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George Kruis: British & Irish Lions forward on life in Japan with Panasonic Wild Knights
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Wednesday, 07 April 2021 01:49
Around the start of 2019, George Kruis asked for a private word with England coach Eddie Jones.At a time when most players were wondering whether they would go to Japan for that year's Rugby World Cup, Kruis wanted to talk about something more long term. He wanted to know Jones' opinion on making Japan his home."When you bring up the…
2021 Women's Six Nations: Scotland's Molly Wright given three-game ban
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 13:24
Scotland front row forward Molly Wright will miss the rest of the Women's Six Nations after being given a three-match ban for her red card against England.Wright was dismissed for a high tackle on Vickii Cornborough shortly after coming on in Saturday's opening 52-10 loss in Doncaster.Her "clear remorse" led to the ban being halved at a disciplinary hearing.She will…
Women's Six Nations: 'Fitter, stronger, faster' Ireland out to make up for lost time
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 07:38
Ireland will emerge from a six month break as a new and improved force, says lock Aoife McDermott.Adam Griggs' squad have held 20 training camps since their most recent game; against Italy on 24 October.They return on Saturday against Wales, who are coming off a heavy defeat by France in their Six Nations opener."We're the fittest, strongest, fastest we've ever…
British and Irish Lions 2021: South Africa to gather for first time since World Cup
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 07:39
South Africa are tentatively beginning preparations for July's British and Irish Lions tour with groups of players to attend "alignment camps" in April.The Springboks have not played a Test or even officially gathered as a squad since becoming world champions in November 2019 because of Covid-19.But director of rugby Rassie Erasmus and head coach Jaques Nienaber will now meet with…
Michele Campagnaro: Italy centre to leave Harlequins in summer
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 03:34
Italy centre Michele Campagnaro will leave Harlequins at the end of the season to join French side Colomiers.The 28-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the second tier club based in the south of France.Campagnaro's two-season stay at The Stoop has been hampered by a serious knee injury he suffered against Leicester in December 2019.He has not played for the…
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