Rugby
London Irish suspended from the Premiership for failing to pay staff
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 11:16 London Irish have been suspended from the Premiership after missing a deadline to pay players and staff.The club, which had been given until Tuesday to complete a takeover or risk being suspended, will not be allowed to play in any league next season.A US consortium had been trying to buy the club, which finished fifth in the Premiership during 2022-23.An…
Matt Kvesic: Ex-Worcester Warriors player sad over old club but 'excited' at Coventry move
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 06:03 Former Worcester Warriors flanker Matt Kvesic says he is still "gutted" about the demise of his old club but is keen to move on to an "exciting" future with Coventry in the Championship.Kvesic is back in English rugby after spending most of last season in Italy with Zebre following Warriors' move into administration in September.The 31-year-old has signed for Coventry…
Concussion in sport: Free app set for government-backed trial
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Monday, 05 June 2023 22:12 An app that helps identify and manage concussion in grassroots and school sport is set to be scrutinised in a two-year government-backed trial.SportSmart is a digital injury management platform designed by a charitable company set up by former McLaren F1 team owner Ron Dennis.It allows users to record and manage head injuries, suspected concussions and other sports-related injuries.That information can…
Worcester Warriors Women: Boss Jo Yapp praises players' character
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Monday, 05 June 2023 08:39 Worcester Warriors Women's sixth-place finish in the Premier 15s, in a season that saw the club's future threatened, is testament to the squad's resilience, says director of rugby Jo Yapp.Warriors fought back from 21-7 at half-time to draw 33-33 in their final game of the campaign against Harlequins.Earlier in the season, the women's side were suspended from playing after the…
Premier 15s: Exeter Chiefs ready for 'huge' semi-final with Saracens
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Monday, 05 June 2023 03:06 Exeter boss Susie Appleby says she is looking forward to a "huge" Premier 15s semi-final against Saracens.Exeter beat Saracens at Sandy Park in the Allianz Cup final in March while each side won their home league game."Sarries have never been to us and won and we've never been to Sarries and won," Appleby told BBC Radio Devon."So to bring them…
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