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United Rugby Championship: Munster pip Leinster in epic derby to secure final against Stormers
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 12:13
A last-gasp Jack Crowley drop-goal gave Munster a one-point win over Leinster in an epic United Rugby Championship semi-final in Dublin.Munster's bruising 16-15 Irish derby victory sent them through to a final in Cape Town against the Stormers.The South African side, who are the holders, overcame a spirited Connacht challenge to win their home semi-final 43-25.The Galway team's defeat marked…
Premier 15s: Bristol Bears stay on track for play-offs as league resumes
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 10:29
Bristol Bears remain on course for a play-off place with a 49-24 win at Sale Sharks as the Premier 15s resumed after the Women's Six Nations.England hooker Lark Davies scored twice for the Bears who led 21-12 at the break.Keira Bevan, Ella Lovibond, Sarah Bern, Deborah Wills and Phoebe Murray also crossed, with Bevan kicking four goals and Elinor Snowsill…
Championship Cup: Ealing Trailfinders beat Jersey 35-31 to end Reds' double hopes
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 08:12
Ealing beat Jersey Reds 35-31 to win the Championship Cup and avenge losing the league title to the islanders.Jonah Holmes put Ealing ahead early on but Jordan Holgate crossed for Jersey midway through the first half as the London side had the better of the game. Holmes scored again early in the second half but Antonio Harris responded to keep…
Sale v Leicester Tigers: Sharks switch front row as sides ring changes for Premiership semi-final
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Friday, 12 May 2023 10:29
Sale Sharks have named England international Tom Curry as one of five returning players to their starting line-up for the Premiership semi-final against visitors Leicester Tigers.Akker van der Merwe, Gus Warr and Si McIntyre are restored from the team who beat Newcastle Falcons 54-12 on the closing day of the regular season.Nick Schonert is also fit again.Sharks director of rugby…
Alex Goode: Saracens player signs new deal but sees ex-team-mates 'suffering'
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Friday, 12 May 2023 10:53
Alex Goode has secured his future by signing a new contract at Saracens, but says it has been "worrying" watching former team-mates "suffering" during a turbulent season for other clubs.Goode called on Premiership Rugby to provide "clarity" and "certainty"."That fear and anxiety for players must have been horrendous," he said.Full-back Goode, 35, is preparing for Saracens' Premiership semi-final against Northampton…
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Friday, 12 May 2023 06:14
United Rugby Championship: Leinster v Munster - Robbie Henshaw back for semi-final
Friday, 12 May 2023 05:45
Saracens v Northampton: Sarries' big-name players return for Premiership semi-final
Friday, 12 May 2023 02:17
Dan Biggar: Toulon fly-half believes Wales can surprise sides at 2023 World Cup
Friday, 12 May 2023 03:13
Irish women's rugby to turn to football counterparts in bid to regain Six Nations
Friday, 12 May 2023 00:16
Marlie Packer: England captain 'excited' by John Mitchell's appointment as head coach
Friday, 12 May 2023 01:46
Hanro Liebenberg: Leicester Tigers' hard-edged mentality helped turn season around
Friday, 12 May 2023 01:02
Sale Sharks: Raffi Quirke and Sam James on Sale's fight for Manchester limelight
Thursday, 11 May 2023 11:02
Chris Ashton: Leicester Tigers wing free for Premiership semi after red card rescinded
Thursday, 11 May 2023 10:47
World Rugby approves lower tackle height trial in community game
Thursday, 11 May 2023 08:57
English rugby 'crying out for alignment' to help come out of 'survival mode'
Thursday, 11 May 2023 05:53
Leicester Tigers: How Richard Wigglesworth's side transformed their Premiership season
Thursday, 11 May 2023 01:45
David Ribbans: Northampton Saints star benefits from Allan Lamb input
Thursday, 11 May 2023 01:18
Ollie Lawrence: Bath centre named Premiership player of the season
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 10:05
Amber Reed: England back and Bristol captain to stay with club next year
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:00
Tom West: How Leicester Tigers prop went from the sofa to the semi-final
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:23
Joy Neville: Irish referee will be first female official at a men's World Cup
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 02:26
Abby Dow: England wing to leave Harlequins and join Ealing Trailfinders at end of season
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 01:01
Premiership Rugby: A week in the life of a top-flight referee
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:02
George Ford: Sale fly-half warns Leicester are a 'different beast' to earlier in season
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 09:50