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Ryan Jones: Ex-Wales captain reveals early onset dementia diagnosis
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 13:55
Wales' Grand Slam-winning captain Ryan Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.Jones, 41, won 75 caps for Wales between 2004 and 2014 and also played in three Tests for the British and Irish Lions.The former back row said he had received the diagnosis of probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in December 2021.Specialists told him he was…
South Africa 30-14 Wales: Hosts end tourists' dream in Cape Town
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 10:09
Wales bravely failed in a bid to win a first series against the Springboks in South Africa as the hosts triumphed in the third Test decider in Cape Town.South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard scored 20 points with hooker Bongi Mbonambi and captain Siya Kolisi crossing for tries.Wales responded with a try for flanker Tommy Reffell and three Dan Biggar penalties.Taulupe…
Rugby World Cup: Chile beat United States 31-29 to qualify for first time
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 15:14
Chile qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time after beating the United States 31-29 in Colorado to win by just one point on aggregate.Santiago Videla's penalty in the 75th minute, which put the South Americans in front for the first time on Saturday, sealed victory.The US had won last week's first leg 22-21 in Santiago.Chile will be…
Argentina 34-31 Scotland: Tourists undone as Pumas fight back for series win
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 14:02
Scotland surrendered a 15-point lead as Argentina fought back to seal a series-clinching win in Santiago del Estero.Duhan van der Merwe and Ewan Ashman each scored two tries as the tourists built up a 28-13 advantage.But Emiliano Boffelli added to earlier scores by Santiago Carreras, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro and Gonzalo Bertranou to give the Pumas a 34-31 win.Michael Cheika's side…
Series win over Australia is 'proof' to steel England for 2023 challenge - Matt Dawson
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Saturday, 16 July 2022 09:33
England will be mentally stronger for holding off Australia in Sydney to win their series, says former England scrum-half Matt Dawson."Results like this prove to you that what you are doing is worthwhile," said Dawson on Rugby Union Weekly."Next time they have to go to the well, they know they have a mentality that will win them a really tough…
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