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Edinburgh 19-22 Ulster: Richard Cockerill says hosts 'got what we deserved'
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Saturday, 05 September 2020 14:27
Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh's senior players must learn to "step up" after blowing their chance of reaching the Pro14 final with defeat by Ulster.Edinburgh were 19-7 up with 20 minutes left, but conceded two tries as Dan McFarland's side drew level.And the hosts gifted Ian Madigan the chance to slot the winning penalty in the last minute."I'm disappointed that we…
Wales and Scarlets rugby star Rhys Thomas opens up about alcohol battle
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 17:18
By Kate Morgan BBC Wales sports news correspondent "How could I be an alcoholic? I'm not that guy with the brown paper bag." For athletes like retired Wales international Rhys Thomas and former boxing champion Russell Pearce, addiction at one time seemed incompatible with professional sport.Both drank heavily during their careers before seeking help for alcoholism in retirement.They want to…
Owen Farrell: England captain faces Tuesday disciplinary panel after red card against Wasps
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 06:52
England captain Owen Farrell is to face a disciplinary panel following his red card for Saracens for a high tackle in Saturday's 28-18 home defeat by Wasps.The 28-year-old fly-half was sent off on 61 minutes by referee Christophe Ridley for his challenge on Wasps replacement full-back Charlie Atkinson.He has now been charged with making a dangerous tackle, contrary to World…
Pro14: Ulster pass resilience test with significant semi-final win over Edinburgh
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 00:46
After a dramatic Pro14 semi-final victory, Dan McFarland rowed back on his own verdict - having deemed himself to have gone too far in praising Ulster's second-half revival against Edinburgh."I thought we were excellent in the second half," the head coach said before pausing."Sorry, not excellent. A lot better in the second half."Ten minutes earlier, Ulster captain Billy Burns had…
Pro14 semi-final: Ulster recover from 12 points down to beat Edinburgh
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Saturday, 05 September 2020 13:28
An incredible Ulster recovery from 12 points down earned them a dramatic win over Edinburgh to reach next Saturday's Pro14 final against Leinster.Tries by Stuart McInally, Darcy Graham and Chris Dean had given Richard Cockerill's side a 19-7 lead.But Rob Herring and John Andrew's tries added to Rob Lyttle's earlier score as the visitors drew level with only five minutes…
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