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  NEW: The Third Half – Analysis of the 6 Nations, Conor O’Shea and Chris Ashton

  This week Matt and Jamie talk through some of the other nations squads announced this week, Conor O'Shea's departure from Harlequins and touch on Chris Ashton's 10 week ban.

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  Eddie Jones names 6 Nations England squad

  LONDON - New England coach Eddie Jones has included 7 uncapped players in his England squad for the start of the 6 Nations in three weeks time.

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  Saracens sign Schalk Burger

  LONDON - London-based side Saracens has signed Springbok legend Schalk Burger in a coup for the team currently leading the Aviva Premiership.

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  Wasps need to turn fast start into long term results

  OPINION: London Wasps’s slow resurgence over the last few years was demonstrated through some emphatic performances in the European Champions Cup over the past few weeks.

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  Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

  AUCKLAND - Jonah Lomu, aged 40 has died suddenly at his family home in Remuera, Auckland shortly after returning from the Rugby World Cup in the UK.

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  Matt Toomua heads to the Tigers

  LONDON - Aviva Premiership side Leicester Tigers have signed versatile Brumbies and Wallaby back Matt Toomua for the 2016/2017 Season.

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  Cheika says no way, no how to England job

  LONDON - Current Wallaby Coach Michael Cheika has adamantly refused any notion that he would replace Stuart Lancaster as England Coach.

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  VIDEO: The Third Half – Stuart Lancaster departs and the plight of PIs

  Video credit: The Rugby Revolution

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  Sam Burgess leaves Bath to return to the NRL

  LONDON - Former Bath Rugby flanker Sam Burgess has officially left the club and will return to play for his old team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League.

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  All Blacks win back to back World Cups

  LONDON - The All Blacks have bid farewell to six of their veteran stars by winning the Rugby World Cup for a second consecutive time, taking the title with a 34-17...