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England's Mako Vunipola out of Wales clash after taking virus precaution
England's governing Rugby Football Union stressed that the Saracens prop was 'not sick', with the 29-year-old Vunipola understood to have flown back from Tonga via Hong Kong.
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Six Nations to go ahead as planned - at least for now
The 7 March match between Ireland and Italy in Dublin has already been postponed but other matches will be maintained unless governments monitoring the spread of the virus decide otherwise, the organisers said.
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Woodward hails Jones for ignoring 'noise' over England selections
Jones’s selections had come in for scrutiny after a 24-17 defeat in France and lacklustre 13-6 win over Scotland at Murrayfield but England were superb in the first half against Ireland and led 17-0 at the break.
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Italy smell blood against Scotland in Six Nations
Both teams are looking for their first win of the tournament after two defeats apiece, with the loser likely to end up with the wooden spoon this campaign.
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England coach Jones warns against Six Nations expansion
Tournament organisers have played down reports the world champions could join an expanded Six Nations in 2024.
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Jones tells England to expect provocation at Murrayfield
England, beaten by France in their opener, crashed to a 25-13 defeat at Murrayfield two years ago after players from both teams were involved in a scuffle near the tunnel after the pre-match warm-up.
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Six Nations round 1 - what we learned
A thumping win for defending Grand Slam champions Wales over Italy, Ireland grinding out a victory over Scotland, and France pulling the punches in defeating England.
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England coach Jones positive on Vunipola future despite fresh setback
The powerhouse back-row's latest injury was announced just hours before England coach Jones unveiled his 34-man group, with Vunipola having been a mainstay of the team that went all the way to last year's World Cup final in Japan before being beaten by South Africa.
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World Cup-winning assistant coach Proudfoot, Amor join England setup
Matt Proudfoot, a former Scotland international who helped South Africa win the World Cup last year before his contract as assistant coach ended, will replace Steve Borthwick as England’s forward coach, with the latter becoming the skills coach.
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Gatland 'shocked' as betting row rocks Wales World Cup bid
Gatland said Howley, the former Wales scrum-half and captain, was "devastated" by the bombshell turn of events that has thrown the Six Nations champions' preparations into disarray.
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World Rugby met with resistance over World League shake-up
Japan and the USA would join the Rugby Championship with the Six Nations forming the other dozen according to 'The Herald'.
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Gatland urges Wales to 'build further' after beating England
Wales, 10-3 behind at half-time, rallied to win 21-13.
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Pretoria to Paris - Paul Willemse's path to Test rugby
The 2012 world champion with the Baby Boks headed to French outfit Grenoble the day after he married his childhood sweetheart.
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Brutality is the norm in Test rugby, says Ireland's Earls
Ireland got into the game as favourites on the back of winning 11 of their 12 Tests last year including a historic home win over double world champions New Zealand.
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Farrell to lead England against Ireland in Hartley's absence
Farrell now takes sole charge of the side, with Jamie George the starting hooker.
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England's Underhill an injury doubt ahead of Six Nations
Bath have confirmed Sam Underhill damaged his ankle ligaments in Sunday’s Premiership clash and he will see a specialist to find out the extent of the injury.
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New rugby tackle laws to be trialled
The law change will see the definition of a high tackle lowered from above the line of the shoulders to above the armpit line.
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England's attack coach eyes 'Cinderella story' in SA
England are keen to put more emphasis on attacking play after a poor Six Nations campaign during which they lost their last three matches to finish fifth.
