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Israel Folau: Australia full-back's career could be over after social media posts
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Thursday, 11 April 2019 08:12
It was less than a week ago that Israel Folau set a Super Rugby try-scoring record to cement his status as one of the greatest rugby players of his generation.But in an unprecedented episode, Rugby Australia is now on the verge of sacking their in-form full-back, just months away from a World Cup in which Folau would have been a…
'He gave me a blood capsule and told me to chew it' - 10 years on from one of rugby's biggest scandals
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 22:32
The date is 12 April 2009. There are five minutes left to play in the Heineken Cup quarter-final between Harlequins and Leinster at Twickenham Stoop.Dean Richards' Harlequins side trail by a point. Their goal-kicker is off the field with an injury. Their replacement kicker has just pulled his hamstring off the bone. Quins need a penalty or drop-goal to win...What…
Rugby Australia 'intends' to sack Folau after anti-gay post
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Thursday, 11 April 2019 01:57
Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union say they intend to terminate Israel Folau's contract after a social media post by the full-back in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.Folau, 30, has 73 caps and was expected to play at this year's World Cup."He does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts," the…
Saracens under scrutiny over Premiership salary cap
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 14:39
Saracens' management of the salary cap remains under scrutiny after Premiership Rugby revealed the four-times champions had not disclosed the full extent of their business deals with players.A number of the north London club's leading players share co-investments with Sarries owner Nigel Wray.Premiership Rugby says the Allianz Park outfit had contravened regulations by initially not sharing all of these details,…
Leicester Tigers: Players receive 'vile abuse' after Exeter Chiefs loss
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 11:01
Leicester Tigers will hand lifetime bans to anyone found to have subjected players and their families to "vile and disgusting abuse" on social media.The club said it was aware of "malicious content" posted after Saturday's 52-20 defeat by Exeter.Leicester have contacted police and "reported this as a crime". "The club is in no way above criticism - everybody at the…
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