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Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales' Adam Beard and Cory Hill out of Georgia match
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 00:07
Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he is worried about his lock options with Adam Beard and Cory Hill out of their World Cup opener against Georgia - but hopes both will be fit for Australia.Beard has had his appendix removed, while Hill has not played since February because of an ankle injury and a stress fracture in his leg.Wales face…
'We can win it most definitely' - Mitchell says England can match 2003 heroes
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 00:11
England's class of 2019 can emulate the heroes of 2003 and lift the World Cup, says defence coach John Mitchell.England were knocked out at the group stage as hosts four years ago, having exited in the quarter-finals in New Zealand in 2011."We can win it, most definitely. That is the exciting thing," said Mitchell. "We will have to stay focused…
Thomas on HIV: 'I want to break the stigma'
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 13:45
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he is HIV positive, saying he wants to "break the stigma" around the condition.He made the announcement as he prepared to compete in the Ironman Wales triathlon in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.Thomas said he is taking part to show how people with HIV are misrepresented as "walking around with walking sticks who are close…
Ex-Wales captain Thomas reveals he has HIV
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 13:45
By Daniel Davies BBC Wales social affairs correspondent Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he is HIV positive, saying he wants to "break the stigma" around the condition.He said he wants to show how people with HIV are misrepresented as "walking around with walking sticks who are close to dying".He has also spoken about "shame" and "fear" of…
Rugby World Cup 2019: Robbie Henshaw a reported Ireland injury concern
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 07:27
Robbie Henshaw is reported to be a fitness concern for Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland on 22 September because of a hamstring injury.The Irish Times is among media outlets reporting that the Leinster centre has suffered the injury.Henshaw, 26, looked set to partner Bundee Aki in the Ireland midfield after the duo impressed in the final warm-up win over…
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