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Rugby Football Union says more cases of positive tests reflects society use
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 05:58
Four Premiership rugby players tested positive for cocaine last season, which the Rugby Football Union say reflects increasing drug use in society.There were three more cases in 2017-2018 compared to the previous campaign. "The positives reflect risks 18-35 year-olds are exposed to when going out socially," RFU's Dr Simon Kemp says. "We are trying to have a policy which continues…
England women concede late try to lose dramatic Sevens final
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Sunday, 21 April 2019 03:37
England Women conceded a try after the full-time hooter had sounded as they lost 7-5 to Canada in the World Rugby Sevens Cup final in Japan.Amy Wilson-Hardy put England 5-0 up, but Canada kept the ball alive for two minutes after full-time as Ghislaine Landry touched down then converted.England beat Australia and France to reach their first final in 16…
'It was quite scary' - Vunipola confronted by fan
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Saturday, 20 April 2019 11:17
Billy Vunipola says being confronted by a Munster fan after Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final win was "quite scary".The Sarries and England forward, 26, was booed throughout, scored a late try and was named man of the match in the 32-16 win at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.He was warned by his club and the Rugby Football Union this week for defending Israel…
Leinster reach Champions Cup final
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Sunday, 21 April 2019 09:52
Defending champions Leinster will face Saracens in the Champions Cup final after grinding down fellow four-time winners Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium.James Lowe's smart finish and Luke McGrath's drive over gave Leinster a deserved 11-point lead at the break.Thomas Ramos' boot briefly brought Toulouse back within range, but Scott Fardy burrowed over to convert a spell of second-half pressure. An…
Leicester Tigers: Noel Reid, Calum Green & Jaco Taute to join for start of 2019-20
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Monday, 22 April 2019 05:22
Leinster back Noel Reid, Newcastle lock Calum Green and Munster centre Jaco Taute will join Premiership club Leicester at the end of the season.Reid, 28, who can play at centre or fly-half, won an international cap for Ireland against Argentina in 2014.Green, 28, came through Leicester's academy and the lock has played 120 games during five seasons at Newcastle, the…
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