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'Beautiful but brutal' - Wales squad set for gruelling two-week camp in Alps
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 03:18
The Swiss Alps might be the ideal destination for some holidaymakers but there will be very little chance for Wales' leading players to enjoy the stunning surroundings in the next two weeks.As Wales look to scale the heights of the rugby world, preparations continue high in the picturesque mountains of Switzerland as the 42-man squad flies out on Wednesday for…
Ruan Pienaar: Veteran scrum-half makes Cheetahs switch
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 09:19
Ruan Pienaar will take on his former Ulster team-mates next season after joining Pro14 side the Cheetahs.The 35-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Bloemfontein-based club.The South Africa scrum-half joins the Cheetahs after securing a release from his Montpellier contract following the death of his sister in a car accident. Pienaar, who was also linked with a return to…
South Africa World Cup winner Small dies aged 50
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 07:13
South Africa World Cup winner James Small has died aged 50. The former Springbok winger was taken to hospital on Tuesday after suffering a suspected heart attack.Small played 47 Tests for South Africa, including the 1995 World Cup final win over New Zealand. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander said he will have a "special place" in their "hearts and mind",…
Mitch Lees: Exeter Chiefs forward to join Brive for 2019-20 season
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 01:42
Lock Mitch Lees has left Exeter Chiefs after five years at Sandy Park, agreeing a move to French Top 14 side Brive for the 2019-20 season.The 30-year-old, who joined from London Welsh in the summer of 2014, made 113 appearances for Exeter."Mitch didn't get a lot of game time last season due to injuries and the form of others," said…
Bristol host Bath in Premiership opener - full 2019-20 fixture list revealed
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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 03:00
The 2019-20 Premiership season will start with Bristol hosting West Country rivals Bath on Friday, 18 October.Champions Saracens will open the defence of their title the following day at home to Northampton.Last season's runners-up Exeter welcome Harlequins to Sandy Park, with promoted London Irish at Wasps on the Sunday. The campaign gets under way about six weeks later than usual…
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