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The impact new rugby union rules being trialled at Six Nations could have on...

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Currently in the Six Nations numerous new rules are being trialled to see whether they would be implemented into the game further down. Continuing from the Autumn Nations Series, refereeing officials will announce their decisions and provide explanations to the...
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Sean Lynch on Six Nations Paywall: “I don’t think it will be great for...

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Sean Lynch scrum half for Birkenhead Park Rugby Club said: “I don’t think it will be great for the sport” when asked about TNT Sports deal with Six Nations being behind a paywall. Speculations in the last few weeks have...
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Birkenhead Park have lessons to learn from tough season

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Birkenhead Park RFC have struggled this season, and now it seems likely that they will suffer relegation from the Regional 1 North West. The club have faced a series of setbacks, including two season-ending injuries in one game back in...
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“Most rugby fans would know where to watch it” said Merseyside Rugby Club on...

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By Clare Tweed and Juliann Cloud Rumours have emerged of TNT Sports buying the rights to the Six Nations championship next year from BBC and ITV.  This deal could be worth up to £100 million, £10 million more than the current...
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The tragic lives of Toggie Kendall and Fred Turner – Merseyside’s rugby-playing soldiers

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With the Six Nations two rounds in, and after England’s dramatic late win against France at Twickenham, Ireland lead the way after to two strong performances. Merseyside’s involvement in the competition is limited to Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck.
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WATCH: Red Roses star Sarah Beckett returns to Firwood Waterloo RFC

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England rugby International Sarah Beckett returned to her Merseyside roots ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup to for a coaching session young players dreaming of following in her footsteps. Going back to Firwood Waterloo RFC was a celebration of...
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Wirral’s Tom Roebuck receives late England call to face South Africa

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Tom Roebuck has been called up for England's squad to face reigning double world-champions South Africa tomorrow (Saturday 16 November). The Sale Sharks winger, who grew up on the Wirral, has been called in to replace Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who is...

Southport Rugby Club tackling women’s health in sport

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With the growth of women's sport, the health of female athletes is finally coming into the spotlight. From ACL injuries, hormonal cycles, and pregnancy the focus is turning to how we can help these athletes get the most out...
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England Women’s rugby union international reflects on her pathway to Six Nations

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An England Women's rugby union star from Merseyside has described the obstacles she overcame to make it ahead of her side's Six Nations kick off next month. Sarah Beckett will line up against Italy on 24th March having made the...

Grants could help women’s rugby union grow on Merseyside

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Two Irish rugby players, who moved to Merseyside two years ago, are hoping a seven-figure cash injection into the women's game will improve their prospects. Emma Douglas and Zara Thorpe haven't found clubs to play for since moving to the...

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