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Cornish Pirates secure 'landmark' US investment
Cornish Pirates secure 'landmark' US investment

Cornish Pirates announce new investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management, described as a "landmark" move by the club.

Three changes in Wales starting XV to face Ireland
Three changes in Wales starting XV to face Ireland

Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales' backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland, while Georgia Evans makes her first start of the campaign.

Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales
Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.

Gloucester benefit from keeping things simple
Gloucester benefit from keeping things simple

Freddie Thomas says Gloucester have simplified their gameplan which played more to the players' strengths.

Long-serving Yeandle extends Exeter contract
Long-serving Yeandle extends Exeter contract

Exeter Chiefs club captain Jack Yeandle signs a one-year contract extension at Sandy Park.

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever' - Harrison
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever' - Harrison

England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

Bell back for Ulster's URC game against Stormers
Bell back for Ulster's URC game against Stormers

Australian prop Angus Bell returns in one of five changes made by Richie Murphy for Ulster's United Rugby Championship game against the table-topping Stormers at Affidea Stadium on Friday (19:45 BST).

Balogun signs new Bristol Bears contract
Balogun signs new Bristol Bears contract

Back-row forward Christiana Balogun signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Sara, Kat Merchant and Philippa Tuttiett debate the size 4.5 ball and preview round four.

'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires
'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

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