Uncertainty over Ashton's ban dates as RFU queries Sale friendly

The dates of Chris Ashton's seven-week ban for a dangerous tackle may be changed, which could hit the Sale winger's hopes of an England recall.

• 24 Aug

England wing Ashton gets seven-week ban for tip tackle

England wing Chris Ashton is banned for seven weeks after his red card in Sale Sharks' pre-season friendly against Castres.

• 23 Aug
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Prop Wilson, 24, retires through injury

Newcastle Falcons prop Scott Wilson is forced to retire from professional rugby at the age of 24 because of a neck injury.

• 24 Aug
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England must judge Cipriani on the field, says Gloucester coach Ackermann

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann urges England's selectors to judge fly-half Danny Cipriani on his on-field displays.

• 23 Aug
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Ulster's Coetzee returns after 12 months out

• 24 Aug
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Wales centre Davies back for Scarlets after injury

• 24 Aug
• From the sectionScarlets

England's Cipriani not sanctioned by RFU over nightclub incident

• 23 Aug

Women's rugby must not rush into professionalism - Mather

• 22 Aug

'The style will really suit him' - Sexton tips Russell to shine at Racing

• 22 Aug
• From the sectionScottish Rugby

England's Hartley set for Saints return

• 21 Aug
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McCloskey signs new deal with Ulster

• 22 Aug
• From the sectionIrish Rugby

Dragons and Ospreys slump in pre-season

• 23 Aug
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Ulster players reassured by McFarland arrival - Best

• 21 Aug
• From the sectionIrish Rugby

Cardiff 'makes sense' for Pro14 final

• 21 Aug
• From the sectionWelsh Rugby

Edinburgh 'still have a long way to go' - Cockerill

• 21 Aug
• From the sectionEdinburgh

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