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What you need to know about the final day of the Pro14 season
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 07:49
The regular season in the Pro14 reaches a climax on Saturday with seven matches in four countries.Defending champions Leinster have clinched the Conference B title and with it a home game in the play-off semi finals.But Glasgow and Munster can both still win Conference A, and there is a battle for third place in Conference B between Benetton, Edinburgh and…
Jones and North in contention to return for Ospreys after injury
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 07:41
Alun Wyn Jones and George North are in line to return for Ospreys' crucial Pro14 match against Cardiff Blues.Neither has played since Wales' Grand Slam-clinching Six Nations win against Ireland on 16 March.Both face fitness tests, but lock Jones is set to return after his knee problem while wing North is close after breaking a bone in his hand. "They…
Rugby Football Union says more cases of positive tests reflects society use
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 05:58
Four Premiership rugby players tested positive for cocaine last season, which the Rugby Football Union say reflects increasing drug use in society.There were three more cases in 2017-2018 compared to the previous campaign. "The positives reflect risks 18-35 year-olds are exposed to when going out socially," RFU's Dr Simon Kemp says. "We are trying to have a policy which continues…
England women concede late try to lose dramatic Sevens final
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Sunday, 21 April 2019 03:37
England Women conceded a try after the full-time hooter had sounded as they lost 7-5 to Canada in the World Rugby Sevens Cup final in Japan.Amy Wilson-Hardy put England 5-0 up, but Canada kept the ball alive for two minutes after full-time as Ghislaine Landry touched down then converted.England beat Australia and France to reach their first final in 16…
'It was quite scary' - Vunipola confronted by fan
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Saturday, 20 April 2019 11:17
Billy Vunipola says being confronted by a Munster fan after Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final win was "quite scary".The Sarries and England forward, 26, was booed throughout, scored a late try and was named man of the match in the 32-16 win at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.He was warned by his club and the Rugby Football Union this week for defending Israel…
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