rugby union

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 15 players

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"We want a World Cup that reflects the passion and development that rugby has achieved in every corner of our territory," said Gabriel Travaglini, president of the Argentine Rugby Union.

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This is just the start of a typical week for students who play rugby at Northampton School for Boys, also known as NSB, who are attempting to win a schools league and cup double in rugby union this season.

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"He is running at over 10 metres per second - the fastest player in the Six Nations - and he has the deftest of touches. Dennis Bergkamp would be thrilled with that," former England wing Ugo Monye told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.

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"No-one has mentioned Penaud in the last few weeks," former Wales captain Sam Warburton told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.

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Former England fly-half Paul Grayson told the Rugby Union Weekly podcast, "France have been on an amazing odyssey, the Top 14 is magnificent and France loves its team so all credit to them."

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