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Emerging Ireland: Nine Ulster players named in squad for Toyota Challenge
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Wednesday, 14 September 2022 06:01
Robert Baloucoune, Nathan Doak and Ethan McIlroy are among nine Ulster players named in the Emerging Ireland squad for the Toyota Challenge.Jake Flannery, Michael McDonald, Stewart Moore, Cormac Izuchukwu, Callum Reid and Tom Stewart are also in the 35-man squad to travel to South Africa.The team will play against against the Griquas, Pumas and Cheetahs in Bloemfontein later this month.Baloucoune…
Niall Annett: Bath hooker given two-match ban for red card against Bristol Bears
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Wednesday, 14 September 2022 06:07
Bath's Niall Annett has been banned for two matches for his unusual red card against Bristol Bears. The hooker, signed from Worcester during the summer, is yet to make his competitive debut for Bath. He was among the replacements for the match and was dismissed for "acts contrary to good sportsmanship" after becoming involved in a melee after Luke Morahan's…
NZ Rugby funding cut after gender-quota failure
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Wednesday, 14 September 2022 05:09
New Zealand Rugby has lost $280,000 (£145,000) of funding for failing to meet a quota of at least 40% of their board consisting of female officials.It was the only one of 65 major sporting bodies in the country to fail to hit funding body Sport NZ's target."While this funding is valuable to NZ Rugby, it will not impact our current…
Worcester Warriors: Sixways staff are told by owners that club is close to being sold
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Tuesday, 13 September 2022 00:11
Worcester Warriors officials have reportedly told staff that a buyer has been found for the Premiership club. Players, staff and fans have endured a month of worry that Warriors might fold after a winding-up petition from HMRC over an unpaid £6m tax bill.But staff have now been told that a sale has been agreed and, subject to legal confirmation, may…
Wales change seven for World Cup warm-up against England
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Monday, 12 September 2022 22:00
Wales have made seven starting changes for their final World Cup warm-up Test against England.Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips and Cerys Hale form a new front row after the 31-3 defeat by Canada last month. Alisha Butchers and Alex Callender come into the back row, while Gwen Crabb joins Natalia John at lock.Niamh Terry gets a run out at full-back as…
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