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Damian Hopley to step down as Rugby Players' Association chief executive
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Friday, 08 July 2022 07:26
Damian Hopley will step down as the Rugby Players' Association (RPA) chief executive before next season. The RPA announced the former England centre's departure from the role after 24 years with an organisation that he founded.Hopley, 52, won three caps for England and was a member of the 1995 World Cup squad in South Africa.Having been forced to retire because…
South Africa v Wales: Dan Biggar says he will not change captaincy style
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Friday, 08 July 2022 01:30
Dan Biggar says his captaincy style will not change as he prepares to lead Wales in Saturday's second Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.Biggar captained Wales for the first time outside of the Six Nations in the 32-29 defeat in Pretoria."It was different to a Six Nations game," said Biggar."It was a great place to captain and a Test match…
Australia v England: Courtney Lawes calls for patience as England develop
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Friday, 08 July 2022 03:59
England captain Courtney Lawes says "patience" will be required while the side are "developing as a team".Lawes will lead England in the second Test against Australia on Saturday as they try to level the series after a defeat in the opening game.Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman will make their debuts in the game, while Jack van Poortvliet will make his…
New Zealand v Ireland: Johnny Sexton fit for second Test - Andy Farrell
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Friday, 08 July 2022 01:59
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has strongly defended Johnny Sexton's selection for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand despite the head knock which forced him off in last weekend's game.Sexton failed an initial head injury assessment but has been cleared to play after passing two subsequent tests."The process was passed and he's fit to play. It wasn't concussion and we move…
Australia v England: 'Fans hoping Eddie Jones' positivity is not blind faith'
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Thursday, 07 July 2022 09:32
Before the first Test against Australia last Saturday, England boss Eddie Jones was in confident mood."We haven't had the opportunity to pick a side like this for a long time," he said buoyantly.But despite being in a position to win the game against 14 men, England crashed to a 30-28 defeat after a second-half Wallaby onslaught - a fourth loss…
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Thursday, 07 July 2022 07:28
Concussion in rugby: World Rugby hits back at group's head injury process criticism
Thursday, 07 July 2022 06:33
South Africa v Wales: Dan Biggar denies Springboks' selection disrespects tourists
Thursday, 07 July 2022 04:51
Namibia to face Kenya for spot at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Thursday, 07 July 2022 04:33
Argentina v Scotland: Hamish Watson returns to earn 50th cap in second Test
Thursday, 07 July 2022 03:30
South Africa v Wales: Tourists recall Cuthbert with rookie prop Wainwright set for debut
Thursday, 07 July 2022 01:55
New Zealand v Ireland: Mack Hansen returns in only Irish change for second Test
Thursday, 07 July 2022 01:21
Australia v England: Uncapped Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman to start for Eddie Jones' side
Wednesday, 06 July 2022 10:01
Sir Gareth Edwards: South Africa's 14 changes disrespect Wales, says Lions great
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 22:01
Wales women: More players turn professional as coach Ioan Cunningham commits future
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 14:23
Darcy Swain: Australia second row out of England series after red card in first Test
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 02:00
Bristol Bears will play world champions South Africa in November
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 03:28
South Africa v Wales: Springboks make 14 changes for second Test in Bloemfontein
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 00:30
New Zealand v Ireland: Sexton passed fit for second Test
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 00:27
Jonny May: Winger set to miss second England Test against Australia
Monday, 04 July 2022 07:35
Joe Powell: London Irish sign Australia international scrum-half from Melbourne Rebels
Monday, 04 July 2022 01:15
Tom Curry ruled out of England's tour of Australia because of concussion
Sunday, 03 July 2022 23:17
Wales squad selector: Choose your starting XV for the second Test against South Africa
Sunday, 03 July 2022 07:28
Argentina 26-18 Scotland: 'Loss exposes soft underbelly of team spinning into reverse'
Sunday, 03 July 2022 05:11
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