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Women's Rugby World Cup postponed until 2022

This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Referee admits mistakes after England loss

French referee Pascal Gauzere has conceded he made mistakes in his handling of England's 40-24 defeat to Wales, according to World Rugby's head of match officials Joel Jutge.

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England condemn online abuse after Wales loss

England Rugby condemned the online abuse directed at its players after prop Ellis Genge said he received death threats following Saturday's Six Nations defeat by Wales.

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6N: Wales claim Triple Crown with England win

Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Ireland secure first Six Nations win vs. Italy

Ireland scored six tries in a 48-10 bonus-point victory over Italy on Saturday to earn their first win of this year's Six Nations and condemn the hosts to a 30th consecutive defeat in the tournament.

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ESPN Rugby Pick'em: England to stop Wales' winning run

There are just two Six Nations games this weekend due to COVID-19 but ESPN's Pick 'em goes ahead regardless and Tom Hamilton has your top picks for Round 3.

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England's Lawes ruled out of remaining 6N games

England's Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of England's remaining Six Nations games after sustaining an injury in training.

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6N: Italy names unchanged side to face Ireland

Italy coach Franco Smith has named an unchanged side for the visit of Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match.

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6N: North set to make 100th cap vs. England

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has opted for midfield muscle and selected Jonathan Davies to play at inside centre alongside George North.

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6N: Sexton returns to Ireland squad to face Italy

Ireland refreshed their pack for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy and welcome Johnny Sexton back.

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COVID-19: France vs. Scotland to go ahead

France's Six Nations match against Scotland in Paris will go ahead on Sunday as planned after the hosts reported no further positive COVID-19 tests for a second consecutive day, organisers said on Wednesday.

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France await 6N decision with 10 COVID cases

France's Six Nations game against Scotland this weekend hangs in wait following 10 positive coronavirus tests among players and staff, a decision is expected on Wednesday.

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COVID: Dupont, four others out of Scotland clash

France's star scrum-half Antoine Dupont and four other first-team players who tested positive for COVID-19 are out of the squad for next Sunday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

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France to name new squad after positive tests

French players Antoine Dupont, Gabin Villiere and Mohamed Haouas have all returned positive COVID-19 tests ahead of their Six Nations clash against Scotland.

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Wales call up John to replace injured Lewis

Wales have called up prop WillGriff John after Dillon Lewis was ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations campaign.

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Ireland's Doris ruled out for 'foreseeable future'

Ireland's Caelan Doris is unlikely to return for the remainder of the Six Nations after coach Andy Farrell said the Leinster back-rower would be out for the "foreseeable future" because of concussion symptoms.

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England's Willis could miss season with 'significant' injury

Wasps coach Lee Blackett fears that England's Jack Willis could miss the remainder of the season after picking up a knee injury in the Six Nations.

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Scotland's Fagerson out for rest of 6N after red card

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson will miss Six Nations matches against France, Ireland and Italy, along with one further game yet to be determined.

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France to return home, isolate after positive tests

The FFR announced that forwards coach William Servat had returned a positive COVID-19 test, a day after head coach Fabien Galthie also tested positive.

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France march on with rare 6N win in Dublin

France's bid to end a more than decade-long Six Nations title drought picked up further steam with a scrappy 15-13 victory over injury-hit Ireland on Sunday.

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