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The Ospreys kept their Heineken Champions Cup qualification hopes alive with a thrilling 54-36 victory over the Scarlets in Swansea. source https://thedailyrugby.com/ospreys-keep-champions-cup-hopes-alive-with-90pt-derby-win-over-scarlets/

Bath head coach Neal Hatley has said there was a ‘deathly silence’ in the changing room after his side were humiliated in their West Country derby with bitter rivals Gloucester. source https://thedailyrugby.com/baths-prem-humilation-there-is-a-deathly-silence-in-the-changing-room/

Gloucester romped to their biggest Gallagher Premiership victory with a 64-0 demolition of hapless rivals Bath to move within a point of the play-off positions and arrest a mini-slump. source https://thedailyrugby.com/gloucester-demolish-hapless-bath-in-a-record-breaking-fashion/

Second-year head coach George Skivington has candidly spoken about his coping mechanisms when it comes to handling the immense pressure of being the Gloucester boss in the ultra-competitive Gallagher Premiership. http://dlvr.it/SPWgrc

Second-year head coach George Skivington has candidly spoken about his coping mechanisms when it comes to handling the immense pressure of being the Gloucester boss in the ultra-competitive Gallagher Premiership. source https://thedailyrugby.com/i-never-turned-into-an-alcoholic-i-cant-give-you-that-headline/

The Highlanders have survived an almighty scare from the Fijian Drua, fighting back from a 21-10 deficit to score a 27-24 victory in Suva. http://dlvr.it/SPWM0K

The Wallabies are reportedly set to host the All Blacks in a rare mid-week Bledisloe Cup clash in Australia later this year. http://dlvr.it/SPWM01

The Highlanders have survived an almighty scare from the Fijian Drua, fighting back from a 21-10 deficit to score a 27-24 victory in Suva. source https://thedailyrugby.com/highlanders-forced-to-dig-deep-to-fight-off-spirited-drua-in-suva/

The Wallabies are reportedly set to host the All Blacks in a rare mid-week Bledisloe Cup clash in Australia later this year. source https://thedailyrugby.com/report-all-blacks-set-for-mid-week-bledisloe-cup-clash-against-wallabies/

Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan says Quinn Tupaea is likely to shift back to the midfield after a brief spell on the wing for the Hamilton-based franchise. source https://thedailyrugby.com/get-him-back-in-the-midfield-chiefs-set-to-end-quinn-tupaeas-wing-stint/

Jess Breach is to wear a scrum cap for the first time when England face France in Saturday’s Grand Slam decider to protect the gruesome wound that required the attention of a plastic surgeon. http://dlvr.it/SPTD3m

Jess Breach is to wear a scrum cap for the first time when England face France in Saturday’s Grand Slam decider to protect the gruesome wound that required the attention of a plastic surgeon. source https://thedailyrugby.com/breach-resorts-to-scrum-cap-after-gruesome-injury/

SA Rugby would have had to close its doors if were not for the British & Irish Lions tour last year. source https://thedailyrugby.com/the-british-irish-lions-tour-saved-south-african-rugby/

SA Rugby would have had to close its doors if were not for the British & Irish Lions tour last year. http://dlvr.it/SPShs7

Wallabies bad boy Tolu Latu might not be set for a return to rugby in Australia, contrary to reports in the French press this week. http://dlvr.it/SPShqb

Wallabies bad boy Tolu Latu might not be set for a return to rugby in Australia, contrary to reports in the French press this week. source https://thedailyrugby.com/wallabies-bad-boy-latu-might-not-return-to-australia/

Future generations will look back on 2022 as a catalyst year for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations and women’s rugby, according to Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel. http://dlvr.it/SPSCRJ

Injured Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor hopes to be playing in mid-May, setting him up for Australia’s blockbuster three-test series against England. source https://thedailyrugby.com/reds-star-james-oconnor-targets-injury-comeback-match-against-blues/

RugbyPass Plus selects its breakout stars of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season. source https://thedailyrugby.com/urc-breakout-stars-of-the-season/

Bristol have confirmed that Alapati Leiua will depart the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the season to join French Pro D2 side RC Vannes, where ex-England international Nick Abendanon is currently playing. http://dlvr.it/SPPsq6

Bath boss Stuart Hooper has reacted to media speculation this week that Anthony Watson, the England and Lions player, will definitely sign for Leicester for the 2022/23 season. http://dlvr.it/SPPsn2

After having to play five games in the space of 16 days earlier in the season, Moana Pasifika are now set to play their first game in two weeks when they take on the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday evening. http://dlvr.it/SPPJsK

The Western Force have avoided focusing on their recent run of horror starts in a bid to overcome the worrying trend in Friday night's clash with the ladder-leading Blues. http://dlvr.it/SPPJpV

Former All Black wing John Kirwan has shared his first choice All Blacks lineup for 2022 which includes a number of changes for the side that lost to France in Paris last November. http://dlvr.it/SPNpFs

It is the second week on tour for the Highlanders arriving in Fiji on Monday after travelling from the Super Round in Melbourne weekend. source https://thedailyrugby.com/highlanders-name-team-as-they-prepare-to-become-the-first-side-to-play-the-drua-in-suva/

Out of favour England winger Adam Radwan was quick out of the blocks this week when quipping to RugbyPass that he had the perfect incentive to quickly get back to scoring tries for Newcastle before their season is over. source https://thedailyrugby.com/if-it-was-up-to-me-id-live-on-a-little-island-and-fish-all-day/

It was quite the bye-week last week for Alex Sanderson and his fellow Sale coaches, beginning with a jolly in Barcelona and ending with a visit to their training ground by Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber and some of his staff. http://dlvr.it/SPKjx2

It was quite the bye-week last week for Alex Sanderson and his fellow Sale coaches, beginning with a jolly in Barcelona and ending with a visit to their training ground by Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber and some of his staff. source https://thedailyrugby.com/nugget-tactic-mined-by-sale-on-recent-visit-by-springboks-bosses/

Seven All Blacks have returned to the Blues lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Force in Perth. source https://thedailyrugby.com/seven-all-blacks-stars-return-to-blues-lineup-for-western-force-clash/

Up-and-coming scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been ruled out from playing in the remainder of this season's campaign with Sale and from the England tour of Australia with a torn-at-the-tendon hamstring injury that required an operation on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/SPKBvJ

Former Black Ferns Sevens co-coach Allan Bunting has joined the Black Ferns in a newly-created role just months out from this year’s World Cup. source https://thedailyrugby.com/olympic-champion-coach-joins-black-ferns-management-ahead-of-world-cup/

All Blacks coach Ian Foster expects the flurry of red cards seen in Super Rugby to continue in test matches this season. source https://thedailyrugby.com/ian-foster-predicts-super-rugby-pacifics-red-card-flurry-to-continue-in-test-rugby/

He’s taken a road less travelled than most Super Rugby Pacific players, but Max Hicks is relishing his debut campaign with the Highlanders. source https://thedailyrugby.com/the-ex-afl-prospect-who-is-thriving-in-debut-season-for-highlanders/

Not only will it cease to be a viable participation sport, lessening the volume of those who might progress to the professional ranks, but there will be a class-action payout to former players who’ve suffered brain trauma. source https://thedailyrugby.com/rugby-has-to-endure-the-cards-if-it-wants-to-have-a-future/

Up-and-coming scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been ruled out from playing in the remainder of this season’s campaign with Sale and from the England tour of Australia with a torn-at-the-tendon hamstring injury that required an operation on Tuesday. source https://thedailyrugby.com/bit-of-a-freak-moment-has-ruled-quirke-out-for-sale-and-england/

England have suffered a blow in the build-up to their TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash with France after captain Sarah Hunter was ruled out of Saturday’s decider in Bayonne. http://dlvr.it/SPHK80

With 500 days to go to the start of the 2023 World Cup in France, Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has claimed the excitement has started to build with the global showpiece moving into view. http://dlvr.it/SPGmmf

England vice-captain Ellis Genge has taken to Twitter to issue his response to comments by ex-Test level hooker Brian Moore in a newspaper column that took umbrage with the behaviour of the Leicester skipper and Dan Cole towards the match officials last Saturday. http://dlvr.it/SPGCN2

Bath fly-half Tian Schoeman is joining Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old South African is already on Tyneside preparing for his official start date in the summer, with the former Cheetahs, Bulls and Bordeaux man recovering from a knee injury. http://dlvr.it/SPGCJP

Former All Black Jeff Wilson has called on players to take responsibility as the rate of cards issued in Super Rugby Pacific fixtures continues to remain high as they have failed to change. http://dlvr.it/SPFjYz

Former All Black Jeff Wilson has called on players to take responsibility as the rate of cards issued in Super Rugby Pacific fixtures continues to remain high as they have failed to change. source https://thedailyrugby.com/do-we-need-to-start-fining-players-ex-all-black-fumes-over-unacceptable-player-behaviour/

Fraser McReight says he’s committed to Australian rugby as the Queensland Reds flanker continues to ram home his case for more Test chances. source https://thedailyrugby.com/wallaby-flanker-mcreight-ready-to-push-all-black-captain-sam-cane/

The NRL as an entertainment product has taken the lead over the last decade, but the gulf is widening. The narratives build quickly to add suspense, theatre and pressure, all culminating in interest and fan engagement. source https://thedailyrugby.com/super-round-flop-the-latest-copycat-move-chasing-nrls-tail/

The NRL as an entertainment product has taken the lead over the last decade, but the gulf is widening. The narratives build quickly to add suspense, theatre and pressure, all culminating in interest and fan engagement. source https://thedailyrugby.com/super-round-flop-latest-copycat-move-chasing-nrls-tail/

Waratahs prop Angus Bell is free to face the Crusaders on Saturday after escaping suspension for a lifting tackle on Chiefs flanker Sam Cane. source https://thedailyrugby.com/waratahs-prop-angus-bell-avoids-suspension-despite-red-card-against-chiefs/

The five-time Premiership Champions served notice against Exeter Chiefs that they won’t rest until they get their crown back source https://thedailyrugby.com/saracens-getting-in-the-groove-for-trophy-hunt/

England player Jess Breach has posted a shot of the gruesome aftermath of a collision she was involved in her side's Tik Tok Women's Six Nations victory over Ireland. http://dlvr.it/SPCqc1

Edinburgh have lost injured props Boan Venter and Luan de Bruin for the rest of the season. The club confirmed that the two players had both undergone “successful surgeries”. http://dlvr.it/SPCH5v

Los Pumas winger Matias Orlando will play for the Newcastle Falcons for the next two seasons after signing a new contract with the Kingston Park club. http://dlvr.it/SPBl6H

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says it will be “really challenging” for New Zealand to stage another World Cup. source https://thedailyrugby.com/nzr-boss-outlines-why-new-zealand-may-not-host-another-world-cup/

A pair of former All Blacks have expressed their disappointment of Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural Super Round event in Melbourne over the weekend. http://dlvr.it/SPBFjC