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Israel Folau: Sacked Australia full-back could still be paid, says Pat Howard
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Monday, 29 April 2019 04:23
Israel Folau could still be paid by Rugby Australia despite having his contract ended because of a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people, says former international Pat Howard.Folau's future will be decided on 4 May at a hearing requested by the 30-year-old full-back following his dismissal.It will be heard behind closed doors in Sydney by…
Premiership: Saracens brush aside Wasps with dominant first-half showing
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Saturday, 27 April 2019 10:29
Saracens ran in three first-half tries to beat Wasps 31-14 and consolidate second place in the Premiership table.Ben Spencer's interception try opened the scoring early on before an Owen Farrell penalty and a Liam Williams try put Sarries 15-0 up after 20 minutes.Lima Sopoanga's first Wasps try was cancelled out by a Will Skelton effort and two more Farrell penalties.…
Saracens Women beat Harlequins Ladies to retain Premier 15s crown
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Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:28
Saracens won a second successive Premier 15s title after seeing off a late comeback from Harlequins.England forward Poppy Cleall and fly-half Zoe Harrison both crossed twice for the defending champions.Saracens wing Sydney Gregson also scored in a dominant first half which saw Quins rarely venture into the opposition's 22. But Harlequins improved after the break and were rewarded with tries…
Glasgow thump Edinburgh to secure home Pro14 semi-final
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Saturday, 27 April 2019 13:30
Glasgow Warriors secured a home Pro14 semi-final with a bonus-point victory over Edinburgh, who missed out on next season's Champions Cup.Warriors sought a win to finish top of Conference A and crossed in the first half through Sam Johnson and Ali Price.Niko Matawalu and Tommy Seymour went over in the second period and Adam Hastings kicked a total of 14…
Exeter change eight for Harlequins game
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Friday, 26 April 2019 04:31
Exeter will guarantee top place in the Premiership if they defeat Harlequins and Saracens fail to beat Wasps.Rob Baxter makes eight changes to the side that lost at home to Wasps a fortnight ago, with backs Jack Nowell and Santiago Cordero both out and six among the forwards.Quins have two changes in their side after losing at Clermont Auvergne. Francis…
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