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England prop Vunipola stood down because of '24/7 camp environment'
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 07:48
England's "24/7 camp environment" contributed to Mako Vunipola being stood down as a coronavirus precaution, says assistant coach Steve Borthwick. Vunipola will not be involved in Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales after travelling through Hong Kong at the weekend. But he has continued to train with club Saracens as he is symptom free. "Our medical team looks at our…
Hadleigh Parkes column: 'Brutal' England clash and Warburton WhatsApp tips
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 04:29
In his latest BBC Sport column, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses Saturday's "brutal" Six Nations clash against England, the threat of Manu Tuilagi and how Sam Warburton is using WhatsApp to help Wales at the breakdown.Every Test week is exciting but this one, England against Wales, the battle of the Severn Bridge, always feels particularly big.It's going to be a…
Concussion in rugby: Incidences were reduced at 2019 Rugby World Cup
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 03:38
Concussions were reduced by 28% at the 2019 Rugby World Cup compared with the 2018 elite competition average, according to World Rugby.It was the first World Cup to use the high-tackle sanction framework, offering guidance on how to punish dangerous contact.There were 74% more yellow cards and 138% more red cards at the tournament than in elite competition in 2018…
Chris Ashton: Harlequins sign former England winger after Sale exit
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 03:47
Former England winger Chris Ashton has joined Harlequins two days after leaving Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.The 32-year-old had his Sharks contract terminated by mutual consent on Monday, with director of rugby Steve Diamond saying "a difference of opinion" with Ashton led to the player's departure.Ashton, who has scored 86 Premiership tries, says he hopes the move will see him become…
'I love it' - Warburton on new role as a coach with Wales
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Tuesday, 03 March 2020 13:47
Wales fans have been used to seeing Sam Warburton captaining his nation to famous victories against England at Twickenham.The 2012 Triple Crown success and 2015 World Cup pool match victory have proved the last two occasions Wales won on England's home turf.Warburton these days fills a different role as part of Wayne Pivac's backroom staff but his desire has not…
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