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Richard Cockerill: Head coach leaves Edinburgh after four years in charge
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Monday, 19 July 2021 03:34
Richard Cockerill has left his role as Edinburgh head coach "by mutual consent to allow him to pursue other opportunities", the Pro14 club has announced.The 50-year-old former England player departs after four years in charge.Assistant coach Calum MacRae and head of strength and conditioning Nick Lumley will oversee the start of the club's pre-season programme."It has been a rewarding four…
British and Irish Lions 2021: Alun Wyn Jones fit for first Test, says Steve Tandy
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Monday, 19 July 2021 03:31
Returning British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is fit for Saturday's first Test against South Africa, says defence coach Steve Tandy.Tandy also confirmed "the majority" of the team for the game had been decided.Jones, who dislocated his shoulder in a warm-up match against Japan on 26 June, played 30 minutes last Saturday to complete a remarkable recovery.Asked if…
Wayne Pivac: Wales head coach takes stock after longest season
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Sunday, 18 July 2021 06:05
So that's a wrap. The end of one of the longest seasons in international Welsh rugby history as mid-July's scorching sunshine signalled the conclusion of this unique campaign.The British and Irish Lions have three weeks remaining of their Test series in South Africa and Wales boast a sizeable contingent. But for Wayne Pivac's national side, that is finally it.Defeat against…
British and Irish Lions 2021: Wing Josh Adams 'emotional' after birth of baby
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Sunday, 18 July 2021 02:54
Wales wing Josh Adams says he had to keep his emotions in check after returning to the field for the British and Irish Lions after the birth of his daughter.Adams withdrew from Wednesday's 17-13 defeat against South Africa A to witness the birth of his first child over a video call.The 26-year-old returned to line up against Stormers in the…
Matt Dawson column: Former British and Irish Lion picks team for first Test
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Saturday, 17 July 2021 23:43
The team for the first Test on a Lions tour has never been a foregone conclusion.Particularly over the last three tours, we have gone through the process of trying to second guess head coach Warren Gatland.My experience of him is that he has a very definite type of player in mind who needs to implement the style of play that…
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Saturday, 17 July 2021 12:55
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland expects 'robust' selection debate for first Test
Saturday, 17 July 2021 10:37
Wales v Argentina: Head coach Wayne Pivac frustrated at mistakes in Pumas defeat
Saturday, 17 July 2021 11:39
Stormers 3-49 British and Irish Lions: Tourists complete Test preparations with comfortable win
Saturday, 17 July 2021 06:36
Australia 33-30 France: Wallabies edge tight series with win in third Test
Saturday, 17 July 2021 05:49
Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili in hospital with coronavirus
Friday, 16 July 2021 23:25
British and Irish Lions 2021: Four players looking to grasp final chance of first Test spot
Friday, 16 July 2021 22:44
Tokyo Olympics: Gareth Baber on the pressure and privilege of coaching Fiji
Friday, 16 July 2021 05:45
Wales v Argentina: Head coach Wayne Pivac hopes to end long season with Pumas scalp
Friday, 16 July 2021 07:56
British and Irish Lions 2021: Matt Dawson says 'the wheels are off' if Lions lose again
Friday, 16 July 2021 06:09
Ed Robinson appointed Wasps skills coach as part of coaching reshuffle
Friday, 16 July 2021 02:36
Harry Elrington: Gloucester sign former London Irish loose-head prop
Thursday, 15 July 2021 16:13
Lewis Ludlow: England captain handed four-match ban for foul play during win over Canada
Thursday, 15 July 2021 07:58
Wian Conradie: Gloucester sign Namibia back-row forward
Thursday, 15 July 2021 03:01
Wales v Argentina: Head coach Wayne Pivac makes seven changes for second Test
Thursday, 15 July 2021 04:01
British and Irish Lions: Robbie Henshaw & Marcus Smith start in Lions warm-up
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 23:17
Could CBD become 'like protein shakes' in rugby?
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 15:21
British and Irish Lions 2021: Lessons learned from Test dress rehearsal against South Africa A
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 13:24
British and Irish Lions: South Africa A inflict tourists' first loss
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 11:04
British and Irish Lions: Josh Adams misses game to watch birth of baby over video call
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 06:15
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