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British and Irish Lions: Maro Itoje backed by Sam Warburton to captain 2021 side
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 14:00
England and Saracens forward Maro Itoje has been backed to lead the British and Irish Lions against South Africa this summer by the man who captained the side on the last two tours. Former Wales skipper Sam Warburton, who led the Lions to victory in Australia in 2013 and to a drawn series with New Zealand in 2017, says being…
Rob du Preez: Sale Sharks fly-half banned for three weeks for tip tackle
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 04:47
Sale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has been banned for three weeks by an independent disciplinary panel after his red card in the win over Gloucester on Saturday.The South African was shown a red card in the 23rd minute for a tip tackle on Gloucester prop Val Rapava-Ruskin.The 27-year-old accepted the charge against him.He will now miss Premiership fixtures against…
Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss eyes growing Bristol Bears rivalry
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 04:40
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hopes his side's rivalry with nearest Premiership neighbours Bristol can grow. Second-placed Chiefs go to leaders Bristol on Friday 12 points behind the Bears after 16 rounds of matches."I think it's brilliant," Baxter said of the success of the two sides."It would be fantastic for us, and I can't talk for Bristol but I would imagine…
Darren Childs steps down as Premiership chief after less than two years in charge
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 04:09
Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs has stood down after less than two years in charge.Former television boss Childs was hired in August 2019 and steered the league through the coronavirus pandemic.During his time in charge, Premiership Rugby agreed an extension to their television deal with BT Sport, reportedly worth more than £100m.However scrapping relegation for this season and reported…
Does England's Six Nations review add up?
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 03:47
England head coach Eddie Jones has been backed to lead the side through to the World Cup in France in 2023, after the Rugby Football Union conducted a review into the "sub-optimal" Six Nations campaign.But which of these are valid reasons, and which feel like excuses?We take a look at the RFU's reasons for England's underwhelming campaign.Chris Jones: "Jones was…
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