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England v Ireland: Eddie Jones questions Andrew Porter scrum technique
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Friday, 20 November 2020 03:53
Ireland prop Andrew Porter's scrummaging technique "may need some referee intervention" in Saturday's match, says England coach Eddie Jones."Porter's done really well, he's taken to Test rugby well. Scrums in a fairly unusual way which may need some referee intervention," he said of the prop, 24.The Australian has also drawn attention to the number of players who qualify for Ireland…
England Women v France Women: Laura Keates on dentistry and World Cup hopes
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 22:13
Worcester Warriors rugby player. World Cup winner 2014. Dental student.Laura Keates' Twitter bio takes an unexpected twist towards the end, but then so has her career.The 32-year-old prop is part of the England side that will face France on Saturday as she continues her return to international rugby after 19 months away.Keates, who earned her 61st cap in last weekend's…
New Premiership Rugby points system for games impacted by Covid
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 15:12
Premiership Rugby will no longer automatically award five points to teams when the opposition is unable to field a side because of coronavirus.League bosses confirmed a four-point win will be awarded to the club able to name a side, with two points to the team forced to cancel.The score will be recorded as 0-0."With Covid, we previously had a system…
Johnny Williams: Scarlets centre on switching to Wales and cancer fight
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 13:14
Wales new cap Johnny Williams reflected on a "rollercoaster" 18 months after he was named to start against Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup. Williams turned out for England in their uncapped match against the Barbarians in May 2019, before being diagnosed with testicular cancer.He returned in January 2020 and joined the Scarlets before switching to represent his father's country.…
Rugby World Cup 2021: England to face France and Wales will play New Zealand
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 11:29
Two-time winners England have been drawn against Six Nations rivals France in the Rugby World Cup 2021 pool stages, while Wales will face defending champions and hosts New Zealand.Australia feature in a challenging Pool A for Wales, with the fourth team yet to be determined in qualifiers.England also play South Africa and World Cup debutants Fiji.Ireland and Scotland are yet…
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