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Rainbow Cup: Ulster-Scarlets off because of Covid-19 cases
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Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:15
Saturday afternoon's Pro14 Rainbow Cup game between Ulster and Scarlets has been called off due to positive Covid-19 cases in the Irish side's squad.Ulster are assisting four players who tested positive for Covid-19.With no available weekends remaining the game will not be rescheduled and is deemed a 0-0 draw.However, four match points will be awarded to the Scarlets as the…
Rugby World Cup 2021: England open campaign against Fiji in New Zealand
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Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:00
England will open their Rugby World Cup campaign next year against debutants Fiji at Eden Park in New Zealand. With the tournament delayed a year because of Covid-19, games have been reorganised, meaning England's opener now no longer clashes with Wales' opening fixture. The Welsh will play their opener against a team who have come through qualifying the next day.Scotland…
Covid-19: Exeter boss Rob Baxter wants guidance on crowd returns
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Thursday, 27 May 2021 04:20
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says clubs must get some definitive guidance on when they can have full crowds back in grounds.Just over 3,000 people will be at Exeter's game with Newcastle on Sunday as Covid-19 rules are relaxed.Baxter says the pandemic has cost Exeter "millions" of pounds with almost all their games behind closed doors."We need some real…
Juan de Jongh: Wasps centre to rejoin Stormers at end of season
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Thursday, 27 May 2021 05:37
Wasps centre Juan de Jongh will leave the club at the end of the season to rejoin South African side the Stormers.The 33-year-old, capped 19 times by the Springboks, joined Wasps from the Stormers in 2017 and has made 65 appearances for the club.He helped the Coventry-based side reach the Premiership final last season."I have really enjoyed my four seasons…
Louis Ludik: Ulster back retires after concussion ends his season
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Thursday, 27 May 2021 04:04
Ulster back Louis Ludik has retired from rugby after seven seasons with the Irish province.The South African made 112 appearances for the club, only four of which came this season as a concussion sustained in November ultimately persuaded him to call time on his career.Having arrived at Ulster from French outfit Agen in 2014, the 34-year-old's contract was set to…
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