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Deans to join Gilmore in new Quins coaching line-up
Deans to join Gilmore in new Quins coaching line-up

Harlequins appoint Jason Gilmore as permanent head coach, with former Australia coach Robbie Deans joining as performance director from the start of next season.

Quins feel pain, Russell prevails & Tigers tear it up - Prem talking points
Quins feel pain, Russell prevails & Tigers tear it up - Prem talking points

The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.

Blair joins Rennie as New Zealand attack coach
Blair joins Rennie as New Zealand attack coach

Former Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair reunites with Dave Rennie as part of the new New Zealand boss's backroom team.

England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch
England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch

England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

Northampton hooker Walker signs new contract
Northampton hooker Walker signs new contract

Northampton Saints hooker Henry Walker signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club beyond this season.

Deadline for Cardiff buyout extended by WRU
Deadline for Cardiff buyout extended by WRU

The Welsh Rugby Union issues a 30-day extension on the negotiation period of the sale of Cardiff Rugby to Ospreys owners Y11.

Newcastle sign Edinburgh fly-half Healy on loan
Newcastle sign Edinburgh fly-half Healy on loan

Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Edinburgh fly-half Ben Healy on loan for the rest of the season.

Wilcock scores stunning try but Harlequins beaten by Trailfinders
Wilcock scores stunning try but Harlequins beaten by Trailfinders

Beth Wilcock scores a brilliant solo try to give Harlequins a 17-14 lead against Trailfinders, but the away side snatch victory in the final moments as Abi Burton scores to help seal a 21-17 victory at Twickenham Stoop in the Premiership Women's Rugby.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?
Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

How England 'threw away' chance at famous win
How England 'threw away' chance at famous win

BBC Sport pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay look at how England's lack of discipline in the final minutes of both halves led to England's 48-46 defeat to France on Six Nations Super Saturday at the Stade de France.

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