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Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi set to play for Barbarians against World XV
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 03:00
Eddie Jones has selected Australia stars Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi to play for the Barbarians against a World XV later this month at Twickenham.The experienced pair will be looking to play themselves into World Cup contention after long-term injuries.Jones was sacked by the Rugby Football Union in December after seven years as England boss, before being appointed head coach…
London Irish: Premiership club given 30 May sale deadline or risk suspension
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Monday, 15 May 2023 11:02
London Irish have been given a deadline of 30 May to complete their takeover or risk being suspended from the Premiership next season. The Rugby Football Union has set the deadline for the deal to be approved.The club otherwise has to show evidence it has the financial means to continue through the 2023-24 season.Owner Mick Crossan is in protracted talks…
Amy Cokayne: England hooker to join Leicester Tigers from Harlequins for next season
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Monday, 15 May 2023 09:48
Leicester Tigers have signed England and Harlequins hooker Amy Cokayne for the 2023-24 Premier 15s season.Cokayne, 26, has won 72 caps for the Red Roses, having played her formative rugby in New Zealand before moving back to the UK 10 years ago.She spent two years with Wasps before joining Quins, where she won the Premier 15s title in 2021.Harlequins are…
Connie Powell: Harlequins sign Gloucester-Hartpury's England hooker
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Monday, 15 May 2023 02:41
England hooker Connie Powell will join Harlequins from Premier 15s rivals Gloucester-Hartpury for next season.The 22-year-old has won nine caps for the Red Roses and was part of the England squad at the last World Cup. Powell, who made her Gloucester debut in 2018, has featured in England squads in the past two Six Nations. "Connie is a highly talented…
Paolo Odogwu: Coventry-born back named in Italy training squad
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Monday, 15 May 2023 08:26
Italy have called up former England prospect Paolo Odogwu as one of five uncapped players for a pre-World Cup training squad.The 26-year-old, who can play centre or wing, never won an England cap despite being included in the squad for the 2021 Six Nations under Eddie Jones.Coventry-born Odogwu joined French side Stade Francais last October after the collapse of former…
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