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Australia v England: Eddie Jones names squad for three-Test series in July
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Monday, 20 June 2022 02:45
Billy Vunipola and Danny Care have been named alongside eight uncapped players in England's squad for their three-Test tour in Australia next month. Harlequins number eight Alex Dombrandt is injured so Vunipola, who last played in the 2021 Six Nations, returns. Scrum-half Care is named but England's most capped male player, Ben Youngs, does not travel with the squad.The first…
England 21-52 Barbarians: Hosts well beaten against 14-man invitational side
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Sunday, 19 June 2022 10:36
England were comfortably beaten by 14-man Barbarians in their final game before touring Australia this summer.Marcus Smith's astute open-play kicking was a bright note for the hosts but the Baa-Baas controlled most of the game.A penalty try was followed by a Charles Ollivon score and a gift for Damian Penaud before Will Skelton was sent off for the Barbarians before…
United Rugby Championship: Stormers beat Bulls 18-13 to win inaugural title
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 13:48
The Stormers won the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) title after an 18-13 victory over fellow South African club the Bulls in Cape Town.A third-minute score from Harold Vorster helped the Bulls into a 7-3 lead at half-time but Evan Roos replied early in the second period.Andre-Hugo Venter then added a second try for the hosts shortly after Bulls centre…
Premiership final: Leicester Tigers title a dream for match-winner Freddie Burns
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 11:58
Freddie Burns says he realised a childhood dream as he kicked Leicester to an 11th Premiership title with a last-minute drop-goal against Saracens.The ex-England fly-half, 32, who has played more than 200 Premiership games, sealed the 15-12 win in his first appearance in the showpiece event.He came off the bench in the final as a replacement for injured George Ford."At…
New Zealand 50-6 USA - Black Ferns win to clinch Pacific Four title
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 01:59
New Zealand winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored a hat-trick as the Black Ferns continued their World Cup build-up with a 50-6 win over the United States.The victory saw the hosts of this year's delayed global tournament wrap up the Pacific Four series title.Canada came second, overhauling a 10-0 deficit to secure a 22-10 victory over Australia in their third game.Leti-I'iga crossed…
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 04:18
Super Rugby Pacific final: Crusaders beat Blues 21-7 to claim 11th title
Friday, 17 June 2022 13:56
'Very brave' Phil Bennett 'will never be forgotten', says Sir Gareth Edwards
Friday, 17 June 2022 03:45
Dan McFarland: Ulster coach signs contract extension which will keep him at Irish province until 2025
Friday, 17 June 2022 04:48
Scotland: Injured pair Adam Hastings & Huw Jones out of South America tour
Friday, 17 June 2022 05:06
England v Barbarians: Tommy Freeman named in England team
Friday, 17 June 2022 04:52
Premiership final: Leicester Tigers v Saracens - Richard Wigglesworth starts against old club
Thursday, 16 June 2022 06:05
Premiership final: Maro Itoje says he would 'never' have left Saracens amid salary cap scandal
Thursday, 16 June 2022 01:36
Scotland women's team to turn professional this year & two semi-pro clubs to be created
Thursday, 16 June 2022 04:03
Premiership final: Leicester Tigers can show how far they've come, says Jasper Wiese
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 10:50
Amanda Blanc: Aviva chief says she left Welsh rugby after 'not being listened to'
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 14:00
Premiership: Fly-halves the highest paid players in 2020-21, report shows
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 04:31
Luca Morisi: London Irish sign Italy international centre
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 06:36
Tim Swinson: Saracens and ex-Scotland lock to retire after Premiership final
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 04:21
Ugo Monye: Former England wing says rugby union must tackle 'drinking culture'
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 09:04
Danny Care could play himself into World Cup contention for England, says Richard Cockerill
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 09:17
Leicester Tigers rebuilt on 'fight', says Steve Borthwick
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 08:15
Graham & Andrew Kitchener: Worcester Warriors brothers sign one-year extensions
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 04:28
Robert Baloucoune: Ulster winger out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand
Sunday, 12 June 2022 10:38
Dan Biggar: Wales captain hopes to be fit for South Africa tour after back injury
Sunday, 12 June 2022 10:04