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Leinster & Saracens players make up European shortlist
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019 08:12
Five players from Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Saracens comprise the entire shortlist for the EPCR European Player of the Year award.Leinster's nominees are Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose, while Saracens have Alex Goode and Mako Vunipola.Leone Nakarawa of Racing 92 won in 2018. The winner will be named following the European Champions Cup final at St James'…
Gareth Anscombe: Blues will select player against future side Ospreys
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 10:06
Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill says Gareth Anscombe will be involved against his future region Ospreys in Saturday's vital Judgement Day fixture in the Pro14.Both Blues and Ospreys are fighting for a Champions Cup berth, with Anscombe's involvement of particular interest.He has signed with Ospreys for next season, but Blues have no doubt he will be focused against his…
Saracens' ex-England winger Strettle to retire
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 10:32
Saracens and England winger David Strettle will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.The 35-year-old played 14 Tests for England between 2007 and 2013, scoring two international tries.The former Rotherham Titans and Harlequins player rejoined Sarries last summer following a spell with French side Clermont Auvergne. "I spoke to my wife and we decided now is the…
Jonah Holmes: Leicester Tigers and Wales wing to have operation
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 05:36
Leicester Tigers and Wales wing Jonah Holmes has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn hamstring.Holmes is due to have surgery and will miss Leicester's final three games as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premiership.The 26-year-old, who joined the Welford Road club from Yorkshire Carnegie in 2017 and has two Wales caps, has…
What you need to know about the final day of the Pro14 season
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 07:49
The regular season in the Pro14 reaches a climax on Saturday with seven matches in four countries.Defending champions Leinster have clinched the Conference B title and with it a home game in the play-off semi finals.But Glasgow and Munster can both still win Conference A, and there is a battle for third place in Conference B between Benetton, Edinburgh and…
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