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Wales lock Hill's World Cup hopes in balance after leg fracture
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Saturday, 31 August 2019 09:34
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he faces a major decision on whether to take Dragons captain Cory Hill to the World Cup after the lock suffered a small fracture in his leg.The 27-year-old will miss the World Cup opener against Georgia on 23 September and is a major doubt against Australia six days later.Wales select their 31-man squad on Saturday…
Stockdale inspires Ireland to victory over Wales
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Saturday, 31 August 2019 08:41
Two Jacob Stockdale tries helped Ireland knock Wales off the top of the world rankings with victory in Cardiff.Ireland built a 22-3 lead with a brace from winger Stockdale and a penalty try, before Wales staged a second-half revival through tries from Owen Lane and Rhys Patchell.Defeat was not an ideal way to mark Warren Gatland's last home game in…
Danny Care: Harlequins and England scrum-half needs ankle surgery
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Saturday, 31 August 2019 03:32
Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care will be out of action for eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training which needs surgery.The 32-year-old will miss the club's early season cup fixtures and the start of the new Premiership campaign."We are disappointed to lose 'DC' for this period," said Quins head of rugby Paul Gustard. "He's a real talisman…
World Cup warm-up matches: France cruise past Italy in Paris
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Friday, 30 August 2019 14:16
France cruised to a 47-19 victory over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up match at Stade de France.Italy took the lead after going behind to Yoann Huget's early try when Tommaso Allan converted Mattia Bellini's try in the 21st minute.But France took control after tries from Camille Chat, Antoine Dupont and Arthur Iturria followed a penalty try. Jake Polledri…
Georgia v Scotland: Formidable pack awaits Gregor Townsend's visitors
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Friday, 30 August 2019 09:53
The Calamity in Cardiff, the Horror of Houston, the Nightmare in Nice - the lowlights reel of Scotland's travails away from the warm bosom of Murrayfield is long and downright ugly.Skelped in Suva, trounced at Twickenham in 2017 - there was no miracle comeback that day - the list goes on and the secret to curing their away-day struggles seems…
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Friday, 30 August 2019 14:21
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Friday, 30 August 2019 06:37
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Friday, 30 August 2019 08:37
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Friday, 30 August 2019 03:26
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Friday, 30 August 2019 00:38
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Thursday, 29 August 2019 14:04
Wales v Ireland: Warren Gatland aims to 'derail' Irish in World Cup warm-up
Thursday, 29 August 2019 10:12
'If people get injured it's bad luck' - Townsend says strong team not unnecessary risk in Georgia
Thursday, 29 August 2019 22:16
Wales' Carre hopes for fast lane to World Cup
Thursday, 29 August 2019 05:45
Folau claims his sacking is 'restraint of trade'
Thursday, 29 August 2019 05:47
Ireland's Addison starts at full-back in Cardiff
Thursday, 29 August 2019 05:18
Scotland's Johnson returns for Georgia Test
Thursday, 29 August 2019 03:05
Wales make 14 changes for World Cup warm-up against Ireland
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 12:22
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 23:38
What you need to know about the Georgians
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 06:45
Ben Te'o's Toulon switch stinks, says former England back Ugo Monye
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 05:44
Vunipola set to miss England's final World Cup warm-up
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 04:03
Georgia v Scotland: Finn Russell not worried about World Cup injuries
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 04:45
Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland full-back Felix Jones joins Springboks as 'defence consultant'
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 04:19
Nowell 'touch and go' for World Cup, says Baxter
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 02:00