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Doris signs Leinster deal extension until 2027
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Monday, 18 December 2023 06:42
Ireland back row Caelan Doris has signed a three-year contract extension with Leinster until 2027, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.Doris, 25, has been one of Ireland's standout performers in recent times and was named Irish players' player of the year last season.The back row said that he "looked forward to continuing my journey at home in Ireland with…
Appleby unhappy as Exeter blow Gloucester chance
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Monday, 18 December 2023 04:15
Exeter head coach Susie Appleby says her side were not good enough as they lost 31-27 to champions Gloucester-Hartpury in Premiership Women's Rugby.It was the sides' first meeting since the Cherry and Whites beat the Chiefs in last season's Premier 15s final.Gloucester built a 19-0 lead but Exeter pulled it back and led 27-26 before Mia Venner's 74th-minute try."We know…
Baxter hails Exeter spirit after Munster comeback
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Monday, 18 December 2023 01:31
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has praised the resilience of his side after they came from 19-10 down to beat Munster 32-24 and maitain their winning record in the European Champions Cup. Jack Dunne's try, after he chased down a kick, put Exeter in front before Henry Slade added a bonus-point score.The win put Exeter joint-top of their pool alongside Northampton."As…
France's Dupont fuelled by World Cup disappointment
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Monday, 18 December 2023 00:41
France great Antoine Dupont says he is motivated by World Cup disappointment as he prepares for a remarkable 2024.Dupont will miss the upcoming Six Nations to join France's Sevens programme in February as he targets the Paris Olympics.The 27-year-old scrum-half says he is "very excited but a little bit scared" about the prospect of switching from XV-a-side."I will have a…
Leicester hold on for dramatic win at Stade Francais
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Sunday, 17 December 2023 12:41
Hooker Archie Vanes scored a hat-trick of tries in his first Champions Cup start as Leicester claimed a dramatic win over Stade Francais.Jamie Shillcock's 52-metre penalty gave the Tigers a narrow lead with 14 minutes left.Stade Francais were held up over the line late in the game as Leicester defended resolutely.The Tigers ended the game with 14 men after full-back…
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