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Six Nations: Private equity giants CVC complete deal for share in tournament
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 01:45
Private equity giants CVC have further strengthened their hand in rugby union by completing a £365m deal for a 14% share in the Six Nations.The deal has been two years in the making and comes after CVC purchased a stake in the Premiership and Pro14.The money will be split on a sliding scale between unions, with the Rugby Football Union…
Six Nations: England pay split 'an easy decision' - Ben Youngs
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 08:15
It was an "easy decision" for England's players to share their fees and ensure fringe members were paid the same for the Six Nations, says Ben Youngs.Covid-19 protocols mean England have a smaller-than-usual 28-man squad with all players staying within a 'bubble' for the seven-week tournament.Usually, players outside the 23 matchday squad would not receive a full match fee of…
Jamie Roberts: Wales centre signs new Dragons contract
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 06:00
Wales centre Jamie Roberts has signed a new one-year contract to stay at Dragons.Roberts joined Dragons in August 2020 after returning to Wales from South African side Stormers. The 34-year-old has made 13 appearances in all competitions, scoring four tries, and has signed up for the 2021-22 season."This season has been a challenging one for both fans and players for…
Sam Simmonds: Exeter forward capable of Lions place says boss Rob Baxter
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 03:58
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Sam Simmonds is capable of being selected for the British and Irish Lions.Simmonds, 26, has scored 14 tries in 13 games in all competitions this season and his tally of 13 Premiership scores is seven more than his nearest rival.Lions boss Warren Gatland watched Simmonds - who has not played for England in three years-…
British and Irish Lions: 'Unbelievable talent' Finn Russell should get chance - Rory Best
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 00:12
Warren Gatland should select Finn Russell for the British and Irish Lions and give him the chance to prove he is capable of playing in the Test series, says former Ireland captain Rory Best.Many have questioned if the flamboyant Scotland fly-half would suit Gatland's more conservative style of rugby.But Best believes the Lions coach will see the value in having…
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