5 h. ago Finn Russell factor and how Edinburgh can use insider knowledge to defuse threat

Scotland stand-off heads north for Challenge Cup semi-final

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1 week ago Tonight's rugby news as Sexton's Finn Russell comments resurface and huge new TV deal agreed

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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1 week ago Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Raises further intrigue over fly-half selection debateSexton endorsed Owen Farrell in press interviewJohnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the summer tour of Australia in a surprise move that raises further intrigue over the fly-half selection debate following his previous criticism of Finn Russell and endorsement of Owen Farrell.Sexton was not named by Andy Farrell when the head coach unveiled his assistants for the tour last month but will now join Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman, Richard Wigglesworth and John Fogarty on the coaching ticket. The 39-year-old will also join Farrell’s coaching staff at Ireland upon the conclusion of the Lions tour. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ali Price teases with postcode quip as Scotland No 9 talks future, Finn Russell and Edinburgh dream

Scrum-half’s time at Hive is coming to an end as he eyes up signing off on a high

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2 w. ago Gareth Anscombe provides moment of magic in Finn Russell duel before things go wrong

It was an impressive moment but did not count for much in the end.

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2 w. ago Bath make big Finn Russell call as Scotland duo set to clash in mouthwatering Champions Cup tie

Scotland stand-off returns after being rested against Pau

Sport

3 w. ago Home semi versus Finn Russell and Bath is potential prize for Edinburgh Rugby

But head coach Sean Everitt braced for ‘step up’ in quarter-final clash with Bulls

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3 w. ago Tonali’s goal from touchline hands Newcastle win over battling Brentford

If Newcastle’s rivals for a Champions League place had hoped Eddie Howe’s players might be partied out after ending that 70-year domestic trophy drought, they were destined for disappointment.Howe’s team were not at their very best but, thanks to the most eye-catching of winning goals from Sandro Tonali they found a way to defuse Brentford’s ever-present threat. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The Scottish rugby player helping two whisky upstarts tackle the uptight Scotch snobs

Fly-half Finn Russell is helping the Spiritfilled team convince a new generation that Scotch is meant to be about enjoyment, not investment, writes Douglas Blyde

Sport

4 w. ago Finn Russell apologises after breaking fan's wrist in match incident

The Scottish fly-half wished the supporter a speedy recovery

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