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England: Harlequins' Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt called up by Eddie Jones
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Monday, 28 June 2021 09:26
Fly-half Marcus Smith and number eight Alex Dombrandt are among four Harlequins players to have been called up to the England squad.Uncapped pair Smith, 22, and Dombrandt, 24, were previously unavailable for selection as they helped their club win the Premiership title on Saturday.Back row Jack Kenningham and centre Joe Marchant - who has five international caps - also join…
James Ryan: Second row an injury worry for Ireland game against Japan
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Monday, 28 June 2021 04:45
James Ryan is an injury concern for Ireland for the summer internationals against Japan and the United States on 3 and 10 July in Dublin.The Leinster second row was named as captain for the two Tests at the Aviva Stadium when head coach Andy Farrell announced a 37-man squad for the games.Ryan, 24, has an abductor issue and will be…
Sam Leeming: Jersey Reds fly-half ready to return after overcoming cancer
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Monday, 28 June 2021 04:29
"My tumour was 16 centimetres across, it was like having a brick in my chest, so no wonder I was throwing up after trying to run," recalls Jersey Reds fly-half Sam Leeming.Six rounds of chemotherapy followed as Leeming's body fought the cancer of his lymphatic system. "I thought I was just unfit," Leeming told BBC Radio Jersey as he recalled…
Tokyo 2020: Great Britain's men's sevens team play Fiji while women face New Zealand
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Monday, 28 June 2021 02:50
Great Britain's men face reigning champions Fiji in the Olympic rugby sevens pool stage, while the women's team play 2016 runners-up New Zealand.Japan and Canada complete the group with Team GB's men, who were silver medallists in Rio five years ago.The Russian Olympic Committee team and Kenya join GB and World Series title holders New Zealand in Pool A of…
British and Irish Lions 2021: South Africa squad isolating after three positive coronavirus tests
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Sunday, 27 June 2021 06:09
South Africa's British and Irish Lions tour preparations have been derailed as three positive Covid-19 tests have left the whole team having to isolate.The Springboks cancelled training in Johannesburg, where the Lions play their first game on 3 July.An SA Rugby statement said cancellation was a "precautionary measure", adding: "A decision on further team activities will be made shortly."The Lions…
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