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Israel Folau loses Asics sponsorship deal after breaching code of conduct
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Wednesday, 08 May 2019 02:44
Israel Folau has lost his sponsorship deal with sportswear brand Asics.Folau was found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's (RA) player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.The Waratahs full-back, 30, had his four-year RA contract in April but requested a hearing. "We champion inclusivity and diversity," said a statement from Asics, which…
Scotland: Gregor Townsend faces Rugby World Cup selection headache
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 23:10
In naming a 42-man training squad for the World Cup on Tuesday Gregor Townsend officially launched squad-picking season. Squad-picking is a pursuit that will inflict many in the coming months. The stricken find themselves incapable of getting through a day without scribbling down the names of the 31 men they think will board the plane for Japan before starting an…
Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England
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Wednesday, 08 May 2019 04:17
Of the five nominees for European player of the year, two of them - props Mako Vunipola and Tadhg Furlong - are widely thought to be the best in the world in their positions.Another two - the Ireland hooker Sean Cronin and centre Garry Ringrose - are also established current internationals, and destined to feature in the upcoming Rugby World…
Haskell 'blubbed' in front of team-mates when announcing retirement
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 15:10
England flanker James Haskell says he "blubbed" in front of his Northampton team-mates when he told them he would be retiring at the end of the season.The back row, 34, was capped 77 times by his country, winning three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam."I said goodbye to the lads the other day and I broke down, I blubbed…
Rugby World Cup: Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes confirmed for fourth tournaments
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:41
Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes have been selected to officiate at their fourth Rugby World Cup.Welshman Owens, 47, took charge of the 2015 final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.Barnes, 40, is joined by fellow English referee Luke Pearce, who will be appearing in his first tournament. Four Frenchmen have been selected among the 12-strong group of referees…
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:53
Stuart Hooper: Ex-Bath captain confirmed as director of rugby
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:49
Folau found guilty of breaking code of conduct over anti-gay post
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 02:49
Richie Gray & Duncan Weir missing from Scotland World Cup training squad
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:20
77-cap England flanker Haskell to retire at end of season
Monday, 06 May 2019 06:50
Champions Cup play-off: Cardiff Blues retain Euro hope in play-off twist
Monday, 06 May 2019 02:30
Pro14: Edinburgh's Bill Mata and Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings lead annual awards
Monday, 06 May 2019 03:56
Leicester Tigers: Nephi Leatigaga and Charlie Clare join for 2019-20
Monday, 06 May 2019 03:35
Sekope Kepu: London Irish sign Wallabies prop for 2019-20 season
Sunday, 05 May 2019 09:24
Bath boost top six hopes with win over Wasps
Sunday, 05 May 2019 02:28
Israel Folau hearing into social media post to go into third day
Saturday, 04 May 2019 11:26
Ulster beat Connacht to book Pro14 semi-final spot
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:03
Pro14 quarter-final: Hanrahan kicks Munster to 15-13 comeback win over Benetton
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:00
Premiership: Saracens ease past Exeter 38-7 as top two field under-strength sides
Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:01
Premiership: Northampton Saints beat Worcester Warriors 38-10 to regain fourth
Saturday, 04 May 2019 10:00
Premiership: Newcastle Falcons relegated from Premiership with 28-19 defeat at Gloucester
Saturday, 04 May 2019 02:58
Israel Folau and Michael Cheika give evidence at Rugby Australia hearing into dismissal
Friday, 03 May 2019 08:31
Gavin Henson heads nine Dragons departures
Thursday, 02 May 2019 04:29
Premiership: Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks
Thursday, 02 May 2019 04:42
Premiership: Harlequins v Leicester Tigers
Friday, 03 May 2019 00:09
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