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Love, rugby and a sport's crucial battle with concussion
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Tom Hamilton assesses how far the game has come and how far it still has to go in its understanding of the most prevalent -- and damaging -- injury in rugby.
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What is a concussion protocol? Sport by sport, there's no single solution
Reporters from across ESPN give their insights on how sport has been impacted by the increasing awareness of concussion.
The best 25 players at Rugby World Cup 2019
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The chaos of the ruck: What the heck is actually going on in a rugby pile?
Far from being simply a mad scramble, a rugby ruck has no shortage of technique and regulations around it. Oh, and some dark arts as well, of course...
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Premiership rugby clubs fail to end automatic relegation
Premiership rugby clubs have failed in their bid to end relegation to the Championship for the upcoming season, league sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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Saracens, Harlequins to meet at new Tottenham stadium
Champions Saracens will play Harlequins in the first rugby match at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Gallagher Premiership has confirmed with the release of its 2019-20 fixtures.
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Harlequins sign Fiji international Goneva
Experienced Fiji winger Vereniki Goneva has joined Harlequins from Newcastle Falcons, the club announced in a statement.
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Sale Sharks sign England flanker Wilson on loan
England flanker Mark Wilson has signed for Sale Sharks on a season-long loan from Newcastle Falcons, the club announced on Tuesday.
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Leicester Tigers announce plans to sell club
The 10-time English champions Leicester Tigers have been put up for sale in the "best interests of the club."
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Saracens captain Barritt fit to face Exeter in Premiership final
Saracens captain Brad Barritt has recovered from a hamstring injury to start against Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership final, the club said on Friday.
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Cipriani completes Premiership award double
Premiership player of the season Danny Cipriani becomes only the second man to win the award in the same year as claiming the Players' player of the year prize.
Rugby
Saracens crowned European Champions after ferocious victory over Leinster
England's Saracens were crowned champions of Europe for the third time in four years as they came from 10-0 down to beat last year's winners Leinster.
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Springboks' Schalk Burger to leave Saracens after season
Former South Africa and Stormers forward Schalk Burger will be leaving English club Saracens at the end of the Premiership season, the club announced on Wednesday.
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Sale Sharks sign Springboks Du Preez, Van der Merwe
English Premiership side Sale Sharks announced the capture of Springboks flyhalf Robert du Preez and hooker Akker van der Merwe.
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Underhill out of Six Nations for England
Sam Underhill will miss England's Six Nations campaign after undergoing ankle surgery, Bath Rugby has announced.
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Worcester grab late winner over 11-man Bath
Bryce Heem crossed over almost 20 minutes after time had expired following a spell which saw Bath reduced to just 11 players.
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De Klerk extends Sale stay until 2023
Springboks scrum-half Faf de Klerk has extended his contact with Sale Sharks until 2023, the Premiership side announced Monday.
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Harlequins suspend Ward for Wasps stamp
Harlequins have suspended Dave Ward for one game after the hooker was shown a yellow card for stamping on Wasps' Thomas Young at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Leicester appoint caretaker boss Murphy
Leicester Tigers have appointed caretaker boss Geordan Murphy as their new head coach, despite a run of eight defeats in a row.
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Injured Itoje expected to be fit for Six Nations
Maro Itoje is expected to be fit for the start of the Six Nations in February after Saracens' director of rugby Mark McCall said the England forward does not need surgery to repair a knee injury.
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Premiership ring-fencing 'wishful thinking' - RFU
A Premiership club will be relegated this season after RFU chief executive Nigel Melville branded the idea of ring-fencing English rugby's top flight as "wishful thinking".
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Scotland star Hogg quits Glasgow for Exeter
Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Scotland international Stuart Hogg on a two-year deal.
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Yarde, May injuries deepen England concerns
England wing Marland Yarde is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after dislocating his kneecap in Sale's win against Newcastle over the weekend.
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Van Rooyen leaves Lions' den for Bath
Bath have confirmed the signing of signing of Lions Super Rugby prop Jacques van Rooyen.
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Zim-born duo eye Premiership glory
Zimbabwe-born rugby stars Don Armand and Dave Ewers are on the brink of a second consecutive Aviva Premiership title
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