Wales hooker Richard Hibbard says political row has put regional players in an 'atrocious' position
Richard Hibbard has branded the effect of Welsh rugby's political squabbling on players as 'atrocious'.
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Australia thrashed by otherworldly NZNew Zealand produced rugby from another planet as they bounced back from the draw in Sydney with a blistering 51-20 win over Australia.
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Kingsley Jones: There can be no excuses for the Newport Gwent Dragons this season
Dragons coach Kingsley Jones insists there is no room for excuses at the Gwent region anymore.
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Stray firework injures Bledisloe fans
Three fans were reportedly injured by a stray firework following the New Zealand haka at Eden Park in Auckland.
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London Welsh: Scott ready to stake his Welsh claim
Nick Scott is fully aware that London Welsh’s friendly at Pontypridd tomorrow is the last chance to stake a claim for a starting place against Exeter Chiefs.
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LONDON WELSH: Olly Barkley backs Exiles to surprise this season
LONDON Welsh are not just in the Aviva Premiership this season to make up the numbers.
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Scarlets to welcome new and familiar faces to Parc next Saturday
Scarlets will welcome Gloucester Rugby to Parc y Scarlets on Saturday 30th August in the first home fixture of the 2014-15 season.
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Gloucester continue pre-season with commanding Munster victory
Gloucester 45 Munster 8
Gloucester turned on the power as they blew Munster away in a second-half try-fest at Kingsholm.
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Prop David Young: Championship battles will help me scrum strongly for Dragons
TIGHTHEAD David Young believes a season in the brutal, attritional English Championship will help him play his part in fostering a scrummaging culture at Newport Gwent Dragons, writes Chris Kirwan.
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AWJ - “We’ve got a good fix on what’s needed”
Having enjoyed a touchline view of the action at the HAC on Thursday evening, Ospreys skipper Alun Wyn Jones says that the players have “two weeks of hard work” ahead of them..
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