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Who are the referees, assistants and TMOs for the 2022 Six Nations? We take a look hereNika Amashukeli will become the first Georgian to referee in the Six Nations (Getty Images)Who are the referees, assistants and TMOs for the 2022 Six Nations? We take a look here http://dlvr.it/SHSpd6

James Wilson has joined Rugby Southland in an all-year-round coaching role as part of the changes to the Stags coaching setup for 2022. http://dlvr.it/SHRkBM

Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for this year's tournamentTadhg Furlong enjoys Ireland's win over England last year (Sportsfile/Getty Images)Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for this year's tournament http://dlvr.it/SHQv26

Scotland's Gregor Townsend has revealed his squadCameron Redpath is back in the Scotland squad for the Six Nations (Getty Images)Scotland's Gregor Townsend has revealed his squad http://dlvr.it/SHQKLD

The Azzurri last won a match in the Six Nations in 2015Paolo Garbisi is the front-runner to start at fly-half (Getty Images)The Azzurri last won a match in the Six Nations in 2015 http://dlvr.it/SHPkqD

A referee has been assigned to train with each of the five franchises, although the NZR initiative comes with a catch. http://dlvr.it/SHMlgF

Laurence Corlett has resigned as boss of Taranaki Rugby after just two years in the job. http://dlvr.it/SHMFKT

Find out who is in Eddie Jones's squad for this year's championshipBen Youngs could become England's most-capped men's player during the Six Nations (Getty Images)Find out who is in Eddie Jones's squad for this year's championship http://dlvr.it/SHLCJK

Ex-All Black can't reach his mother to know she is safe but has started his own fundraising drive for people of Tonga. http://dlvr.it/SHJtxX

The game would be the Drua's first on home soil, although the spectre of Covid-19 still hangs heavy over the Super Rugby Pacific schedule. http://dlvr.it/SHJGc0

All Blacks Sevens great DJ Forbes has been dragged into the Warriors for an unlikely coaching gig. http://dlvr.it/SHHqrv

Christchurch's old stadium now has three fields set aside rugby and football, and enough room for a cricket pitch in the summer. http://dlvr.it/SHFw5B

The Waikato born-and-bred big man didn't get a look in at the Chiefs or Blues, and has returned to NZ from a hard spell in Sydney with a bit to prove. http://dlvr.it/SHFdN4

Kiwi centre claimed French ref would have to apologise, but it was Aki who ultimately ended up backing down. http://dlvr.it/SHFN3x

Four-time European champions hadn't played for five weeks, but showed no signs of rustiness, running in 13 tries. http://dlvr.it/SHF4xZ

Talented rugby player Jorja Miller has longed to play for her country, since taking up the sport as a four-year-old. Now, at just 17 - she is about to fulfill that goal. http://dlvr.it/SHCDvx

The cross-code star talks to Stuff about what coaches must get about Pasifika/Māori players, and how rugby's eligibility change came too late for him. http://dlvr.it/SHC0j6

Disciplinary panel finds Kiwi coach's claim a ref 'didn't have enough nuts' constituted 'disrespect' not 'verbal abuse'. http://dlvr.it/SHBjs7

Former Canterbury coach talks halftime rants, the best players he's coached and played alongside, and changes he'd like to see to rugby. http://dlvr.it/SHBMM5

Waisake Naholo’s dream of a return to Super Rugby is alive. http://dlvr.it/SH8T3C

The All Black kicked a rugby ball 55 metres from the launch site, challenging those taking part in the Auckland flying competition to surpass his target. http://dlvr.it/SH85Gx

The former All Black is heading to the UK to team up with heavyweight star Tyson Fury. But it's a champion closer to home who is proving an enduring inspiration. http://dlvr.it/SH4cq8

The team leading a review into the Black Ferns culture want to speak to former players about their experiences in the team environment http://dlvr.it/SH275Y

The former All Black will lace up the gloves against a man who went down in infamy for knocking out a rival player with a sickening punch in 2008. http://dlvr.it/SH1qvc

Jasmine Joyce and Siwan Lillicrap are among those accepting 12-month deals with WRUJasmine Joyce is one of 12 players to accept a full-time contract with the WRU (Getty Images)Jasmine Joyce and Siwan Lillicrap are among those accepting 12-month deals with WRU http://dlvr.it/SGz5lq

The Mako have wasted little time replacing Andrew Goodman, promoting two assistant coaches from within the organisation. http://dlvr.it/SGyfnm

The arrest occurred after an incident at a nightclub in Manchester. http://dlvr.it/SGyNFC

Dale MacLeod's full focus is now fixed on his new Super Rugby job with Moana Pasifika, but he remains committed to returning to Southland to lead the Stags later in the year. http://dlvr.it/SGv8cV

He played in a World Cup game against the ABs that changed the course of Welsh rugby, but has no memory of it as calls increase for rugby to sort out concussion protocols. http://dlvr.it/SGt9zt

The top Black Ferns will earn over $130,000 under the new contracts agreed between NZ Rugby and the rugby players' association. http://dlvr.it/SGsgtM

The latest restrictions in the countries involvedWill Scotland and England fans be at Murrayfield on 5 February? (MB Media/Getty Images)The latest restrictions in the countries involved http://dlvr.it/SGrdLG

The Southland coach made a name for himself by working well with limited resources, and the new Super Rugby entrants liked what they saw. http://dlvr.it/SGqkJt

In 2012 then 27-year-old Daniel Ramsay signed an initial two-year contract with French club Section Paloise. A decade on and the now 37-year-old hasn't left. http://dlvr.it/SGqSsc

McKenzie scores 23 points to show he can fill Beauden Barrett's boots, while controversial Australian gets two tries on return to rugby. http://dlvr.it/SGpwHx

Former Hurricanes lock/loose forward is on his way to Wales, while his old mentor Chris Boyd is reportedly keen to return to Aotearoa this year. http://dlvr.it/SGn7k0

The death of an East Coast legend who died while diving for kaimoana has left a hole for many. http://dlvr.it/SGjfK3

If your side has impressed, send in your nomination for Rugby World Team of the Month. The award is open to every amateur club and you could win a set of baselayers Camelot Colts, in blue, are the latest winners of our monthly award for grass-roots clubs (Dave Martin) Win some training kit and recognition for your club http://dlvr.it/SGhdwY

The Ireland U20 front-rower talks positional switches and biggest influencesIreland's Sam Illo takes on England in last year's U20 Six Nations (Getty Images)The Ireland U20 front-rower talks positional switches and biggest influences http://dlvr.it/SGhBFS

Hunter Donghi, 20, was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer just before Christmas http://dlvr.it/SGfrFn

The Harlequins and Italy fly-half gives his top tips on the restartTommy Allan joined Harlequins for the 2021-22 season (Getty Images)The Harlequins and Italy fly-half gives his top tips on the restart http://dlvr.it/SGcwy4

Ex-Crusaders and Wallabies coach will have to wait at least a week for his side's 2022 season opener after coronavirus sweeps through the camp. http://dlvr.it/SGcK5f

NEC Green Rockets plan to some discipline club officials after sacking Australian wing Blake Ferguson following his cocaine arrest. http://dlvr.it/SGc1QN

Sam Larner breaks down Theo Cabango's fleet-footed finishCardiff's Theo Cabango breaks to score against Harlequins (Inpho)Sam Larner breaks down Theo Cabango's fleet-footed finish http://dlvr.it/SGZ3W1

The Red Roses speeder talks dad jokes, engineering and fancy-dress outfitsAbby Dow gets around New Zealand's defence (Getty Images )The Red Roses speeder talks dad jokes, engineering and fancy-dress outfits http://dlvr.it/SGYbJq

Being a member of a victorious World Cup squad should have kept the young All Black in NZ. Instead, he never played for them again. http://dlvr.it/SGWl9t

There has been plenty happening over recent weeks – here are Paul Williams’s reflectionsJohann van Graan will leave Munster for Bath at the end of the season (Sportsfile/Getty Images)There has been plenty happening over recent weeks – here are Paul Williams’s reflections http://dlvr.it/SGVhrD

Get to know the centre who has caught Gregor Townsend’s eyeEdinburgh's Matt Currie scores against Zebre (SNS Group/Getty Images)Get to know the centre who has caught Gregor Townsend’s eye http://dlvr.it/SGVDWZ

Try machine Shane Williams rips into Kiwi coach for "the worst two years of my rugby life". http://dlvr.it/SGTZgv

England's imported coach believes he's too Australian to take on the conglomerate and offers local alternatives. http://dlvr.it/SGSxBk

Plus, exclusive interview with Marcus Smith in the latest edition Plus, exclusive interview with Marcus Smith in the latest edition http://dlvr.it/SGSSy6