الخميس، 30 أبريل 2020

After Toulon nightmare, Webb happy making PPE masks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb tells BBC Scrum V how he is helping the NHS fight coronavirus and explains why his time at Toulon "turned sour".

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Project Restart: Ask us your questions about the potential return of sport from coronavirus suspension https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Several sports are looking to return after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. What do you want to ask?

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Top 14: French rugby union's top two divisions to be abandoned https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

French rugby union’s top two divisions - the Top 14 and Pro D2 - will be abandoned because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Parkes faces big decision over Japan switch - Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac says Hadleigh Parkes must weigh up family, finances and Test rugby as he ponders a move to Japan.

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الأربعاء، 29 أبريل 2020

Wales players will 'relish' busy programme of delayed Tests, says Pivac https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Wayne Pivac says his side will relish the prospect of a crowded international calendar later in the year.

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World Rugby: WRU backs Bill Beaumont for chairman role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies says the governing body is backing Sir Bill Beaumont to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman.

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Owen Jenkins: Wing signs long-term Dragons deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing Owen Jenkins signs a new long-term deal to stay at Dragons after successfully switching from Wales sevens.

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'All they wanted was an opportunity to prove themselves' - how coronavirus is affecting women's sport https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four sports, five stories - how women's sport is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hard not to award Leinster Pro14 - Glasgow coach Rennie https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says it would be "hard" not to award Leinster the Pro14 title.

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الثلاثاء، 28 أبريل 2020

Frisby and Halanukonuka to leave Glasgow https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

International duo Nick Frisby and Siua Halanukonuka are to leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of this season.

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Uncontested scrums? How do players return safely to a sport as physical as rugby? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union is a sport famous for its big hits and scrums - how long do players need to prepare before it is safe to play again?

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الاثنين، 27 أبريل 2020

Genge plans new union to 'shake up rugby scene' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge says it is time to “shake up the rugby scene” after confirming he plans to set up a new union.

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'My speech went and then I passed out' - Bristol's Hurrell talks about his 'probable stroke' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell explains how a "probable stroke" forced him to retire from rugby union.

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السبت، 25 أبريل 2020

Marler will not miss match during 10-week ban https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Joe Marler's 10-week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals will end without him missing a match because of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Quiz - what do you know about cross-code legend Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Test your knowledge of Welsh rugby dual-code great turned broadcaster Jonathan Davies.

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الجمعة، 24 أبريل 2020

Van Rensburg fined and banned for signing deals with two clubs https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rohan Janse van Rensburg is fined and given a two-week ban for signing contracts with both Sale and Gloucester.

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Castle victim of social media 'bullying', says Rugby Australia chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Raelene Castle was subjected to "unwarranted criticism" during her time as Rugby Australia chief executive, says chairman Paul McLean.

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Players could face Olympics v World Cup dilemma https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players may have to choose between the Olympic Games and the women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021 after World Rugby confirmed the tournament dates will not change.

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Wales' mercurial Ring on starting as a care-worker during the coronavirus pandemic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Cardiff, Pontypool and Wales back Mark Ring explains how, at the age of 57, he has become a care-worker.

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الخميس، 23 أبريل 2020

'Weather was the coldest thing I had ever experienced' - England's Vunipola recalls Welsh rugby roots https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Billy Vunipola tells BBC Scrum V about his Welsh roots and hopes of playing for the Lions with Taulupe Faletau.

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Billy Vunipola tells Scrum V Saracens' relegation to the English Championship can bring benefits https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola tells the Scrum V podcast Saracens' relegation to the Championship next season can bring benefits to their squad.

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Raelene Castle: Rugby Australia chief executive resigns https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle resigns, saying she believes the board no longer wants her in the role.

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الأربعاء، 22 أبريل 2020

Halfpenny to stay at Scarlets https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny is finalising a new deal at Scarlets, who want Dragons centre Tyler Morgan and Newcastle's Johnny Williams.

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Dragons set to sign Wales wing Holmes from Leicester https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' Wales wing Jonah Holmes is set to join Dragons to maintain his international ambitions.

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'It would be a privilege to be reappointed' - WRU chairman Davies set to retain World Rugby role https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says he is honoured for his nomination to be re-elected to World Rugby's executive committee.

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Former Scotland captain Barclay to leave Edinburgh in summer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland captain John Barclay will leave Edinburgh when his contract concludes, head coach Richard Cockerill confirms.

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Ulster furlough all players and coaching staff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby Chief Executive Jonny Petrie says that 70% of staff, including all players and coaching staff, have been put on furlough.

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Pichot 'strongly believes' believes he can oust Beaumont as World Rugby chairman https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Agustin Pichot says he can pull off a shock victory and beat World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont to the top job in the sport.

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BBC to show Scotland v France from 1995 this Saturday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights Scotland's Five Nations visit to France in 1995 in Scotland's Rugby Classics on Saturday.

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الثلاثاء، 21 أبريل 2020

Aaron Jarvis: Ex-Wales prop commits future to Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales prop Aaron Jarvis has signed a contract extension to stay at Dragons for 2020-21.

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Premiership clubs plan for July return as best case https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership clubs are working towards a best-case scenario of resuming the season at the start of July.

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Former Ireland skipper Best wants seasons to be aligned https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best believes northern hemisphere sides would have a better chance of winning the World Cup if they played summer rugby.

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'Opportunity to try summer rugby' - Best eyes alignment of seasons across hemispheres https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best believes the coronavirus crisis could show northern hemisphere nations the wisdom of playing rugby in the summer.

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Tom James: Northampton Saints sign Doncaster Knights scrum-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign scrum-half Tom James from Doncaster for the 2020-21 Premiership campaign.

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Fiji rugby chairman Francis Kean resigns amid homophobia accusations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) stands down amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination.

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الاثنين، 20 أبريل 2020

Ex-Tonga and Cardiff Blues flanker Molitika retires at 45 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Cardiff Blues and Tonga flanker Ma'ama Molitika eyes coaching after retiring at the age of 45.

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James Cronin: Munster prop given one-month doping ban over 'unintentional breach' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster prop James Cronin is given a one-month ban for an unintentional anti-doping violation after a pharmacy mix-up.

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Wales Test unlikely to go ahead in June, says Japan coach Joseph https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Japan coach Jamie Joseph says June's Test against Wales is unlikely to go ahead because of coronavirus.

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World Rugby investigates Fiji chairman over homophobia allegations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby begins an investigation into the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, which has backed Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as boss of the world game.

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'I would love to give back in the same way' - Biggar keen to follow Jenkins' path https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says he wants to follow in the footsteps of kicking coach and mentor Neil Jenkins.

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Wales' Dan Biggar says public health is priority, not playing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Dan Biggar says public health is the priority during the coronavirus outbreak, but believes fans will be desperate to go to games once rugby resumes.

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الأحد، 19 أبريل 2020

السبت، 18 أبريل 2020

Welsh rugby players and coaches set to be furloughed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh rugby players and coaches are expected to be furloughed because of the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus is a reality check, says World Rugby boss Beaumont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont says he is confident a revised Nations Championship will be launched in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'It's like someone else scored it' - the most momentous Scotland win remembered by those involved https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Those who were involved recall a remarkable Calcutta Cup meeting when a seemingly invincible England were undone by a Tony Stanger try that will live forever in the memory.

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الجمعة، 17 أبريل 2020

Beaumont's bid for re-election boosted by Italy's backing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Bill Beaumont's hopes of re-election as chairman of World Rugby are boosted after he is publicly backed by the Italian federation.

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Wales: Three players contracted coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says three members of his squad contracted coronavirus but have since recovered.

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World Cup-winning captain Daley-Mclean joins Sale as player-coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Cup-winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean signs for Premier 15s newcomers Sale Sharks Women as a player-coach.

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Tomas Francis: Wales and Exeter prop fears tough club versus country choice https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales prop Tomas Francis says he will face a tough decision over his playing future at the end of his current Exeter contract.

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الخميس، 16 أبريل 2020

World Rugby launches £80m relief fund amid coronavirus pandemic https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby commits $100m (£80m) to help support the global game through the coronavirus pandemic, while exploring the possibility that international rugby may not return until 2021.

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Gareth Davies: WRU chairman wants end to 'amateur' player payments https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

WRU chairman Gareth Davies calls on nominally amateur Welsh clubs not to pay players.

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Ollie Sleightholme & Connor Tupai sign new Northampton Saints deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ollie Sleightholme and Connor Tupai sign new contracts with Premiership side Northampton Saints.

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الأربعاء، 15 أبريل 2020

Saracens ask players to defer wages until next season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens furlough all players and the majority of the club’s staff, and ask high earners to defer a portion of their salaries.

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'The jeopardy is real' - Scotland's chief executive on the issues facing rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are not alone in facing severe financial pressures and looking for clarity where none exists amid the coronavirus crisis, writes Tom English.

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Premiership Rugby: 'Pay cut situation an absolute mess' - Christian Day https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The approach of the Premiership clubs to salary cuts has led to an "absolute mess" says the Rugby Players Association's Christian Day.

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الثلاثاء، 14 أبريل 2020

Classic 1990 Calcutta Cup to kick off new BBC Scotland series https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 1990 Calcutta Cup meeting of Scotland and England at Murrayfield is the first game of a new BBC Scotland series.

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الاثنين، 13 أبريل 2020

How Scotland great Morgan's cheeky 1973 move inspired a famous Lions win - 16 years later https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Robert Jones explains how a Scotsman stands on a Welshman's foot in 1973 led to the Lions beating Australia in 1989.

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Steve Borthwick: New Leicester Tigers boss aims to ease club's 'pain' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steve Borthwick, who will become Leicester head coach on 1 July, hopes to ease the "pain" caused by Tigers' recent demise.

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Scottish Rugby asks players & chief executive to take cuts as hundreds furloughed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Every player in Scotland earning more than £50,000 will be asked to take a salary cut of 10-25% until September, while Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson will take a 30% reduction.

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الأحد، 12 أبريل 2020

Pichot bids to take World Rugby lead from Beaumont https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says it is time to "redefine the future of rugby" after announcing his last-minute bid for the sport's most powerful job.

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السبت، 11 أبريل 2020

May move highlights Premiership's confusion, says sports lawyer https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny May's move from Leicester to Gloucester highlights the "confusion and ambiguity" of the current situation regarding player contracts, according to a top sports lawyer.

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Youngs wants player welfare considered in scheduling https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Youngs says players would "adapt" to a shorter gap between Premiership seasons, but adds player welfare must be considered.

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Ellis Genge: England prop talks gaming, Troy Deeney... and sausages https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England prop Ellis Genge talks to us about playing Fifa, sore losers, and his favourite pork product.

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I want to pass 100 Test matches, but only if I'm good enough - Owens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

International referee Nigel Owens is delaying retirement and wants to pass 100 games, but insists only if he is still good enough.

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Jonny May: England wing to leave Leicester Tigers at end of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Jonny May will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the 2019-20 season.

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Ben Earl: Saracens & England forward on must-read books for lockdown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens forward Ben Earl, who has a degree in comparative literature, lists five must-read books for lockdown.

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الجمعة، 10 أبريل 2020

Leicester Tigers: Dan Kelly, Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum to join in 2020-21 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign centre Dan Kelly and locks Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum for the 2020-21 season.

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England's Japan tour could move to October, says RFU boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England could move their summer tour of Japan to October, according to RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.

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Will Hurrell: Bristol Bears centre retires after probable stroke in January https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell retires from rugby union with immediate effect, after suffering a probable stroke in January.

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Hadleigh Parkes: Wales centre to leave Scarlets for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes' international career could be over as he looks set to leave Scarlets to join Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.

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الخميس، 9 أبريل 2020

الأربعاء، 8 أبريل 2020

Jannes Kirsten: Exeter lock signs new undisclosed-length contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs lock Jannes Kirsten signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership leaders.

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Thomas: ‘I’ve had family members die with coronavirus’ https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales international Gareth Thomas tells BBC Radio 5 Live that some members of his family have died from coronavirus.

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Wales' leading players to take 25% pay cut https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' leading rugby players will take a 25% pay cut as the sport deals with the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Premiership Rugby 'intend to complete season in full' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership Rugby intend to complete the 2019-20 season in full but it will not resume until it is "safe to do so".

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Jamie Roberts volunteering for the NHS coronavirus fight in Cardiff https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international Jamie Roberts is volunteering to help the National Health Service fight against coronavirus.

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England: Who might Eddie Jones pick for the 2023 World Cup? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Which young stars might Eddie Jones pick in a bid to propel England to World Cup glory in 2023?

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Petrus du Plessis: Glasgow Warriors prop returns to NHS to battle Covid-19 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors prop Petrus de Plessis says he will return to the NHS as a respiratory physiotherapist to help patients with Covid-19.

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Gareth Thomas: Ex-Wales captain loses family member to coronavirus https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas reveals a family member has died of coronavirus.

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Ryan wants simpler system for new deals after Moriarty saga https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons boss Dean Ryan admits being left frustrated by the process involved in keeping Wales back rower Ross Moriarty at the region.

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الثلاثاء، 7 أبريل 2020

Gatland suggests Lions-All Blacks 'decider' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has suggested a one-off "decider" with New Zealand ahead of the 2021 South Africa tour.

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Saracens and England's Jamie George talks isolation fitness, inspirational team-mates and dog names https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England hooker Jamie George talks lockdown fitness, inspirational team-mates and strangely named dogs in an appearance on Rugby Union Weekly.

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How South Africa captain Kolisi is helping during coronavirus outbreak https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tells BBC Breakfast his foundation is "doing as much as we can" to help during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Scotland hooker Brown on fatherhood, nappies and missing rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors and Scotland hooker Fraser Brown on having his first child, training in a barn, and rugby union's uncertain future amid the Covid-19 crisis.

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الاثنين، 6 أبريل 2020

Guy Thompson: Flanker set to depart Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers forward Guy Thompson is set to leave the club this summer when his contract expires.

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Ross Moriarty: Wales back-rower signs new Dragons deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty is to remain with Dragons after agreeing a new long-term contract with the region.

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England's 2023 World Cup squad could be '60% different', says Jones https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his squad for the next Rugby World Cup may be '60% different' from the one that reached the 2019 final.

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Premier 15s: Sale and Exeter replace Richmond and Firwood Waterloo in women's top flight https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union award Sale and Exeter places in the Premier 15s for the next three years.

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Edinburgh & Leinster one-off Pro14 final on table https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A one-off final between conference leaders Edinburgh and Leinster is mooted as Pro14 officials explore all possible options to finish the season.

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الأحد، 5 أبريل 2020

Former Scotland coach and British & Irish Lion Morgan dies at 73 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British & Irish Lions tourist and Scotland coach Dougie Morgan dies at the age of 73 after a long illness.

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Dave Ewers: Exeter Chiefs forward signs new 'long-term' contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs forward Dave Ewers signs a new "long-term" contract with the Premiership club.

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Wales wait on New Zealand & Japan summer tour verdict https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says an official decision to call off Wales' summer tour is a "little way away".

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David Jackson: Ex-rugby pro using calisthenics to help people stay active https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Jackson hopes to help people in isolation stay active with exercises he used after injury ended his playing career.

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Russell says Townsend dispute 'out of proportion' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Finn Russell says his dispute with Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was "blown out of proportion".

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الجمعة، 3 أبريل 2020

Coronavirus: Former Wales captain Ryan Jones to run NHS charity garden marathon https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and Lions forward Ryan Jones will raise funds for the NHS by running a marathon in his Swansea garden.

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Coronavirus: RFU boss Bill Sweeney says crisis will change rugby union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The coronavirus crisis has shown the need for a radical overhaul of rugby union on a global scale, says RFU boss Bill Sweeney.

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Northampton Saints: Fiji lock Api Ratuniyarawa agrees new deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji international lock Api Ratuniyarawa agrees a new undisclosed-length deal with Northampton Saints.

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Cory Hill: Wales lock to join Cardiff Blues from Dragons https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Cory Hill is set to leave Dragons to return to his hometown region Cardiff Blues for the 2020-21 season.

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Jack Maunder: Exeter scrum-half signs new deal at Sandy Park https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Jack Maunder signs a new undisclosed length deal with the Premiership club.

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الخميس، 2 أبريل 2020

Scotland v England: Relive Duncan Hodge's late try at Murrayfield https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Twenty years on to the day, relive Duncan Hodge's late try at Murrayfield as Scotland halt England's Grand Slam hopes.

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Worcester Warriors: Players among staff furloughed by Premiership club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors include players among the staff being furloughed to avoid "wholesale redundancies".

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Jones should keep 'competitive edge', even if he does 'slightly cross line' at times https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

RFU boss Bill Sweeney urges Eddie Jones to keep his "competitive edge", even if the England head coach does "slightly cross the line" on occasions.

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Ireland international and A&E doctor McLaughlin on life on the coronavirus frontline https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland rugby player Claire McLaughlin is among the health service heroes putting their lives on the line in the battle with coronavirus.

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Eddies Jones signs new England contract: 'Project not finished yet' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones says his side "aspire to be a team everyone remembers" as he agrees a contract extension to coach England through to the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023.

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Newcastle Falcons' promotion to Premiership set to be confirmed https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle's promotion to the Premiership is set to be confirmed after their season was ended early because of coronavirus.

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الأربعاء، 1 أبريل 2020

Jones set to extend England deal until 2023 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones is set to agree a deal to coach England through to the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023.

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After coronavirus: Sport set for hectic year approaching 2021 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Postponed events mean 2021 could be a hectic year for sport - we look in detail at the calendar.

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Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors lock continues recovery after spinal injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Michael Fatialofa says being able to walk again is just the “tip of the iceberg” as he continues his recovery from a spinal injury.

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