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International Rugby starts and stops

With any luck we are about to see a continuation of the 2020 Six Nations. The French squad is training flat out at Marcoussis before taking the plane to Glasgow for a kick-off against Scotland on 24 October. Annick Hayraud has picked a group of 32 to cover the remaining two fixtures. By contrast Brian

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O2 and RFU sign new five-year deal

O2 to Wear the Rose for five more years as principal shirt sponsor commencing from September 2021 This year marks twenty-five years of O2 sponsorship of the England Rugby Team with the renewal taking the partnership to thirty years O2 has pledged to equally fund the men’s and women’s game over the course of the

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Drama all the Way – Allianz Premier 15s Round 2

There was top-class entertainment for the non-existent crowds up and down the country. Even with absence of several Scottish and Irish players away on international training calls, so many players showed skills of the highest order. Wasps v Quins Scott Bemand. England’s backs coach was on hand to watch a game out of the top

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Exeter Chief side to play Bristol Bears in first home game

Susie Appleby’s Exeter Chiefs Women‘s team come into their first home Allianz Premier 15s encounter against Bristol Bears, determined to focus on the significant positives from last week’s encounter with Gloucester-Hartpury. Despite receiving something of a wake-up call against a side featuring numerous international players, Appleby will be hoping the home comforts of Sandy Park

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Harlequins Women name team for London derby

Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen names team to travel to Wasps Ladies for first London derby of the 2020/21 season In the team’s first away trip to London rivals Wasps Ladies, Head Coach Mullen makes two changes to the starting XV that claimed a ruthless 103-0 victory over DMP Durham Sharks at The Stoop

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The Autumn Programme fights for Survival

France announce a Squad France have picked a large squad of 32 to complete their four autumn campaign. They have two Six Nations matches left over, plus the eagerly awaited double header with England. Annick Hayraud has announced these names: ABADIE Audrey (Blagnac) AIT LAHBIB Rkya (Montpellier RC) ARRICASTRE Lise (Lons Rugby Féminin Béarn Pyrénées)

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