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Santiago Grondona: Bristol Bears sign Argentina's former Exeter Chiefs forward
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Thursday, 27 July 2023 10:40
Bristol Bears have signed Argentina forward Santiago Grondona.The 24-year-old former Exeter player, who can play at lock or in the back row, joins from French side Pau.Grondona played eight times for Pau after moving to France from the Chiefs in February and is part of Argentina's squad at the Rugby Championship. He was a key player in the Pumas' 34-31…
Scott Bemand: Former England attack coach becomes Ireland women's head coach
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Thursday, 27 July 2023 04:32
Former England attack coach Scott Bemand has been appointed head coach of the Ireland women's team.Former Harlequins, Leicester and Bath scrum-half Bemand won five Six Nations titles and four Grand Slams in eight years with the England women's side."I am proud to join the IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union] at this exciting time for the game in Ireland," he said.John…
Rodrigo Martinez: Argentina prop becomes Dragons' fifth summer signing
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Thursday, 27 July 2023 05:19
Dragons have signed Argentina prop Rodrigo Martinez for the 2023-34 season.Martinez, who made his Test debut for Argentina in 2021, previously played for Wasps before they were suspended from England's Premiership in 2022."We're excited to welcome Rodrigo to the Dragons in the next couple of weeks," said head coach Dai Flanagan."Rodrigo has already spent time playing in England and is…
Stuart Hogg's retirement a 'surprise' to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 08:37
Stuart Hogg's decision to announce his immediate retirement from rugby earlier this month came as a "surprise" to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.The former captain said in March that he intended to stop playing after this autumn's World Cup in France.But, despite starting Scotland's training camp for the finals, the 31-year-old decided to retire immediately "with great sadness"."That first week…
Bryony Cleall: England prop signs new Harlequins contract
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 04:31
England prop Bryony Cleall has signed a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby club Harlequins.The 31-year-old scored five tries in nine league outings for Quins last season after joining from Wasps.Cleall has won seven caps for the Red Roses since making her international debut against Ireland in the 2019 Women's Six Nations.She will take on a coaching role at Twickenham…
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