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Sekope Kepu: London Irish sign Wallabies prop for 2019-20 season
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Monday, 06 May 2019 03:35
Newly-promoted London Irish have signed Australia Test prop Sekope Kepu for next season's Premiership campaign.The 33-year-old is the Wallabies most-capped prop, having made 103 appearances since his debut in 2008.He made his name with New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby and also had a stint at French Top 14 side Bordeaux in 2015-16, where he played 14 games. "I'm…
Bath boost top six hopes with win over Wasps
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Sunday, 05 May 2019 09:24
Bath came from behind to grab a bonus-point win over Wasps, moving them up to sixth in the Premiership and the verge of a European Champions Cup place.Three late tries, including two from Zach Mercer, saw them to victory, with Joe Cokanasiga also crossing.They had led early on through a Jonathan Joseph try before Wasps hit back with scores from…
Israel Folau hearing into social media post to go into third day
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Sunday, 05 May 2019 02:28
A hearing into Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post will go into a third day on Tuesday.It comes as Australian media reported Folau rejected a 1m Australian dollars (£533,000) offer from RA to cancel his contract before the hearing.Folau, 30, gave evidence on Saturday before a three-member panel…
Ulster beat Connacht to book Pro14 semi-final spot
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Saturday, 04 May 2019 11:26
Ulster swept into the Pro14 semi-finals with thrilling 21-13 victory over Connacht in Belfast.Rory Best and Darren Cave helped extend their club careers by at least one more game as Ulster continue their hunt for their first silverware in 13 years.Marcell Coetzee's late try sealed a dramatic win after Nick Timoney's first-half score had put them ahead. Bundee Aki crossed…
Pro14 quarter-final: Hanrahan kicks Munster to 15-13 comeback win over Benetton
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Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:03
A late long-range JJ Hanrahan penalty gave Munster a dramatic 15-13 comeback win over Benetton in the Pro14 quarter-final against Benetton at Thomond Park.The hosts trailed 13-6 on the hour mark but three penalties from replacement Hanrahan saw them book a semi-final with Leinster at the RDS on 18 May.Wing Ratuva Tavuyara scored the only try in the first half…
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