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ENGLAND

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Hiatus: England Captain Owen Farrell to Miss 2024 Six Nations to Prioritize Mental Wellbeing (BBC Sport)

• Takeaway: Owen Farrell announced that he will take a break from England international duties, and miss the 2024 Six Nations, but continue playing for Saracens.

• Saracens Statement: Farrell, who is England's all-time leading point scorer, shared that he is stepping away from international rugby "in order to prioritize his and his family's mental wellbeing."

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SUPER RUGBY AMERICAS

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2024 Schedule: Calendar Set for Super Rugby Americas 2024 (Americas Rugby News)

• Takeaway: The American Raptors will kick off the 2024 Super Rugby Americas season with three road games, then close out the campaign at home with three matches.

• Kick Off Date: Friday, February 16 vs. Dogos XV

• Streaming Info: TBD, but likely ESPN+ like last year.

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Player Moves ⤵️‍

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Chicago Hounds: signed South African hooker Janus Venter, who joins from the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup competition.

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🏉 QUICK HITS

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College Rugby: Penn State, Ohio State Welcome Challenge of Mint City Bowl (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍College Rugby: Arkansas State, SVU Enter the Hornet's Nest (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍Dubai SVNS: HSBC SVNS 2024 Ready to Reach New Heights in Dubai (World Rugby)