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Ireland fly-half Sexton a doubt for Six Nations opener
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Friday, 13 December 2019 07:07
Johnny Sexton is in a race to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland on 1 February.The 34-year-old is set to miss the remainder of Leinster's European Champions Cup Pool One campaign having injured his knee during last weekend's win over Northampton.Leinster boss Leo Cullen did not give an exact timescale for Sexton's return. "You would love if…
Glasgow make Nakarawa bid, says boss Rennie
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Friday, 13 December 2019 04:16
Glasgow Warriors have made an offer to bring Fijian star Leone Nakarawa back to Scotstoun, but nothing has been agreed, says head coach Dave Rennie.French club Bayonne, who had been in negotiations to sign the second-row, said he was returning to Scotland. Nakarawa, 31, is a free agent after being sacked by Racing 92 for his late return after the…
Rob Baxter: Exeter boss and coaches sign new contracts through to 2023
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Friday, 13 December 2019 02:38
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team have agreed new three-year contracts with the club.Baxter, head coach Ali Hepher, forwards coach Rob Hunter and skills coach Ricky Pellow have all committed to Chiefs until 2023. Under the coaching team, Exeter have reached the past four Premiership finals - winning the title in 2017. Baxter, Hepher and Pellow…
Rugby Union Weekly: Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants
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Thursday, 12 December 2019 12:10
Chris Ashton and Danny Care sit down with Sale Sharks scrum-half Faf de Klerk in those famous South African pants to discuss winning the World Cup, boozy celebrations, the secret to beating England and life back in beautiful Manchester.LISTEN: Rugby Union Weekly - Faf de Klerk pods in his pantsREAD: Q&A with Faf de Klerk
Alex Rieder: Wasps back-row forward forced to retire through injury
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Thursday, 12 December 2019 08:56
Wasps back-row forward Alex Rieder has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.The 28-year-old spent 19 months on the sidelines before returning with a try against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup in September.However, Rieder is unable to continue playing and had an operation on his knee this week. "I'm obviously gutted that I have to retire…
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