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Louis Rees-Zammit: Gloucester extend contract of Wales Under-18 wing
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Monday, 13 January 2020 04:30
Gloucester's Wales Under-18 wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a first senior deal, extending his stay at the club.The 18-year-old starred as the Cherry and Whites claimed a bonus-point victory over French side Montpellier in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.Enjoying a breakthrough campaign, 6ft 3in Rees-Zammit has scored nine tries in all competitions this season. As the contract is his…
Kolisi wants change for South Africa
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Sunday, 12 January 2020 20:58
By Nesta McGregor Cape Town, South Africa This week, in one of South Africa's poorest communities, work starts on a new rugby field for children to play on. On its own, the field at Mbekweni Youth Centre near Cape Town might not feel very significant. But for South Africa's first black rugby captain, Siya Kolisi, it's the start of something.Two…
Former Wales & Lions back Hook to retire at end of season - and write children's books
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Sunday, 12 January 2020 22:00
Wales back James Hook has revealed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old played 81 times for Wales and toured with the 2009 British and Irish Lions in South AfricaHook says he wants to prioritise "being able to go out in the garden and play" with his three young children over extending his rugby career…
Heineken Champions Cup: Munster all but out of Europe after Racing defeat
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Sunday, 12 January 2020 09:33
Munster's slim hopes of progressing in the European Champions Cup suffered a blow after a 39-22 defeat by Racing 92.Andrew Conway's superb intercept try cancelled out Teddy Thomas' opener to give Munster the lead at the break.After a tense 70 minutes, late tries from Thomas, Virimi Vakatawa and Juan Imhoff secured Racing's spot in the quarter-finals. Munster need a bonus-point…
European Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers 30-20 Cardiff Blues
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Sunday, 12 January 2020 09:11
Leicester reached the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals as they left Cardiff Blues' hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the balance.Victory ensures Tigers will win Pool Five but Blues will need to better the result of second-placed Pau next week.Leicester recovered from 14-10 behind at half-time as tries from Sam Lewis, Jordan Olowofela and Ben White were added to by…
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