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3m fund aims to ensure Lions are not just England
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Monday, 15 April 2024 22:09
A 3m grant will aim to ensure the first British & Irish Lions women's team are not England in all but name.But there are concerns over the potential balance of the squad, with England having won 17 of the last 25 Five or Six Nations titles.As a result, Lions sponsors are to provide funding to try to develop players and…
Wales forward Turnbull ends 17-year career
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Monday, 15 April 2024 10:00
Wales forward Josh Turnbull has retired from rugby with immediate effect and says his 17-year career has passed "in the blink of an eye".The 36-year-old has confirmed his 200th appearance for Cardiff last month is to be his last.Turnbull began his career with Llanelli in 2007 and only Connacht's John Muldoon made more appearances than his 245 in the United…
All Black Barrett wants 'positive challenge' at Leinster
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Monday, 15 April 2024 11:02
Leinster have announced the signing of All Black Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal.The utility back will join the Irish province for part of next season after the 27-year-old signed a contract extension through to 2028 with the New Zealand Rugby Union that includes an option for an overseas sabbatical.He is set to arrive in Dublin in December 2024.Its going…
Northampton 'have intensity to fight on two fronts'
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Monday, 15 April 2024 05:25
Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall believes they have the intensity to keep their challenge for honours on two fronts going.Saints beat Bulls 59-22 to set up a semi-final away to Leinster in the European Champions Cup next month.Before that it is back to league action on Saturday and a home East Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers."We're top of the table…
Holders Exeter 'let themselves down' in Allianz Cup defeat
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Monday, 15 April 2024 03:00
Exeter boss Susie Appleby says some players "let themselves down" when the holders were beaten 36-29 by Saracens in the Allianz Cup semi-finals.The visitors trailed 31-0 at half-time with Clara Nielson, Linde van der Velden and Demi Swann yellow-carded as Chiefs conceded five first-half tries.Hope Rogers and Nielson both scored two tries after the break and Taz Bricknell also crossed…
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