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Tadhg Furlong: Ireland and Leinster prop signs three-year contract extension
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Thursday, 25 November 2021 03:29
Ireland and Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has signed a three-year extension to his IRFU contract, taking him up to the end of 2024-25. The 29-year-old made his 50th international appearance in Ireland's win over Japan earlier this month.He started all three games during the autumn Test window as the Irish extended their winning run to eight matches.Earlier this year Furlong…
Phoebe Murray: Bristol Bears can 'go all the way' in Premier 15s, says centre
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Thursday, 25 November 2021 00:21
Bristol Bears centre Phoebe Murray believes the team have what it takes to "go all the way" in the Premier 15s after winning their first five matches this season. Unbeaten Bristol sit top of the league table, ahead of Saracens thanks to their superior points difference.Since the Premier 15s was created in 2017-18, Bristol have never finished higher than sixth.They…
Ollie Thorley: Gloucester winger on inspiration, consistency and injury
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 08:50
Gloucester winger Ollie Thorley says he has taken inspiration from watching the autumn internationals, as he looks for consistency after an injury-hit start to the season. Thorley, 25, started Gloucester's first three matches of the Premiership campaign, but then injured his knee.He returned in Saturday's Premiership Cup win over Exeter. "If you're watching what world class players do, you're going…
Rugby World Cup 2025: England set to host women's tournament
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 09:41
England is set to host the women's World Cup in 2025.England, which staged the tournament for the first time in 2010, has been named as a "preferred candidate" by World Rugby.Australia looks likely to host the men's World Cup in 2027, with final decisions on both to be made in May."Hosting it will be incredible. Our ambition is to stage…
Manu Tuilagi: England and Sale Sharks centre set for six-week lay-off due to hamstring tear
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 08:20
England and Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi is set to be out for at least six weeks after he injured his hamstring while on international duty.Tuilagi will now see a specialist to confirm the next steps and extent of the lay-off."I'm really gutted," Sharks boss Alex Sanderson said."I'm gutted for him and gutted because we were managing him well and…
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 07:41
World Rugby changes rules to allow players to switch national teams
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 03:08
Ruan Ackermann, Val Rapava-Ruskin, Matias Alemanno & Giorgi Kveseladze: Gloucester quartet sign new deals
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 23:57
Adam Hughes welcomes brain injury clinics, but brands World Rugby video as 'patronising'
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 08:48
Leinster v Ulster: Iain Henderson ruled out with hamstring injury
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 09:27
Anthony Watson: Bath & England wing given suspended ban after criticising referee on Twitter
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 09:12
Rob Kearney: Former Ireland full-back says Barbarians outing will be his 'last game of rugby'
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 04:34
Stuart Hogg: Scotland skipper expects his try record to be broken 'numerous times'
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 06:18
England must stay grounded after beating South Africa - Danny Care
Monday, 22 November 2021 10:25
Ray McLoughlin: Former Ireland captain and British and Irish Lion dies aged 82
Monday, 22 November 2021 08:06
Shaunagh Brown column: Good players will be left at home for World Cup
Monday, 22 November 2021 07:39
England's autumn review: Team spirit, surfing and Beef Wellington
Monday, 22 November 2021 03:09
Ireland: What next for Andy Farrell's high-flying side after impressive autumn showing?
Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:20
Winners and losers from England's autumn Tests
Sunday, 21 November 2021 11:00
England "improved women's game" in dominant United States win
Sunday, 21 November 2021 09:42
England 89-0 United States: Hosts end victorious autumn campaign in dominant style
Sunday, 21 November 2021 00:16
Ireland v Argentina: Joey Carbery can show his 'X-factor' against Pumas, says Mike Catt
Sunday, 21 November 2021 02:01
Matt Dawson column: England claimed biggest win since 2019 against Springboks
Saturday, 20 November 2021 11:42
Wales 29-28 Australia: Rhys Priestland's last-gasp penalty seals dramatic win
Saturday, 20 November 2021 14:01
France 40-25 New Zealand: Hosts beat All Blacks for first time since 2009
Saturday, 20 November 2021 14:16