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Cronin & Maitland fit for Champions Cup final
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Friday, 10 May 2019 04:56
Hooker Sean Cronin has been passed fit to start for holders Leinster in Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Saracens at St James' Park.Cronin has recovered from a calf injury as Leinster, aiming for a record fifth title, are unchanged from the semi-final win over Toulouse.Sean Maitland returns from injury as Saracens seek a third title. Mark McCall makes two…
'A physical game of chess' - who will win Champions Cup final?
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Friday, 10 May 2019 03:28
Europe's two best sides will face each other this Saturday in a match former England winger Ugo Monye expects to be "a physical game of chess".Defending champions Leinster aim to become the first side in history to win the Champions Cup five times, while Saracens could claim their third title in four years.With more than 20 internationals and 10 British…
Gatland agrees to lead Lions for third time in 2021
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Friday, 10 May 2019 01:09
Wales coach Warren Gatland has agreed a deal to take charge of the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021.Although no contract has been signed, terms have been agreed by both parties for the New Zealander to lead the Lions for a third time.Gatland has already overseen a winning tour of Australia in 2013 and…
Matt Smith: Leicester Tigers centre retiring to take on academy head coach role
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:46
Leicester Tigers centre Matt Smith is retiring at the end of the season after a 14-year playing career to become the club's academy head coach.The 33-year-old made his first-team debut in March 2006 and has played 227 times, scoring 30 tries.Smith joined at the age of 14 and has helped the club win four Premiership titles and three Anglo-Welsh Cups.…
Adam Coleman: London Irish sign Australia lock from Melbourne Rebels
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 02:34
London Irish have signed Australia lock Adam Coleman for the 2019-20 season.The 6ft 8ins Tasmania-born forward, who has played in 29 of the past 31 internationals for the Wallabies, joins from Melbourne Rebels.If selected for the World Cup, he may not arrive until November, depending on how far Australia progress in Japan. Director of rugby Declan Kidney told the club…
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:46
Cardiff Blues accounts 'do not make pleasant reading' says chairman
Thursday, 09 May 2019 07:36
Champions Cup: Leinster focusing on strengths as they meet Saracens in final
Thursday, 09 May 2019 00:55
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester's RPA Player of the Year wants title and England recall
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 07:53
Rob Howley: Losing coach will be a loss to Wales, says Martyn Willams
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 15:29
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half named RPA Player of the Year
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 03:05
London Irish: All Blacks World Cup winner Waisake Naholo signs
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 02:44
Israel Folau loses Asics sponsorship deal after breaching code of conduct
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 23:10
Scotland: Gregor Townsend faces Rugby World Cup selection headache
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 04:17
Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 15:10
Haskell 'blubbed' in front of team-mates when announcing retirement
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:41
Rugby World Cup: Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes confirmed for fourth tournaments
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:53
Stuart Hooper: Ex-Bath captain confirmed as director of rugby
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:49
Folau found guilty of breaking code of conduct over anti-gay post
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