Rugby
Toulon handed huge fine over Biggar signing
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 03:51
Toulon have been fined 500,000 (425,000) by French Top 14 rugby bosses over the signing of former Wales captain Dan Biggar from English side Northampton Saints in November 2022.The three-time European Cup winners are accused of a lack of transparency by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby, following a disciplinary commission investigation.The commission claims a severance compensation of up to 350,000…
Irish media definitely targeted me - SA's Etzebeth
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 03:29
Etzebeth was speaking after being named in a strong South Africa side that includes 12 World Cup winners for the first Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. While South Africa are back-to-back World Cup winners, they have lost their past three encounters with Ireland.Ireland, however, have never won a series in South Africa. "From their side, they…
Nienaber insight helping Ireland prepare for SA
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 00:09
O'Connell says Nienaber's positive influence at Leinster is being felt in the Irish squad."They have added another level to how they defend and how they think about the game in the last year with Jacques, and thats been a brilliant addition to them," explained the former Ireland second row."I think it helps our players in that one of the things…
Expat Evans hopes Wales win against Australia
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 02:28
There will be a strong Welsh expat presence in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney this Saturday when Warren Gatland's side take on Australia.Among them will be former Wales prop Ben Evans, who has made Australia his home for the last decade.Evans, now 48, made 27 international appearances between 1998 and 2004 and was part of the team defeated by the…
Ireland players feel fresh and ready - O'Connell
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Tuesday, 02 July 2024 09:53
O'Connell explains that Ireland's preparations for the meetings with the Boks have been much as they would be for series of matches at other times of the year."We've just being a little bit careful with the travel. We arrived in two groups and at different times and we were careful in that first session, but we haven't changed how we've…
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