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Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England
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Wednesday, 08 May 2019 04:17
Of the five nominees for European player of the year, two of them - props Mako Vunipola and Tadhg Furlong - are widely thought to be the best in the world in their positions.Another two - the Ireland hooker Sean Cronin and centre Garry Ringrose - are also established current internationals, and destined to feature in the upcoming Rugby World…
Haskell 'blubbed' in front of team-mates when announcing retirement
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 15:10
England flanker James Haskell says he "blubbed" in front of his Northampton team-mates when he told them he would be retiring at the end of the season.The back row, 34, was capped 77 times by his country, winning three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam."I said goodbye to the lads the other day and I broke down, I blubbed…
Rugby World Cup: Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes confirmed for fourth tournaments
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:41
Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes have been selected to officiate at their fourth Rugby World Cup.Welshman Owens, 47, took charge of the 2015 final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.Barnes, 40, is joined by fellow English referee Luke Pearce, who will be appearing in his first tournament. Four Frenchmen have been selected among the 12-strong group of referees…
Stuart Hooper: Ex-Bath captain confirmed as director of rugby
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:53
Bath have confirmed that former captain Stuart Hooper will become director of rugby as part of a new coaching team.Hooper, 37, replaces Todd Blackadder, who had been with the club since 2016.Neal Hatley will return as forwards and defence coach after helping England at the World Cup, while Luke Charteris is to become a specialist line-out coach. "We are building…
Folau found guilty of breaking code of conduct over anti-gay post
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:49
Israel Folau has been found guilty of a "high level breach" of Rugby Australia's player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.A three-person panel who presided over his hearing will now consider what punishment the 30-year-old will face.His RA contract was terminated in April but he requested a hearing. The Waratahs full-back,…
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 02:49
Richie Gray & Duncan Weir missing from Scotland World Cup training squad
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:20
77-cap England flanker Haskell to retire at end of season
Monday, 06 May 2019 06:50
Champions Cup play-off: Cardiff Blues retain Euro hope in play-off twist
Monday, 06 May 2019 02:30
Pro14: Edinburgh's Bill Mata and Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings lead annual awards
Monday, 06 May 2019 03:56
Leicester Tigers: Nephi Leatigaga and Charlie Clare join for 2019-20
Monday, 06 May 2019 03:35
Sekope Kepu: London Irish sign Wallabies prop for 2019-20 season
Sunday, 05 May 2019 09:24
Bath boost top six hopes with win over Wasps
Sunday, 05 May 2019 02:28
Israel Folau hearing into social media post to go into third day
Saturday, 04 May 2019 11:26
Ulster beat Connacht to book Pro14 semi-final spot
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:03
Pro14 quarter-final: Hanrahan kicks Munster to 15-13 comeback win over Benetton
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:00
Premiership: Saracens ease past Exeter 38-7 as top two field under-strength sides
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:01
Premiership: Northampton Saints beat Worcester Warriors 38-10 to regain fourth
Saturday, 04 May 2019 10:00
Premiership: Newcastle Falcons relegated from Premiership with 28-19 defeat at Gloucester
Saturday, 04 May 2019 02:58
Israel Folau and Michael Cheika give evidence at Rugby Australia hearing into dismissal
Friday, 03 May 2019 08:31
Gavin Henson heads nine Dragons departures
Thursday, 02 May 2019 04:29
Premiership: Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks
Thursday, 02 May 2019 04:42
Premiership: Harlequins v Leicester Tigers
Friday, 03 May 2019 00:09
Cigarettes and missed kicks: Cardiff Blues v Leicester shootout 10 years on
Thursday, 02 May 2019 11:38
Fergus McFadden: Leinster wing banned for six weeks for clash with Ulster's Sean Reidy
Thursday, 02 May 2019 08:33