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Wing Westcombe-Evans starts WXV1 decider against Canada
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 09:03
England wing Bo Westcombe-Evans will make her second international start in Sunday's WXV1 decider against Canada in Vancouver.Regular starting wing Abby Dow, who scored two tries in last weekend's victory over New Zealand, is unavailable after a head knock.Lock Rosie Galligan and flanker Maddie Feaunati are the other two changes to the starting XV that defeated the world champions.Westcombe-Evans, 22,…
Mooted club returns great for game - Premiership boss
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:42
The second tier of English rugby will expand from 12 to 14 clubs next season, with the Rugby Football Union opening a tender process and welcoming expressions of interest by Sunday, 13 October.Wasps and Worcester are now owned by businessman Chris Holland, while Daniel Loitz, the director and main investor of Hokulani Limited, says he is in talks to resurrect…
Exeter ready to start 'run of wins' - Baxter
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:11
Baxter was keen to play down the seriousness of his side's poor start, pointing out Exeter did not get a bonus point at Northampton last term and lost by a bigger margin at Saracens than they did last week in falling 29-14. But is was the manner of their loss at home Leicester last month, which Baxter described as 'baffling',…
Wasps apply for place in expanded Championship
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 03:58
Wasps, who were based in High Wycombe and latterly Coventry before their demise, aim to restart the club in the south east, with a focus on returning close to their traditional home in Kent or Greater London.Holland has told the BBC they "have been working closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transition to our new home".Wasps are…
Brebner-Holden starts for Scotland in Australia decider
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:00
Cheltenham Tigers scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden will make her first Scotland start in their WXV2 decider against Australia in Cape Town.Australia lead the table after bonus-point wins over Wales and South Africa, but second-placed Scotland will finish top with a victory as long as their opponents do not earn another two bonus points.The Scots are currently fifth in the world rankings,…
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