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RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year
Jun 19, 2026

RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has set out plans to increase the number of non-sport events at the Allianz Stadium from three to 15 per year.The RFU w...

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Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia
Jun 19, 2026

Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a six-week ban and had his salary docked for directing "verbal abuse" towards officials during an U23s' t...

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Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut
Jun 19, 2026

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 a...

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Six Nations: England name team for France Grand Slam decider as Sadia Kabeya replaces in-form Marlie Packer
Jun 19, 2026

Six Nations: England name team for France Grand Slam decider as Sadia Kabeya replaces in-form Marlie Packer

Sadia Kabeya replaces Marlie Packer in the England back row for their Women's Six Nations title decider against France in Bordeaux on Sunday.Packer, 3...

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Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth
Jun 19, 2026

Exeter Chiefs: Prem Rugby side approve takeover by American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth

Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.Exeter members...

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Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'
Jun 19, 2026

Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'

Will the British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje admits there is "scope" to play games against Les Bleus in the future.The Britis...

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Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji
Jun 19, 2026

Nations Championship: England open tournament with July 4 South Africa clash before facing Argentina and Fiji

England will open their Nations Championship campaign with a 2019 World Cup final rematch against South Africa on July 4 in Johannesburg.Steve Borthwi...

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England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage
Jun 19, 2026

England's Alex Matthews ruled out of final two matches of Women's Six Nations after suffering shoulder damage

England have been dealt another forward injury blow after No 8 Alex Matthews was ruled out of the final two matches of the Women's Six Nations.The dou...

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England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review
Jun 19, 2026

England Rugby: Steve Borthwick backed by RFU to stay on until 2027 Rugby World Cup after 'challenging' Six Nations review

England head coach Steve Borthwick has been backed to remain in charge by the RFU following a 'challenging' Six Nations review, the union has revealed...

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Gallagher Premiership: Exeter beat reigning champions Bath to enhance play-off bid as Harlequins crush Newcastle
Jun 19, 2026

Gallagher Premiership: Exeter beat reigning champions Bath to enhance play-off bid as Harlequins crush Newcastle

Reigning champions Bath missed the opportunity to go to the top of the Gallagher Prem table as Exeter took a huge step towards an end of season play-o...

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