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Nigel Owens: Welshman on becoming the first to referee 100 Tests
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Friday, 27 November 2020 07:02
Nigel Owens will become the first referee to take charge of 100 Tests when he officiates the Autumn Nations Cup match between France and Italy on Saturday.The historic milestone will be the latest in a long and illustrious career for the Welshman, who refereed the 2015 Rugby World Cup final as well as several European club finals.Saturday's match in Paris…
Wales v England in Autumn Nations Cup: Ben Youngs expects tough game
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Friday, 27 November 2020 06:22
Scrum-half Ben Youngs says "form goes out the window" whenever England play Wales as the two sides prepare to meet in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday.Wales have won two of their last eight Tests under new coach Wayne Pivac but the Lions half-back, 31, says their modest form will be irrelevant."Any fixture against Wales is a special one," he…
The Simmonds brothers: Exeter Chiefs siblings on the 'double double'
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Thursday, 26 November 2020 23:37
Last year Exeter Chiefs became the champions of Europe and then the champions of England. The fans weren’t able to watch but the pandemic didn’t stop the Devon rugby union club from winning the dream double. After just two weeks off, the season is back. Radio 1 Newsbeat spoke to Sam and Joe about playing together, being captain and England…
Ireland v Georgia: Farrell urges McCloskey 'not to be too desperate' to impress
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Friday, 27 November 2020 02:03
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has urged Stuart McCloskey not to be "too desperate" to impress when he makes his international return against Georgia.Farrell admits McCloskey is entitled to feel aggrieved about his lack of Ireland game time, with Sunday's match his first appearance in over two years."What are we asking from him? We're asking for him to be himself and…
Wales v England: 2015 World Cup hero Lloyd Williams comes in from the cold
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Thursday, 26 November 2020 12:32
Lloyd Williams is the scrum-half who came in from the cold, ready to make his first Wales start in four years when they face England on Saturday.The 30-year-old has had to be patient, toiling away for Cardiff Blues before returning from his international hiatus with an appearance from the bench against Scotland last month.After another against Ireland a fortnight later,…
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Thursday, 26 November 2020 07:04
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 15:14
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 08:13
Autumn Nations Cup: James Ryan urges patience among Ireland fans after defeats
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 08:10
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 02:41
Jaco van der Walt: South Africa-born fly-half added to Scotland squad
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 11:01
Christophe Dominici: French rugby legend dies aged 48
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 09:54
Wales v England: Ollie Lawrence to miss game with injury
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 07:32
Ashton 2010 or May 2020? Rugby Union Weekly debates which wonder-try was better
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 05:22
Ross Moriarty: Ankle injury forces back-rower out of Wales squad
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 04:25
Kyle Sinckler: Bristol's England prop says he has played at just 20% for Bears
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 02:11
Eric O'Sullivan: Ulster prop added to Ireland squad as cover for Georgia game
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 01:40
Wales are miles behind England - ex-Wales captain Gwyn Jones
Monday, 23 November 2020 14:02
Glasgow Warriors 13-27 Munster: Conference B leaders make it six wins from six
Monday, 23 November 2020 05:59
Stuart Hogg admits to 'schoolboy error' but praises Scotland after France loss
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