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'The hardest thing will be no crowds' - Marchant prepares for restart in New Zealand
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 02:32
Joe Marchant says that he and his Auckland Blues team-mates are not being afforded any special treatment as New Zealand’s elite rugby teams prepare to return to action next month.New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams will play a mini-series behind closed doors from 13 June.“Everything they have done has abided by the government rules, there has not been anything different because…
Leicester Tigers: Andrea Pinchen replaces Simon Cohen as chief executive
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Monday, 11 May 2020 12:24
Simon Cohen's eight-year stint as Leicester Tigers chief executive has come to an end, with chief operating officer Andrea Pinchen replacing him.Cohen became CEO in 2012, one year before their last Premiership title.The switch continues the raft of recent changes, with Geordan Murphy moving to director of rugby and Steve Borthwick coming in as head coach on 1 July. Cohen's…
World Rugby: English & French clubs want say over new schedule
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Monday, 11 May 2020 12:46
The English and French clubs have written to World Rugby in a bid to be formally involved in the establishment of a new rugby union schedule post-coronavirus.In a joint letter, Premiership Rugby (PRL) and the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) say it is "essential" they are consulted in plans to shake up the calendar.“It is never more important to ensure…
Sean Lonsdale: Exeter Chiefs forward agrees new deal with club
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Monday, 11 May 2020 00:37
Exeter forward Sean Lonsdale has signed a new contract with the Premiership leaders. The 22-year-old has played 31 times for the Chiefs since joining in 2016 from North Wales side RGC. Lonsdale, who can play across the back five, has agreed a "long-term" deal, the club confirmed. "He's still young, getting involved in games now, and he's got that ability…
Chris Cook: Bristol Bears sign scrum-half from Bath ahead of 2020-21 season
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Monday, 11 May 2020 05:06
Bristol Bears have signed scrum half Chris Cook from Bath ahead of the 2020-21 Premiership campaign.The 29-year-old came through Bath's academy and has made over 140 appearances in 11 seasons since his debut in 2010."It's great to be staying in the West Country and I'm looking forward to the new chapter at Ashton Gate," Cook said. He will leave the…
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Monday, 11 May 2020 05:35
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Saturday, 09 May 2020 11:13
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Friday, 08 May 2020 06:13
Gary Street: Harlequins Women seek new coach after switch to academy role
Thursday, 07 May 2020 10:27
Saracens: Five players apologise following lockdown breach
Thursday, 07 May 2020 05:28
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Thursday, 07 May 2020 03:10
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Jonathan Davies: Wales could revert temporarily to club system
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 22:55
Pro14 decision needed within a month, says Phillips
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 09:22
Cancelled matches could cost WRU £50m, says chief exec Phillips
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 07:54
England assistant coach Proudfoot wants to be part of 'solution' to crisis
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 07:20
Leicester Tigers: Aled Walters & Rob Taylor join backroom team at Welford Road
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 05:15
Dragons: New two-year deal for Huw Taylor
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 04:53
Martyn Williams: Wales games behind closed doors would be 'surreal'
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 00:29
Christian Day: My MasterChef experience and cooking during lockdown
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New pay cap good for competition in Premier 15s - Daley-Mclean
Tuesday, 05 May 2020 03:42
Dorian Jones: Ex-Dragon Jones signs on for more in France
Tuesday, 05 May 2020 04:47
Cancelled autumn Tests would cost RFU £107m
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