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Irish rugby 'would be mad to say no' to Sexton the coach
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Friday, 15 December 2023 03:27
Irish Rugby Football Union performance director David Nucifora says Johnny Sexton could have a future coaching role within the Irish system.Mike Catt will step down as Ireland's attack coach next summer and Nucifora would not reveal if Sexton is being considered as a possible replacement.However, Nucifora said the IRFU would be "mad" not to use Sexton's services if he wished…
Listen: Bayonne 8-7 Glasgow: Miller try reduces Warriors arrears
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 10:57
Posted at 20:4920:49Half-time Bayonne 8-7 Glasgow WarriorsSomehow after all that, we've seen only 15 points scored. I don't know how, really. This has been a phenomenal game of rugby.Breathless, frantic, but maybe a little too loose when it's mattered.At one point, it looked like Bayonne might run away with the game but Glasgow pegged them back when Ally Miller decided…
Listen: Champions Cup & Challenge Cup
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 10:23
European Champions Cup & Challenge Cup LIVE: Follow live text & commentary from three games - Live - BBC Sport A-Z SportsMore from Sport SummaryUse icons at top of page to listen to match commentaryChampions Cup: Northampton Saints v Toulon - BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraChallenge Cup: Gloucester Rugby v ASM Clermont Auvergne - BBC Radio GloucestershireChallenge Cup: Scarlets v…
Georgia's Sharikadze aims for Black Lion upsets
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 20:39
Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has a turn of phrase which he repeats on loop."Nothing is impossible," he said. "Everything depends on the priorities."One could be forgiven for thinking he is talking about the events in Cardiff in November 2022, when the Georgia side he led shocked the rugby world by defeating Wayne Pivac's Wales at the Principality Stadium.However, the centre…
Gloucester-Hartpury penalised over postponement
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Friday, 15 December 2023 01:55
Gloucester-Hartpury have been given a suspended five-point deduction for having their Premiership Women's Rugby match with Sale postponed because of absent medical support. The defending league champions' home fixture on 9 December was called off on the day of the game. The match has been rearranged for the weekend of 17-18 February. Gloucester-Hartpury's deduction will be activated if they breach…
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