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A bitter dispute between the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and English First Division Rugby clubs (EFDR) threatens to engulf the sport in controversy, with the RFU facing disciplinary action from the International Rugby Board (IRB) for non-compliance with IRB regulations. The IRB summoned England's rugby chiefs to explain
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The demands on England's top players will intensify in the upcoming tour to Australia, with a packed schedule that includes five Test matches and up to 13 one-day internationals. The tour will commence barely a month after the domestic season ends, and most players will be away for
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England triumphed over Ireland with a 31-13 win at Twickenham on Saturday, securing their 21st Triple Crown and a historic aggregate of points in their Five Nations season. Despite Ireland's valiant effort, England's solid performance in the middle of the field proved to be the decisive
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England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has expressed his support for the recall of Tony Diprose to the England back row ahead of their Five Nations Championship finale against Ireland at Twickenham. Diprose, who played at No 8 in the Tests against Australia and New Zealand in November, has been given a
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The French organisers of the World Cup face a significant fine and potential legal action after rejecting a proposal to allocate more tickets to non-French residents. The European Commission has launched an investigation into alleged discrimination against foreign fans. The row has sparked fears of thousands of ticketless England fans
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Doug Brown, a key player from England's successful team in the Sharjah tournament, is set to face the West Indies in a five-match one-day series, hoping to showcase a new and improved version of himself. After a summer of intense cricket, including a series of impressive displays in
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In a dramatic turn of events, England's chances of winning the fifth Test against the West Indies were severely diminished due to a contentious run-out decision and a missed catch by Dean Headley. The West Indies ended the fourth day on 71 for no wicket, with Philo Wallace
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The first day of the fifth-fourth Test in Barbados at Kensington Oval was a testament to English cricket's popularity in the Caribbean. The crowd's composition was a stark reflection of the island's cultural affinity for the team, with two-thirds of the attendees being English.
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England's attempts to secure a decisive victory against the West Indies were thwarted on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Georgetown. The West Indies second innings continued to grow, with Ian Bishop leading the charge. Despite loss of wickets, Bishop formed crucial partnerships, particularly with Dinanath
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The Anglican Church in Wales is set to change its law, allowing divorcees to remarry in church. This change could pave the way for the Church of England to follow suit. The decision is a major shift in the church's stance on marriage, which has been viewed as
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The mood of optimism in Wales was dampened by the news that Ieuan Evans will miss the team's match against England due to a damaged hamstring. However, the omission of Evans has presented an opportunity for Nigel Walker, who will make his 17th international appearance and partner Gareth
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As the countdown to the 1998 World Cup in France has begun, Virgin Megastores has teamed up with the Mirror to bring readers an exclusive offer to get in the mood for the sporting highlight of the year. This limited-time promotion allows fans to receive a free FAN-tastic colour poster
