7 h. ago Finn Russell solid if unspectacular ahead of Lions announcement

Stand-off helps Bath to victory over Edinburgh as they chase glory on two fronts

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18 h. ago Henry Pollock revels in ‘special win’ over Leinster in hardest game of his life

Saints beat Irish province to make Champions Cup finalPhil Dowson says his players enhanced Lions prospectsNorthampton hope their extraordinary semi-final win over Leinster will be a springboard to further personal and collective success in the coming weeks. The Saints director of rugby, Phil Dowson, also believes several of his players have “undoubtably” enhanced their British & Irish Lions selection chances before Thursday’s tour squad announcement.Henry Pollock and Fin Smith, along with hat-trick try-scorer Tommy Freeman, could not have made a better impression on a high-pressure stage and Dowson believes Pollock’s exuberance is beneficial to any team. “It’s infectious and spreads throughout the team,” said Dowson. “Leinster are one of the best sides in Europe and the world. For our players to perform on that stage and execute under that pressure speaks volumes for them.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Finn Russell eclipsed by Bath pack as Edinburgh Rugby's Euro dream founders

English league leaders power into Challenge Cup final

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44 h. ago The Edinburgh Rugby star with an enviable record v Bath and a plan to stop Finn Russell & co

West Country derby experience will stand No 8 in good stead

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45 h. ago Edinburgh's Magnus Bradbury has enviable record v Bath and a plan to stop Finn Russell & co

West Country derby experience will stand No 8 in good stead

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago The possible Lions squad picked next week as six Wales players left in the mix

Andy Farrell will announce his British and Irish Lions squad next Thursday

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5 d. ago Rugby fans face extortionate ticket price charge to watch Lions squad announcement

The British and Irish Lions squad announcement will take place in London next week with fans able to watch the big reveal live in person - but they will need to be prepared to pay a hefty price

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9 d. ago Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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

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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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