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England v France: Natasha Hunt returns to squad for rematch
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Tuesday, 17 November 2020 03:33
Scrum-half Natasha Hunt has returned to the England squad for Saturday's rematch against France at Twickenham.Loughborough's Abbie Brown, who can play at wing or full-back, is called up for the first time since her return to the 15-a-side game from sevens.Hunt's Gloucester-Hartpury team-mate Ellena Perry is a new front-row option.A strong second-half performance helped England to a 33-10 win over…
Leicester Tigers reopen training ground following Covid-19 outbreak
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Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:17
Leicester Tigers' training ground will reopen on Tuesday after a 12-day shutdown.The Premiership club closed their Oval Park base on 5 November after several players and staff tested positive for Covid-19.Another round of testing, as part of the English top flight's weekly programme of coronavirus tests, are taking place early this week.Tigers face Gloucester in their season opener on Saturday.There…
Pro14: Cardiff Blues 22-5 Benetton
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Monday, 16 November 2020 13:38
Cardiff Blues ground out a hard-fought Pro14 win over Benetton on a wet and windy night at Rodney Parade.The Welsh region led 8-0 at half-time following a Jarrod Evans penalty and Rory Thornton try.Wales wing Owen Lane crossed for a stylish second-half try, with Evans adding the extra points.Tomas Baravalle responded with a late Benetton try, but Blues replacement Ben…
Eight-try Leinster overpower Edinburgh 50-10 in Pro14
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Monday, 16 November 2020 14:01
Eight-try Leinster made it six wins out of six in this season's Pro14 and consigned Edinburgh to their fourth defeat of the campaign.The hosts had a bonus point by half-time with Dave Kearney, Luke McGrath, twice, and Peter Dooley crossing.Dan Leavy marked his return to the Leinster team with their fifth score early in the second period.Cian Kelleher added three…
Ulster v Scarlets: 1,000 fans allowed inside stadium for Pro14 game on Sunday
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Monday, 16 November 2020 12:47
A thousand fans will be allowed inside Kingspan Stadium for Ulster's Pro14 game against Scarlets on Sunday.It will be the biggest attendance inside the Belfast ground since rugby returned from the coronavirus-enforced break in August.After 600 spectators watched Ulster's season opener against Benetton on 2 October, the province took the decision to play their next two home fixtures behind closed…
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