2017 in rugby union

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This page covers the major events of 2017 in rugby union .

Contents

International tournaments

Northern hemisphere national teams

Southern hemisphere national teams

Club tournaments

Northern hemisphere clubs

Southern hemisphere clubs

Rugby sevens

2017 Rugby Europe Men's Sevens Championships

Headlines

Significant deaths

See also

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