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All Blacks: Flanker Sam Cane named New Zealand captain
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Tuesday, 05 May 2020 02:40
Flanker Sam Cane has been appointed the new captain of the All Blacks, following Kieran Read’s retirement after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.The 28-year-old, who made his Test debut in 2012, has 68 caps and was part of the World Cup-winning team in 2015."There's massive respect for Sam amongst the players and management,” said new head coach Ian Foster. Foster…
British and Irish Lions open to moving 2021 South Africa tour to autumn
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Monday, 04 May 2020 13:28
The British and Irish Lions are open to moving the 2021 tour of South Africa to the autumn to fit in with the new global calendar which is set to emerge after the coronavirus pandemic. The tour to face the world champions is scheduled for 3 July to 7 August.However, leading administrators are looking to refresh the international calendar in…
South Africa 'explore various scenarios' in case 2021 Lions tour delayed
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Monday, 04 May 2020 10:13
South Africa Rugby is starting to examine the possibility of the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The eight-match tour is scheduled to run between 3 July and 7 August.The South African union says there are no planned changes but it has to "explore various scenarios". The 2020-21 international calendar could be reviewed to…
Worcester Warriors: Bristol Bears scrum coach Mark Irish to move to Sixways
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Monday, 04 May 2020 08:10
Worcester have made a further change to their backroom team for the 2020-21 season, with Bristol scrum coach Mark Irish taking the same role at Sixways.The 38-year-old will follow forwards coach Jonathan Thomas from Ashton Gate.Outgoing head coach Rory Duncan currently coaches the Worcester forwards, while Irish will succeed Mefin Davies, who is to join Dragons. Ex-Gloucester, Bristol and London…
Watch 1999 Five Nations on Scotland's Rugby Classics on Saturday
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Monday, 04 May 2020 06:27
Jim Telfer and his side's Five Nations triumph of 1999 will feature in the next instalment of Scotland's Rugby Classics.The Scots triumphed 36-22 against France in the final round while Wales edged England 32-31 to hand them the title on points difference.Watch a review of the championship from 19:15 BST on Saturday, 9 May on BBC Scotland and the BBC…
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