell statement

Welsh Rugby told it 'must change course' after proposing to cut number of men's teams in HALF - as 'extremely disappointed' club blasts plans in bombshell statement

John Mitchell explains Red Roses captaincy call for key Australia clash

John Mitchell explains Red Roses captaincy call for key Australia clash

Unbeaten Jess Breach reveals England’s ‘hunter’ mindset ahead of 50th cap

Unbeaten Jess Breach reveals England’s ‘hunter’ mindset ahead of 50th cap

Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach set for 50th cap as England ring changes for Australia clash

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach set for 50th cap as England ring changes for Australia clash

Alex Matthews to captain England against Australia as Jess Breach wins 50th cap in Women’s World Cup

Alex Matthews to captain England against Australia as Jess Breach wins 50th cap in Women’s World Cup

Jess Breach set for milestone appearance as John Mitchell rings England changes

Jess Breach set for milestone appearance as John Mitchell rings England changes

Nucifora talks about the data... but there is no evidence to suggest handing Townsend a new deal was the right call

Nucifora talks about the data... but there is no evidence to suggest handing Townsend a new deal was the right call

What was missing from Gregor Townsend's big announcement? Well, the man himself for a start...

What was missing from Gregor Townsend's big announcement? Well, the man himself for a start...

Newcastle's Red Bull revolution: Jonny Wilkinson's role, their new try machine, how data transformed the squad, latest on Steve Diamond's future... and the one major problem with new owners' plans

Newcastle's Red Bull revolution: Jonny Wilkinson's role, their new try machine, how data transformed the squad, latest on Steve Diamond's future... and the one major problem with new owners' plans

Gregor Townsend backed to take Scotland forward after signing contract extension

Gregor Townsend backed to take Scotland forward after signing contract extension

Scottish Rugby chief shrugs off criticism of Townsend extension and says supporters concerns are 'emotional'

Scottish Rugby chief shrugs off criticism of Townsend extension and says supporters concerns are 'emotional'

Scotland back Gregor Townsend through 2027 World Cup as Franco Smith’s future revealed

Scotland back Gregor Townsend through 2027 World Cup as Franco Smith’s future revealed

Meet Caitlyn Halse, Australia’s teen full-back phenom plotting England upset at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Meet Caitlyn Halse, Australia’s teen full-back phenom plotting England upset at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Rugby Australia clears debts as financial impact of British and Irish Lions tour revealed

Rugby Australia clears debts as financial impact of British and Irish Lions tour revealed

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ruthless Red Roses ready to send World Cup message as Australia consider pool permutations

Ruthless Red Roses ready to send World Cup message as Australia consider pool permutations

Scottish Rugby hand Gregor Townsend new deal to lead Scots to 2027 World Cup

Scottish Rugby hand Gregor Townsend new deal to lead Scots to 2027 World Cup

Wales star Georgia Evans hits back at critics of ‘Barbie’ look at Women’s World Cup

Wales star Georgia Evans hits back at critics of ‘Barbie’ look at Women’s World Cup

All Blacks turn to ‘The Professor’ ahead of Springboks showdown in Rugby Championship

All Blacks turn to ‘The Professor’ ahead of Springboks showdown in Rugby Championship

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland battle past brave Spain to seal quarter-final place

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland battle past brave Spain to seal quarter-final place

Chloe Kelly watches on and inspires England to 92-3 Women's Rugby World Cup hammering of Samoa

Chloe Kelly watches on and inspires England to 92-3 Women's Rugby World Cup hammering of Samoa

Scott Bemand: Ireland ready for more after battling past Spain

Scott Bemand: Ireland ready for more after battling past Spain

Ireland see off battling Spain in high-scoring World Cup showdown

Ireland see off battling Spain in high-scoring World Cup showdown

Jess Breach relishing competition as England try record comes into view

Jess Breach relishing competition as England try record comes into view

England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa

England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa

John Mitchell demands more despite England’s record World Cup win

John Mitchell demands more despite England’s record World Cup win

Women's Rugby World Cup: John Mitchell demands more despite England's record win

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Women's Rugby World Cup: John Mitchell demands more despite England's record win

England vs Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, match stream, and latest updates

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England vs Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, match stream, and latest updates

Women's Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 rout of Samoa

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 rout of Samoa

Rugby World Cup: Scotland through to quarter-finals as Wales eliminated after shut-out defeat

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Rugby World Cup: Scotland through to quarter-finals as Wales eliminated after shut-out defeat

England vs Samoa: Red Roses ring changes for Women's Rugby World Cup clash

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England vs Samoa: Red Roses ring changes for Women's Rugby World Cup clash

Red Roses given double Women’s World Cup injury boost as England ring changes for Samoa

Red Roses given double Women’s World Cup injury boost as England ring changes for Samoa

Wales lose co-captains to injury ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Canada

Wales lose co-captains to injury ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Canada

Jodie Ounsley calls on schools to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Jodie Ounsley calls on schools to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Schools urged to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup: 'Something feels different this time'

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Schools urged to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup: 'Something feels different this time'

World Rugby defends one-sided start to Women’s World Cup: ‘The arm wrestles will come’

World Rugby defends one-sided start to Women’s World Cup: ‘The arm wrestles will come’

Will Skelton set to miss remainder of Rugby Championship in huge blow to Australia’s hopes

Will Skelton set to miss remainder of Rugby Championship in huge blow to Australia’s hopes

England and Lions rugby captain Maro Itoje and his model wife host stunning Nigerian wedding in London, as team-mates don traditional dress and throw cash in the air

England and Lions rugby captain Maro Itoje and his model wife host stunning Nigerian wedding in London, as team-mates don traditional dress and throw cash in the air

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

Hannah Botterman: ‘I don’t want to be shy about the fact that I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’

Hannah Botterman: ‘I don’t want to be shy about the fact that I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’

Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener

Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener

Meet the England star who is the 'glue' binding Women's Rugby World Cup bid together after Red Roses made dominant start by hammering USA

Meet the England star who is the 'glue' binding Women's Rugby World Cup bid together after Red Roses made dominant start by hammering USA

Argentina win first-ever home Test over New Zealand in Rugby Championship

Argentina win first-ever home Test over New Zealand in Rugby Championship

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Julia Schell scores six tries in dominant Canada win and France beat Italy

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Julia Schell scores six tries in dominant Canada win and France beat Italy

Scotland 38 Wales 8: McGhie hits a hat-trick as Scots women open World Cup campaign with resounding win

Scotland 38 Wales 8: McGhie hits a hat-trick as Scots women open World Cup campaign with resounding win

Bryan Easson thrilled with Scotland’s ‘ruthless’ display in win over Wales

Bryan Easson thrilled with Scotland’s ‘ruthless’ display in win over Wales

Springboks edge Australia arm-wrestle to reignite Rugby Championship title defence

Springboks edge Australia arm-wrestle to reignite Rugby Championship title defence

Women's Rugby World Cup: Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland begin campaign with win over Wales

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland begin campaign with win over Wales

Women's Rugby World Cup: Edel McMahon's return for Ireland's opener is key, says Scott Bemand

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Edel McMahon's return for Ireland's opener is key, says Scott Bemand

Scotland crush Wales in crunch clash to take huge step towards Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Scotland crush Wales in crunch clash to take huge step towards Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Australia 73-0 Samoa: Wallaroos lay down marker with record-breaking win in Rugby World Cup opener

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Australia 73-0 Samoa: Wallaroos lay down marker with record-breaking win in Rugby World Cup opener

South Africa vs Australia live: Springboks bid to hit back after shock defeat in Rugby Championship

South Africa vs Australia live: Springboks bid to hit back after shock defeat in Rugby Championship

Ellie Kildunne believes England clicked into gear after break against USA

Ellie Kildunne believes England clicked into gear after break against USA