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England Women win European Cup

England score two late tries to pip France to the Women's European Cup, while Sweden and Japan also enjoy success.

Korea rise again as Japan retain A5N title

Japan clinch the Asian 5 Nations title, Korea climb again in the IRB World Rankings but Hungary are the biggest climbers of the week.

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Scotland U20s boosted by good luck banner

Scotland players receive a good luck banner on a visit to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh and will take it to South Africa

Rugby's centurions continue to stand tall

Martyn Williams is poised to become the 21st player to play 100 Tests for his country next month, but who will be the next to join the club?

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Venditti: The rising star of Italian rugby

Still riding high after making his Test debut in February, Giovanbattistia Venditti has fond memories of his time on the JWC stage in 2009.

England Sevens name expanded squad

England Sevens have named an expanded full-time squad for the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series.

American Samoa becomes IRB Full Member

American Samoa becomes a Full Member of the IRB while the United Arab Emirates are approved as an Associate Member.

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The wisdom of Solomons

The IRB’s coaching courses are helping the Solomon Islands take charge of their rugby development, writes Ian Gilbert

Dutch women point to Sevens Olympic potential

While Spain turned heads in the men's competition at the London Sevens, the Netherlands women's team scaled even greater heights.

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Starmers: Fitting finale in London

In his latest column for irbsevens.com, Nigel Starmer-Smith looks back on a record-breaking weekend at Twickenham.