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George North: Wales and Ospreys centre out for at least two weeks after facial surgery
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Thursday, 15 December 2022 05:57
Wales centre George North has had an operation after suffering a facial injury during the Ospreys' Heineken Champions Cup defeat by Leicester.North, 30, will miss at least two weeks after damaging his cheekbone in a heavy collision."He had an operation yesterday and that went really well and it's not too bad in relation to what it is," said Ospreys head…
Charlie Maddison: Newcastle Falcons hooker banned for three weeks
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Thursday, 15 December 2022 04:20
Newcastle Falcons hooker Charlie Maddison has been suspended for three weeks.An independent disciplinary committee ruled the offence was at the low end of World Rugby's sanctions and reduced the possible ban from six to three weeks.Maddison will be available for selection again from 2 January.
South African sides in Champions Cup must be economically viable - Exeter boss Rob Baxter
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Thursday, 15 December 2022 04:52
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says there must be an economic case to keep South African sides in the Champions Cup.The Chiefs host the Bulls on Saturday before travelling to Pretoria for the return fixture in mid-January. This season is the first with South African sides in Europe after they joined the United Rugby Championship."If we get a great crowd and…
Jamie George and Elliot Daly: Saracens pair sign new contracts
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022 10:43
England duo Jamie George and Elliot Daly have signed new contracts with Premiership club Saracens.Hooker George, 32, has made 263 appearances since making his debut for the North London club in 2009, lifting five league titles and three European crowns in his 13-year spell.Thirty-year-old utility back Daly has made 40 appearances for Sarries after joining from Wasps in 2019.The length…
Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster v La Rochelle - home side trying to avoid frozen pitch
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022 04:34
Ulster say they are taking "every possible step" to ensure their Kingspan Stadium pitch is playable for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup match against holders La Rochelle. With freezing temperatures forecast over the coming days, there have been suggestions the match against the French side could be moved. Instead, Ulster are using frost covers and heaters to help preserve the pitch.…
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022 04:09
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022 03:56
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022 00:21
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Tuesday, 13 December 2022 22:37
WRU chief Phillips accepts lack of homegrown coaches 'an indictment'
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 09:51
Bernard Laporte: French rugby chief gets suspended sentence and fine for corruption
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 07:35
Warren Gatland: Wales coach backs Ireland counterpart Farrell to be British and Irish Lions coach
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 07:47
Warren Gatland: Returning head coach believes he can get Wales winning again
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 03:48
Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster's Andy Warwick cited for Manu Tuilagi head clash
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 03:52
Six Nations 2023: Zander Fagerson injury concern for Scotland
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 02:00
Eddie Jones to return to Twickenham with Barbarians
Monday, 12 December 2022 13:35
2023 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship: Great Britain fired up by 2022 disappointment
Monday, 12 December 2022 08:51
George McGuigan: Gloucester sign Newcastle hooker on 'long-term' deal
Monday, 12 December 2022 07:00
Premiership Rugby to 'relaunch' for 2024-25 after demise of Wasps & Worcester
Monday, 12 December 2022 00:07
Dan McFarland: Ulster coach vows side will avoid 'self pity' after Sale nightmare
Sunday, 11 December 2022 22:07
Heineken Champions Cup: Five things we learned from opening weekend
Monday, 12 December 2022 04:32
Worcester & Wasps: 'Flexible' RFU hope for takeover resolutions by Christmas
Monday, 12 December 2022 05:33
England's Rugby World Cup performance review not to be made public
Sunday, 11 December 2022 09:21
European Challenge Cup: Scarlets 39-7 Bayonne - Hosts storm to morale-boosting win
Sunday, 11 December 2022 09:46
Heineken Champions Cup: Saracens 30-26 Edinburgh - hosts come from behind to win
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