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Skivington 'not feeling pressure' before cup final
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Monday, 20 May 2024 10:57
Gloucester's chief executive Alex Brown said earlier this month that the club "have to get this European final right". A review of the season will be conducted over the summer although Brown said Skivington - who is under contract - had the club's backing. Gloucester are unbeaten in the Challenge Cup, having been the only team in the competition to…
Six things Welsh rugby learned from URC weekend
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Monday, 20 May 2024 00:53
Ospreys still have a mathematical chance of reaching the play-offs with a top eight finish but it is very much a long shot.On paper they have the easiest final game of all the contenders with four points separating five teams.They must take a bonus-point win over Cardiff on Judgement Day - 1 June - and then hope the rugby gods…
Leinster 'completely different' for final - Cullen
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Monday, 20 May 2024 01:45
Cullen has Springbok World Cup winner Jacques Nienaber on his staff this season and cites the South African's new defensive system as one major change.He added: "We've made some pretty drastic changes from last year, in particular with regards to how we defend."Delivering that kind of defensive performance on a big day against a really good attacking team, that is…
Leinster win 'most complete' of my tenure - Ulster boss Murphy
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Sunday, 19 May 2024 04:17
Head coach Richie Murphy said it was "very satisfying" for Ulster to claim a spot in the United Rugby Championship [URC] play-offs thanks to a win over Leinster he feels was their most complete since he arrived at Kingspan Stadium.The former Ireland Under-20s boss took over after Dan McFarland was sacked in February, initially on an interim basis before signing…
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Trailfinders to seal first place
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Saturday, 18 May 2024 11:22
On Saturday, Bo Westcombe-Evans scored four tries as Loughborough Lightning strengthened their grip on fifth place with a 38-19 bonus-point win over Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens.The wing handed the hosts the lead after chasing down her own kick to score the opening try before Emma Wassell crossed to extend their advantage.Quins hit back through Jessie Spurrier and then took the…
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