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Rugby X: England and Ireland among nations to sign up for event
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Monday, 20 May 2019 10:15
The inaugural 'Rugby X' tournament will feature a host of Olympic medallists after England, Ireland, USA and France all signed up for the international five-a-side event at London's 02 Arena.The four countries will all enter men and women's teams on 29 October, with Argentina entering just a men's side.Tournament organisers are talking to the Barbarians about taking the sixth spot…
Ruan Botha: London Irish sign South African forward on six-month contract
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Monday, 20 May 2019 03:53
London Irish have signed forward Ruan Botha from Durban-based Super Rugby side The Sharks on a six-month deal.The South African has made 64 Super Rugby appearances and will initially join Irish as Rugby World Cup cover.The 27-year-old will then re-join the Exiles at the conclusion of a spell with Kubota Spears in Japan in time for the English pre-season in…
Folau opts against appeal over sacking but 'considering all options'
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 23:43
Israel Folau will not appeal against his sacking by Rugby Australia for comments about gay people but says his decision is "in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings".The full-back, 30, had his contract terminated after saying "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.A code of conduct hearing upheld the RA decision. Folau had 72 hours…
Kyle Traynor: Gloucester and ex-Scotland prop to retire from rugby union
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 05:34
Gloucester and former Scotland prop Kyle Traynor has announced he is to retire from professional rugby union at the end of the Premiership season.The 33-year-old will participate in the play-offs with the Cherry and Whites after they finished third this season.Traynor, who also represented Bristol, Edinburgh and Leicester, won the last of his four Scotland caps in 2012. "I have…
Naufahu's journey from Glasgow to Game of Thrones
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 04:47
"It was like a rugby team, the Dothraki rugby team."Joe Naufahu had lights in his eyes, an iconic actress in front of him, and a backdrop of the Essos desert. His past life as a Glasgow Warriors centre could not be further away.It was through turmoil and heartache that Naufahu, a New Zealander of Tongan descent, found salvation in fitness…
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