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England should pick English-based players - Baxter
England should pick English-based players - Baxter

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game.

WRU support for students almost non-existent, says Williams
WRU support for students almost non-existent, says Williams

Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is 'almost non-existent'.

Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings
Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings

Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.

Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes
Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes

England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.

Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'

A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Ryan Jones: Unbreakable
Ryan Jones: Unbreakable

Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis.

Lawes, Morgan & Quirke: The New Signings
Lawes, Morgan & Quirke: The New Signings

Chris and Ashy chat to four players who have made big moves over the summer.

England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns
England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns

As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.

Anscombe's Scarlets debut delayed by paperwork
Anscombe's Scarlets debut delayed by paperwork

Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.

South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks
South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

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