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Wales Under-18s prop chases NFL dream
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Wednesday, 03 July 2019 05:59
Harry Olding from Porthcawl plays rugby union for Wales Under-18s, but could be about to swap sports for American football.The prop was among 150 teenagers put through their paces at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with selection for the London-based NFL Academy at stake.
Sebastian de Chaves: Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish lock on a one-year deal
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Wednesday, 03 July 2019 04:35
Newcastle Falcons have signed lock Sebastian de Chaves from London Irish on a one-year deal.De Chaves, 28, was born in South Africa but is English-qualified and has played for Leicester Tigers and most recently the Exiles in the English leagues.He helped Irish win immediate promotion back to the Premiership last season and will now attempt to go back-to-back following his…
Harlequins sign Newcastle's Fiji winger Goneva
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Wednesday, 03 July 2019 06:27
Harlequins have signed Fiji internationals Vereniki Goneva and Tevita Cavubati from Newcastle Falcons for the 2019-20 Premiership season.Winger Goneva, 35, is 14th on the list of all-time top league scorers in England with 58 tries, and at international level has 20 in 55 Tests.Meanwhile, Cavubati, 31, made eight Premiership appearances last season. The lock will arrive once Fiji's World Cup…
RFU at ease with Women's Super Series conditions
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:44
The Rugby Football Union says it is comfortable with the set-up at the Women's Rugby Super Series, despite concerns over facilities in San Diego.The five best teams in the world - New Zealand, England, France, Canada and the USA - are meeting in a highly-anticipated round-robin tournament.Most matches are taking place on a dry training pitch, with pop-up changing tents…
James Phillips signs new Sale Sharks deal as James O'Connor leaves
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 05:01
Sale Sharks second row James Phillips has signed a new one-year contract extension, with utility back James O'Connor leaving the Premiership club.Phillips, 31, joined from Bath last summer on a two-year deal but Sale have now extended the contract until 2021.Phillips said: "I have really enjoyed my first year at the club." O'Connor, 28, has been released from his three-year…
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