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Nations Championship: World Rugby to decide on new concept in Dublin
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:10
World Rugby's revolutionary Nations Championship concept faces a crucial 24 hours as the powerbrokers of the world game meet in Dublin on Wednesday. The Six Nations unions last month agreed to a period of due diligence while also weighing up offers from private equity. Sources say there has been "real engagement" over the world league plan, and remain optimistic. The…
Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:58
Scarlets have appointed New Zealander Glenn Delaney as their defence coach following the departure of Byron Hayward.Delaney is currently the defence coach of Super Rugby side Highlanders and was a former London Irish head coach.He will join new Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar who takes over from Wales bound Wayne Pivac. "I am excited by the vision that has been…
Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop retires aged 34
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:17
Exeter's former Scotland prop Moray Low has announced his retirement.The 34-year-old, who won 37 caps for Scotland, has spent the past five years at Sandy Park after eight years at Glasgow Warriors.Low is going to focus on a property development business he has set up with former team-mate and current Chiefs defence coach Julian Salvi. Exeter have reached three Premiership…
Simon Hammersley: Newcastle Falcons full-back joins Sale Sharks to stay in Premiership
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:28
Full-back Simon Hammersley has exercised a relegation release clause to leave Newcastle Falcons and remain in the Premiership with Sale Sharks.The 26-year-old went past 100 games for the Falcons this season, and departs having played 103 matches.Newcastle were relegated from the Premiership after finishing bottom. "We spent a huge amount of time and effort developing him into a quality Premiership…
George Smith: Ex-Australia captain retires after ending career at Bristol
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:36
Former Australia captain George Smith has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 38.The flanker is the second most-capped Australian forward of all time, having played 111 times for the Wallabies. Smith revealed his decision as his short-term contract with English Premiership side Bristol Bears ended. "George belongs in that rare category of player that could turn…
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