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Inspirational | Disabled rugby legend steps out for NHS

Former Scotland captain Mike Biggar is seeking to conquer “his own Everest” this month. Biggar, 70, who sustained serious brain damage in a horrific car crash in 1992, is determined to take 100 steps to raise funds for the NHS. The 70-year-old, who was capped 24-times on the flank for Scotland out of the London…

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CONFIRMED: John Barclay will leave Edinburgh this summer – where next?

Former Scotland captain John Barclay will exit Edinburgh when his contract concludes, head coach Richard Cockerill has confirmed. The 33-year-old back-rower returned to Scotland in 2018 but a ruptured achilles ruled him out of the majority of his first season. Scotland international John Barclay is to leave Edinburgh at the end of the season. He…

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Rugby world applaud NHS in ‘clap for our carers’ challenge

The British public has shown its support for National Health Service (NHS) workers and carers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. Thousands across the country clapped, cheered and even set off fireworks to show appreciation for healthcare workers at 20:00 GMT. Here’s what rugby players have been saying: #clapforourcarers The whole crew and the…

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Transfer News | Youngs brothers make decision on futures

England scrum-half Ben Youngs and elder brother Tom are reportedly both set to sign new deals to remain at Leicester. Speculation has surrounded the future of 96-times capped Ben Youngs, who has been on Tigers’ books since 2006, but it now seems he has accepted a decrease in pay to remain at Welford Road. Ben…

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Steve Diamond’s brilliant response when asked if he’d play Curry at No.8…

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has revealed he will not be playing Tom Curry at number eight moving forward. Eddie Jones is reportedly convinced the back-rower can be England’s long-term solution at number eight after once again overlooking a specialist in the position for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. But Diamond doesn’t seem convinced,…

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UPDATE | Eddie Jones confirms his England squad for Scotland clash

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 35 players to Pennyhill Park to begin preparations for Saturday’s Test. England’s next Guinness Six Nations match is against Scotland in Edinburgh (KO 4:45pm, live on BBC). Squad update | Eddie Jones has recalled 35 players to begin preparations for Saturday's match against Scotland. Read the full story…

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