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England can cope with altitude - Sinfield
England can cope with altitude - Sinfield

England will be ideally prepared for the unique challenge of playing at altitude against world champions South Africa on Saturday, says coach Sir Kevin Sinfield.

New US owners can make Chiefs 'best club in the world'
New US owners can make Chiefs 'best club in the world'

Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe says new American investors will maximise the salary cap and invest in women's game.

Scarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time
Scarlets announce £2.1m loss in 'challenging' time

Scarlets made a loss of £2.1m during the 2024-2025 season, according to the club's latest accounts.

ITV pauses scrum ad slots for July Tests
ITV pauses scrum ad slots for July Tests

In-play, in-picture adverts will not be part of ITV's coverage of the Nations Championship in July, but the 20-second slots are set to return in November.

North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever
North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

Wales rugby quiz: Test your summer tour knowledge
Wales rugby quiz: Test your summer tour knowledge

Test yourself with our quiz on Wales' men's past five summer tours.

Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests
Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests

Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.

Halfpenny joins Wales coach team for summer Tests
Halfpenny joins Wales coach team for summer Tests

Legendary former full-back Leigh Halfpenny will work as Wales' interim kicking coach for the Nations Championship.

Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup
Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup

Try bonus points in next season's Champions Cup pool stage will be awarded only to teams who score at least three more times than their opponents.

Exeter's US takeover completed as Black Knight take charge
Exeter's US takeover completed as Black Knight take charge

The owners of Premier League club Bournemouth complete their takeover of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs.

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