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Matt Symons: Harlequins lock announces retirement
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 07:37
Harlequins lock Matt Symons has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.Symons has played over 80 times for Quins since joining in 2018, helping them win last year's Premiership title.The 32-year-old has also had spells at Wasps, London Irish and the Chiefs in New Zealand, who he captained.Reflecting on his decision, Symons told the club:external-link "There…
Women's Six Nations: What next for the growing tournament?
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 07:50
The Women's Six Nations heads into this weekend's final round of fixtures on a roll with big crowds, increased interest, and standards going up across the board.How can the tournament capitalise on a stellar season?Six Nations chief Ben Morel has been laying out his vision... More competitionEngland and France are the competition's standout teams. By a distance. The pair finished…
Women's Six Nations: England's Marlie Packer discusses her softer side
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 08:53
Watching Marlie Packer on a rugby pitch, it is easy to make a quick character assessment: confrontational, aggressive and all too happy to rile up her opposition.Jumping to such speedy conclusions means missing out on the many nuances that form the true picture.The 32-year-old flanker is a vocal and energetic presence in England's forwards, racking up statistics that have helped…
Sam Bedlow: Bristol Bears centre given four-game ban
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 04:30
Bristol Bears centre Sam Bedlow will miss the rest of the season after being handed a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.The suspension means he will miss Bristol's final three Premiership games against Leicester, Exeter and Sale. The 26-year-old, who accepted the charge, could also miss a pre-season fixture in August.A RFU disciplinary panel said he would be allowed to…
Black Ferns appoint ex-sevens coach Allan Bunting to help build team culture
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 04:08
New Zealand women's side have brought in Allan Bunting, who led the country's sevens team to Olympic gold in Tokyo, as manager of culture and leadership.Former All Blacks assistant Wayne Smith is part of a new coaching set-up for the team's World Cup defence this year.Bunting said improving the team's culture would benefit performances."If we get our connection right, who…
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Women's Six Nations highlights: England 69-0 Ireland
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Saturday, 23 April 2022 11:24
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Saturday, 23 April 2022 10:44
Premiership: Wasps 41-12 Worcester: Coventry club win Midlands derby
Saturday, 23 April 2022 10:37
Premiership: Bath 31-36 Northampton Saints - Saints come from 19 points down to earn bonus-point win
Saturday, 23 April 2022 10:08
Premiership: Harlequins 26-20 Leicester Tigers - Andre Esterhuizen scores decisive try
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