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Hill recall 'demoralising' for Wales-based players
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Sunday, 09 June 2024 21:00
Ex-Wales lock Ian Gough has criticised Cory Hill's surprise international recall as "demoralising" for home-based players.Hill, 32, has not played for Wales in three years having joined Japanese fourth-division side Secom Rugguts.But he has benefitted from a second-row crisis in Wales caused by injury, suspension and unavailability to be included in Warren Gatland's summer squad to face South Africa and…
Thousands pack streets for Saints victory parade
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Sunday, 09 June 2024 10:46
3 hours agoBy Alice Cunningham, Harriet Heywood, BBC News, NorthamptonshireJames Burridge/BBCThe parade started at Cinch Stadium - but fans were out on the streets long before to get the best view.Kerry and her family found a spot right in front of the Guildhall and even brought chairs to ensure they could see the team arrive."We are festival-goers, so we have…
Bristol reach debut final against rivals Gloucester
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Sunday, 09 June 2024 11:57
Bristol Bears will face defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury in their first Premiership Women's Rugby final.England Under-20s wing Reneeqa Bonner scored a stunning late try as Bristol became the first side in history to win an away semi-final with a surprise 29-21 comeback win over Saracens.Three-time winners Sarries opened the scoring with a strike move finished off by Coreen Grant before McKinley…
'The effort was huge' - Murphy on Ulster loss
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Sunday, 09 June 2024 03:21
Murphy continued: "The lads are disappointed, but I said to them there they shouldnt be they played against a really good team, and they made it very difficult for them."With Ulster's season now over, Murphy reflected on the progress his side have made since his arrival in March and is already looking forward to next season's re-build with a number…
Bath take 'pride' out of narrow final defeat
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Sunday, 09 June 2024 06:43
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan summed up a feeling of pride within his squad after a dogged 14-man performance in a narrow defeat by Northampton in the Premiership final. Saints were 25-21 winners in a thrilling, tense match at Twickenham, with England scrum-half Alex Mitchell scoring the decisive try seven minutes from full-time.Bath, who had a chance to…
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