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Scotland: Maitland returns and Hidalgo-Clyne called up for Autumn Nations Cup
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Thursday, 05 November 2020 04:27
Winger Sean Maitland has been restored to the Scotland squad for this month's Autumn Nations Cup, with scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne also drafted in.Maitland was dropped for Saturday's Six Nations win over Wales after breaching Covid-19 protocol on Barbarians duty.Injuries to scrum-halves Finn Russell and Adam Hastings during that victory in Llanelli rules them out of the games against Italy, France…
Maks Van Dyk: Exeter sign South African prop on one-year deal
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Wednesday, 04 November 2020 12:24
Double-winning Exeter Chiefs have signed South African prop Maks van Dyk for the 2020-21 Premiership season.The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England's Harry Williams and Wales' Tomas Francis head off for international duty.Van Dyk played for Sharks, Cheetahs and Griquas in his native country and also had spells at Leinster, Toulouse and Chiefs' Premiership rivals Harlequins."Having watched Exeter, I…
Jamie Gibson: Gloucester sign former Northampton Saints flanker
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Wednesday, 04 November 2020 10:57
Gloucester have signed former Northampton Saints flanker Jamie Gibson ahead of the new Premiership season.The 30-year-old has moved to Kingsholm after five years with Northampton and has played 181 Premiership games."Jamie is an experienced operator in Premiership rugby, and he adds another dynamic to our squad," said head coach George Skivington.Gloucester begin the 2020-21 season with a trip to face…
Premiership clubs return 17 positive Covid-19 tests from 718 players and management
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Wednesday, 04 November 2020 09:19
Premiership Rugby clubs have returned 17 positive Covid-19 tests from 718 players and management in the latest round of pre-season testing.Tests were carried out at nine clubs, two more than in the first week, with the positive tests coming from eight different teams.Of the 17 positives, 11 were from players and six from other staff with all individuals now isolating.All…
Pro14: Benetton v Munster off after three positive Covid cases in Italian squad
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Wednesday, 04 November 2020 07:37
Munster's Pro14 game against Benetton has been postponed after three positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the Italian side's camp.In addition to the three players to have tested positive, a further four are now in isolation having been identified as close contacts.It is the second week in a row Benetton's game has been called off. They were unable to travel…
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Wednesday, 04 November 2020 08:23
Scotland's Finn Russell & Adam Hastings out of Autumn Nations Cup matches
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 02:32
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Tuesday, 03 November 2020 23:17
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Tuesday, 03 November 2020 07:58
Leicester Tigers: Attack coach Rob Taylor departs on compassionate grounds
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 08:02
George Merrick and Marc Thomas: Worcester Warriors bolster forward options with double signing
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 05:22
Kyle Moyle & Jay Tyack: Gloucester bring in Cornish Pirates duo on loan
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 04:51
Nathan Catt: Bath forward retires because of injury
Monday, 02 November 2020 22:14
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Monday, 02 November 2020 13:24
Pro14: Zebre 23-17 Ospreys
Monday, 02 November 2020 14:05
Pro14: Glasgow Warriors 19-32 Leinster - champions earn 23rd straight league win
Monday, 02 November 2020 12:21
Pro14: Cardiff Blues 7-11 Ulster
Monday, 02 November 2020 08:22
Gregor Townsend: Scotland head coach backed to lead Lions in future
Monday, 02 November 2020 07:57
Six Nations 2020: Maro Itoje, Ben Youngs & CJ Stander among best player nominations
Monday, 02 November 2020 06:33
Six Nations: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton needs a crutch to lean on - Best
Monday, 02 November 2020 03:53
England: Eddie Jones' selection for Autumn Nations Cup will be fascinating
Monday, 02 November 2020 03:07
Women's Six Nations: Sarah Hunter speaks to Danielle Waterman during England's Grand Slam celebrations
Sunday, 01 November 2020 09:19
Six Nations: England lift Six Nations trophy
Sunday, 01 November 2020 12:16
England seal Women's Six Nations Grand Slam with 54-0 win over Italy
Sunday, 01 November 2020 09:24
Six Nations: England still have work to do in 2020, says Eddie Jones
Sunday, 01 November 2020 12:25