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Spanish rugby international Kawa Leauma, 32, dies after an accidental fall
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 10:23
Spanish rugby international Kawa Leauma has tragically died following an accidental fall.The 32-year-old lock forward is believed to have fallen from a building, suffering severe head injuries.He underwent emergency surgery, but died in hospital following a match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam"We regret to announce the death of Kawa Leauma," confirmed Spain's Rugby Federation.The Federation declined to give more information…
United Rugby Championship: Boxing Day interpro between Munster and Covid-hit Leinster postponed
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 07:51
The Boxing Day interpro match between Munster and Leinster has been postponed due to a number of Covid-19 cases in the Leinster camp.Leinster were forced to forfeit their Champions Cup fixture away to Montpellier last week for the same reason.The United Rugby Championship are looking at dates to reschedule the traditional festive fixture.Leinster are still scheduled to face Ulster on…
Cardiff Rugby would need 'convincing' to return to South Africa, says Dai Young
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 07:04
Cardiff will "take a bit of convincing" to return to South Africa after their last attempt to play matches there led to quarantine for players and staff.Cardiff were caught up in South Africa last month when the country was put on the UK's red list because of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.Some players and staff spent almost a month in…
Andy Christie: Saracens back row extends contract
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 06:23
Saracens back row Andy Christie has signed a new contract.The 22-year-old, who made his debut in 2018, has played 33 times for the Premiership club and is a former England Under-20 international. Saracens have not disclosed the length of Christie's new deal. "Andy is a player that we are very excited about so we are delighted that he has extended…
Omicron: Festive sport 'effectively spectator-free' in Scotland
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 06:33
Most festive sport in Scotland will be "effectively spectator-free" as the government continues the fight against Covid-19's Omicron variant.The restrictions, affecting all levels of sport, start on 26 December for a three-week period.Outdoor events will be limited to 500 people, with one metre social distancing in place, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.It comes amid surging numbers of Omicron cases…
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