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Kyle Steyn & Scott Cummings added to Scotland World Cup training squad
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Tuesday, 28 May 2019 02:38
Uncapped Glasgow Warriors duo Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn have been added to Scotland's World Cup training squad by head coach Gregor Townsend.Townsend initially named 42 players and said Toulouse lock Richie Gray could still claim one of two vacant spots. But Cummings has been preferred after a strong finish to the term, culminating in a Pro14 final appearance. Steyn…
Rob Kearney: Ireland and Leinster full-back signs one-year deal
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Tuesday, 28 May 2019 03:02
Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney has signed an extension to his IRFU contract until the end of the 2019-20 season.The 33-year-old is Irish rugby's most decorated player with his honours including two Grand Slam triumphs.Kearney has won four four Heineken Cups, a Challenge Cup and five league titles with Leinster. "There are goals I still want to achieve with…
Sean O'Brien: Flanker's injury a 'huge blow' to Ireland's World Cup hopes
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 16:02
Sean O'Brien's injury will come as a 'huge blow' to Ireland's World Cup plans, says former fly-half Tony Ward.Leinster flanker O'Brien, 32, faces a six-month lay-off with a hip injury.The absence of the two-time British and Irish Lions tourist means Ireland coach Joe Schmidt must forge a new back-row combination before the tournament. "O'Brien is one of those players in…
World Rugby Sevens Series: Fiji win London Sevens to go top of standings
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 12:07
Fiji climbed to the top of the standings in the World Rugby Sevens Series after winning the London Sevens for the second year running.They beat Australia 43-7 at Twickenham to go two points clear of the USA, who beat France 31-14 in the bronze final.The final leg is next week in Paris but the top four sides - and direct…
Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints boss on how to close gap to Exeter Chiefs & Saracens
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Sunday, 26 May 2019 10:00
"Suppressing the physical domination" of Exeter and Saracens is key to ending their stranglehold on the Premiership, says Northampton's Chris Boyd.Chiefs and Sarries will contest the Premiership final for the third time in four seasons at Twickenham on 1 June.Northampton, who finished 30 points behind leaders Exeter, lost 42-12 to the Chiefs in Saturday's semi-final. "There is a significant gap…
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