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RFU unveils plans for radical revamp of second tier of English rugby

RFU unveils plans for radical revamp of second tier of English rugby

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Why Australia must pick controversial James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale to take down the Lions - and three other stars who can stun the tourists this summer

Why Australia must pick controversial James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale to take down the Lions - and three other stars who can stun the tourists this summer

about 22 hours ago

Bill Belichick, 73, 'thinking of dumping 24-year-old girlfriend' as more red flags emerge

Bill Belichick, 73, 'thinking of dumping 24-year-old girlfriend' as more red flags emerge

Former South Africa rugby star, 37, dies of a heart attack - six years after miraculous return to the sport after serious medical condition diagnosis

Former South Africa rugby star, 37, dies of a heart attack - six years after miraculous return to the sport after serious medical condition diagnosis

Women's footy superstar who is about to play in Australia CRUSHES NRL and AFL stars when it comes to popularity - here's how she became the queen of the sport

Women's footy superstar who is about to play in Australia CRUSHES NRL and AFL stars when it comes to popularity - here's how she became the queen of the sport

Ex-South Africa rugby star dies aged 37 after being forced to retire early

Ex-South Africa rugby star dies aged 37 after being forced to retire early

Cornal Hendricks dead at 37: Rugby star dies ‘after heart attack’ as heartbroken team remember ‘infectious smile’

Cornal Hendricks dead at 37: Rugby star dies ‘after heart attack’ as heartbroken team remember ‘infectious smile’

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37

Principality Stadium to undergo two-phase redevelopment with famous roof set to change beyond recognition

Principality Stadium to undergo two-phase redevelopment with famous roof set to change beyond recognition

I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack

I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack

Revealed: The heartbreaking five-word question nine-year-old boy asked his mum when he was banned from playing footy because of his weight

Revealed: The heartbreaking five-word question nine-year-old boy asked his mum when he was banned from playing footy because of his weight

Meet England's next world-class coach: Sale's hard-edged 'horse' who wrestles in his spare time - and what he brings with him from watching Manchester United

Meet England's next world-class coach: Sale's hard-edged 'horse' who wrestles in his spare time - and what he brings with him from watching Manchester United

The real Geoff Parling: How new Leicester Tigers head coach will bring back the glory days

The real Geoff Parling: How new Leicester Tigers head coach will bring back the glory days

Australia wonderkid Joseph Sua'ali'i faces race to be fit for British & Irish Lions series after suffering broken jaw

Australia wonderkid Joseph Sua'ali'i faces race to be fit for British & Irish Lions series after suffering broken jaw

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament

Inside stunning new £3.5billion stadium to replace oldest NFL arena set to be destroyed

Inside stunning new £3.5billion stadium to replace oldest NFL arena set to be destroyed

NFL fans to get behind-the-scenes look at Kelce and Mahomes as Chiefs statement made

NFL fans to get behind-the-scenes look at Kelce and Mahomes as Chiefs statement made

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i facing race to be fit for Lions series

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i facing race to be fit for Lions series

Tom Curry given British and Irish Lions green light as major injury decision made

Tom Curry given British and Irish Lions green light as major injury decision made

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia

Lions star tipped to become British Prime Minister and silence Donald Trump

Lions star tipped to become British Prime Minister and silence Donald Trump

Danny Care to retire from rugby after 19 years with Harlequins: 'It's finally time'

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Danny Care to retire from rugby after 19 years with Harlequins: 'It's finally time'

Danny Care to retire from rugby at the end of the season

Danny Care to retire from rugby at the end of the season

NFL team told 'to call' Aaron Rodgers after sudden retirement

NFL team told 'to call' Aaron Rodgers after sudden retirement

EDDIE JONES: What I really think of the Lions squad and its one glaring hole, how Australia will treat Henry Pollock - and why Maro Itoje IS now captain material

EDDIE JONES: What I really think of the Lions squad and its one glaring hole, how Australia will treat Henry Pollock - and why Maro Itoje IS now captain material

Caelan Doris: Ireland captain could miss six months after shoulder injury wrecks Lions dream

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Caelan Doris: Ireland captain could miss six months after shoulder injury wrecks Lions dream

Joe Marler 'called up for Lions role' days after squad announced

Joe Marler 'called up for Lions role' days after squad announced

Caelan Doris set for long lay-off after shoulder injury scuppers Lions hopes

Caelan Doris set for long lay-off after shoulder injury scuppers Lions hopes

Female rugby player left with sickening injury after horror tackle from transgender opponent asks: 'How was this allowed to happen?

Female rugby player left with sickening injury after horror tackle from transgender opponent asks: 'How was this allowed to happen?

Leicester Tigers unveil former player Geoff Parling as surprise Michael Cheika replacement

Leicester Tigers unveil former player Geoff Parling as surprise Michael Cheika replacement

Leicester appoint former Tigers and England lock and current Australia assistant Geoff Parling as their new head coach to succeed Michael Cheika

Leicester appoint former Tigers and England lock and current Australia assistant Geoff Parling as their new head coach to succeed Michael Cheika

Caitlin Clark snubbed Travis Kelce when naming her favourite NFL player

Caitlin Clark snubbed Travis Kelce when naming her favourite NFL player

Why the boss of world rugby took shot at NRL superstar Reece Walsh as he revealed the best news to hit the Aussie game in 10 years

Why the boss of world rugby took shot at NRL superstar Reece Walsh as he revealed the best news to hit the Aussie game in 10 years

Reality check for Lions stars as woeful defeat all but dashes Glasgow Warriors' top-two hopes

Reality check for Lions stars as woeful defeat all but dashes Glasgow Warriors' top-two hopes

Why resurgent Australia will put up a good fight against our Lions - as long as one thing happens, writes CHRIS FOY

Why resurgent Australia will put up a good fight against our Lions - as long as one thing happens, writes CHRIS FOY

Fin Smith ’emotional’ to follow in grandfather’s footsteps after Lions call-up

Fin Smith ’emotional’ to follow in grandfather’s footsteps after Lions call-up

Fin Smith reveals pride at following in the footsteps of his late grandfather after British & Irish Lions selection

Fin Smith reveals pride at following in the footsteps of his late grandfather after British & Irish Lions selection

Former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer

Lions stars had pub lock-in and cancelled training session as legend reveals all

Lions stars had pub lock-in and cancelled training session as legend reveals all

Former Lions and Scotland head coach Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former Lions and Scotland head coach Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer

NFL star announces retirement aged 34 in emotional statement after injury woes

NFL star announces retirement aged 34 in emotional statement after injury woes

British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer as he urges others to ‘get tested’

British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer as he urges others to ‘get tested’

Wales legend shares true thoughts on Maro Itoje being named Lions captain

Wales legend shares true thoughts on Maro Itoje being named Lions captain

British and Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

British and Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Not even the comforting words of his son could shield Zander Fagerson from stress as he sweated on his place during the Lions squad announcement

Not even the comforting words of his son could shield Zander Fagerson from stress as he sweated on his place during the Lions squad announcement

I've worn the famous British & Irish Lions No 10 shirt - here's who I think should get the nod at fly-half in Australia this summer, writes DAN BIGGAR

I've worn the famous British & Irish Lions No 10 shirt - here's who I think should get the nod at fly-half in Australia this summer, writes DAN BIGGAR

Cadan Murley hat-trick helps Harlequins to emphatic win over Gloucester

Cadan Murley hat-trick helps Harlequins to emphatic win over Gloucester

Saracens keep alive play-off push with crushing win over Newcastle

Saracens keep alive play-off push with crushing win over Newcastle

Bristol Bears revel in ‘wonderful occasion’ after beating Bath in Wales

Bristol Bears revel in ‘wonderful occasion’ after beating Bath in Wales

Bristol 36-14 Bath: Bears get back to winning ways and reassert top-four credentials on epic 'Big Day Out' at Cardiff's Principality Stadium

Bristol 36-14 Bath: Bears get back to winning ways and reassert top-four credentials on epic 'Big Day Out' at Cardiff's Principality Stadium

Scott Cummings’ inclusion in Lions squad no surprise to me – Zander Fagerson

Scott Cummings’ inclusion in Lions squad no surprise to me – Zander Fagerson

Aaron Rodgers finally set for Pittsburgh Steelers decision with reason for delay claimed

Aaron Rodgers finally set for Pittsburgh Steelers decision with reason for delay claimed

Tom Brady wants FOX NFL Sunday to make his 'dream come true' after Ireland announcement

Tom Brady wants FOX NFL Sunday to make his 'dream come true' after Ireland announcement

Michael Strahan actions speak volumes after exciting New York Giants hint

Michael Strahan actions speak volumes after exciting New York Giants hint

Owen Farrell backed to force way into Lions squad despite dad not selecting him

Owen Farrell backed to force way into Lions squad despite dad not selecting him

British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row?

British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row?

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs costly loss to Queensland Reds

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs costly loss to Queensland Reds

'I'm a rugby wonderkid in the British & Irish Lions - finally my parents can cheer me on'

'I'm a rugby wonderkid in the British & Irish Lions - finally my parents can cheer me on'

Henry Pollock is branded rugby's version of Luke Littler, as English breakthrough sensation reflects on Lions call-up and insists: 'I'm not going into my shell'

Henry Pollock is branded rugby's version of Luke Littler, as English breakthrough sensation reflects on Lions call-up and insists: 'I'm not going into my shell'

'Brian O'Driscoll is one of my all-time rugby heroes. To wear that Lions No 13 jersey would be really special': Huw Jones opens up on childhood dream as Scot shares hope for tour Down Under

'Brian O'Driscoll is one of my all-time rugby heroes. To wear that Lions No 13 jersey would be really special': Huw Jones opens up on childhood dream as Scot shares hope for tour Down Under