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Saying goodbye to my friend Nick Springer, a Paralympic legend
Rugby player Nick Springer, who died last week at age 35, epitomized strength and perseverance, inspiring thousands with his relentless positivity.


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Rebels boss says Wessels safe for this season
Melbourne Rebels chief executive Baden Stephenson has denied reports that Dave Wessels' tenure as coach of the Super Rugby team could be over within days as their playoffs hopes hang on a knife-edge.
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Scarratt to captain England in Six Nations final
Emily Scarratt will captain England in Saturday's women's Six Nations final against France at Twickenham Stoop, with regular skipper Sarah Hunter dropping to the bench.

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SA denied entry by UK government for Rainbow Cup
The inaugural Rainbow Cup will no longer have cross-over matches between sides in the northern and southern hemisphere after UK officials failed to approve travel for South African teams.
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RFU backs Jones, issues recommendations
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) gave its backing to England head coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday following the team's fifth-placed finish in the Six Nations championship but made a series of recommendations to improve performance.

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Heartbreak aside, there are signs of life at the Waratahs
An intense final round of Super Rugby AU awaits this weekend, particularly with the Waratahs at last showing signs of life following the sacking of Rob Penney. Meanwhile in New Zealand, the captain's challenge continues to befuddle.
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France thrash Ireland to set up 6N final vs. England
France put on a blistering display as they thrashed Ireland 56-15 in Dublin to win Pool B of the Women's Six Nations to set up a final clash with fierce rivals England next weekend.

Rugby
Brumbies hold on for Super win over Rebels
Melbourne's Super Rugby AU season remains on a knife edge after they fell to the Brumbies 26-20 in a thriller at AAMI Park on Sunday.

Rugby
Lions, Wales legend John Dawes dies at 80
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions legend John Dawes has died at the age of 80 after a period of ill health, it was announced on Friday.
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Baxter accuses Gatland of being 'disingenuous'
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has said the British & Irish Lions coaching staff, which is led by Warren Gatland, are being "disingenuous" as a row over the release of Premiership players continues.
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