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Pichot resigns from World Rugby after election defeat
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Wednesday, 13 May 2020 03:30
Agustin Pichot has resigned from his role on the World Rugby Council after his defeat by Sir Bill Beaumont in the election for World Rugby chairman.Ex-England captain Beaumont was re-elected for another four years on 2 May after beating former Argentina skipper Pichot by 28 votes to 23.Pichot, 45, had served as Beaumont's vice-chairman for the past four years. He…
World Rugby outlaws tries scored against posts
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 09:48
Tries can no longer be scored by grounding the ball against the posts, World Rugby has announced.The increasing size of post protectors, for safety reasons, meant it had become "difficult for teams to legally defend this area", said the global governing body.The change is effective immediately. "World Rugby's mission is to make the game as simple, safe and enjoyable to…
Biyi Alo: Wasps prop signs contract extension with Premiership club
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 08:47
Wasps tight-head prop Biyi Alo has signed a contract extension with the Premiership club.The 26-year-old former Saracens and Worcester forward joined from Coventry in March 2019 and has made 11 appearances for the club.Wasps have not disclosed the exact length of Alo's new deal. "Biyi is a very popular member of the squad and has worked hard at his game…
Matt Kvesic: Exeter and England back-row to rejoin Worcester Warriors
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 08:10
Worcester Warriors have agreed a deal to re-sign England forward Matt Kvesic from Exeter Chiefs.The 28-year-old back-row has agreed a long-term contract with the Warriors, and will return to Sixways ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.Kvesic made 63 appearances in his first spell with the Premiership club between 2009 and 2013. After spending four years at Gloucester he joined Exeter in…
Jordi Murphy and Will Addison commit to Ulster as Dan McFarland names squad
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 03:23
Centre Will Addison and back row Jordi Murphy have committed to Ulster Rugby for a further two years.Jacob Stockdale, Louis Ludik and Sean Reidy will also remain at the Kingspan Stadium as head coach Dan McFarland named his squad for the 2020-21 season.The province's two new signings are Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan and former New Zealand scrum-half Alby Mathewson. Nathan…
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