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Wales rest Lions stars for summer tour

Ellis Jenkins and Cory Hill will co-captain an experimental Wales squad on their summer tour of the United States and Argentina.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

European rugby is back as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.

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Challenge Cup: Connacht into quarters

Connacht booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup after a 24-24 draw with Worcester.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

European rugby is back for 2018 as the quarterfinal line-ups are finalised. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.

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Hibbard to swap Gloucester for Dragons

Wales international hooker Richard Hibbard will leave Aviva Premiership club Gloucester at the end of this season.

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Challenge Cup: Newcastle edge Dragons

Newcastle edged out the Dragons to maintain their 100 percent Challenge Cup record and cement top spot in Pool 1 with a 27-25 win at Rodney Parade.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

European rugby is back with another stacked fixture list. ESPN's experts predict which teams are set for a big weekend, which players will shine and where your attention should be trained across the two competitions.

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Moriarty to join Dragons from Gloucester

Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join PRO14 side Dragons.

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Tipuric, Webb a doubt for Wales vs. Australia

Flanker Justin Tipuric and scrum-half Rhys Webb are understood to be major doubts for Wales' autumn series opener against Australia on Saturday.

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Zebo scores as Munster thrash Dragons

Munster's record tryscorer Simon Zebo pocketed his 57th provincial try in a dominant 49-6 Guinness PRO14 win over Dragons at Irish Independent Park.

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Williams replaces Morgan in Wales squad

Scott Williams has been recalled to the Wales squad for the autumn internationals as a replacement for the injured Tyler Morgan.

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Weekend predictions: Champions, Challenge Cups

European club rugby returns after a five month absence, and the first round of fixtures should not disappoint.

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Cheetahs kick off PRO14 in Ulster

South African franchise the Cheetahs will get their first taste of PRO14 action on Friday, Sept. 1 as they take on Ulster at Kingspan Stadium.

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The issues facing expanded PRO14

It is not difficult to see why Celtic Rugby would jump at the chance to breath new life into the rebranded PRO14. But the organisers face issues as they attempt to make the expansion work.

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PRO14 expansion explained

Tuesday brought official confirmation that South African sides the Cheetahs and Southern Kings would, as expected, join an expanded PRO14 competition. But what will the new championship look like?

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Thomas joins Dragons' coaching staff

Former Wales hooker Thomas Rhys Thomas has joined the Dragons coaching staff as his playing career nears a conclusion.

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Newport Gwent Dragons reveal new name

Newport Gwent Dragons have been rebranded to 'Dragons' as the Welsh Rugby Union prepares to take control of the regional club.

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Jackman replaces Jones as Dragons coach

Bernard Jackman has been revealed as the first Dragons coach since the Welsh Rugby Union's [WRU] takeover of the region was confirmed.

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WRU's takeover of Dragons close to completion

The Welsh Rugby Union's takeover of the Newport Gwent Dragons has taken a step closer with the two parties reaching a 'heads of terms' agreement.

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Newport Gwent Dragons sign Gavin Henson

Newport Gwent Dragons have announced the signing of former Wales international Gavin Henson on a two-year contract from Bristol for next season.

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Dragons sign Kirchner from Leinster

Zane Kirchner will leave Leinster after four years at the club after Newport Gwent Dragons announced the signing of the former South African international.