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England's Cornborough retires from internationals
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Tuesday, 02 April 2024 03:00
England prop Vickii Cornborough has retired from international rugby, saying she is "not ready" to balance motherhood and playing for her country.The 34-year-old won 75 caps for the Red Roses and reached two World Cup finals.She has been on maternity leave from the England set-up after having twins last summer."I'm probably the strongest I've ever been but I'm just not…
Leinster sweat over Irish internationals' fitness
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Monday, 01 April 2024 07:46
Leinster could be without a host of injured Irish internationals for this weekend's Investec Champions Cup last-16 match against Leicester Tigers.Luke McGrath and Robbie Henshaw must go through return to play protocols following the club's United Rugby Championship win over the Bulls.Ciaran Frawley (foot), Hugo Keenan (hip), Andrew Porter and Garry Ringrose (both shoulder) are also doubts.Jimmy O'Brien is being…
Tigers fined 47,000 for breaching salary cap again
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Monday, 01 April 2024 11:17
Leicester Tigers have again been fined for exceeding the Premiership Rugby salary cap.The East Midlands club have been handed a 47,000 overrun tax for going over the set limit in the 2019-20 season.Leicester were fined almost 310,000 in 2022 for breaches from 2016 to 2021.A statement by Premiership Rugby said: "These payments relate to salary during the Covid-19 period, which…
Fly-half Bailey signs new Bath deal until 2026
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Monday, 01 April 2024 04:32
Fly-half Orlando Bailey has signed a new two-year deal to stay at Bath until the summer of 2026.The 22-year-old has made 71 Bath appearances since making his debut as a teenager four years ago.Bath-born Bailey progressed through the club's academy and has represented England at under-20 level."He made his debut at a very young age and he's grown and is…
Bemand rues Ireland's lack of accuracy in Italy loss
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Sunday, 31 March 2024 12:09
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand was left to rue a "lack of clinical accuracy" in his side's 21-27 defeat by Italy in the Six Nations.Ireland started the game brightly in Dublin before Italy took control and led 22-7 ahead midway through the second half.Bemand's side mounted a late fightback to claim a losing bonus point, but it wasn't enough as…
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