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'Ireland haven't peaked too soon' - Sexton
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 22:47
Johnny Sexton does not believe Ireland have peaked a year too early and says they have unfinished business at this year's Rugby World Cup.The Ireland fly-half says they will go to Japan with a mixture of confidence and fear that will "bode well for us".Ireland moved up to second in the world rankings after a superb 2018 but then had…
Rugby Union Weekly: End-of-season awards - Player of season, young star and breakthrough player
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Wednesday, 05 June 2019 02:13
Wales won the Grand Slam and ruled the Six Nations. Leinster retained the Pro14 title, but were pushed by Glasgow. And Saracens were crowned champions of Europe and the Premiership for the second time in four seasons.Another stellar season of rugby union has come to an end, but who deserves the individual awards? Which young players shone and who made…
Graham Rowntree to become Munster forwards coach after Rugby World Cup
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 04:04
Ex-England and British and Irish Lions prop Graham Rowntree will join Munster as forwards coach after this year's Rugby World Cup on a three-year deal.Currently in the same role with Georgia, Rowntree, 48, will replace Jerry Flannery, who left the province at the end of the season.He previously spent eight years as England's forwards and scrum coach. He won 54…
Ulster Rugby: Nine academy players earn improved contracts
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Monday, 03 June 2019 07:35
Ulster have awarded new contracts to nine academy players for next season.Props Tom O'Toole and Eric O'Sullivan and backs Angus Curtis and Michael Lowry have all signed senior contracts.New development deals have been offered to Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Angus Kernohan, Zack McCall and Marcus Rea. The arrival in the off season of Jack McGrath, Bill Johnston, Matt Faddes, Sam…
Saracens' success will boost England's 2019 World Cup hopes says Matt Dawson
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Monday, 03 June 2019 06:40
Saracens' ability to close out big games will give a huge boost to England's World Cup hopes, says 2003 winner Matt Dawson.Mark McCall's side clinched an eighth major title with an exhilarating comeback victory over Exeter in the Premiership final at Twickenham.And England stars Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and Jamie George all made telling interventions in the final quarter. "Knowing…
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