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Genge plans new union to 'shake up rugby scene'
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Monday, 27 April 2020 13:14
England's Ellis Genge says it is time to "shake up the rugby scene" after confirming plans to set up a new union, designed to provide elite players with improved commercial and legal advice. He feels players were "poorly advised" over measures taken by clubs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Leicester prop, 25, says the new organisation would…
'My speech went and then I passed out' - Bristol's Hurrell talks about his 'probable stroke'
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Monday, 27 April 2020 00:45
A "probable stroke" during a Premiership match in January left Will Hurrell suffering from anxiety, memory loss and panic attacks - and meant retiring from rugby union was the only decision he could take.On medical advice, the 30-year-old Bristol Bears centre formally ended his playing career earlier in April and, speaking to the BBC, he revealed how difficult that news…
'I was in favour for a long time and suddenly you're out' - centre Roberts admits Wales days over
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Sunday, 26 April 2020 10:00
Jamie Roberts has admitted his Test career is over and does not expect to be selected by Wales again.The 94-cap centre, who also won three caps for the British and Irish Lions, remains available for selection.But the 33-year-old does not think his country will call on him again, saying "most definitely not, I doubt it". "I was in favour for…
Elvis Taione: Exeter’s Tonga international hooker signs extended contract
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Sunday, 26 April 2020 03:30
Veteran Exeter forward Elvis Taione has signed a new, extended contract with the Premiership leaders.The 36-year-old hooker, who joined Exeter from Championship side Jersey Reds in 2014, has signed an undisclosed-length deal.The Chiefs are five points clear at the top of the Premiership table. But, although there is speculation that the season might restart in July, Taione is like so…
Marler will not miss match during 10-week ban
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Saturday, 25 April 2020 05:28
England prop Joe Marler's 10-week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' genitals will end without him missing a match because of the coronavirus lockdown.Marler was suspended on 12 March for grabbing the Wales captain's genitals during England's Six Nations win.Each week of a ban should correspond to a match but every fixture Marler could have played in has been postponed.…
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