France self-destruct handing win to Wales
A second half French capitulation at the Stade de France saw Wales win the opening game of the 6 Nations Championship edging the home side 19-24.
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Rugby
Jackson and Olding fail to recoup legal costs after acquittal
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have failed to recoup the legal costs incurred in the rape trial of which both were acquitted.
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Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks after 2019 World Cup
Steven Hansen will leave his post as head coach of New Zealand at the end of the 2019 World Cup.
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Johnny Sexton extends IRFU contract to 2021
Ireland and Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension with the IRFU until the end of the 2020-21 season.
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Joe Schmidt to leave Ireland after 2019 World Cup
Joe Schmidt will leave his role as head coach after next year’s Rugby World Cup with current defence coach Andy Farrell taking charge.
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