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England rugby: Eddie Jones wants 'fresh, energetic players' for 2023 World Cup
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Wednesday, 02 June 2021 09:11
Head coach Eddie Jones is looking to unearth some "fresh, energetic, enthusiastic players who want to take on the world" as England look to recover from a poor Six Nations. England face the USA and Canada in July, while an England 'A' team will meet Scotland 'A' at the end of June. "It's all about two years to the World…
Tokyo 2020: ParalympicsGB name wheelchair rugby team for Paralympics
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Wednesday, 02 June 2021 06:47
Chris Ryan and Gavin Walker will co-captain a 12-strong ParalympicsGB wheelchair rugby team at Tokyo 2020. Nine of the squad have previous Games experience, with Jack Smith, Nick Cummins and Stuart Robinson set to make their Paralympics debut.Kylie Grimes, who was Britain's first female player when she competed at London 2012, returns after switching to athletics for the Rio Games…
Sam Matavesi: Northampton Saints and Fiji hooker extends Franklin's Gardens deal
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Wednesday, 02 June 2021 06:14
Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi has signed a contract extension with Premiership club Northampton Saints.The club say the 29-year-old's new deal will see him stay "for the 2021-22 season and beyond".Matavesi has made 27 appearances for Saints since joining them from Championship club Cornish Pirates in 2019, scoring three tries."We've been thrilled with his development since he joined the club," said…
Paolo Odogwu: Wasps confirm winger's cruciate injury
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Wednesday, 02 June 2021 07:40
Wasps back Paolo Odogwu is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury.A scan confirmed the extent of the injury, which will be further assessed by a knee specialist on Friday."This is obviously a heartbreaking end to probably the best season of my life, but these things happen," he told the Wasps website.Odogwu, who joined…
Mateo Carreras: Argentine wing signs new Newcastle Falcons contract
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Wednesday, 02 June 2021 03:50
Newcastle Falcons winger Mateo Carreras has signed a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.Carreras is a former Argentina Under-20 international and has also has played for his country's sevens team."Mateo is a young player with a huge amount of potential," Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards told the club website.external-link"He has outstanding footwork and pace, and for a relatively…
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