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Ward recalled to England squad after giving birth
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 10:00
Bristol lock Abbie Ward has been recalled to the England training squad less than a year after giving birth to her daughter last spring.Ward is included among 38 players named in England head coach John Mitchell's first squad of the year.England will meet for three days on Monday as they begin preparations for the Six Nations, which begins in March.The…
The challenges facing Borthwick's England
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:28
When Steve Borthwick named his squad for the 2023 Six Nations - his first as England boss - he had been in charge for just four weeks.A year later, and Borthwick's feet are firmly under the Twickenham table after 16 Test matches, a five-month World Cup campaign and a respectable third-placed finish in France. "We know so much more about…
'O'Mahony realises dream as Ulstermen rewarded'
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 00:40
The countdown to Ireland's Six Nations title defence has truly begun after head coach Andy Farrell unveiled the squad he hopes can deliver back-to-back Grand Slams. Ireland, aiming to bounce back from the heartache of another World Cup quarter-final loss to the All Blacks, will be captained by Peter O'Mahony, the Munster stalwart taking over the role following Johnny Sexton's…
Barbeary banned for three weeks over red card
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 04:38
Bath number eight Alfie Barbeary has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off in his side's Investec Champions Cup win over Racing 92.During the hearing, the 23-year-old accepted his direct shoulder contact to Spring's chin warranted a red card.His acceptance of the charge and good record reduced the ban from six weeks.Barbeary is also eligible to complete World…
Ex-England hooker Cockerill takes charge of Georgia
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 06:36
Former England hooker and forwards coach Richard Cockerill has been appointed head coach of Georgia and their domestic side Black Lion.Cockerill, 53, was part of England's coaching staff under Eddie Jones and led the team on an interim basis when the Australian was sacked in 2022. He guided Leicester to three titles - in 2007, 2009 and 2010 - and…
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