18 h. ago Worcester to return to professional rugby union next season in new Tier 2 league

Warriors entered administration in September 2022 with debts of around £25million.

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3 d. ago Mikel Arteta tips Bukayo Saka to make instant Arsenal impact in warning to Real Madrid

Bukayo Saka will make his long-awaited return for Arsenal on Tuesday night and it could be with a start against Fulham, as Mikel Arteta insists that he's 'ready to go'

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3 d. ago Netflix Black Mirror season 7 cast announced including Doctor Who legend

Black Mirror has a history of attracting established talent, with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Jon Hamm, Salma Hayek and Jodie Whittaker all earning a spot in Charlie Brooker's nightmarish vision of the future.

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3 d. ago BBC Black Mirror's season 7 cast includes Doctor Who legend and The Crown star

Black Mirror has always attracted a star-studded cast and the seventh season is no exception as Doctor Who icon Peter Capaldi and The Crown's Princess Diana star Emma Corrin join the fold.

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3 d. ago All Blacks legend makes top rugby return at 42 and has instant impact

The veteran centre proved he's still got it as he made history at the weekend

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6 d. ago Ilona Maher makes USA rugby squad to face Japan before Pacific Four challenge

Social media influencer, reality TV star, podcaster and center continues chase for place at World Cup in EnglandThe rugby sevens star, social media influencer and reality TV competitor Ilona Maher is included in the US Eagles squad for four 15-a-side games this spring, as her quest for a place at the World Cup later this year moves on from a successful stint with Bristol Bears in England.Listed as a center, having played wing for Bristol, Maher is set to “return to the USA Rugby 15s pitch for the first time since 2021, where she debuted with two caps during the Pacific Four Series”, USA Rugby said in announcing its squad for games against Japan and, in this year’s Pacific Four, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Police provide major update after death of Steve Bruce's four

The tragic death of Man United legend and Blackpool boss Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson Madison has been declared an 'accident' by police after the baby was found dead at his home in October

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1 week ago Harry Kane hails Thomas Tuchel's instant impact as England head coach's reign begins with two wins

Harry Kane has promised there is more to come from England under Thomas Tuchel after the German made it two wins from two at Wembley to kick off his reign as boss. 

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1 week ago 'One of best in world': Finn Russell shines on Bath return in derby but Scotland teammate sin

Fly-half is at creative best as Bath keep pace at top of Gallagher Premiership

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1 week ago Tonight's rugby news as Wales candidate quizzed on future and All Blacks legend dies

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond.

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1 week ago Edinburgh Rugby return to scene of crime as Scotland Under 20 starlet set for senior debut

Trip to Treviso is chance to make up for last season

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2 w. ago All the Welsh rugby transfers set to go through this summer as big names return

The four professional Welsh sides are recruiting new talent.

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2 w. ago ‘Second star on the jersey’: Dan Burn tunes in to Tuchel’s England vision

Newcastle defender believes new head coach has made an instant impact on the squad with focus on 2026 World CupThomas Tuchel ushered in a fresh dawn with England by spelling out to the players that it was purely about winning the 2026 World Cup.The head coach delivered an inspirational address at St George’s Park on ­Monday, according to Dan Burn, who is a part of the squad for the first time, stressing that the time together would be short and every day counted. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago London Irish plan 2026 'rebirth' with return to competitive rugby

London Irish plan 2026 'rebirth' with return to competitive rugby  BBC.com

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3 w. ago ‘We can’t wait’: Scotland’s Townsend relishing France test after win over Wales

Scotland hang on to beat Wales 35-29 at MurrayfieldTownsend: ‘France is the toughest fixture in world rugby’After dominating yet another match without maximising the return on the scoreboard, Scotland now face the daunting prospect of a trip to Paris to take on high-flying France, the one team scoring even more freely than Scotland. They will probably thrive on it.Gregor Townsend acknowledged that Scotland face the toughest assignment of all on Saturday night. “France scored 70 points against a very good Italian team,” he said. “They got 40 points against Wales, 40 points against Ireland. I think they could have 40 or 50 points against England with the amount of chances they had. Just now, probably this is the toughest fixture in world rugby. They beat the All Blacks in November. So we can’t wait to be involved in it. They’ll be going for the title, but it’s an opportunity for us to go out and play against one of the best teams right now.” Continue reading...

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