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RFU says grassroots playing return in England approved by DCMS
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Saturday, 08 August 2020 00:48
The Rugby Football Union says the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has approved a plan for the return of grassroots rugby in England.The next phase involves "enabling two teams of up to 10 players" to play on a non-contact basis "in their own club environment" during August.This could then move on to matches between different clubs in September.…
British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell not expecting call soon from Warren Gatland
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Friday, 07 August 2020 06:03
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell does not expect to find out for some time whether he will be a coach on the 2021 British and Lions to South Africa.Farrell has been defence coach on the last two tours under Warren Gatland, who will again take charge next year."Things don't get sorted out until Warren is quite sure at the end…
'I fear losing rugby as a community': Trans player on World Rugby proposal
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Thursday, 06 August 2020 23:18
Twelve months into her gender transition, Grace McKenzie was recruited out of the blue to join the Golden Gate Women's rugby club in San Francisco.McKenzie says playing rugby has given her a platform to "just focus on living and enjoying myself" - but a new proposal to ban trans women from women's contact rugby could bring that to an end.'It…
Billy Vunipola says Saracens will not just 'enjoy the ride' when Premiership resumes
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Thursday, 06 August 2020 15:12
England number eight Billy Vunipola says relegated Saracens will not take things easy when the Premiership season resumes.The reigning champions have already been sent down to the Championship for salary cap breaches.Vunipola, 27, is one of several England internationals staying at the club despite relegation."It's about showing people that we're not just here to enjoy the ride," he told BBC…
Andy Farrell: Ireland head coach expects players to have used extended break wisely
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Thursday, 06 August 2020 04:40
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects his players to have used the coronavirus-enforced extended break to their advantage.The four provinces return to Pro14 action later this month, with Leinster playing Munster on 22 August and Ulster meeting Connacht the next day.Once the club season ends, Ireland face six games in seven weeks this autumn, and Farrell anticipates widening…
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