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Naufahu's journey from Glasgow to Game of Thrones
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 04:47
"It was like a rugby team, the Dothraki rugby team."Joe Naufahu had lights in his eyes, an iconic actress in front of him, and a backdrop of the Essos desert. His past life as a Glasgow Warriors centre could not be further away.It was through turmoil and heartache that Naufahu, a New Zealander of Tongan descent, found salvation in fitness…
Ospreys overcome sleepless nights to take place among European elite
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 02:44
Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says he has overcome sleepless nights after guiding his region to the Heineken European Champions Cup next season.His side beat Scarlets 21-10 in Saturday's play-off match to claim the final Pro14 place in the elite European competition next season.Clarke's side overcame merger talks to finish as Wales' leading region. "You could see a freshness once you…
Hartley could return for Saints' semi-final at Exeter
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Saturday, 18 May 2019 23:34
England captain Dylan Hartley could feature in Northampton's Premiership semi-final at Exeter next Saturday.The 33-year-old hooker has not played since 21 December after injuring his knee, and missed the Six Nations. Hartley has returned to training with Northampton, but is unlikely to start at Sandy Park, having missed Saints' 40-21 loss at Exeter on the final day. "It'll be a…
Premiership: Sale 46-41 Gloucester
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Saturday, 18 May 2019 11:10
Sale missed out on a European Champions Cup spot despite beating Gloucester in a match which featured 13 tries.Both sides secured a bonus-point in the first half, with the Cherry and Whites going in 26-24 ahead.Byron McGuigan edged Sale in front but converted tries from Dom Coetzer and Ben Vellacott, along with a Lloyd Evans penalty, put the visitors 41-31…
Last-gasp Bath snatch final Champions Cup spot
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Saturday, 18 May 2019 10:36
Bath snatched a late victory at Leicester Tigers and the final European Champions Cup place in an epic game.Jacques van Rooyen's close-range score and Rhys Priestland's conversion completed a second-half comeback to see them edge out Sale into sixth place.Leicester had earlier led by 14 points with tries by Ellis Genge, Brendon O'Connor and Clayton Blommetjies and 16 points from…
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 23:58
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Friday, 17 May 2019 01:29
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 02:14
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 05:09
Don Armand: Exeter forward on Chiefs' title tilt, England & World Cup prospects
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 08:35
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Wednesday, 15 May 2019 07:42
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Wednesday, 15 May 2019 04:20
Toby Salmon: Newcastle sign Exeter lock on two-year deal
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 04:51
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019 04:08
Edwards' Wales exit 'probably financial' - Pivac
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