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Difficult to compare myself to Sexton - Crowley
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Sunday, 28 January 2024 02:16
Fly-half Jack Crowley says he will try not to compare himself to predecessor Johnny Sexton as he prepares to take on a bigger role with Ireland. Crowley is expected to take the Ireland number 10 shirt in the upcoming Six Nations following Sexton's retirement. But the 24-year-old says he can only be judged alongside Sexton once he has delivered on…
SA boss Erasmus in hospital after 'freak' accident
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 03:39
Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby for world champions South Africa, is recovering in hospital after undergoing treatment for chemical burns.The 51-year-old was injured in a "freak accident" while using a powerful detergent, South Africa Rugby said.Erasmus coached the Springboks to World Cup glory in 2019 and was heavily involved as director of rugby in their 2023 triumph as well.Erasmus "expects…
Bristol edge Bath 57-44 in Premiership points-fest
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 10:35
Bristol Bears held on to edge a thrilling, free-scoring Premiership derby against rivals Bath, in which both sides earned a bonus point.Pat Lam's side ran in eight scores, including Rich Lane's game-decider, picking off Finn Russell's speculative kick to put the game beyond doubt.Bath had to show bottle to fight back after Bristol pulled clear.They finished with six tries, but…
Northampton stay top with win over Newcastle
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 09:00
Northampton Saints went into the Six Nations break top of the Premiership after beating bottom side Newcastle Falcons 38-13. Saints - who were missing seven players on England duty - led 19-13 at the break as Courtney Lawes and Sam Matavesi added to a penalty try, while Adam Radwan responded for Newcastle.Tom James' try sealed a Northampton bonus point after…
Farrell kicks 15 points as Saracens beat Exeter
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 12:27
Owen Farrell kicked 15 points as he led Saracens to a 40-22 win over Exeter Chiefs in his first game since his move to Racing 92 was announced. The sides were level 15-15 at the break as tries from James Hadfield and Ivan van Zyl were matched by scores from Chiefs' Olly Woodburn and Greg Fisilau.Exeter's Rus Tuima ended a…
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