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'The mantra is we work harder than others' - Wales focused on fitness for World Cup
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Saturday, 20 July 2019 02:51
Wales assistant strength and conditioning coach Huw Bennett says being fitter than other teams is the key to their success.Head coach Warren Gatland has taken his squad to the Swiss Alps for a training camp as the Six Nations champions build for the Rugby World Cup.
Aaron Shingler: Wales back-rower aims to shine after fearing for career
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Friday, 19 July 2019 06:57
Wales back-rower Aaron Shingler feared a knee injury would force him to retire, but the Scarlet is confident he will now be fit for the World Cup.Shingler, 31, has not played since suffering the injury during the Scarlets' Pro14 final loss to Leinster in May 2018.But now he is back with Wales' squad as they prepare for the World Cup…
Michael van Vuuren: Northampton Saints sign hooker from Bath
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Friday, 19 July 2019 07:28
Northampton Saints have signed hooker Michael van Vuuren from Bath.The 27-year-old former South Africa Under-20 international is qualified to represent England and moves to Saints following his loan spell with London Irish in the Championship last season.Van Vuuren has also played for Free State Cheetahs, Stade Français, Eastern Province Kings and Leicester Tigers. "He has experience beyond his years," Saints…
NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets
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Friday, 19 July 2019 00:50
New Zealand Rugby has cancelled more than 700 tickets for an All Blacks Test match against South Africa.The sport's governing body in New Zealand said they were "fraudulent" tickets because they had been re-sold on the secondary market.The match in Wellington on 27 July is nearly sold out.A spokesman said sports fans who bought tickets from Viagogo and other re-sellers…
Sale Sharks: Twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez sign permanent deals
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Thursday, 18 July 2019 01:58
South African twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez have signed permanent deals with Sale Sharks, having initially agreed to join the Premiership side on loan.The 23-year-old back-rowers have been released from contracts with Cell-C Sharks in their home country.They will join older brother Robert, 25, at Sale for 2019-20, with all three having been capped by the Springboks. "The twins…
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