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World Rugby investigates Fiji chairman over homophobia allegations
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Monday, 20 April 2020 03:15
World Rugby has begun an investigation into the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), which has backed Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as boss of the world game. Francis Kean is under pressure to stand down amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination, as revealed by the Sunday Times. The allegations against Kean, who was convicted of manslaughter in…
'I would love to give back in the same way' - Biggar keen to follow Jenkins' path
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Sunday, 19 April 2020 10:11
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says he wants to follow in the footsteps of kicking coach and mentor Neil Jenkins when he finishes his playing career.The 30-year-old Northampton player has worked with Wales skills coach Jenkins since he was a teenager."I would love to give back in the same way as Jenks gave to us when we were coming through," Biggar…
Wing O'Flaherty agrees new Exeter Chiefs deal
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Sunday, 19 April 2020 02:08
Exeter wing Tom O'Flaherty has signed a new "long-term" contract with the Premiership leaders. The 25-year-old joined the Chiefs from Welsh club Ospreys in 2017 and has scored 15 tries in 39 appearances.He crossed for the opening touchdown in Exeter's most recent game, a 57-20 win over Bath on 7 March. O'Flaherty is the sixth player to agree a new…
Welsh rugby players and coaches set to be furloughed
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Saturday, 18 April 2020 10:03
Wales rugby players and coaches are expected to be furloughed by their regions because of the financial impact of coronavirus.The Professional Rugby Board and Welsh Rugby Players Association have already agreed a 25% pay reduction.Now the four Welsh regions are turning to the government's Job Retention Scheme, which pays 80% of wages to staff who are put on leave, up…
Coronavirus is a reality check, says World Rugby boss Beaumont
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Saturday, 18 April 2020 09:44
World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont says he is confident a revised Nations Championship will be launched in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Plans for a revolutionary world league were abandoned last year after World Rugby were unable to gain unanimous support from unions.But Beaumont says the current health crisis has acted as a "reality check" for the game.…
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