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Key questions as Farrell set to name Ireland squad
Key questions as Farrell set to name Ireland squad

A look at returning Ireland head coach Andy Farrell's in-tray as he prepares to name his squad for next month's autumn internationals.

The Wales bolters on Tandy's radar for autumn squad
The Wales bolters on Tandy's radar for autumn squad

Wales' autumn hopefuls are poised for a final chance to impress new coach Steve Tandy before his first squad announcement.

Newcastle Red Bulls want 'fast forward' to cohesion
Newcastle Red Bulls want 'fast forward' to cohesion

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens wishes he could "press the fast forward button" in an attempt to get his team up to speed in The Prem.

How Leicester's Ilione juggles time in scrubs and scrums
How Leicester's Ilione juggles time in scrubs and scrums

Leicester Tigers back-row Emeka Ilione on what it's like to balance a burgeoning rugby career with his medical studies.

Arundell's revival, Smith's boot & wounded Bears - Prem talking points
Arundell's revival, Smith's boot & wounded Bears - Prem talking points

Henry Arundell's fast start at Bath continues, Marcus Smith shows another side to his game, while patched-up Bristol win in the latest round of Prem matches.

Scrum-half Mitchell signs new Northampton deal
Scrum-half Mitchell signs new Northampton deal

England and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Alex Mitchell agrees a new "multi-year" contract with Prem side Northampton Saints.

Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell
Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell

Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.

Disgraced Hogg says retirement 'biggest mistake'
Disgraced Hogg says retirement 'biggest mistake'

Ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg, who pleaded guilty to domestic abuse of his ex-wife, says retiring to save his marriage was the "biggest mistake" of his life.

Scarlets sign Crusaders back-row Anderson
Scarlets sign Crusaders back-row Anderson

The 22-year-old will join the west Wales side in November having won the Super Rugby Pacific title.

Cardiff teen Bowen stays grounded amid Wales talk
Cardiff teen Bowen stays grounded amid Wales talk

Teenage wing Tom Bowen is only thinking of Cardiff despite form that has sparked comparisons with Shane Williams and talk of a Wales call-up.

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