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Jones suspended as Japan boss for next four games
Jones suspended as Japan boss for next four games

Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.

Wales players back Lynn '100%' before Italy game
Wales players back Lynn '100%' before Italy game

Scrum-half Keira Bevan says players share fans' frustration as Wales seek to end nine consecutive Women's Six Nations losses.

Ireland want clean sweep of home wins - Parsons
Ireland want clean sweep of home wins - Parsons

Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says that her side want to end the Women's Six Nations on a high with a third home win of the campaign when they take on Scotland on Sunday.

Ulster centre McCloskey out 'for a number of weeks'
Ulster centre McCloskey out 'for a number of weeks'

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will miss the European Challenge Cup final with Montpellier after it was confirmed a hamstring injury is expected to rule him out "for a number of weeks".

Gloucester's Barton proud of how he 'stuck at' full-back role
Gloucester's Barton proud of how he 'stuck at' full-back role

Back George Barton says he is proud of the way he has "stuck" at taking on a more versatile role within the Gloucester team.

11-year ban for ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze in national team urine-swapping scandal
11-year ban for ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze in national team urine-swapping scandal

Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.

Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut
Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut

Saracens' teenage star Noah Caluori believes he is now ready for the step up to international rugby after a stunning breakthrough season.

England dominate Italy to set up Six Nations title decider
England dominate Italy to set up Six Nations title decider

England score nine tries to seal a 61-33 away win against Italy and set up a Women's Six Nations title decider against France.

Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales
Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales

Aoife Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales 33-12 at home to record their second win of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown
France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown

France score 11 tries on their way to a resounding 69-28 win over Scotland, to set up a final day showdown with England for the Women's Six Nations title.

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